Hosting · Palm Jumeirah

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Palm Jumeirah

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

Price per sqft

AED 3,800 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 190,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

86%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Palm Jumeirah returns AED 190,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 1,093 a night and 86% occupancy grosses about AED 343,093, and owners on our managed programme average AED 473,468 — 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 Palm Jumeirah owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Palm Jumeirah at a glance

Palm Jumeirah is Dubai's ultra-prime beachfront address of branded residences and signature villas. Buying sits at AED 3,800 per sqft — roughly AED 2,964,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 190,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,093 a night at 86% occupancy, around AED 343,093 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 473,468 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Palm Jumeirah?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 343,093 versus AED 190,000 — 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.