In short
- Average ADR: AED 268 a night for a studio, AED 332 for a 1-bedroom, AED 507 for a 2-bedroom.
- Median occupancy: 86.8% for studios, 76.7% for 1-bedroom units and 77.1% for 2-bedroom units, over 12 full months.
- 91.8% of nights are booked through Airbnb and 6.2% direct, with a median length of stay of 6 nights.
This page gathers the key short-term rental statistics for Dubai, observed on the Medini Homes managed portfolio over 12 full months (October 2025 to September 2026). Every figure is free to cite with attribution. The detail and full methodology live in the Dubai STR Report 2026.
- Observation window: October 2025 to September 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 |
|---|---|
| Average ADR · studio | AED 268 / night |
| Average ADR · 1-bedroom | AED 332 / night |
| Average ADR · 2-bedroom | AED 507 / night |
| Median occupancy · studios | 86.8% |
| Median occupancy · 1-bedroom | 76.7% |
| Median occupancy · 2-bedroom | 77.1% |
Median gross annual revenue by district
| District | Type | Annual median |
|---|---|---|
| JVC / JVT | Studio | AED 85,600 |
| JVC / JVT | 1-bedroom | AED 103,900 |
| JVC / JVT | 2-bedroom | AED 100,400 |
| Meydan / MBR City | Studio | AED 82,000 |
| Meydan / MBR City | 1-bedroom | AED 73,600 |
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 | 91.8% |
| Share of nights booked direct | 6.2% |
| Share of nights via Booking.com | 1.6% |
| 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 | 15.5% (host-only fee) or 3% (split fee) |
| Booking.com platform commission | 15 to 20% |
| Tourism dirham | AED 10 to 15 / room / night |
| DET holiday home permit (annual) | AED 300 / bedroom, capped at AED 1,200 |
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 (October 2025 to September 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.