Hosting · The Greens

Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in The Greens

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,750 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 92,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

71%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in The Greens 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 The Greens 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.

The Greens at a glance

The Greens is low-rise garden apartments beside Emirates Golf Club and the metro. Buying sits at AED 1,750 per sqft — roughly AED 1,365,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 92,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 529 a night at 71% occupancy, around AED 137,090 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 189,185 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in The Greens?

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.