Hosting · Dubai South

Furnishing Cost in Dubai South

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,050 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 55,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

64%

Budget bands

A studio in Dubai South 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 316 a night and 64% occupancy, a well-furnished unit in Dubai South typically recovers its furnishing spend inside the first six to nine months of hosting.

Dubai South at a glance

Dubai South is the Expo City and Al Maktoum Airport growth corridor with the lowest entry prices. Buying sits at AED 1,050 per sqft — roughly AED 819,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 55,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 316 a night at 64% occupancy, around AED 73,818 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 101,868 — 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 South?

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