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Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Dubai Hills Estate

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 105,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

70%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Dubai Hills Estate 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 Dubai Hills Estate 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.

Dubai Hills Estate at a glance

Dubai Hills Estate is a golf-course master community built for families and long-term tenants. Buying sits at AED 2,000 per sqft — roughly AED 1,560,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 105,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 604 a night at 70% occupancy, around AED 154,322 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 212,964 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Dubai Hills Estate?

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.