Airbnb occupancy rate in Dubai
Dubai's Airbnb occupancy rate is 69% as of July 2026, the annual average across all active listings — see how it moves by month, by bedroom count, and by area below.
Trailing twelve months (Jul 25 – Jun 26), from the same dataset as the average above.
Airbnb occupancy by bedroom count in Dubai
Occupancy is far more even across bedroom counts than ADR or revenue — larger units don't book meaningfully more or less often, they just command higher rates when they do.
| Bedrooms | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Studio | 70% |
| 1 bedroom | 65% |
| 2 bedroom | 66% |
| 3 bedroom | 66% |
| 4 bedroom | 67% |
| 5 bedroom | 58% |
Occupancy by neighbourhood
Occupancy is more consistent across Dubai submarkets than ADR — corporate and relocation demand smooths out inland areas that see less tourist traffic.
What's driving Dubai's Airbnb occupancy in 2026
Dubai's short-term rental market keeps growing on the back of real, measured tourism demand: the city posted 19.59 million international visitor arrivals in 2025, a third consecutive record year, according to Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). At the same time, DET's licensing enforcement — more than 22,000 registered holiday homes citywide — is keeping informal, unlicensed supply in check.
Demand growth like this tends to show up first in rate strength rather than occupancy — booked-night rates in Dubai are already high, so a growing visitor base moves ADR more than it moves how often a listing is booked.