What could your Dubai property earn?
A two-bedroom rental in Dubai typically achieves around €160 a night at about 70% occupancy — roughly €3,400 gross per month.
By property size
| Size | Nightly rate | Nights / year | Gross / month | Gross / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | €112 | 255 | €2,380 | €28,560 |
| 1 bedroom | €136 | 255 | €2,890 | €34,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | €160 | 255 | €3,400 | €40,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | €208 | 255 | €4,420 | €53,040 |
| 4+ bedrooms | €256 | 255 | €5,440 | €65,280 |
These are indicative market estimates for a well-presented property, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your location, presentation, availability, local regulation and season. Figures are gross revenue before cleaning (around €50 per stay here), taxes, utilities and local levies.
Letting in Dubai
Rules and licensing
A holiday-home permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism is required, along with annual renewal and guest registration. The framework is well established and comparatively straightforward.
Tourist tax
A per-room-per-night Tourism Dirham fee, banded by property classification.
How the year is shaped
November to April is the peak; June to August heat pushes occupancy and rates down sharply. Major exhibitions lift individual weeks.
Who books here
Leisure travellers in winter and a strong business and events segment. Building amenities and a high standard of finish drive rates more than location alone.
Short-term rental rules change often and can differ by district, and building or condominium rules may restrict letting regardless of what the city permits. Treat this as orientation, not legal advice, and confirm the current position with the local authority before letting.
What drives the number in Dubai
Peak season
Demand follows the tourist season. The best months to visit are November to March, and rates run highest then.
Typical occupancy
70% across the year for an actively managed listing — around 255 booked nights.
Cleaning
About €50 per stay, and roughly 64 stays a year at a four-night average.
Currency
UAE Dirham (AED). 1 USD = 3.67 AED / 1 EUR = 3.97 AED
List it on Holistay
Publishing is free. Add a video walkthrough, set your nightly rate, and decide whether to accept offers on quiet dates. You can read the full Dubai travel guide to see what guests coming here are planning around.