Explained · 2026-10-07

What does a holiday home company do in Dubai?

The full job, in the order it happens, so you know what you are paying for and what to expect.

Published by fäm Living. We do this work every day for owners in Dubai. This is the job as we see it.
1

Before the first guest

  • Check the building allows short stays
  • Register the holiday home permit with the Department of Economy and Tourism
  • Furnish and equip to the home's classification standard
  • Photograph the home and write the listings
2

Every booking

  • Price the dates by season, events and length of stay
  • Answer guest questions and screen bookings
  • Register each guest from their ID
  • Check guests in and explain the home
3

Between stays

  • Clean, change linen and restock
  • Check for damage and missing items
  • Report and fix anything broken
4

Every month

  • Send the owner a statement and payout
  • Renew the permit and keep records in order
  • Review prices and reviews and adjust

Before you choose a company, read the contract checklist and the permit guide.

Our pick

fäm Living does all of it with its own team

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.

Talk to fäm Living
  • 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

Owners ask

What does a holiday home management company do in Dubai?

It runs your home as a licensed holiday home: permit, furnishing, listings, pricing, guest messages and registration, check-in, cleaning, maintenance, and a statement and payout for you.

Do I still need to do anything as the owner?

Very little day to day. You approve larger repairs, block dates you want for yourself and read your statements. The company handles the rest.

Is a holiday home company the same as a property management company?

Not quite. Property management in Dubai often means finding and managing a yearly tenant. A holiday home company runs short and monthly stays under a holiday home permit.

How do I know the company is doing the work?

Ask for an owner portal or regular reports that show every booking, price and cost, and photos after cleaning or repairs.