This page gathers the key short-term rental statistics for Dubai, observed on the Medini Homes managed portfolio over 12 full months (August 2025 to July 2026). Every figure is free to cite with attribution. The detail and full methodology live in the Dubai STR Report 2026.
- Observation window: August 2025 to July 2026 (12 full months).
- Eligibility: listing active for the full 12 months.
- Revenue: gross accommodation revenue, excluding cleaning fees charged to guests, before management commission and owner costs.
- Source: real management data extracted from Hostaway. No projections, no third-party market data.
Nightly rate (ADR) and occupancy
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Median ADR · studio | AED 269 / night |
| Median ADR · 1-bedroom | AED 336 / night |
| Median ADR · 2-bedroom | AED 522 / night |
| Median occupancy · studios | 86.0% |
| Median occupancy · 1-bedroom | 81.6% |
| Median occupancy · 2-bedroom | 81.6% |
Median gross annual revenue by district
| District | Type | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| JVC / JVT | Studio | AED 82,800 |
| JVC / JVT | 1-bedroom | AED 102,900 |
| JVC / JVT | 2-bedroom | AED 119,800 |
| Meydan / MBR City | Studio | AED 84,200 |
| Meydan / MBR City | 1-bedroom | AED 97,500 |
The full ranges (P25 / median / P75) are published in the Dubai STR Report 2026.
Booking channels and guest behaviour
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of nights booked via Airbnb | 91.5% |
| Share of nights booked direct | 6.6% |
| Share of nights via Booking.com | 1.5% |
| Median length of stay | 6 nights |
| Median booking window | 3 days |
Market reference costs
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Management commission (Dubai market range) | 15 to 25% |
| Medini Homes management commission (all-inclusive) | 17% |
| Airbnb platform commission | 15 to 17% |
| Booking.com platform commission | 15 to 20% |
| Tourism dirham | AED 5 / bedroom / night |
| DET Holiday Home licence (annual) | AED 1,500 to 2,500 |
How to cite these statistics
Free to cite with attribution: Medini Homes, Dubai Short-Term Rental Statistics 2026, medini-homes.com/en/statistics/. Please note they are observed figures from the Medini Homes managed portfolio (trailing 12 months), not market-wide averages.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these statistics come from?
They are observed figures from the portfolio managed by Medini Homes in Dubai, extracted from the Hostaway management system, over 12 full months (August 2025 to July 2026). No projections, no third-party market data. The full methodology is published in the Dubai STR Report 2026.
Can I cite these statistics?
Yes, free to cite with attribution: Medini Homes, Dubai Short-Term Rental Statistics 2026, medini-homes.com/en/statistics/
Do these figures include cleaning fees?
No. Revenue figures are gross accommodation revenue (nightly rates only), excluding cleaning fees charged to guests, before management commission, platform commissions and owner costs.
How is this different from the Dubai STR Report 2026?
This page condenses the key statistics into citable tables. The report publishes the detail: P25 / median / P75 ranges, methodology and publication thresholds.