Dubai · City Walk
Villas Short Term Rental & Holiday Homes in City Walk
City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Here's exactly what a villa costs to book as a holiday home here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Per night
AED 3,130
Occupancy
80%
Typical size
3,800 sqft
Annual revenue
AED 913,960
Villas in City Walk: the 2026 picture
A typical villa in City Walk runs about 3,800 sqft and trades near AED 3,000/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 11,400,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 576,000 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 3,130 a night at 80% occupancy — about AED 913,960 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 1,261,265, a 38% uplift driven by dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution and 4.9★ guest reviews.
Why investors pick City Walk
- ✓ Minutes from City Walk boulevard
- ✓ Minutes from Coca-Cola Arena
- ✓ Minutes from Jumeirah beaches
- ✓ 6–7% gross rental yield
- ✓ 100% freehold, Golden Visa eligible
How Alayan Homes helps
Every City Walk stay is a licensed holiday home with hotel-grade linen, professional cleaning between guests, 24/7 support and flexible check-in.
Available near City Walk
★ 4.86City Walk Boulevard Loft
2 BR
City Walk · Apartment · 1,240 sqft
From
AED 2K/ night
★ 4.83Central Park Residence
3 BR
City Walk · Apartment · 2,000 sqft
Not available for stay
Lagoon★ 4.91MBR City Lagoon Villa
4 BR
MBR City · Villa · 4,600 sqft
From
AED 5K/ night
★ 4.81MBR Waterfront 2BR
2 BR
MBR City · Apartment · 1,520 sqft
From
AED 2K/ night
★ 4.81City Walk Studio Lofts
Studio
City Walk · Studio · 590 sqft
From
AED 720/ night
Lagoon★ 4.94MBR Lagoon Penthouse
4 BR
MBR City · Penthouse · 4,200 sqft
From
AED 7K/ night
FAQ — villas short term rental & holiday homes in City Walk
How much is a short term villa in City Walk?
Nightly rates average AED 3,130 for a villa in City Walk, with lower monthly rates for stays over 28 nights.
Is short-term renting legal in City Walk?
Yes — every Alayan Homes property is operated under a DET holiday-home permit, with tourism fees and guest registration handled for you.
What is the minimum stay?
Most City Walk units accept 2–3 night minimums, extending to 5–7 nights in peak season (November–March).
Does Alayan Homes charge upfront fees in City Walk?
No. We work on a performance model for hosting and a standard brokerage fee on sales — you only pay once your villa is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a villa in City Walk?
Yes. City Walk sits in a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy 100% ownership, and purchases above AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.