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Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Dubai Silicon Oasis

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 55,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

60%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Dubai Silicon Oasis 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 Silicon Oasis 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 Silicon Oasis at a glance

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a tech free-zone community offering the lowest cost per square foot in mainland Dubai. Buying sits at AED 1,000 per sqft — roughly AED 780,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 55,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 316 a night at 60% occupancy, around AED 69,204 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 95,502 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

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.