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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Full-service Airbnb management in Business Bay, from 12%. Alongside the Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay delivers consistent short-let performance built on corporate demand, longer average stays and stable midweek bookings. Houst covers listing, pricing, DTCM permits and guest management end-to-end.
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We multi-list your property across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and more, syncing calendars and pricing from one dashboard to maximise occupancy and ADR.
A well-managed two-bedroom in Business Bay averages dh754 per night, 70% occupancy and dh192,732 in annual revenue. These are not the highest figures in the Dubai cluster, and that is the point: Business Bay is a consistency play. Midweek corporate demand keeps the calendar filled through the season, summer occupancy drops less sharply than in leisure-led neighbourhoods, and guest quality tends to be high, which means fewer issues and lower operational overhead. Hosts switching to Houst from self-managing or other services typically see a 35% revenue uplift within 90 days.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Houst charges 12% commission for full management and 18% for part-time hosting support in Business Bay, with no upfront fees. Both tiers include dynamic pricing updated daily against local demand, competitor availability and corporate booking patterns specific to this district. Because Business Bay demand is less event-dependent than Marina or Downtown, the pricing strategy focuses more on maintaining strong occupancy through the week and applying targeted premiums at weekends and around Dubai-wide events.
The Dubai events calendar still matters in Business Bay: the Shopping Festival, F1 weekend, New Year's Eve and Eid breaks all lift demand across the city. But the steadiest source of value here is keeping the calendar consistently booked at a fair corporate rate rather than chasing the highest single-night peak. That approach suits this neighbourhood, and it is what our pricing engine delivers. See how much your Business Bay property could earn.
Before you list, check Dubai's Holiday Homes rules under the Department of Economy & Tourism (DET/DTCM). Compliance typically covers permits/classification, building/HOA by-laws, safety and taxes/records.
• Permits & permissions: Register as an operator/owner and obtain a Holiday Home permit for each unit via DET/DTCM; keep the permit/QR displayed. Follow your building/HOA rules (guest access, quiet hours, visitor caps), and some towers restrict STRs.
• Safety/building: Provide working smoke alarms, extinguisher and first-aid kit; meet Civil Defence requirements; ensure valid gas/electrical CoCs. Verify guest IDs and keep a guest register per DTCM rules; display clear house rules, parking and waste info.
• Taxes/records: Charge and remit the Tourism Dirham fee (per bedroom per night) via the DET portal. Keep invoices and occupancy logs; apply 5% VAT if you are VAT-registered (or cross the AED 375,000 threshold).
See the full guide for permits, fees and building restrictions → Dubai short-term rental regulation.
Houst manages short-let properties across Business Bay, from canal-facing apartments in Executive Towers and Bay Square to units in the newer residential buildings along the waterfront. Business Bay is a different kind of short-let market from JBR or Downtown: it is quieter, the guest profile skews more corporate and professional, and demand is less event-driven and more calendar-driven. That consistency is a genuine advantage for owners who want reliable revenue without sharp seasonal peaks and troughs.
Corporate guests in Business Bay typically book for three to seven nights, arriving Sunday or Monday and checking out mid-week, creating a repeating occupancy pattern that is straightforward to manage and optimise. The Dubai Water Canal promenade and building quality also keep leisure bookings ticking over during the peak season. We apply a pricing strategy that holds rates through the corporate week and adds appropriate leisure premiums at weekends. See all Dubai Airbnb management areas.
From canal-facing apartments to Executive Towers units, we handle marketing, pricing, cleaning and guest support so your Business Bay property earns consistently through the year.
See how much more you could earn in Business Bay with Houst Airbnb management.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane. Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
