What are the penalties for running an unlicensed Airbnb in Dubai?
Operating a short-term rental without a DET permit is illegal and fined from around AED 5,000 up to AED 200,000 depending on severity, with repeat offences doubled and possible permanent revocation. Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms now require a valid permit number and auto-delist units that cannot provide one. DET actively enforces, having shut down hundreds of listings and issued millions in fines.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
