Short-Term Rental & Holiday Home Management
About
About Houst
Houst (formerly Airsorted) is the world's largest Airbnb management company, founded in 2015 in London and now operating across 35+ cities in 12 countries — including Dubai. With over 11,650 properties under management globally and £230M+ in revenue earned for property owners, Houst brings unmatched scale and data-driven pricing to Dubai's holiday home market. Their proprietary OccuMax algorithm, built on 350,000+ historical bookings, optimizes nightly rates in real time to maximize occupancy and revenue.
Services
- Full Airbnb and multi-platform management (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google)
- OccuMax proprietary dynamic pricing algorithm
- Professional photography and listing creation
- 3-step guest ID verification and vetting
- 24/7 guest communication and check-in coordination
- Cleaning, linen, toiletries, and property maintenance
- Smart lock installation and keyless access
- Property insurance coordination
- Owner dashboard with real-time booking and payout tracking
- DET holiday home permit guidance and compliance
Dubai Performance
- Average daily rate: AED 661
- Average occupancy: 68%
- Typical annual revenue per property: AED 164,073
- Revenue uplift: ~35% vs. self-managed properties
Why Choose Houst
- World's largest Airbnb management company — 11,650+ properties across 35+ cities
- OccuMax pricing algorithm built on 350K+ bookings — data advantage no local operator can match
- Transparent commission: 12% (full-time), 18% (part-time), 20% (occasional)
- Trustpilot: 4.6/5 stars (2,573+ reviews) · 4.7/5 host rating
- Featured in Forbes, CNBC, Financial Times, and The New York Times
- Fast 5-day property setup from onboarding to first booking
Sources
Services Offered
Key services Houst provides for short-term rental & holiday home management clients in Dubai:
Areas of Dubai Covered
Houst serves the following areas across Dubai:
Why Choose Houst
- One of the world's largest short-let management companies, operating across 12 countries and 35+ cities since 2015
- Handles the full DTCM/DET holiday home permit application, renewal and ongoing compliance for each unit
- Transparent commission pricing from 12% for full-service management, calculated on gross booking revenue
- Proprietary OccuMax dynamic-pricing strategy built on hundreds of thousands of bookings
- Multi-platform listing across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo from a single host dashboard
- 24/7 guest support, professional photography and end-to-end housekeeping
How Houst Works
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Free consultation & revenue estimate
Share your property details and receive an income projection and onboarding plan.
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Permit & listing setup
Houst arranges the DTCM/DET holiday home permit, professional photography and a multi-platform listing.
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Go live & dynamic pricing
Your home is published across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo with calendars and pricing synced and optimised.
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Day-to-day management
Guest vetting, 24/7 communication, check-ins, cleaning and maintenance are handled for you.
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Reporting & payouts
Track performance via the host dashboard while Houst manages permit renewals and compliance.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a DTCM permit to rent my Dubai property short-term?
Yes. Short-term rentals in Dubai require a Holiday Home permit for each unit issued via DET/DTCM. Houst manages the full licence application and renewal process on your behalf and keeps the listing compliant.
What commission does Houst charge?
Houst publishes pricing from 12% of rental revenue for full-service management, with a part-time/flexible option at a higher rate. Commission is calculated on gross booking revenue.
Which booking platforms does Houst list my property on?
Houst multi-lists across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other channels, syncing calendars and pricing from one dashboard to maximise occupancy.
What is included in Houst's management service?
Listing creation and photography, dynamic pricing, guest vetting, 24/7 guest communication, check-in coordination, cleaning and housekeeping, maintenance coordination and performance reporting.
How does Houst set nightly prices?
Houst uses its proprietary OccuMax dynamic-pricing strategy, adjusting rates based on demand, seasonality and booking data to optimise occupancy and average daily rate.
How long has Houst been operating?
Houst was founded in 2015 (originally as Airsorted) and operates in 12 countries across 35+ cities, including Dubai.
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