Hosting · Dubai Marina

Furnishing Cost in Dubai Marina

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 115,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

84%

Budget bands

A studio in Dubai Marina 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 662 a night and 84% occupancy, a well-furnished unit in Dubai Marina typically recovers its furnishing spend inside the first six to nine months of hosting.

Dubai Marina at a glance

Dubai Marina is waterfront high-rise living with the strongest short-let performance in the city. Buying sits at AED 2,400 per sqft — roughly AED 1,872,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 115,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 662 a night at 84% occupancy, around AED 202,969 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 280,097 — 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 Dubai Marina?

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