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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 Downtown Dubai, from 12%. The city's flagship short-let zone, with Burj Khalifa views, the Dubai Mall and the Opera District drawing a constant flow of high-spending international guests. 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 Downtown Dubai averages dh1,117 per night, 70% occupancy and dh285,495 in annual revenue. The strongest trading runs from October through April. New Year's Eve is the biggest single booking spike, with rates rising sharply against the Burj Khalifa fireworks demand. Summer softens but the DIFC corporate catchment and Downtown's year-round tourist draw cushion the seasonal dip more than in other Dubai neighbourhoods. Hosts switching to Houst 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 Downtown Dubai, with no upfront fees. Both tiers include dynamic pricing updated daily against live demand data, competitor occupancy and the Dubai events calendar. In a location where a single event can move nightly rates by 40 to 60%, pricing that responds automatically to the market makes a measurable difference to annual revenue.
Downtown Dubai's event calendar is one of the most reliable revenue amplifiers in the city. New Year's Eve at the Burj Khalifa, F1 weekend, the Dubai Shopping Festival and major Eid breaks all create bookable windows where demand significantly exceeds supply. Our algorithm raises rates ahead of each spike and fills the calendar at the right price rather than leaving money on the table. See how much your Downtown Dubai 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 Downtown Dubai, covering apartments in Burj Khalifa residences, Old Town, DIFC-adjacent buildings and units overlooking the Dubai Fountain. The area is primarily a leisure and luxury tourism zone: guests typically stay three to five nights, arrive from Europe, North America and across the Gulf, and book well in advance for peak season stays. We handle listing positioning, dynamic pricing and the full guest experience for every property in our Downtown portfolio.
DIFC's proximity adds a strand of midweek corporate demand that keeps occupancy stable even outside peak season. New Year's Eve at the Burj Khalifa is the single biggest booking spike in Downtown Dubai, with guests willing to pay well above the yearly average rate. Formula 1 weekend, major Eid breaks and the Dubai Shopping Festival all create additional peaks our pricing engine captures automatically. See all Dubai Airbnb management areas.
From Burj Khalifa residences to Old Town apartments, we handle marketing, pricing, cleaning and guest support so your Downtown Dubai property stays booked and earns what the location deserves.
See how much more you could earn in Downtown Dubai 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.
