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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 Dubai Marina, from 12%. The highest-occupancy short-let area Houst manages in Dubai, with a cosmopolitan mix of tourists, digital nomads and business travellers keeping the Marina consistently busy from October through April.
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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 Dubai Marina averages dh984 per night at 78% occupancy, producing dh280,031 in annual revenue. The 78% figure is the highest across all five Dubai sub-localities and reflects the Marina's broad guest appeal and solid repeat-booking rate. Trading is strongest from October through April. Summer occupancy softens but stays above the Dubai city-wide average, partly because the Marina's indoor dining and retail offer keeps it attractive even when outdoor temperatures peak. Hosts who switch 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 Dubai Marina, with no upfront fees and no charge until you have a booking. Both tiers include our dynamic pricing engine, which reads Marina-specific demand data, competitor occupancy and the Dubai events calendar daily. The Marina's high baseline demand means there is consistent room to capture above-average rates during peak periods without losing occupancy.
The Dubai events calendar drives meaningful nightly rate lifts across the Marina. New Year's Eve, the Dubai Shopping Festival, F1 weekend and Eid breaks all generate sharp demand spikes. Our algorithm moves rates ahead of each event window automatically. Outside events, consistent weekend premiums from October through April make Dubai Marina one of the more predictable revenue environments in the city. See how much your Dubai Marina 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 Dubai Marina, from high-rise apartments with direct marina views to units in Cayan Tower, Marina Gate and buildings along the Walk. The Marina attracts an unusually broad guest profile: European leisure travellers on winter sun breaks, Gulf residents, corporate visitors using the Metro connection and digital nomads drawn by the neighbourhood's energy and amenities. This breadth of guest type is one reason Marina occupancy holds so consistently through the season.
The Marina Walk and proximity to JBR mean guests often move between the two areas during a stay, which creates booking flexibility for well-positioned and well-presented properties. We calibrate pricing for each unit based on floor, view and proximity to the water, applying appropriate premiums for weekends and peak season windows. See all Dubai Airbnb management areas.
From marina-view apartments to units along the Walk, we handle marketing, pricing, cleaning and guest support so your Dubai Marina property stays booked at the right rate throughout the season.
See how much more you could earn in Dubai Marina 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.
