Hosting · Dubai Marina

Airbnb Occupancy Rates in Dubai Marina

Real occupancy and seasonality data for short-term rentals in Dubai Marina.

Price per sqft

AED 2,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 115,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

84%

Annual pattern

Dubai Marina averages 84% occupancy across the year. November to March runs near capacity with peak nightly rates well above the AED 662 average; June to August softens, which is when longer 28-night bookings protect revenue.

Pushing occupancy up

Professional photography, instant book, flexible check-in and multi-channel distribution across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct are what separate a 84% unit from one sitting ten points lower.

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

What occupancy should I expect in Dubai Marina?

Around 84% annually with professional management; self-managed listings typically run lower.

What is the average nightly rate in Dubai Marina?

About AED 662, rising materially over New Year and in peak winter weeks.