Guest ready

GuestReady is an international property management company operating in Dubai since 2016 and offering short-term, mid-term and long-term rental management. Around 390 Dubai units were identified during our research, with Airbnb ratings ranging approximately from 4.25 to 4.83 and Superhost status. The company also operates a direct booking channel and had a Google rating of around 4.6/5, while its wider Trustpilot profile was rated approximately 4.5/5.

The management fee recorded during our review was approximately 15%. One advantage for owners is the ability to move a property between short-, mid- and long-term rental strategies rather than being restricted to a single model.

The researched contract structure was less flexible on termination. Owners were reported to be unable to terminate during the first eight months, followed by a one-month notice period, meaning the practical exit point could be around nine months. The contract itself was reported as amendable.

Repair costs are generally the owner’s responsibility. Owner use is comparatively flexible: owners may stay in their property for extended periods, although during peak season the company may ask them to limit an individual stay to around 15 days. Guest refunds are normally charged against the owner’s revenue, and our research indicated that the management fee may still be calculated on the original booking revenue rather than the amount remaining after a refund.

Referral terms recorded at the time included one-time payments of around AED 3,000 for studios and one-bedroom units and AED 5,000 for larger properties, with a possible recurring percentage after the first year.