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.
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Calculate studio rental income for International City. High-occupancy budget housing with strong demand from budget travelers and workers.
International City studios offer unbeatable pricing (AED 400-600/night vs 1,100+ elsewhere), attracting high guest volume. Budget travelers and migrant workers have consistent demand, and low pricing means wide appeal. High turnover compensates for low ADR.
International City is excellent for beginners due to: (1) Lowest entry costs (properties often under 350K AED), (2) Highest occupancy (75-82%), (3) Simplest management (studios = efficient turnover). Downside: lowest ADR and high guest volume complexity.
Studios in International City achieve exceptional 75-82% annual occupancy. Winter (Nov-Feb) peaks at 85-90%, summer (Jun-Aug) maintains 70-75%. Budget market resilience and pricing power drive these numbers. Lower-condition units may dip to 72-75%.
Peak monthly income (Nov-Feb) ranges 5-7K AED. Summer months (Jun-Aug) average 4-5K AED. With 75-82% occupancy, expect ~5-6K AED monthly average. Portfolio approach (multiple units) makes sense here to scale income.