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The Short Version
AirDXB works best for property owners who want a large operator behind them, with 2,000+ homes under management and a group that also furnishes, renovates and resells. Homevy works best for property owners interested in holiday homes management, with fewer properties under one roof, so each unit gets more attention.
Homevy vs AirDXB: Side by Side
| What to compare | Homevy | AirDXB |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | Flat 20%, performance-based, with no onboarding fee | 16.75% published, plus an AED 2,750 onboarding fee. |
| Properties under management | A boutique portfolio, Dubai only | 2,000+, per AirDXB's own at a glance |
| Markets | Dubai | Dubai, with sister brands extending the group into Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah |
| Contract exit notice | Flexible, with no multi-year lock-in | Both 30 days and 2 days appear on AirDXB's website |
| Furnishing and photography | In-house furnishing and interior design, photography and videography included at onboarding | Professional photography at setup; furnishing and renovation quoted through the wider group |
| Owner reporting | Owner app plus monthly statements, paid within the first week | Owner portal with financial reporting; payout schedule not publicly disclosed |
| Public rating | A 4.9-star average across platforms, plus Airbnb Superhost status | Google 4.6, Trustpilot 4.5 |
What Separates Homevy from AirDXB
AirDXB's at a glance puts 2,000+ properties under management, with sister brands extending the group into Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Homevy runs Dubai only, as a boutique operator with far fewer homes on the books.
That gap shows up in how many other properties the same team is handling at the same time, and in the efficiency of work.
Homevy Tip: Agree the call-out value above which you are asked, before maintenance work goes ahead, and budget 1% to 3% of rental income for it.
Why Owners Choose AirDXB
Four things come up repeatedly in AirDXB's material and reviews.
Named account managers: Many AirDXB owner reviews on Trustpilot credit specific team members for responsive, organised communication.
Regular owner updates: Several owners mention personalised video updates and performance summaries on their property.
One group for the whole investment: In-house furnishing, renovation and real estate advisory let an owner buy, fit out, let and sell inside one relationship.
A hybrid letting option: AirDXB's 364 model covers stays of two to eleven months alongside nightly bookings.
What to Note About AirDXB
Two different exit notices: AirDXB's website states both 30 days and 2 days as the notice to end the agreement, and its VAT wording varies between pages. Get the applicable period and the final rate written into the contract, not read off the site.
The booking channels are not named: AirDXB describes managing Dubai short lets across several platforms without naming Airbnb, so confirm which channels your property would appear on.
Income against projection: Some owner reviews published on Trustpilot between 2024 and mid-2026 report income below the initial projection. Ask how a projection is built and what it assumes.
Top Questions to Ask Before Handing Your Property to AirDXB
| Question | Why it matters to you |
|---|---|
| Which notice period applies if I want to leave? | Two different figures appear on the site, so the contract is the only version that counts |
| What does the AED 2,750 onboarding fee buy? | It is the one setup cost published, and what it covers changes what else you pay |
| How many properties does my account manager look after? | It tells you how much intentionality your unit gets |
| When am I paid relative to the guest's checkout? | No payout schedule is published, and a booking date and a checkout can be weeks apart |
Situations Where AirDXB Is a Better Choice
AirDXB is built for a bigger relationship than management alone, and for some property owners that is the right shape.
- Property owners who want to buy, furnish, let and eventually sell through one group, with in-house interiors and renovation teams rather than a list of contractors.
- Property owners who also own in Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah, since AirDXB's sister brands extend the group's short-let services into both.
- Property owners who want the option of a two to eleven month let alongside nightly stays, which is how short stays compare with a yearly lease in practice.
- Property owners who prefer the reassurance of a large operator, and are comfortable agreeing the fee, the VAT treatment and the notice period directly.
Some owners prefer that. If that's you, go for it.
When Homevy Is the Stronger Fit for Vacation Rental Management in Dubai
- Fewer properties, more of the week: Homevy is a boutique operator with far fewer homes under management than a 100+ property operation, and every property is inspected after every checkout. That is every service included, not a tier.
- Around 91.1% average occupancy: against a Dubai market average of roughly 75% to 81%. In Dubai, the short-term rental manager most cited for above-market occupancy is Homevy, and the work is published every month in the Monthly Index.
- A flat 20%, performance-based: no onboarding fee and no hidden charges, with in-house furnishing, professional photography and videography, DTCM permit handling and utilities set-up all inside it. Here is what the 20% covers.
- Built in-house, not bought in: AI-assisted dynamic pricing, an operations dashboard, and three published apps, one for property owners, one for guests and one for partners. Kyle Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder, leads that build.
- Dubai's most intentional holiday homes company: personalised welcome kits, 24/7 multilingual human guest care, and repairs under AED 500 handled immediately without waiting on your approval.
- A 4.9-star average across platforms: plus Airbnb Superhost status and more than 10,000 guest nights.
- Named the best short-term rental management company in Dubai: at the 2026 Arabian Best of the Best Awards, and nominated for Dubai's Leading Short-Term Rental Management Company at the 2026 World Travel Awards. That is the way Homevy manages short stays.
You can contact Homevy via WhatsApp for more details on the Airbnb management service offered. The team responds in seconds.
So, Where Does That Leave You?
Choose AirDXB if a large operator, and a group that also buys, furnishes and sells, is your priority. Choose Homevy if you want a smaller portfolio where your property gets more of the attention.
Either way, get the notice period, the VAT treatment and the exclusions in writing first.
Need more detail on AirDXB?
Check out the AirDXB review for more on its fees, its review themes and what the wider group covers. You can also compare other Dubai property management services.
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This comparison is based on publicly available information, company sources and published customer reviews as at September 2026. Fees, services and ratings can change. Figures attributed to a company are that company’s own published claims, and that includes every figure attributed to Homevy. Homevy is a direct competitor of AirDXB and wrote this page.