In short
- Observed Medini Homes portfolio data over 12 full months, August 2025 to July 2026, with no projections and no external market data.
- Every zone x type cell publishes P25, median and P75; below 3 eligible units, the cell is left blank.
- Benchmarks: median studio ADR 269 AED, median studio occupancy 86.0%, median stay 6 nights, median booking window 3 days.
This report publishes observed data from the Medini Homes portfolio over 12 full months (August 2025 to July 2026). Gross hosting revenue by zone and property type, ADR, occupancy, channel mix, length of stay: no projections, no external market data.
- Observation window: August 2025 to July 2026 (12 full months).
- Eligibility: listing active across the full 12-month period (first valid booking on or before 31 August 2025, last booking on or after 1 June 2026).
- Publication threshold: minimum 3 eligible units per cell (zone x type); below that threshold, the cell is left blank.
- Revenue: gross hosting revenue, nightly stays only, excluding cleaning fees charged to guests, before management commission and owner charges.
- Source: live management data extracted from Hostaway.
- Channel mix: calculated on eligible listings only (same criteria as the revenue ranges).
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Gross annual revenue by zone and property type
P25 / median / P75 ranges in AED, across eligible listings (12 full months).
| Zone | Type | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC / JVT | Studio | 77 800 AED | 82 800 AED | 86 700 AED |
| JVC / JVT | 1-bedroom | 87 000 AED | 102 900 AED | 114 100 AED |
| JVC / JVT | 2-bedroom | 89 100 AED | 119 800 AED | 125 200 AED |
| Meydan / MBR City | Studio | 80 300 AED | 84 200 AED | 92 800 AED |
| Meydan / MBR City | 1-bedroom | 77 500 AED | 97 500 AED | 99 700 AED |
| Meydan / MBR City | 2-bedroom | Not published (below minimum threshold) | ||
Cells marked "Not published" correspond to fewer than 3 eligible listings in that zone x type combination.
To choose between unit types, our studio versus one-bedroom analysis breaks down the costs that weigh on each format, and the district yield map crosses areas with property types.
ADR and occupancy by property type
| Type | ADR |
|---|---|
| Studio | 269 AED |
| 1-bedroom | 336 AED |
| 2-bedroom | 522 AED |
| Type | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Studio | 86.0 % |
| 1-bedroom | 81.6 % |
| 2-bedroom | 81.6 % |
Channel mix: share of nights by platform
Calculated on eligible listings only (same criteria as the revenue ranges).
| Channel | Share of nights |
|---|---|
| Airbnb | 91.5 % |
| Direct | 6.6 % |
| Booking.com | 1.5 % |
| Other | 0.4 % |
Booking behaviour
(lead time from booking to arrival)
A median booking window of 3 days points to a predominantly last-minute market. That demands daily dynamic pricing and round-the-clock operational readiness to respond to enquiries within hours. The soft months show up in our month-by-month seasonality calendar, and how to cushion them with one-month stays is covered in the monthly stays strategy for summer and Ramadan.
Management fees: what the market charges, what we charge
A single 17% management fee on gross revenue, covering: cleaning and linen, property photography, listing creation and management, 7-day-a-week guest operations, maintenance coordination, monthly owner statements.
For context: management fees in Dubai typically range from 15% to 25% depending on the operator, and often exclude extras billed separately (cleaning fees, photography, listing setup). Platform commissions (Airbnb: 15.5% on the host-only fee for most hosts, 15-20% for Booking.com), the tourist dirham (AED 10 to 15 per occupied room per night depending on category) and the DET holiday home permit (AED 300 per bedroom, capped at AED 1,200 per year) are separate costs borne by any operator. Published rates, manager by manager, are compared in our guide to Airbnb management fees in Dubai in 2026, and the detail of our 17% is on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Are these figures projections?
No. These are gross hosting revenues observed on the Medini Homes portfolio between August 2025 and July 2026, extracted from live management data (Hostaway). No projections, no external market data.
Why are some cells not published?
A figure is only published when there are at least 3 eligible listings (active across the full 12-month period) in a given zone x type cell. Below that threshold, the cell is left blank for statistical rigour, to avoid publishing figures that are not representative.
Can I cite these figures?
Yes, free to cite with attribution: Medini Homes, Dubai STR Report 2026, https://medini-homes.com/en/reports/dubai-str-2026/
What is gross hosting revenue?
Gross hosting revenue is the total amount collected from guests for nightly stays, excluding cleaning fees charged to guests, before deduction of the Medini Homes management commission, platform commissions and owner charges (DEWA, service charge, tourist dirham). It is the most directly comparable figure across operators and owners.