Hosting · Arjan

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Arjan

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,200 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 62,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

68%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Arjan returns AED 62,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 357 a night and 68% occupancy grosses about AED 88,607, and owners on our managed programme average AED 122,278 — 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 Arjan owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Arjan at a glance

Arjan is an affordable Dubailand pocket next to Miracle Garden with fast-rising rents. Buying sits at AED 1,200 per sqft — roughly AED 936,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 62,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 357 a night at 68% occupancy, around AED 88,607 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 122,278 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Arjan?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 88,607 versus AED 62,000 — 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.