Hosting · Arabian Ranches

Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Arabian Ranches

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,900 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 200,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

62%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Arabian Ranches 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 Arabian Ranches 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.

Arabian Ranches at a glance

Arabian Ranches is an established villa community for families seeking space and schools. Buying sits at AED 1,900 per sqft — roughly AED 1,482,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 200,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,151 a night at 62% occupancy, around AED 260,471 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 359,450 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Arabian Ranches?

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.