Own an apartment in Dubai? You can let it to one tenant for a year, or to guests for short stays. Here is how to choose.
Both are good options. They suit different owners. Here is how they compare.
| Long-term let | Holiday home (short stays) | |
|---|---|---|
| Income | Fixed rent, often paid in cheques | Varies with nightly rates and occupancy |
| Earning potential | Set by the market rent | Can be higher in strong locations |
| Running costs | Usually paid by the tenant | Utilities, cleaning, furnishing and fees |
| Using it yourself | Not during the lease | Yes, with notice |
| Registration | Ejari tenancy registration | Holiday home permit from the DET |
| Day-to-day work | Low | High, unless it is managed for you |
Homes near the sights, such as Downtown Dubai with the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, attract visitors all year.
Views, space and good design help a home hold its nightly rate in a crowded market.
Visiting Dubai a few times a year? A holiday home lets you stay in your own place between guests.
Short stays are a daily job. With full management, you get the upside without the work.
See what full management covers, or how we work from the first call to your first payout.
Yes, with a holiday home permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). See our guide to the holiday home permit in Dubai.
Not always. A short stay can earn more in a strong location, but income varies by season and there are more costs. A long-term let gives a fixed income with less work. The right choice depends on your property and your goals.
With a long-term tenant, usually not until the lease ends. As a Condocity holiday home, you can use it yourself with reasonable notice.
Yes. Many of our owners live outside the UAE. We handle every step on the ground and send you monthly reporting.
Try the indicative revenue calculator, or book a call for a projection for your property.
Eight things to check before you hand over the keys.
What full short-stay management covers, and what stays with you.
Why you need a permit to rent short term, and what to prepare.
How to work out gross and net yield on a holiday home.
Book a call and we will give you an honest view of your apartment as a short stay, including when a long-term let is the better choice.