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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in United Arab Emirates. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 37,927 active listings in United Arab Emirates.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in United Arab Emirates is Dubai with 21,466.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in United Arab Emirates is 63%.
  • A typical listing charges AED400 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is AED95,229 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around AED9,055 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in United Arab Emirates?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in United Arab Emirates


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in United Arab Emirates.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in United Arab Emirates?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around AED9,055 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom AED1,284
Wardrobe Bedroom AED1,027
Desk Bedroom AED256
Desk chair Bedroom AED128
Lighting Bedroom AED256
Decorative Bedroom AED256
Curtains Bedroom AED128
Total Bedroom AED3,339


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around AED12,742 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room AED1,284
Dining table and chairs Living room AED770
Coffee table Living room AED128
Coffee machine Living room AED256
Microwave Living room AED256
Laundry Living room AED1,284
Total Living room AED3,981


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around AED9,055 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another AED1,734.

Towels Other AED256
Pillows Other AED256
Blankets Other AED256
Smart lock Other AED385
Security camera Other AED256
Labour cost Other AED321
Total Other AED1,734


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost AED9,055
2 Bd Startup Cost AED12,742
3 Bd Startup Cost AED16,081


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in United Arab Emirates?


The average host in the UK earns AED95,229 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 3 cities here.


Dubai


  • Market Score: 3
  • Revenue: AED147,082
  • Average Daily Rate: AED598
  • Occupancy Rate: 69%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Abu dhabi


  • Market Score: 2
  • Revenue: AED97,343
  • Average Daily Rate: AED418
  • Occupancy Rate: 61%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Sharjah


  • Market Score: 1
  • Revenue: AED41,261
  • Average Daily Rate: AED183
  • Occupancy Rate: 59%
  • Regulations: Lenient




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/