Enter property details and get a detailed P&L for 12 months
Space8 Smart Calculator is a free, instant online tool for Dubai short-term rental investors. Get accurate income estimates for studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments. Enter your property details and receive a complete 12-month P&L forecast with gross income, all operating costs, net profit and ROI. Whether you're a property owner, investor, or property manager, our calculator gives you the financial clarity to make informed investment decisions in Dubai's dynamic short-term rental market.
Rental Income Smart CalculatorEnter property details and get a detailed P&L for 12 months
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Estimate your Dubai Airbnb income with a full 12-month P&L forecast — seasonal demand, all platform and operating costs, net profit and ROI.
Airbnb charges Dubai hosts a service fee of approximately 3% per booking, deducted automatically before payout. This covers Airbnb's payment processing and platform support. It is significantly lower than competing OTAs: Booking.com charges 15–20% and Expedia 15–25%. Our calculator includes all platform and operating fees in the P&L.
Dubai Airbnb income = (Nightly rate × Occupancy days) − Airbnb host fee (3%) − DTCM license (AED 380/yr) − Property management fee (15–25%) − Service charge − Municipal fee − Utilities. Use the calculator above for a full 12-month P&L with real Dubai seasonal coefficients applied automatically.
A well-located Dubai studio earns 7,000–14,000 AED/month at peak; a 1BR earns 12,000–20,000 AED/month. Annual gross income: studio 80,000–140,000 AED, 1BR 130,000–200,000 AED. Net profit after all fees is typically 55–70% of gross. Use the calculator to get your personal estimate.
Yes. All short-term rentals in Dubai require a DTCM Holiday Home license (AED 380/year for apartments). You also need a DED trade license or must work through a licensed property management company. Unlicensed listings risk AED 10,000+ fines and removal from Airbnb.
Short-term rental on Airbnb typically generates 40–80% more gross income than annual long-term rental for the same Dubai apartment. After Airbnb host fees and management costs, net yield is usually 7–11% vs 4–6% for long-term. The difference is largest in Dubai Marina, Downtown and Palm Jumeirah.