Remember that you must legally own the property to be able to rent it. Do you want to make extra money with your property? Here`s how you can legally rent it out for short stays Dubai`s short-term rental market is booming after the government legalised Airbnb in 2016, with Emaar launching its own short-term platform last year. The system is implemented to ensure that landlords/subtenants adhere to all quality standards, codes of conduct, equipment, safety, health and insurance for which the UAE hospitality sector is known. The new regulations only allow the rental of entire residential units; Sharing independent rooms is still illegal. Airbnb and the Dubai Tourism Board signed a deal in 2016 that ended years of uncertainty about the platform in the city. It made short-term rentals completely legal and allowed, as long as landlords registered their properties with local authorities and paid the correct tourist taxes. As a guest, this means you don`t have to worry about staying at an Airbnb in Dubai. You can book any apartment or penthouse with a view of the Arabian Gulf you want, and you can even check that your host has all the necessary documents by sending him a short message. We provide the following links and suggestions to help you get started.

We need to be clear: this information is not legal advice – it`s just a starting point for your research. We have not independently verified the links provided, so even if a website or guide is provided by a government agency, you must confirm their accuracy. Some of the laws that may apply to you are complicated. We provide the following links and suggestions to help you get started. To be clear, this is not legal advice – it`s just a starting point for your research. We have not independently verified the links provided, so even if a website or guide is provided by a government agency, you must confirm their accuracy. If you have any questions, you should contact the relevant government authority, Dubai City Council, DTCM or other authority directly, or inform a local legal advisor or accountant. Abu Dhabi will introduce new regulations for the short-term rental market, requiring landlords to obtain a license and pay a fee to operate legally.

In this guide, we`ll explain how to sublet or rent homes on a short-term basis without going through a Dubai Tourism licensed holiday home operator, but legally through Airbnb. • Tenants cannot sublet more than one entire unit at a time (sharing rooms is illegal). VAT is also a consideration for anyone interested in renting their home in the UAE. Hosts who receive more than AED 375,000 per year must register for their services and charge VAT. There is also a voluntary threshold of 187,500 Dh. Airbnb is required by law to provide information about transactions that take place on the platform upon request. According to the Airbnb website, hosting your entire home for four guests in Abu Dhabi could earn you more than AED 3,400 per month. Abu Dhabi signs a contract with Airbnb to promote the vacation rental industry. If you allow pets, make sure guests are aware of things like local parks and local customs (like tidying up after your dog).

Have a backup plan in case a guest`s pet disturbs neighbors (such as the number of a nearby pet hotel). You should also check your lease or other rules that affect your building in case they contain restrictions on pets. Divided by the never-ending flow of cars and people that is Sheikh Zayed Road, downtown Dubai is the Dubai you`ve seen on postcards. The Burj Khalifa plunges into the sky here, while iconic shopping districts like the Dubai Mall and the UFO-like Dubai Opera House swirl at ground level. If you are after a break full of shopping and sightseeing and dining in mountain restaurants, this is definitely the area for you! There are currently no personal taxes in Dubai and generally there is no corporate tax under Dubai law (with limited exceptions for the energy and banking sectors). The tax situation may change at any time. You should monitor the situation and seek professional advice if necessary. “If it`s not allowed, there`s no control over a lot of issues, even security, because who are you going to complain to?” she said. If you do not allow smoking, we recommend that you put up signs to remind guests of this. If you allow smoking, make sure you have ashtrays available in designated areas. You should not smoke in non-smoking areas. Licensing fees through a holiday home business cost between AED 370 and AED 1,200 per year for units ranging from a studio to a four-bedroom apartment.

The property must be fully equipped with all connected utilities such as Dewa and internet, says Ms Skigin. The regulation will also provide an official channel for complaints, he said. It is visible to customers 24 hours after publishing and you can add more information or make changes at any time. Anna Skigin, co-founder of Airbnb management company Frank Porter, says tenants can list properties on Airbnb, but only with the owner`s permission. Courtesy of Frank Porter Ali Reza, Managing Director of Credo Investments, is using an Airbnb management company to rent short-term properties in Dubai Marina and downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National All of Dubai`s popular neighborhoods offer the best returns through short-term rentals, he says. Your local fire department is responsible for enforcing fire safety laws and in some cases Dubai Civil Protection, Dubai Municipality and/or Dubai Tourism (DTCM) may want to inspect your property to ensure it is safe for your guests. Owners can either apply for the license themselves or get a license from a vacation rental company, which is a cheaper option, according to Anna Skigin, co-founder of Airbnb management firm Frank Porter. Setting up an entry on the website is quick and easy. The process should not take more than 30 minutes. The same process applies whether you list your entire house or a single room.

Middle East Airlines improves BEY operations with SITA Dubai Tourism cloud-based technology also gives a list of more than 50 items — more than Airbnb — that need to be in the apartment, such as safes, kettles, a certain height for the mattress and the number of towels per guest, Mahtani says. Work with your insurance agent or insurer to determine the type of obligations, limits and coverage required for your particular situation. There are no upfront fees for owners listed on Airbnb or similar platforms. However, Airbnb owners pay 15% of the total for each booking. These fees are automatically levied by Airbnb and the owner receives the net amount, says Frank Porter`s Skigin. • The copy of the rental agreement, proof of Ejari registration and Dewa invoices must be submitted with the owner`s power of attorney.