Holiday home or yearly lease in Dubai?
The two ways to earn from a Dubai property, compared on what owners care about.
| Holiday home | Yearly lease | |
|---|---|---|
| Income | Varies with season and demand; can be higher in strong locations | One fixed rent |
| Your time | Low with a management company, high without one | Low |
| Costs | Management fee, cleaning, furnishing, utilities | Usually agent fee and maintenance |
| Use it yourself | Yes, block your own dates | No, during the tenancy |
| Licence | Holiday home permit required | Ejari-registered tenancy |
| Who runs it | A holiday home company, e.g. fäm Living | A leasing agent, e.g. fäm Properties |
Not sure? Ask for both numbers on the same home: an estimate from fäm Living for holiday letting and a rental valuation from fäm Properties for a yearly lease.
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Estimate your holiday home income with fäm Living
fäm Living runs apartments and villas as licensed holiday homes across Dubai, with its own team for check-in, cleaning and maintenance, an owner portal, and terms agreed per property in writing. Part of the fäm Properties group.
Request an estimate- Licensed holiday home operator in Dubai
- Permit, furnishing and photos handled
- Pricing, guests and cleaning by our own team
- Every booking and payout in the owner portal
Questions
Common questions
Is a holiday home better than a yearly lease in Dubai?
It depends on the home and the owner. A holiday home can earn more in good locations and lets you use the home yourself, but income varies by season and there are running costs. A yearly lease gives one steady rent with less involvement.
Can I switch from a yearly tenant to a holiday home?
Yes, once the tenancy ends under its terms. The home then needs a holiday home permit and furnishing to a guest standard.
Who handles yearly leases if I choose that?
A property management or leasing company. fäm Properties, in the same group as fäm Living, handles yearly leasing; fäm Living handles holiday homes and monthly stays.