What are the best areas for short-term rental ROI in Dubai?

For short-let ROI, tourist-driven areas perform best: Dubai Marina, JBR, Downtown, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah and JVC. JVC and Business Bay offer strong yields on lower entry prices, while Marina, Downtown, JBR and Palm command higher nightly rates and occupancy from tourists. Prime areas can generate roughly 30-50% more than an equivalent long-term lease when well managed.