Hosting · Barsha Heights

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Barsha Heights

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,300 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 70,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

70%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Barsha Heights returns AED 70,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 403 a night and 70% occupancy grosses about AED 102,967, and owners on our managed programme average AED 142,094 — 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 Barsha Heights owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Barsha Heights at a glance

Barsha Heights is a central Tecom district popular with corporate tenants and long-stay guests. Buying sits at AED 1,300 per sqft — roughly AED 1,014,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 70,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 403 a night at 70% occupancy, around AED 102,967 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 142,094 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Barsha Heights?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 102,967 versus AED 70,000 — 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.