The numbers
A long-term tenancy in Downtown Dubai returns AED 140,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 805 a night and 82% occupancy grosses about AED 240,937, and owners on our managed programme average AED 332,492 — 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 Downtown Dubai owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
Downtown Dubai at a glance
Downtown Dubai is the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall district with the highest tourist footfall in the UAE. Buying sits at AED 3,100 per sqft — roughly AED 2,418,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 140,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 805 a night at 82% occupancy, around AED 240,937 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 332,492 — a 38% uplift.
