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Airbnb Host Fees: Host-Only vs Split Explained

Airbnb's new host fees may be the reason your payouts started looking a little lower even though your nightly rates haven't changed. Since 17 September 2026, Airbnb has moved almost all hosts outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to its...

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Holiday Home License in Dubai vs Permit: Do You Need Both?

A holiday home license in Dubai is different from a permit. The licence authorises you to operate a holiday home. The permit approves the specific apartment or villa you want to rent to guests. Homevy is a DET-licensed holiday home...

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48 Airbnb Guest Review Examples for Hosts

The best Airbnb review example for a guest is short, specific and honest.  It says what the guest did, how they left the place and whether you'd host them again. Yet most hosts still stare at that empty box after...

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DTCM Fines for Holiday Homes in Dubai

DTCM fines can cost Dubai holiday home operators anywhere from AED 200 to AED 20,000 for a single violation. The tricky part is that many of these fines come from things that seem easy to overlook:  An expired licence A...

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Homevy Monthly Index: September 2026 Edition 

Dubai's short-term rental market went up again in September.  Occupancy across Dubai was at 64.6%, up from 59.94% in August. Homevy reached 87.5%, down from 89.58%, which still leaves us 22.9 points ahead of the market. Every index, we put...

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What’s Included in Furniture Packages in Dubai?

If you’re looking for a furniture package for your Dubai holiday home, you might get a quote of AED 6,500 for a studio from one provider and AED 27,000 from another.  That’s a huggeee gap, so it’s worth knowing exactly...

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