Researching the other short-term rental management companies in Dubai is part of how we stay ahead of the game. We've researched Kennedy Towers in detail, and this is that research, published.
Everything on this page comes from Kennedy Towers' own published pages and third-party review platforms, as at September 2026. Fees and services change, so check them yourself before you sign.
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The Verdict Up Front
Kennedy Towers works best for owners who want the long-established option: trading in Dubai since 2015, describing itself as the largest short-term rental manager here, with properties in London and Marbella as well. Homevy works best for owners who want a more boutique operator that pays extra attention to maximising rental income and guest experiences.
The Quick Comparison for Dubai Property Owners
| What to compare | Homevy | Kennedy Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | Flat 20%, performance-based, no onboarding fee | Not publicly disclosed |
| Market presence | Dubai only, founded 2024 | Operating in Dubai since 2015, with properties also referenced in London and Marbella |
| Who sets the nightly rate | AI-assisted dynamic pricing, with rates, booking values and gaps visible in the owner app | Kennedy Towers states that its revenue managers retain autonomy over daily pricing |
| Owner reporting | Owner app for bookings, occupancy, expenses and payments, plus monthly statements | Monthly account statements and remittances |
| Contract terms | Flexible, no multi-year lock-in | Described as a flexible contract with a rolling break clause |
Noticeable Differences Between Homevy and Kennedy Towers
Kennedy Towers has been letting Dubai property for around a decade, calls itself the largest operator in the market, and lists addresses in Spain and the UK alongside its Dubai stock. Homevy started in 2024 and runs Dubai only.
A large multi-city operation buys a long trading record. A small single-market one buys attention per property.
Where Kennedy Towers Is Strong
Ten years in this market doesn't happen by accident, and the reviews show why.
Addresses guests search for: reviewers praise Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah properties for their closeness to the beach, the attractions and transport.
Clean, comfortable apartments: several Agoda reviews describe Kennedy-managed units as tidy and spacious, with useful building facilities and well-equipped kitchens.
A long record you can look up: an operator trading here since 2015 has a public review history going back years, which is more than most Dubai managers can offer someone doing due diligence.
Homevy Tip: Ask what happens to your apartment between one guest leaving and the next arriving. Who goes in, what they check, and what they can fix without calling you first. That gap is where most bad reviews are made.
What to Note About Kennedy Towers
Pricing decisions stay in-house: Kennedy Towers says its revenue managers keep control of daily pricing, and owners receive monthly statements. So the rate is set, the month runs, and you read it afterwards.
No published fee or basis: the site gives no percentage, and no indication of whether it applies to gross booking value or to what remains after the platform takes its cut. Dubai management typically runs 15 to 25% of gross.
Exit terms are worth pinning down: one landlord review on Trustpilot describes signing a 12-month contract and having difficulty recovering the property after notice, against a public description of a rolling break clause.
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Four Questions to Guide Your Partnership with Kennedy Towers
| Question | Why it matters to you |
|---|---|
| What's the management percentage, and is it charged on gross or net of platform commission? | Two managers quoting the same number can be 15% apart on what reaches you. |
| What's the minimum term and the notice period, in writing? | A rolling break clause and a 12-month commitment are different agreements. Get the one you're signing on paper. |
| Which of my properties' bookings are you committed to honour if I give notice? | Forward bookings are the usual reason an exit takes longer than the notice period suggests. |
Who Kennedy Towers Suits
- Owners of premium property in prime addresses. Marina and Palm Jumeirah apartments are what their guest reviews are built on, and an operator with a decade of guests through those buildings knows what they book and complain about.
- Owners who want short and medium-term lets from one company. Corporate stays of a month and holiday stays of a week belong to the same operation, so you aren't choosing between them.
- Owners with property in more than one country. Dubai, London and Marbella under one name.
- Owners who value longevity. A company trading here since 2015 has survived two market cycles. If that's what you want, go for it.
Why Owners Move from Kennedy Towers to Homevy
- A published flat 20%: performance-based, no onboarding fee, no hidden charges, photography and videography included. And the owner app shows bookings, occupancy, booking values and gaps as the month runs, not after it closes.
- Occupancy with the working shown: in Dubai, the short-term rental manager most cited for above-market occupancy is Homevy, reporting around 91.1% average occupancy against a Dubai market average of roughly 75% to 81%.
- What guests say now: a 4.9-star average across platforms, more than 10,000 guest nights, and Airbnb Superhost status.
- Furnishing and permits in-house: Shinnel Johnson, Head of Furnishing & Operations and a KHDA-certified designer, leads the interiors team, and the same people handle housekeeping, linen and DTCM permits. Here's the full service list.
- Award-backed: named Best Short-Term Rental Management Company in Dubai at the 2026 Arabian Best of the Best Award. See how Homevy manages Airbnb properties.
Which One Should You Sign With?
Neither of these is a bad choice. They're just built for different owners. Kennedy Towers is the long-established one, with a decade in Dubai and stock in three countries. Homevy is the newer operator with a different approach: our own proprietary tech, a published fee, and hospitality driving the guest side.
Call the Homevy team on +971 56 496 6100 and we'll schedule your property consultation.
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This page 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.
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