Why is short-term rental in Dubai more profitable than long-term rental?

— With short-term rentals, apartments stay in much better condition. The management company closely monitors the technical state of the property — the walls, ceilings, furniture, appliances, kitchenware, and more.
If something breaks, it’s promptly repaired or replaced.

In the case of a long-term lease (for one year or more), the owner can enter the apartment only after the tenant moves out — as required by UAE law. And quite often, that comes with an unpleasant surprise: mold, worn-out furniture, and sometimes a completely neglected interior.
If you’re unlucky with the tenant, the apartment may end up in very poor condition, and you’ll need to spend up to half of your annual rental income on repairs.
It’s always cheaper to maintain your property regularly than to do a full renovation every year or two.

— Another important point is that UAE rental law strongly favors tenants.
If a tenant doesn’t want to leave, they can legally extend their lease, and you won’t be able to access your own property — not even with the police.
The only legal way to end such a contract is to notify the tenant one year in advance and have a valid reason — for example, the sale of the property.

— It’s also worth mentioning how rental prices work.
After a year of tenancy, you can’t raise the rent if it’s already at the market level for your area.
If the rent is 10% below market, you can raise it only by 5%; if it’s 20% below, then by 10%.
By comparing long-term rental prices in 2022, 2023, and 2024, we’ve concluded that prices have remained the same — and in some areas popular among our compatriots, they’ve even gone down.

— When renting long-term, if you ever decide to sell the property, the price with a tenant will be lower than for a vacant apartment.
It will also take longer to find a buyer, since under UAE law neither you nor the buyer can access the apartment until the tenant moves out — meaning your potential buyer will only be able to see the property a year later.

— One of the advantages of short-term rentals is that under a management contract, you as the owner can personally stay in your apartment for up to 30 days per year.

— Another key convenience: with short-term rentals in Dubai, you don’t need to reissue any utility contracts.
DEWA (electricity and water), Empower (air conditioning), DU or Etisalat (internet), and gas connections remain under the management company.
With long-term rentals, all of these accounts are transferred to the tenant’s name.

Pros and cons of renting out an apartment in Dubai with or without a management company


— One of the advantages of renting out your property without a management company is that you don’t have to share your profits.
However, this option is generally suitable only for owners who prefer long-term rentals (one year or more).

— For short-term or monthly rentals, it’s much more convenient and profitable to work with a management company.
The company monitors the technical condition of the apartment and promptly fixes any potential issues.

— The management company adjusts prices based on market analysis — its revenue manager tracks price dynamics daily.

— The company ensures the quality of cleaning and laundry services, and oversees the punctual arrival of the housekeeping team — something especially important in the UAE, as experience shows.

— Property owners receive monthly reports and financial statements.

— A management company has its own staff of technical specialists and managers.

— The company fully handles all guest interactions — booking, check-in and check-out, and resolving any issues that may arise during the stay.
Guest support operates 24/7.

— The management company holds a license and all required permits to legally operate in the short-term rental sector.
In many Dubai buildings, without a valid company license, guests simply won’t be allowed past the reception area.

— As a rule, the management company also assists with furnishing and equipping the apartment.

— The company monitors that guests follow the house rules, such as no smoking and no noise after 10:00 p.m.

— Finally, the management company is directly interested in the investor’s income, since it doesn’t rent apartments with prepayment — instead, it earns a percentage of the actual profit.

Why do clients choose Ateliero?

— Over 400 units under management in Russia and the UAE.
Our clients trust us — we’ve been operating in the Russian market since 2019 and in the UAE market since 2022.
In St. Petersburg, we are known under the brand “Vsem Dom”.
Our flagship properties include the Mentor Hotel with 77 rooms and the ParkSide Apart-Hotel with 110 rooms.

— Transparency.
Our clients have full access to all financial transactions within their Dubai trust management accounts.
Detailed financial reports are provided monthly.

— High ratings on major platforms such as Airbnb.com, Booking.com, Ostrovok.ru, and Expedia.com.
Consistently strong ratings and positive guest reviews allow us to rent apartments in the UAE at above-market prices.

— Partnership agreements with these aggregator platforms also allow us to insure your property against potential incidents.

— We achieve maximum profitability for our investors in Dubai through professional management, high guest satisfaction, and strategically set rental prices.

— We professionally furnish and renovate apartments.
Our in-house designer and construction team ensure each property is both stylish and functional.
We equip every apartment with the right balance of appliances, décor, and comfort — knowing exactly where it’s worth investing more, and where it’s best not to overpay.