Dubai Short-Term Rental Income Estimator
Estimate your potential Airbnb / Booking.com income in Dubai. Real 2026 market data — area-specific nightly rates, occupancy benchmarks, management fees, DET costs, and your net take-home.
Your Property
Estimated Net Monthly Income
After management fee + DET license amortization
Annual net (est.)
Yield on unit
%
Income Breakdown
Average nightly rate
Expected occupancy
%
Gross monthly revenue
− Management fee ()
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− DET license (amortized)
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Net to owner
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What this estimate doesn't include:
- Utilities (DEWA) — typically AED 500–1,200/mo for STR
- Building service charges — AED 12–35/sqft/yr (Downtown 25–35, JVC 12–18)
- Channel fees (Airbnb 3% / Booking 15%) — Airbnb auto-charges guest, Booking is split
- Initial furnishing — AED 25,000–80,000 for a 1BR (one-time)
- Cleaning fees — typically charged to guests separately
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Methodology & Data Sources
Nightly rate baselines reflect Dubai market averages observed across Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO in Q1 2026, segmented by area and unit type. Occupancy rates use Dubai DET official averages (~69% citywide) cross-referenced with Airbtics + AirROI individual area data. Furnishing multipliers reflect typical ADR uplift for premium vs standard fit-out. Management fees range 15–25% across most DTCM-licensed operators (10% is DIY-light, 30% is full-service luxury). DET permit cost amortized over 12 months (~AED 100/month for typical 1BR).
Sources: AirROI Dubai Report 2026 · Airbtics Dubai Data · HiGuests Occupancy Report · Dubai DET tourism statistics · RECD Dubai STR Mgmt Editorial Guide
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