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UAE to have one of the largest short-term rental markets
Khaleej Times
|February 26, 2026
The UAE’s short term rental market is now amongst the world’s fastest growing in terms of active listings and revenue growth, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi outperforming cities like New York, Sydney, Tokyo, and Singapore, according to property management firm Frank Porter.
This progress is attributed to pro-investment policies, smooth-running licensing frameworks, and an uptick in tourists visiting the country, its founder and CEO, Anna Skigin, said. She added that the firm sees this momentum daily, with both international investors and returning guests choosing apartments over traditional hotel stays.
Frank Porter, which deals with short-term rentals, found that there is a strong demand for these short-term rentals in “established” areas like Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah. At the same time, other lifestyle-led districts such as Dubai Design District showed some potential for the future.
This story is from the February 26, 2026 edition of Khaleej Times.
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