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The 9 Best Property Management Companies in Dubai (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best property management companies in Dubai in 2026 include Allsopp & Allsopp, Betterhomes, haus & haus, Driven Properties and fäm Properties for long-term lets, plus Frank Porter, GuestReady, Maison Privée and LUX Holiday Home for short-term holiday-home management. Each has a Dubai office and its own site; confirm licences and the written scope of service before you sign.

How we chose

Property management is a regulated, money-handling service: the company may collect rent, hold deposits and instruct contractors on your behalf. Every firm here is currently operating in Dubai with its own website and a Dubai office address published on that site, a clearly stated focus, and evidence on its own site of serving overseas and expat landlords. We included a mix of long-let managers and holiday-home operators. Where a long-let manager is also a brokerage, we link its dedicated property management page rather than its sales site.

Nothing here is ranked by price or returns, no company paid to be included, and there are no affiliate links. Figures and claims are the firms' own, as stated on their sites. This page is not legal or financial advice. It is a shortlist to start from.

Check any manager before you sign. Companies that lease and manage property for others hold a real estate activity licence from the Dubai Land Department (DLD): see the official DLD real estate activity license page, which lists "Third-party property leasing and management services" as a licensed activity. For short-term rentals, Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) runs the holiday home permit and operator registration services. Ask any manager for its licence details and, for a holiday home, the permit for your unit.

A property manager in Dubai typically acts between you and your tenant: marketing the home, screening tenants, preparing the tenancy contract, registering it through Ejari, collecting rent and coordinating maintenance. Holiday-home managers do a different job, running a short-term rental with guests, cleaning, pricing and the permit that Dubai requires for holiday homes.

Pick by the type of letting. For a long-term tenancy, a manager with a landlord-focused service and clear reporting matters most. For a holiday home, check the operator's licence and what it handles around DET permitting before you hand over the keys.

1. Allsopp & Allsopp Property Management — Motor City

A detailed landlord service with Ejari registration, rent collection and a tenant app.

Specialty Long-term lets, Ejari, rent collection, maintenanceBest for Landlords and investors, including overseas owners

Allsopp & Allsopp's property management page lists deposit handling, tenant screening, check-in and check-out inventories, accompanied viewings, marketing on major portals and preparation of the tenancy agreement. It also lists Ejari registration, rent collection, management of failed rental payments, financial reporting, RERA compliance and contract renewals.

Its Happy Tenant app lets tenants log maintenance requests and lets landlords approve them and pay through a wallet. The page says the team is contactable seven days a week with contractors on call 24 hours.

Good to know: Maintenance is listed as additional cost on some move-in items, so ask for the full price list in writing.

Control Tower, Motor City, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

2. Betterhomes Property Management — Business Bay

Silver, Gold and Platinum packages, with a clear list of what each includes.

Specialty Packaged long-term management and building managementBest for Landlords of apartments, villas and whole buildings

Betterhomes' property management page lists three packages. It says Silver covers listing, leasing, tenancy contracts, Ejari registration, rent collection, move-in and move-out inspections and renewals; Gold adds arranging maintenance and paying service charges and utility bills; Platinum includes scheduled AC, electrical and plumbing checks.

The company says it has managed properties since 1992 and manages more than 8,500 units and 65 buildings. It also lists building management with fire-system inspections, financial reporting and legal support for delinquency.

Good to know: Silver does not include maintenance coordination, so pick Gold or higher if you live abroad.

Vision Tower, 42nd Floor, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

3. haus & haus Property Management — Al Quoz

Management for villas, apartments and buildings through a single point of contact.

Specialty Villa, apartment and building managementBest for Landlords of residential property

haus & haus says its property management service keeps maintenance, tenants and admin organized for owners of villas, apartments and whole buildings, through one point of contact. Its page lists maintenance coordination, admin support, tenant care and inspections.

The same site publishes a landlords' guide and lists long- and short-term leasing, home maintenance and conveyancing as separate services, so owners can combine them.

Good to know: Its page notes that some management services include tenant sourcing and others start after a tenancy is in place, so ask which applies.

Buildings 3 & 7, Gold & Diamond Park, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

4. Driven Properties Property Management — Downtown Dubai

Residential, commercial and industrial management with tenant screening and rent collection.

Specialty Residential, commercial and industrial managementBest for Landlords and investors, including international owners

Driven Properties' property management page says it manages residential, commercial and industrial properties. Its listed services include tenant screening and acquisition, tenancy agreement management, payment handling and collection, financial reporting and maintenance, with client communication handled on the owner's behalf.

The company is headquartered at Emaar Square in Downtown Dubai and says its agents speak 25-plus languages, which can help overseas landlords who want to communicate in their own language.

Good to know: Ask which agent will be your day-to-day contact and what language they work in.

Office 101, 1st Floor, Emaar Square 3, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

5. fäm Property Management — Business Bay

In-house management with tenancy, maintenance, snagging and owner reporting.

Specialty Tenancy management, maintenance, handover inspectionsBest for Landlords and off-plan buyers

fäm Properties' property management page lists tenancy management, which covers screening tenants and handling lease agreements, plus handover services with snagging inspections and condition reports. It also lists professional photography for marketing, scheduled preventive maintenance and approved vendors available 24/7.

Owners are promised real-time access to personalized reports. fäm also runs a separate services line for snagging and handover for people who buy off-plan.

Good to know: If you bought off-plan, ask whether the handover snagging inspection can be combined with the management contract.

Building 13, Office 303 & 304, Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

6. Frank Porter — Barsha Heights

Dubai short-let specialist managing Airbnb-style holiday homes for owners.

Specialty Short-term and holiday-home managementBest for Homeowners letting short term, including overseas owners

Frank Porter says it was founded in 2017 and manages more than 650 properties across Dubai and the UAE. It describes itself as a fully licensed holiday homes operator following DET rules and says onboarding includes property registration with DET.

Its site lists cleaning and maintenance, interior design, listing management and management support. It has two Dubai offices in Barsha Heights, in Sheikha Noora Tower and Cayan Business Centre.

Good to know: Ask for the operator licence details and the permit number for your unit before onboarding.

Sheikha Noora Tower, Office 303, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

7. GuestReady — Barsha Heights

International short-let manager with a Dubai team, plus mid-term rental management.

Specialty Holiday-home, Airbnb and mid-term rental managementBest for Owners letting short or mid term, including overseas owners

GuestReady lists property management, Airbnb management and mid-term rental management, and says it handles guest communication, check-ins and check-outs, cleaning and pricing. Its Dubai page says it supports owners with holiday home licensing and compliance and uses dynamic pricing.

The company is headquartered in London and lists a Dubai office in Barsha Heights alongside offices in several European cities, which suits owners who also hold property abroad.

Good to know: Compare short-term and mid-term management for your unit; GuestReady offers both.

Unit 1103, Al Shafar Tower 1, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

8. Maison Privée — Ibn Battuta Gate

Dubai holiday-home operator for owners, with a published tourism licence number.

Specialty Holiday-home management and short-term rentalsBest for Homeowners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and corporate partners

Maison Privée describes a solution for homeowners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to increase revenue from their properties and also serves corporate travellers. Its site footer names Maison Privée Holiday Homes Rental L.L.C. and shows a tourism licence number, which you can ask about when checking its registration.

The company lists an office at Ibn Battuta Gate and takes bookings for apartments and villas across areas including Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.

Good to know: Confirm the licence number with the company or DET before signing.

104 Ibn Battuta Gate Office, Ibn Battuta, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

9. LUX Holiday Home — Al Sufouh

Boutique operator that handles the Dubai tourism permit, guests and an owner portal.

Specialty Boutique holiday-home managementBest for Owners of apartments in central Dubai communities

LUX Holiday Home says its onboarding starts with a property evaluation and revenue estimate, then collection of the owner's passport, title deed and DEWA bill so it can apply for the Dubai tourism permit and third-party liability insurance. Day to day it lists housekeeping, reservations management and a guest manager who meets guests at check-in.

Owners get portal access to calendars, reservations and income statements and a dedicated manager. The site lists areas including Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay and JBR.

Good to know: Ask which part of the permit process you must sign or attend in person if you live abroad.

Office 1802, Sidra Tower, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

What does a property manager do for a landlord in Dubai?

Services vary by package, so read the agreement. The firms in this guide list tasks such as marketing the property, screening tenants, preparing the tenancy agreement, registering it with Ejari, collecting rent, handling failed payments, arranging inspections and coordinating maintenance and renewals. Some packages leave maintenance coordination to the landlord, so check exactly what is included.

What is Ejari and who registers it?

Ejari is the system through which tenancy contracts in Dubai are registered with the Dubai Land Department. Registration produces an e-contract registration certificate, which is the official record of the lease. Your property manager or agent will often arrange it as part of a management package, as Allsopp & Allsopp and Betterhomes each list on their own pages, but ask who is responsible before you sign.

Do I need a permit to rent out my apartment short term in Dubai?

Yes. In Dubai, a home must be registered and permitted by Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) before it is listed as a holiday home, and applications go through DET's holiday home service, which sets the eligibility rules and documents required. If you are a tenant, get your landlord's written approval first. Check DET's official pages for the current requirements before you list.

How do I check a property management company is licensed?

In Dubai, companies that lease and manage property for others hold a real estate activity licence from the Dubai Land Department; its official licence page lists third-party property leasing and management services as a licensed activity. Ask the company for its licence details and check its trade licence through Dubai Economy and Tourism's licence search. For a holiday-home operator, ask for the operator's DET registration and the permit for your unit.

How are property management fees set in Dubai?

Fees are agreed between you and the manager, and this guide does not set or compare them. Practice varies by service level and by long-term versus short-term management, and VAT may apply on top. Ask for a written fee schedule that states what is included, what costs extra, such as maintenance, and how the contract can be ended.

1. Allsopp & Allsopp Property Management — Motor City

2. Betterhomes Property Management — Business Bay

3. haus & haus Property Management — Al Quoz

4. Driven Properties Property Management — Downtown Dubai

5. fäm Property Management — Business Bay

6. Frank Porter — Barsha Heights

7. GuestReady — Barsha Heights

8. Maison Privée — Ibn Battuta Gate

9. LUX Holiday Home — Al Sufouh

Frequently asked questions

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