The numbers
A long-term tenancy in City Walk returns AED 160,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 921 a night and 80% occupancy grosses about AED 268,932, and owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — 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 City Walk owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
City Walk at a glance
City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Buying sits at AED 3,000 per sqft — roughly AED 2,340,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 160,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 921 a night at 80% occupancy, around AED 268,932 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — a 38% uplift.
