Hosting · Al Furjan

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Al Furjan

Side-by-side numbers on annual tenancy versus licensed holiday-home hosting in Al Furjan.

Price per sqft

AED 1,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 78,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

69%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Al Furjan returns AED 78,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 449 a night and 69% occupancy grosses about AED 113,081, and owners on our managed programme average AED 156,051 — a 38% uplift.

The trade-offs

Short-let carries licensing, cleaning, linen and management costs, plus seasonality. Long-term gives certainty and one cheque cycle. Most Al Furjan owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Al Furjan at a glance

Al Furjan is a metro-connected Nakheel community between Marina and Expo City. Buying sits at AED 1,400 per sqft — roughly AED 1,092,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 78,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 449 a night at 69% occupancy, around AED 113,081 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 156,051 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Al Furjan?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 113,081 versus AED 78,000 — but has higher running costs.

Can I switch between the two?

Yes. We commonly move units from annual tenancy to holiday-home hosting at the end of a lease.