Earn income while maintaining flexibility, and explore our calculator to compare returns vs. long-term letting in Dubai.
Lives abroad or visits seasonally—rents the property when not in use to generate income without losing personal access or flexibility.
Based in Dubai but travels often—uses short-term rental income to cover costs while away, without the commitment of a long-term lease.
Planning to sell soon—rents short-term to earn income and keep the property market-ready and available for viewings until the right offer comes.
The average profit for a short-term rental property depends on location, occupancy rates, and operating expenses. In Dubai, a well-managed short-term rental typically earns 20% to 30% more than a long-term lease.
However, it’s important to factor in higher operational costs—including Property management, cleaning, maintenance, utilities, and guest services. While long-term rentals may provide more predictable and passive income, they come at the cost of reduced flexibility and hidden costs.
Add your current annual figure into the calculator below. Include 12 months of estimated costs for Internet/TV, approximately 400 AED per month. Additionally, your DEWA costs depend on the size of the property.
Our calculator will provide you with the actual costs of renting out your property as a short-term rental.
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The following costs of Furnishings to DTCM Standards, any setting up/deposits with Du/Dewa, etc & 5% VAT are not calculated. This serves only as a guide, highlighting the costs of short-term vs long-term.
The choice depends on your goals—short-term lets offer higher income and flexibility, while long-term leases provide stability but less control, with tenants potentially staying up to two years.
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