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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Calculate the return on investment for your Dubai holiday home — 12-month P&L with all DTCM costs, seasonal income and net yield.
A net yield of 7–10% is considered strong for a Dubai holiday home. Studios and 1BRs in high-demand areas (Marina, Downtown, Business Bay) consistently achieve this range. 2BR and 3BR units typically yield 5.5–8% due to higher purchase prices.
ROI (Net Yield) = Annual Net Profit / Property Value × 100%. Net profit = Gross income − all operating costs (DEWA, AC, internet, maintenance, municipal fee, PM fee, VAT) − one-time annual costs (DTCM license, photoshoot, insurance, service charge). The calculator computes this automatically for all 12 months.
Main cost items: property management fee (15% of gross income), service charge (varies by building), DEWA electricity and water, AC chiller fees, municipal fee (5% of DEWA assessed value / 12), VAT on PM fee (5%), DTCM license (AED 380/year), furnishing photoshoot and insurance.
For most central Dubai locations, yes. Holiday home net yield averages 7–11% vs 4–6% for long-term rental. The trade-off: holiday home requires active management (or a PM company), DTCM licensing and higher setup costs. For passive investors, a good PM company makes holiday home superior on returns.