VIDEO Real Estate Short-term rentals appeal to Dubai investors By Shruthi Nair March 18, 2025, 5:00 PM The holiday home market is growing rapidly in Dubai, with between 30,000 and 45,000 rental listings now compared to 7,000 in 2017. While they may no longer offer the 10 percent return on investment of a few years ago, rental properties are still an attractive and flexible option for investors, according to Anna Skigin CEO of Frank Porter. “The returns are closer to between five and seven percent… but that is still way, way above the returns in Europe, which are about two percent,” Skigin says. Dubai welcomed more than 19 million overnight international visitors in 2024, a 19 percent increase year on year. Watch the video to find out more about Dubai’s growing short-term rental sector Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
