Hosting · Jumeirah Beach Residence

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Jumeirah Beach Residence

Side-by-side numbers on annual tenancy versus licensed holiday-home hosting in Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Price per sqft

AED 2,600 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 130,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

85%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Jumeirah Beach Residence returns AED 130,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 748 a night and 85% occupancy grosses about AED 232,067, and owners on our managed programme average AED 320,252 — 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 Jumeirah Beach Residence owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Jumeirah Beach Residence at a glance

Jumeirah Beach Residence is beachfront apartments on The Walk with year-round holiday-home demand. Buying sits at AED 2,600 per sqft — roughly AED 2,028,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 130,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 748 a night at 85% occupancy, around AED 232,067 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 320,252 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Jumeirah Beach Residence?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 232,067 versus AED 130,000 — 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.