Investment Tips
Airbnb vs Booking.com vs Direct: The Real Channel Mix Math for Dubai STR Operators (2026)
Airbnb takes 15.5% off every payout. Booking.com averages around 15%. Direct bookings take neither — but they don't fall from the sky either. Here's what our own portfolio's channel mix actually looks like, and the framework we use to decide where a new listing goes first.
Investment Tips
Dubai's Summer Slowdown: How Smart STR Hosts Turn a Weak Quarter Into Steady Cash Flow (2026)
Dubai STR demand shifts every June–September, not disappears. Here's the pricing, channel, and MTR-conversion playbook professional operators use to keep cash flow steady through the low season — including real occupancy and rate data from our own portfolio.
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What a Week in Dubai Actually Looks Like (And Why Where You Book Decides It)
A desert safari, a yacht day, and the quiet hours in between: one guest's real week in our Business Bay apartment, and why the booking mattered more than the itinerary.