DXB MARINA · 1BRAED 1.82M+2.3% Q/Q·DOWNTOWN · 2BRAED 3.45M+1.8% Q/Q·PALM JUMEIRAH · VILLAAED 12.4M+4.1% Q/Q·BUSINESS BAY · STUDIOAED 1.05M+0.9% Q/Q·DUBAI HILLS · 3BRAED 4.20M+3.0% Q/Q·JVC · 1BRAED 0.92M-0.4% Q/Q·EMAAR BEACHFRONT · 2BRAED 4.80M+5.2% Q/Q·DUBAI SOUTH · 1BRAED 0.78M+1.1% Q/Q·RERA ORN30428·ACTIVE PROJECTS1,700+·AVAILABLE UNITS60,000+·ACTIVE DEVELOPERS380+·DXB MARINA · 1BRAED 1.82M+2.3% Q/Q·DOWNTOWN · 2BRAED 3.45M+1.8% Q/Q·PALM JUMEIRAH · VILLAAED 12.4M+4.1% Q/Q·BUSINESS BAY · STUDIOAED 1.05M+0.9% Q/Q·DUBAI HILLS · 3BRAED 4.20M+3.0% Q/Q·JVC · 1BRAED 0.92M-0.4% Q/Q·EMAAR BEACHFRONT · 2BRAED 4.80M+5.2% Q/Q·DUBAI SOUTH · 1BRAED 0.78M+1.1% Q/Q·RERA ORN30428·ACTIVE PROJECTS1,700+·AVAILABLE UNITS60,000+·ACTIVE DEVELOPERS380+·
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Dubai Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Rules (2026)

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How to apply for a Holiday Home licence

  1. Register on DET Dubai portal
  2. Upload title deed/Ejari + Emirates ID/passport
  3. Provide unit photos and floor plan
  4. Pay fees online
  5. List on Airbnb/Booking.com with licence number visible

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Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Dubai?

Yes, with a DET Holiday Home licence. Operating without one carries fines from AED 5,000 and can result in unit being delisted.

How much does a Dubai Holiday Home licence cost?

~AED 1,500/year per unit (homeowner) plus a permit fee. Operator licences for property managers are separate.

Which buildings restrict short-let?

Most Emaar communities (Downtown, Dubai Hills) restrict short-let unless via Emaar Hospitality. Some Damac, Sobha and JVC towers allow it freely. Always read the JOP.

What is the Tourism Dirham?

AED 10–20 per night per room charged to guests in licensed holiday homes; collected by host and remitted to DET monthly.

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