Who's Renting Dubai Property Now? Dubai Rental Yields with Burhan Hayat | Dubai Real Estate Podcast

<p>Dubai rental yields slipped from about 6.7% to 6% in recent months, according to GuestReady's Burhan Hayat. So who is renting all these new homes, and what happens when the winter season arrives?</p><p><br /></p><p>Burhan's team manages 400+ holiday homes across Dubai, and he shares what happened inside that portfolio. When tourists paused in March, Dubai residents filled the gap with one to three month stays, making up about 45% of bookings. </p><p><br /></p><p>By August, 72% of guests were international again, and nightly rates were up about 80% from the summer lows.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're weighing Dubai property investment from the US or anywhere overseas, this episode answers the question many investors ask first: who will rent my property? GG and Burhan walk through the latest Dubai tourism numbers, where guests are coming from now, and what to expect this winter. </p><p><br /></p><p>They also compare Dubai rental yields with London, New York and Sydney, where returns tend to run lower.</p><p><br /></p><p>You'll hear why the market is now splitting by area and property type, why waterfront homes and three-bedroom family units are holding up best, and how Dubai lets you run a short-term rental all year, while London caps it at 90 nights. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you want the real numbers behind Dubai rental yields before you buy, start with this conversation.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>- How holiday home occupancy recovered after March</p><p>- Why mid-term stays of one to three months carried owners through summer</p><p>- Where Dubai's guests are coming from: Europe, Asia and North America</p><p>- How Dubai's returns compare with London, New York and Sydney</p><p>- Which properties are beating the city average</p><p>- How overseas owners track bookings, pricing and their calendar from anywhere</p><p><br /></p><p>About the guest:</p><p>Burhan Hayat is Head of Real Estate UAE &amp; UK at GuestReady, a global property management company that runs short-term rentals across Dubai.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listening on Spotify? Hit follow and leave a rating. It helps more investors find the show.</p><p><br /></p><p>Want to invest in Dubai but don't know where to start? Book a free call: https://wa.me/16193397978</p><p>Dubai Investor's Guide (Free Download): https://ggbenitezinternational.com/dubai-investment-guide</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jxRhCqjLwoU?si=fks1Z34OtmW-jC3S</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm Ghada "GG" Benitez, C