The numbers
A long-term tenancy in Dubai South returns AED 55,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 316 a night and 64% occupancy grosses about AED 73,818, and owners on our managed programme average AED 101,868 — 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 Dubai South owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
Dubai South at a glance
Dubai South is the Expo City and Al Maktoum Airport growth corridor with the lowest entry prices. Buying sits at AED 1,050 per sqft — roughly AED 819,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 55,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 316 a night at 64% occupancy, around AED 73,818 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 101,868 — a 38% uplift.
