Hosting · Downtown Dubai

Furnishing Cost in Downtown Dubai

What it costs to furnish a Downtown Dubai apartment to short-let standard, and what it earns back.

Price per sqft

AED 3,100 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 140,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

82%

Budget bands

A studio in Downtown Dubai furnishes to guest-ready standard for AED 25,000–40,000, a one-bed for AED 40,000–65,000 and a two-bed for AED 65,000–110,000 including appliances, linen sets, smart lock and photography.

Payback

At AED 805 a night and 82% occupancy, a well-furnished unit in Downtown Dubai typically recovers its furnishing spend inside the first six to nine months of hosting.

Downtown Dubai at a glance

Downtown Dubai is the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall district with the highest tourist footfall in the UAE. Buying sits at AED 3,100 per sqft — roughly AED 2,418,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 140,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 805 a night at 82% occupancy, around AED 240,937 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 332,492 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alayan Homes furnish for owners?

Yes — we manage the full fit-out with vetted suppliers, then list and operate the unit.

Do furnished units rent faster in Downtown Dubai?

Yes, and they command roughly 8–12% higher rent on annual contracts.