Hosting · Jumeirah

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Jumeirah

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,700 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 150,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

74%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Jumeirah returns AED 150,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 863 a night and 74% occupancy grosses about AED 233,096, and owners on our managed programme average AED 321,673 — 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 owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Jumeirah at a glance

Jumeirah is low-rise beachside villas and boutique apartments in old-money Dubai. Buying sits at AED 2,700 per sqft — roughly AED 2,106,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 150,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 863 a night at 74% occupancy, around AED 233,096 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 321,673 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Jumeirah?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 233,096 versus AED 150,000 — 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.