In short
- Our managed units in JVC, Studio City and IMPZ: the median studio grossed AED 86,000 a year at 78% occupancy.
- Real ranges: studio AED 75,000 to 92,000, 1-bedroom median AED 93,000, 2-bedroom median AED 126,000, occupancy 69%.
- Method: gross revenue before management commission, P25 to P75 of managed units with at least 180 active nights, source Hostaway.
The real ranges from our managed units in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai Studio City and IMPZ, over 12 months.
The numbers, type by type
| Unit type | Annual range | Median | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 75,000–92,000 | AED 86,000 | 78% |
| 1 bedroom | AED 87,000–107,000 | AED 93,000 | 78% |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 100,000–132,000 | AED 126,000 | 69% |
What these numbers tell you
JVC is Dubai's largest "affordable" residential cluster, extended by Studio City and IMPZ along Hessa Street. Purchase prices are among the city's lowest for recent stock: investors come for percentage yield, not the address.
Longer stays, families, professionals on assignment, budget travellers happy to drive 20 minutes for a cheaper night: hence a steady 78% occupancy on studios and 1-bedrooms. Residential and corporate demand cushions the summer dip.
2-bedrooms drop to 69%, as family demand is more seasonal, yet their median reaches AED 126,000. Reasonable, but more work than a studio.
The studio gap (AED 75,000 versus 92,000, nearly +23%) comes down to execution: pool, gym, parking, floor, view, furniture, photos. Two studios identical on paper can be AED 15,000 apart a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a studio earn on Airbnb in JVC?
Across the studios we manage in JVC, Studio City and IMPZ: between AED 75,000 and 92,000 gross over 12 months, median AED 86,000, average occupancy 78%. Gross revenue, cleaning fees included, before management commission and charges.
What occupancy can you expect in JVC and Studio City?
78% on average for studios and 1-bedrooms across our portfolio, 69% for 2-bedrooms. Demand here is more residential than event-driven, so it is steadier through the year than in the tourist districts.
Is JVC more profitable than Downtown Dubai?
In absolute terms, no: a 1-bedroom in Downtown / Business Bay generates a median of AED 129,000 versus AED 93,000 in JVC. But relative to purchase price, much lower in JVC, the percentage yield is often higher. It depends on your goal: maximum cash flow or return on capital.
Do these figures include expenses?
No. These are gross revenues, cleaning fees included, before management commission, platform commissions, DEWA, cooling, service charge and tourist dirham. Expect an owner net of roughly 45–50% of gross. The line-by-line breakdown is in our article on Dubai short-let apartment returns.
Do you need a licence to run a short-term rental in JVC?
Yes, the DET Holiday Home licence is mandatory for any short-term rental in Dubai, JVC included. We handle application and renewal for our owners. See our guide on the DET licence for non-residents.