Dubai · Owner guide · 2026

Holiday home companies in Dubai, compared on facts

Choosing who runs your apartment or villa as a holiday home? Compare companies on what they publish themselves, then ask the six questions that separate a good operator from a sales pitch.

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The short answer

Choose a holiday home company in Dubai by checking six things in writing: its operator licence with the Department of Economy and Tourism, who actually cleans and checks guests in, exactly what the fee covers, how the contract ends, what you can see in an owner portal, and whether it knows your building. A good company answers all six plainly before you sign.

Before you sign

Six questions for every company

Ask each company the same questions and compare the answers side by side. Vague answers are an answer too.

1

Licence

Ask for the operator licence number with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and who will hold the permit for your home.

2

Who does the work

Who checks guests in, who cleans and who answers at night: the company's own team, or subcontractors.

3

The fee, in writing

What the percentage is calculated on, and every charge billed on top: cleaning, linen, restocking, repairs.

4

The contract

The minimum term, the notice to leave, and who keeps the listing, photos and reviews if you go.

5

What you can see

An owner portal with every booking, payout and charge, and a simple way to block your own dates.

6

Your building

Whether the company knows your tower and whether its rules allow holiday homes at all.

Companies

Dubai holiday home companies, side by side

What each company says on its own website about its service, the areas it covers, its licence, its owner portal and its fees.

Who publishes this: fäm Living, one of the companies in this market. We do not score or rank our competitors. Our own entry is first and clearly marked.
ffäm Living Our companyfamliving.com

Runs apartments and villas as licensed holiday homes on Airbnb, Booking.com and direct, handling the licence, furnishing, guests and cleaning with its own team.

Dubai areas listed
Business Bay, City Walk, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills, Emaar Beachfront, Bluewaters Island and more
Licence number on site
Shown 678089
Owner portal
Mentioned (web and app)
Fees published
Not published (agreed per property)
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
AAirDXBair-dxb.com

'end-to-end solutions for short-let management, real estate investments, home renovations, and interior design in Dubai'; furnishing via Interiors by AirDXB.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
16.75% incl. VAT (plus onboarding fee stated on site)
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
bbnbme Holiday Homesbnbmehomes.com

'a full-service property management company that handles everything from short-term rental marketing, guest communication, cleaning, to property maintenance'.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
DDriven Holiday Homesdrivenproperties.com

'Driven Holiday Homes specializes in short-term rentals'; listed short-term rental services include finding occupants, deep clean and stock scheduling, check-out cleans and repairs by 'vetted workmen'; group also offers 'Holiday home conversion' interior design.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Not stated
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
EElite LUX Holiday Homeseliteluxhomes.ae

'We specialize in end-to-end property management for Dubai holiday homes. From marketing and guest bookings to cleaning and maintenance, we handle every detail'; can help furnish to DTCM standards.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
FFirst Class Property Managementfirstclass-dxb.com

'First Class runs the whole job of letting your Dubai property short term. Bookings, guests, cleaning, maintenance, permits and payouts'; interior design and furnishing offered.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
FFrank Porterfrankporter.com

Short-term rental property management in Dubai: 'our dedicated team oversees the process of renting your property from start to finish, covering all aspects of listing, hosting and maintenance, as well as 24/7 guest management'; interior design/furnishing offered.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Full management fee 17%
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
GGuestReadyguestready.com

'award-winning holiday home management company in Dubai that handles the day-to-day work of short-letting'; full-service incl. interior design and furnishing.

Dubai areas listed
Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and JBR, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills, Jumeirah Village Circle, Zabeel
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
From 18% commission (Dubai page)
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
HHiGuestshiguests.com

'complete short-term rental management in Dubai' covering 'professional listings to check-ins, guest support, and housekeeping'; turn-key furnishing mentioned in owner testimonials only.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
HHomevyhomevy.com

Airbnb/short-term rental property management in Dubai incl. DTCM registration, housekeeping and maintenance, linen, photography; 'From empty to furnished' interior design and furnishing service.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
20% fee
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
HHousthoust.com

'Full-service Airbnb management in Dubai, from 12%' covering 'listing, pricing, guests and DTCM compliance from start to finish'; also part-time hosting support.

Dubai areas listed
Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, Business Bay, JLT, DIFC, City Walk 'and more'
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
12% for full-time and 18% for part-time management
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
KKennedy Towerskennedytowers.com

'Our All-Inclusive Service will Maximise Your Property's Potential' (marketing, sales, guest relations, housekeeping coordination, maintenance coordination, monthly account statements); 'optimum blend of medium and short term leases'.

Dubai areas listed
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Triangle, The Greens, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Meydan, Dubai Production City
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Not stated
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
KKey One Holiday Homeskeyone.com

'end-to-end Airbnb services in Dubai, designed specifically for owners of high-end luxury villas'; 'Let Key One handle the licensing, pricing, maintenance, and guest management'; interior design offered.

Dubai areas listed
Dubai Hills Estate, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Palm Jumeirah
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
KKeys Please Holiday Homeskeysplease.ae

'End-to-End Property Management': revenue optimisation, distribution, guest management, 'Full DET regulatory compliance management', maintenance and performance tracking.

Dubai areas listed
Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Creek Harbor, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
MMaison Priveethemaisonprivee.com

'A flexible, secure and hassle-free solution for homeowners in Dubai to significantly increase revenue from their properties' (guest screening, marketing, property, price, financial and guest management); also 'Rent to sublet' long-term rental option.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Shown 777649
Owner portal
Not stated
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
OOne Perfect Stayoneperfectstay.com

'From listing and hosting to maintenance and 24/7 guest support, our expert team handles everything'; interior design and staging offered.

Dubai areas listed
Downtown, Dubai Hills, Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
PPrimestayprimestay.ae

'End-to-end service ... we take care of every detail for you - from 5-star housekeeping and in-stay maintenance, to managing bookings'; property furnishing and interior design offered.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
SShostyshosty.com

'We handle everything from guest satisfaction to property maintenance ... our all-in-one solution for Airbnb' short term rental management in Dubai.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Flat management fee of 17%
From their website: page 1, page 2 · checked 2026-10-07
SSilkhaussilkhaus.com

'Silkhaus is a hospitality-tech company turning real estate into short-term rentals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh ... partners with landlords to deliver premium apartment hotel experiences' (text served in the site's own page code; pages render via JavaScript).

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
Not published
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07
SSuperHostsuperhost.ae

'End-to-end property and guest management services in UAE'; 'we take care of everything including marketing, maintenance and guest management'; furnishing offered 'at cost price'.

Dubai areas listed
No area list on their site
Licence number on site
Not found
Owner portal
Mentioned
Fees published
20% of the rental rate
From their website: page 1, page 2, page 3 · checked 2026-10-07

Our own entry is first and marked "Our company"; everyone else is listed A to Z. Every detail is what the company states on its own website on the date shown. "Not stated" or "not found" describes the website, not the company.

Our own service

fäm Living, the publisher of this guide

We run apartments and villas as licensed holiday homes in Dubai, as part of the fäm Properties group. Judge us on the same six questions as everyone else.

See fäm Living for owners
  • Holiday home operator licence with the Department of Economy and Tourism
  • Our own team for check-in, cleaning and maintenance
  • Owner portal with every booking and payout
  • Terms agreed per property, in writing

Questions owners ask

Holiday home companies: common questions

Do holiday home companies in Dubai need a licence?

Yes. Holiday homes in Dubai are regulated by the Department of Economy and Tourism. Each home needs a holiday home permit, and companies that run homes for owners operate under a holiday home operator licence. Ask any company for its licence number and check it.

What does a holiday home company do for an owner?

It registers the home as a holiday home, furnishes and photographs it if needed, lists and prices it on booking platforms, screens and checks in guests, cleans and maintains the home between stays, and pays the owner with a statement of every booking.

How do holiday home companies charge?

Most charge a share of the rental income, and some add separate charges for cleaning, linen or setup. Ask for every charge in writing, and what the percentage is calculated on, before you sign.

Is a holiday home company the same as a property manager?

Not quite. A property manager usually looks after one tenant on a yearly lease. A holiday home company runs the home for short and monthly stays, which means pricing, guests, cleaning and the holiday home permit.

Can I switch holiday home company later?

Usually yes, within the notice period in your contract. Check before you sign who holds the permit for your home and whether the listing and its reviews move with you or stay with the old company.

How do I compare holiday home companies?

Use the same questions for each one: who holds the licence, who does the cleaning and check-in, what the fee covers, how long the contract is and how you leave, and what you can see in an owner portal.