Licensed holiday home companies in Dubai
Every company that runs holiday homes in Dubai needs an operator licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism. Here is how to check, and which companies print their licence number on their own website.
Checked on each company's own website
Licence number shown on the website?
| Company | Licence number on website | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fäm Living Our company | Shown 678089 | site · 2026-10-07 |
| AirDXB | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| bnbme Holiday Homes | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Driven Holiday Homes | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Elite LUX Holiday Homes | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| First Class Property Management | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Frank Porter | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| GuestReady | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| HiGuests | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Homevy | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Houst | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Kennedy Towers | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Key One Holiday Homes | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Keys Please Holiday Homes | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Maison Privee | Shown 777649 | site · 2026-10-07 |
| One Perfect Stay | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Primestay | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Shosty | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| Silkhaus | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
| SuperHost | Not found | site · 2026-10-07 |
Four checks before you sign
- Ask for the operator licence and check the name matches the company on your contract.
- Ask whose licence your home's permit will be registered under.
- Check that the company's live listings show a permit number.
- Ask what happens to the permit if you leave the company.
Then compare published fees and what each company offers.
Questions
Licences: owner questions
How do I check a holiday home company in Dubai is licensed?
Ask for its holiday home operator licence from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, check that the licence name matches the company you sign with, and check that each home it lists shows a holiday home permit number.
Does a missing licence number on a website mean a company is unlicensed?
No. Many licensed companies simply do not print the number on their website. It only means you should ask for it before you sign.
What is the difference between an operator licence and a holiday home permit?
The operator licence is the company's licence to run holiday homes. The permit is registered for each home. An owner needs both in place: a licensed operator and a permit for their unit.
Who issues holiday home licences in Dubai?
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, which also classifies holiday homes and registers guests.