Dubai Airbnb / Short-term Rental Calculator
Calculate gross and net yield from running your Dubai property as a short-term rental. Includes nightly rate, occupancy, cleaning fees, DTCM licence, and operator fees.
Property + revenue
Operating costs
Gross yield
9.49%
AED 142,350 revenue
Net yield
3.74%
After all costs
Annual breakdown
- Gross revenue (237 nights @ AED 600)+AED 142,350
- Cleaning fees−AED 8,897
- Service charges−AED 12,000
- Utilities−AED 18,000
- Management fee (25%)−AED 35,588
- Platform fee (3%)−AED 4,271
- Insurance−AED 6,000
- DTCM Holiday Home licence−AED 1,500
- Net Operating IncomeAED 56,095
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — but you need a DTCM (now DET) Holiday Home permit. Annual fee AED 1,500-5,000 depending on unit size. Your property must also have building OAM (Owners Association) approval — many Downtown towers restrict short-let.