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Airbnb & Holiday Home Rules in Town Square Dubai

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,150 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 58,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

63%

The licence you need

Every short-let unit in Town Square Dubai 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 Town Square Dubai 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.

Town Square Dubai at a glance

Town Square Dubai is Nshama's family township with the cheapest freehold townhouses in Dubai. Buying sits at AED 1,150 per sqft — roughly AED 897,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 58,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 334 a night at 63% occupancy, around AED 76,803 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 105,989 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Town Square Dubai?

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.