The numbers
A long-term tenancy in DIFC returns AED 145,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 834 a night and 79% occupancy grosses about AED 240,484, and owners on our managed programme average AED 331,868 — 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 DIFC owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
DIFC at a glance
DIFC is the financial free zone where corporate tenants and business travellers pay a premium. Buying sits at AED 2,900 per sqft — roughly AED 2,262,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 145,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 834 a night at 79% occupancy, around AED 240,484 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 331,868 — a 38% uplift.
