Hosting · The Valley by Emaar

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in The Valley by Emaar

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,350 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 85,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

58%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in The Valley by Emaar returns AED 85,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 489 a night and 58% occupancy grosses about AED 103,521, and owners on our managed programme average AED 142,859 — 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 The Valley by Emaar owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

The Valley by Emaar at a glance

The Valley by Emaar is an emerging Emaar townhouse community on the Dubai–Al Ain corridor. Buying sits at AED 1,350 per sqft — roughly AED 1,053,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 85,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 489 a night at 58% occupancy, around AED 103,521 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 142,859 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in The Valley by Emaar?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 103,521 versus AED 85,000 — 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.