Your calendar, under control
Most hosting problems start with the calendar. Six habits that prevent them.
One calendar for every platform
If the home is on more than one platform, connect them to one calendar so a booking on one blocks the dates everywhere. Double bookings cost money and reviews.
Block your own dates early
If you want to use the home yourself, block the dates as soon as you know. Last-minute blocks can mean cancelling a guest, which platforms penalise.
Leave time to clean
Set the gap between stays your cleaning team needs, so a late check-out never runs into the next arrival.
Open the calendar far enough ahead
Guests planning winter trips and long stays book early. Keep the calendar open far enough ahead to catch them.
Plan maintenance around bookings
Book repairs and deep cleans into quiet dates in advance rather than blocking dates that already have demand.
Check it every week
A quick weekly look catches gaps you can fill, blocks you forgot to lift and dates priced out of line with demand.
Next: pricing, minimum stay and cleaning.
Our pick
fäm Living runs one calendar across every platform
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.
Talk to fäm Living about your home- Holiday home permit handled
- Listing, photos and pricing
- Guest screening and in-person check-in
- Cleaning, linen and maintenance
Questions
Calendar: host questions
How do I avoid double bookings on Airbnb in Dubai?
Keep every platform connected to one calendar so a booking anywhere blocks the dates everywhere, and check that the connection syncs reliably.
Can I block dates to use my Airbnb myself?
Yes. Block them as early as you can. Blocking dates that already have a booking means cancelling a guest, which platforms penalise.
How far ahead should my Airbnb calendar be open?
Far enough to catch guests who plan early, such as winter visitors and long stays. Review the calendar regularly so the dates further out are priced sensibly.