Hosting · Emaar Beachfront

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Emaar Beachfront

Side-by-side numbers on annual tenancy versus licensed holiday-home hosting in Emaar Beachfront.

Price per sqft

AED 3,300 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 165,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

85%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Emaar Beachfront returns AED 165,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 949 a night and 85% occupancy grosses about AED 294,427, and owners on our managed programme average AED 406,310 — 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 Emaar Beachfront owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Emaar Beachfront at a glance

Emaar Beachfront is a gated island of sea-view towers between Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Buying sits at AED 3,300 per sqft — roughly AED 2,574,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 165,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 949 a night at 85% occupancy, around AED 294,427 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 406,310 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Emaar Beachfront?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 294,427 versus AED 165,000 — but has higher running costs.

Can I switch between the two?

Yes. We commonly move units from annual tenancy to holiday-home hosting at the end of a lease.