Hosting · Jumeirah Beach Residence

Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Jumeirah Beach Residence

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,600 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 130,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

85%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Jumeirah Beach Residence 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 Jumeirah Beach Residence 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.

Jumeirah Beach Residence at a glance

Jumeirah Beach Residence is beachfront apartments on The Walk with year-round holiday-home demand. Buying sits at AED 2,600 per sqft — roughly AED 2,028,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 130,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 748 a night at 85% occupancy, around AED 232,067 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 320,252 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Jumeirah Beach Residence?

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.