The numbers
A long-term tenancy in Dubai Marina returns AED 115,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 662 a night and 84% occupancy grosses about AED 202,969, and owners on our managed programme average AED 280,097 — 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 Dubai Marina owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
Dubai Marina at a glance
Dubai Marina is waterfront high-rise living with the strongest short-let performance in the city. Buying sits at AED 2,400 per sqft — roughly AED 1,872,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 115,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 662 a night at 84% occupancy, around AED 202,969 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 280,097 — a 38% uplift.
