If you run an Airbnb in Dubai, and want to reduce your workload while maximising your income, there are a number of management companies standing ready to help.
A view over Dubai (Photo: themonnie via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Despite the emergence of a number of competitors in recent years, Airbnb continues to dominate the home-sharing market. For Airbnb property owners, the challenges of managing the process of letting out their homes to strangers can be extremely time-consuming. If you’re thinking of becoming an Airbnb host in Dubai, or have already taken the plunge, we’ve picked out five of the best management companies currently operating in the United Arab Emirate.
Smarthost
A leading Airbnb management company in Dubai, Smarthost pride themselves on providing landlords with the maximum freedom and flexibility by managing every aspect of their property, from listings and guest communication to reservations, payments, cleaning, maintenance, and more. Real estate professionals with clients owning property in Dubai discover significant financial incentives in partnering with Smarthost. For instance, referring a property that earns 35,000 AED monthly on Airbnb can achieve a bonus of around 2,000 AED. Another perk is that Smarthost also offer exclusive gifts to high-achieving partners and stakeholders.
UpperKey
UpperKey offers zero-cost property management in Dubai and guaranteed high monthly rents for Dubai property owners, regardless of whether their home is occupied by guests or not. As a result, they reduce risks for hosts while providing year-round stability and maximised rental profits. UpperKey determine the rental value of your property or portfolio, before making an offer for up to 3 years of tenancy with 1 year of rent paid upfront. UpperKey then become your sole tenant, with the choice of opting for a long-term or short-term rental, depending on what works best for your circumstances. They also offer full host management and concierge services without fees and manage all of the administration in accordance with Airbnb rules in Dubai.
Guest Ready
A major player within the Airbnb management sector, GuestReady boast over half-a-century of experience in hospitality and finance among their team. The company are focused on helping landlords turn their investments into real income through state-of-the-art technology that makes it easy and intuitive to rent out your property. A veritable one-stop shop for hosts, they take charge of everything, from the initial listing of your property through to check-in, maintenance, concierge, housekeeping and check-out, providing guests with an experience comparable to that delivered by a high-end hotel. They also enable hosts to keep track of all pertinent info relating to their property, such as guest booking and revenue via a dedicated dashboard.
Houst
Founded in 2015, Houst have evolved from managing a modest number of properties in London to expanding out across the globe – including entering the vibrant Dubai Airbnb market. Backed by professional housekeepers and 24/7 support teams, Houst use innovative technology to manage every aspect of a property booking: from pricing and liaising with guests to cleaning, laundry and maintenance. They create memorable property listings using slick and stylish photography to showcase each property’s primary selling points. They then optimise each listing’s desirability through dynamic pricing strategies. Furthermore, targeted digital marketing campaigns and search engine optimisation enhance each property’s exposure.
AirDXB
AirDXB is one of the top short-let property management companies in Dubai providing an end-to-end service, from property listing through to guest check-in, maintenance, concierge and housekeeping. Founded by Gregory Lewis, a British real estate expert with 20 years’ experience, AirDXB has expanded rapidly due to the strength of their client service, guest relations and 5* reviews. Their homeowners enjoy a 95% occupancy rate, greatly higher than the 43% market average, which is one of the reasons why they have AirBnB ‘Superhost’ status. They also offer bespoke interior design consultations, wrapping services, flooring services, maintenance contracts, fit-outs and renovations.
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