Hosting · Al Furjan

Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Al Furjan

The DET licensing rules that govern short-term rentals in Al Furjan, and what happens if you host without one.

Price per sqft

AED 1,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 78,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

69%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Al Furjan must hold a Department of Economy and Tourism holiday-home permit, renewed annually, with each guest registered and tourism dirham collected per night. Alayan Homes handles the full filing for owners.

Building approval

Most Al Furjan towers allow licensed holiday homes, but a handful of owners' associations restrict them. We check the building's stance before you commit — that check takes a day and saves months.

Al Furjan at a glance

Al Furjan is a metro-connected Nakheel community between Marina and Expo City. Buying sits at AED 1,400 per sqft — roughly AED 1,092,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 78,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 449 a night at 69% occupancy, around AED 113,081 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 156,051 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Al Furjan?

Yes, with a DET holiday-home permit. Hosting without one risks fines and listing removal.

How long does the licence take?

Usually 3–7 working days once the title deed, Ejari or owner NOC and unit photos are submitted.