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Renting out a villa in Dubai to clients for short-term stays
Hi,
As a landlord, can I rent out my villa in Dubai directly to clients for short-term stays via Booking.com, Airbnb, or directly?
Will I need a DTCM certificate or is it not necessary?
Can I receive an upfront payment for long stays or are there rules regarding payment plans?
Thank you in advance!
Dear Questioner,
Yes, you would need to register as a homeowner and individual operator before you can rent it out as a holiday home.
Hotel and hotel apartments are not allowed for holiday homes.
Short-term rentals are regulated by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
Usually, partial payment is made on advanced booking and the remainder closer to the booking date.
Dear Questioner,
You will require to register on DTCM to rent out your property for a short stay in Dubai.
