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Holiday Home Management in Dubai South – 10% Commission

Around Al Maktoum International Airport and next to Expo City: a fast-growing district for aviation, logistics and event travel.

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The area

Short-term rental in Dubai South

Dubai South is a city-scale development built around Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), with Expo City Dubai on its doorstep and Jebel Ali a short drive away. Its residential districts, including Emaar South, The Pulse and MAG 5 Boulevard, mix new apartment buildings, townhouses and golf-course villas.

Demand here is tied to work and events. Aviation and logistics professionals, airline crews and contractors book weekday and multi-week stays; exhibitions and conferences at Expo City and the Dubai Exhibition Centre bring waves of exhibitors and visitors; and families relocating to the area need a furnished home while they settle in. As the airport and the district keep expanding, that demand broadens.

Apartments are new and nightly rates moderate, so the winning set-up is practical: a workspace, fast Wi-Fi, blackout curtains for crews on irregular hours, parking and a kitchen. Townhouses and villas suit families who are relocating or in town for long events. We follow the Expo City events calendar so those dates are priced to the demand.

Your net income

How much more you keep in Dubai South

Enter your property's yearly revenue to compare our 10% commission with a typical manager at 20%.

20%

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With DUBIALEZ you keep an extra

AED 20,000

per year

AED 100,000 over 5 years

DUBIALEZ · 10%Commission AED 20,000

You keep AED 180,000

Other operator · 20%Commission AED 40,000

You keep AED 160,000

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Arithmetic on the figures you enter, applying each commission to the same gross accommodation revenue. It is not a revenue estimate or a guarantee. Costs outside the management fee depend on each agreement and are not included.

Everything in the 10%

What's included

Cleaning, laundry, consumables and maintenance work are charged as set out in the management agreement.

How our fee works

  • Listing management

    Your listing created and kept sharp on Airbnb, Booking.com and other channels.

  • Dynamic pricing

    Nightly rates and minimum stays adjusted to demand, events and the season.

  • Guest communication 24/7

    Routine questions answered 24/7, with our team stepping in when judgement is needed.

  • Cleaning and amenities

    Hotel-standard cleaning, fresh linen and guest amenities restocked after every stay.

  • Smart-lock check-in

    Self check-in with a personal code for every stay, wherever the building allows a smart lock.

  • Coordinated maintenance

    Issues documented, assigned to the right professional and followed through to the fix.

  • Monthly owner report

    A monthly statement of bookings, revenue and expenses, and everything live in the owner app.

Holiday Home permit

The DET permit, handled for you

Every holiday home in Dubai has to be registered with the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) before it takes a booking. We prepare the file, submit the application, get the apartment ready for the classification and keep the permit renewed, so your property goes live compliant and stays that way.

  • Documents checked and application submitted

  • Property prepared for the classification

  • Renewals and guest registration kept up to date

Your first-year DET permit fees, on us

Offer subject to property approval and a signed management agreement. Coverage is limited to the eligible official DET registration and holiday home permit fees expressly identified in the management agreement. It excludes fines, penalties, furnishing, safety equipment, property alterations, building approvals, third-party services and additional or exceptional charges. Terms apply.

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Questions

What owners ask about Dubai South

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Who rents holiday homes in Dubai South?
Mainly people working or attending events nearby: aviation and logistics professionals, airline crews, exhibitors and visitors at Expo City Dubai, and families relocating to the area. Many stay for weeks rather than nights.
Does Expo City Dubai create demand for short-term rentals?
Yes. Large exhibitions, conferences and events at Expo City bring exhibitors and visitors who want to stay close. We follow the events calendar and adjust prices and minimum stays for those dates.
How should I set up an apartment in Dubai South for crews and business travellers?
Blackout curtains, a comfortable bed, a desk, fast Wi-Fi and flexible arrival times matter most, since crews and contractors often arrive at unusual hours. Self check-in with a smart lock makes those arrivals simple.
Is Dubai South a good long-term bet for holiday homes?
We do not make investment forecasts. What we can say is that demand today comes from the airport, the logistics district and Expo City, and we will give you a straight assessment of how your specific unit would perform as a holiday home.

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