Airbnb management in Dubai
Want your Dubai apartment or villa on Airbnb without doing the work? Here is how Airbnb management works, what it costs, the rules, and who to talk to, starting with our pick, fäm Living.
The short answer
An Airbnb management company in Dubai registers your home as a licensed holiday home, lists it on Airbnb and other platforms, prices it daily, looks after every guest, cleans and maintains it, and pays you with a statement. Published fees range from about 12% to 20% of rental income. Our pick is fäm Living.
What you get
What Airbnb management covers
Permit
Registration as a holiday home with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism.
Listing
Professional photos, a listing that converts, and presence on Airbnb, Booking.com and direct.
Pricing
Rates that move with season, events, weekends and length of stay.
Guests
Messages, screening, ID checks, check-in and support at any hour.
Turnovers
Cleaning, linen and restocking between every stay, with quality checks.
Payouts
A statement per stay, monthly payouts and an owner portal.
Our pick
fäm Living: Airbnb management in Dubai
fäm Living lists and runs Dubai apartments and villas on Airbnb, Booking.com and direct, as licensed holiday homes. Its own team handles check-in, cleaning and maintenance, and owners see every booking in the owner portal. Part of the fäm Properties group.
Get an estimate for your home- Holiday home permit handled
- Listing, photos and pricing
- Guest screening and in-person check-in
- Cleaning, linen and maintenance
Compare
Airbnb management companies in Dubai and their fees
Our pick first. Then companies that publish a fee on their own website, as they state it.
| Company | Fee as published |
|---|---|
| fäm Living Our pick | Agreed per property, in writing |
| AirDXB | 16.75% incl. VAT (plus onboarding fee stated on site) |
| Frank Porter | Full management fee 17% |
| GuestReady | From 18% commission (Dubai page) |
| Homevy | 20% fee |
| Houst | 12% for full-time and 18% for part-time management |
| Shosty | Flat management fee of 17% |
| SuperHost | 20% of the rental rate |
Full list of 20 Dubai companies, with sources: best holiday home companies in Dubai.
Questions
Airbnb management in Dubai: questions owners ask
What does an Airbnb management company do in Dubai?
It runs your home on Airbnb and other platforms for you: the holiday home permit, furnishing and photos, the listing, daily pricing, guest messages and screening, check-in, cleaning between stays, repairs, and a monthly statement and payout.
How much do Airbnb management companies charge in Dubai?
Companies that publish a fee charge a share of rental income, from about 12% to 20%. Many quote per property. Check what the percentage is calculated on and what is charged on top.
Is Airbnb legal in Dubai?
Yes, when the home is registered as a holiday home with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and the building allows short stays. Listing without a permit is not allowed.
Which is the best Airbnb management company in Dubai?
It depends on your home and building. Our pick is fäm Living, which publishes this guide. Compare any company on its licence, its own team, the written fee, the contract terms and owner reporting.
Can I manage my Dubai Airbnb myself?
Yes, with your own holiday home permit, but you take on guest messages at all hours, cleaning between stays, registration of every guest and repairs. Most owners with one or two homes use a licensed company.