Hosting · Jumeirah

Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Jumeirah

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,700 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 150,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

74%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Jumeirah 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 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 at a glance

Jumeirah is low-rise beachside villas and boutique apartments in old-money Dubai. Buying sits at AED 2,700 per sqft — roughly AED 2,106,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 150,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 863 a night at 74% occupancy, around AED 233,096 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 321,673 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Jumeirah?

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.