Medini Homes manages 110+ short-term rental units in Dubai, including 19 units in Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City and Meydan. Over the last 12 months, studios in the area ran at 87% occupancy — the record across our entire portfolio — for AED 88,000 to 97,000 in gross annual revenue. This page publishes the real ranges from our portfolio — not marketing projections.
The numbers, type by type
| Unit type | Annual range | Median | Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 88,000–97,000 | AED 91,000 | 87% | 14 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 80,000–104,000 | AED 102,000 | 81% | 5 |
What these numbers tell you
MBR City and Meydan form Downtown's immediate ring: recent communities — new residences, a lagoon, green space — about ten minutes from the Burj Khalifa. It is the rising area of our portfolio, and the data confirms it: 87% occupancy on studios, the highest rate across every area we manage, Downtown and JVC included.
The explanation is simple: for guests, the value for money is unbeatable. A brand-new building with a pool, ten minutes from Downtown, at a markedly cheaper nightly rate than staying there. And on the supply side, the short-let stock remains limited relative to demand — calendars fill fast, all year round, with seasonality largely smoothed out by that imbalance.
The 1-bedrooms confirm the trend at 81% occupancy, but their range deserves a careful read: AED 80,000 to 104,000, with a median of AED 102,000 sitting right against the top. In other words, most of the well-located, well-equipped 1-bedrooms cluster at the high end; the bottom of the range corresponds to units with weaker exposure or finish. The choice of building and orientation makes all the difference.
Who stays here? Couples and mid-stay travellers who want to be close to Downtown without paying Downtown prices, and a growing share of families. The area's profile rises every year — a studio in MBR City today is a bet on an already record occupancy and an address still appreciating.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a studio earn on Airbnb in MBR City or Meydan?
Across our 14 managed studios in the area: between AED 88,000 and 97,000 gross over 12 months, median AED 91,000, 87% occupancy. Gross revenue, cleaning fees included, before management commission and charges.
Why is occupancy so high in MBR City?
Unbeatable value for money for guests — brand-new buildings with pools, ten minutes from Downtown, at a markedly cheaper nightly rate — and a short-let supply still limited relative to demand. The result: 87% on studios and 81% on 1-bedrooms, the best rates in our portfolio.
MBR City or JVC for a short-let studio?
Medians are close (AED 91,000 versus AED 86,000 in JVC / Studio City), but occupancy is markedly higher in MBR City (87% versus 78%), with a tighter range. The stock is newer, purchase prices generally a notch above. The right choice depends on budget and the specific unit.
What about a 2-bedroom in MBR City or Meydan?
Our 2-bedroom sample in the area is too small to publish a reliable range — we only publish solid numbers. For a 2-bedroom, we build an individual projection from area comparables.
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 — see also our guide on the DET licence for non-residents.