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Best Airbnb Markets in Middle East and North Africa (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Middle East and North Africa by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Middle East and North Africa Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Middle East and North Africa markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
49.07%
Average Annual Revenue i
$19,059
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$101
YoY Supply Growth i
87.88%
YoY Revenue Change i
0.00%

Top 27 Middle East and North Africa Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1ASarjah
Lenient
85657%$76$15,96618.5%+30.2%
2BRabata
Lenient
2,08751%$79$14,96112.6%+6.2%
3BAbu Dhabi
Lenient
1,90562% 🚀$166$38,46214.1%+7.8%
4BEilat
Lenient
1,35146%$268$46,147Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5B+Dubai
Strict
21,70369% 🚀$181$46,355Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6B+Hurghada
Lenient
3,89752%$59$11,458Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7B+Tunis
Lenient
45554%$50$10,111Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8CCasablanca
Lenient
4,48147%$64$11,203Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9CTetouan
Lenient
2,60444%$76$12,356Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10CAmman
Lenient
2,21646%$64$11,166Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11CEssaouira
Lenient
1,57356%$61$12,772Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12CBeirut
Lenient
1,18053%$84$16,550Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13C+Riyadh
Strict
10,81836%$82$10,931Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14C+Cairo
Lenient
7,64550%$53$9,952Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
15C+Madinah
Strict
1,66048%$73$12,986Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
16C+Alexandria
Lenient
1,10643%$52$8,311Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
17C+Greater Marrakech
Lenient
96748%$295$52,314Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
18C+Jerusalem
Lenient
28550%$220$40,960Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
19DTanger
Lenient
4,23546%$79$13,544Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
20DAgadir
Lenient
3,10650%$64$11,940Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
21DSousse
Lenient
1,26744%$64$10,470Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
22D+Marrakech
Lenient
11,69258%$86$18,586Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
23D+Jeddah
Strict
4,23736%$71$9,623Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
24D+New Cairo City
Lenient
2,56750%$62$11,665Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
25D+Dammam
Strict
2,08931%$73$8,416Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
26D+Fez
Lenient
1,50942%$54$8,465Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
27D+Tel Aviv
Lenient
67856%$187$38,943Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Middle East and North Africa in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Middle East and North Africa are Sarjah, Rabata and Abu Dhabi. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in Middle East and North Africa by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Middle East and North Africa. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Sarjah (Grade A)

Sarjah is rank 1 of 27 markets in this Middle East and North Africa ranking by Airbtics Market Grade A, with 18.5% short-term rental yield, 57.0% occupancy, and +30.2% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Sarjah ranks top 6% for yield, top 2% for growth, and top 13% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $76, annual revenue of $15,966, a rent gap of 2421.0%, 856 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $150,000.

  • Market gradeA
  • Yield18.5%
  • Revenue growth+30.2%
  • Occupancy57.0%
  • Average daily rate$76
  • Annual revenue$15,966
  • Rent gap2421.0%
  • Active listings856
  • 2-bedroom price$150,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 6%Yieldtop 2%Growthtop 13%Demand

Percentile versus other Middle East and North Africa markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 6%
  • Growth: top 2%
  • Demand: top 13%

Rank 2 — Rabata (Grade B)

Rabata is rank 2 of 27 markets in this Middle East and North Africa ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 12.6% short-term rental yield, 51.0% occupancy, and +6.2% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Rabata ranks top 31% for yield, top 35% for growth, and top 35% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $79, annual revenue of $14,961, a rent gap of 2600.0%, 2,087 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $150,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield12.6%
  • Revenue growth+6.2%
  • Occupancy51.0%
  • Average daily rate$79
  • Annual revenue$14,961
  • Rent gap2600.0%
  • Active listings2,087
  • 2-bedroom price$150,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 31%Yieldtop 35%Growthtop 35%Demand

Percentile versus other Middle East and North Africa markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 31%
  • Growth: top 35%
  • Demand: top 35%

Rank 3 — Abu Dhabi (Grade B)

Abu Dhabi is rank 3 of 27 markets in this Middle East and North Africa ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 14.1% short-term rental yield, 62.0% occupancy, and +7.8% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Abu Dhabi ranks top 24% for yield, top 28% for growth, and top 6% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $166, annual revenue of $38,462, a rent gap of 3427.4%, 1,905 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $400,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield14.1%
  • Revenue growth+7.8%
  • Occupancy62.0%
  • Average daily rate$166
  • Annual revenue$38,462
  • Rent gap3427.4%
  • Active listings1,905
  • 2-bedroom price$400,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 24%Yieldtop 28%Growthtop 6%Demand

Percentile versus other Middle East and North Africa markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 24%
  • Growth: top 28%
  • Demand: top 6%

Market Rankboard: Middle East and North Africa

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Middle East and North Africa, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Middle East and North Africa Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Middle East and North Africa market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Sarjah57.0%$76
Rabata51.0%$79
Abu Dhabi62.0%$166
Eilat46.0%$268
Dubai69.0%$181
Hurghada52.0%$59
Tunis54.0%$50
Casablanca47.0%$64
Tetouan44.0%$76
Amman46.0%$64
Essaouira56.0%$61
Beirut53.0%$84
Riyadh36.0%$82
Cairo50.0%$53
Madinah48.0%$73
Alexandria43.0%$52
Greater Marrakech48.0%$295
Jerusalem50.0%$220
Tanger46.0%$79
Agadir50.0%$64
Sousse44.0%$64
Marrakech58.0%$86
Jeddah36.0%$71
New Cairo City50.0%$62
Dammam31.0%$73
Fez42.0%$54
Tel Aviv56.0%$187

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Middle East and North Africa Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Middle East and North Africa?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Middle East and North Africa by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Sarjah. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in Middle East and North Africa?

    We currently analyze 27 active short-term rental markets in Middle East and North Africa with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Middle East and North Africa?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 49.07% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in Middle East and North Africa?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in Middle East and North Africa?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Middle East and North Africa.