Winning long stays
Weeks-long guests fill the calendar with fewer changeovers. Six ways to attract them.
Turn on weekly and monthly discounts
Guests filtering for long stays see listings with longer-stay pricing first. Set a discount that still works for you.
Show a real workspace
Long-stay guests often work from the home. A proper desk, a good chair and fast Wi-Fi in the photos matter.
Kitchen and laundry ready
A full kitchen and a washing machine are essentials for anyone staying weeks. List what is there.
Plan cleaning during the stay
Agree a regular clean with fresh linen for longer bookings, and tell guests the schedule before they arrive.
Fair use of utilities
Bills are usually included for guests. Say in the house rules what counts as fair use on longer stays.
Remember it is still a holiday home
A long stay in a licensed holiday home is still a guest booking, with guest registration, not a tenancy.
Next: Airbnb or monthly rental, minimum stay and calendar.
Our pick
fäm Living runs homes by the night and by the month
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
Long stays: host questions
Can I host monthly guests on Airbnb in Dubai?
Yes, in a licensed holiday home. A month-long stay is still a guest booking under the holiday home permit, with guest registration as for any stay.
Should I offer a monthly discount on Airbnb?
Many hosts do, because it helps the listing show for longer stays. Set a level that still covers your costs and cleaning.
What do long-stay Airbnb guests want in Dubai?
A real workspace, fast Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, laundry in the home and regular cleaning during the stay.