Key Points
- Covers 20 property management companies operating in Dubai, spanning long-term residential/commercial management and short-term holiday home operators.
- Ranking is based on years in operation, portfolio scale, regulatory standing (RERA, DTCM/DET, ISO certification), and breadth of services.
- Founding years across the list range from 1985 (Asteco) to 2021 (BlackBrick, Silkhaus), reflecting both legacy firms and newer tech-driven entrants.
- Long-term management fees typically run 5% to 10% of annual rental value; short-term rental operators generally charge 15% to 20% of rental revenue.
- All 20 companies are required to hold current RERA registration, and short-term operators must additionally hold a DET/DTCM holiday home licence.
- A 2023 acquisition of a majority stake in Kaizen AMS by Malaysia’s UEM Edgenta signals growing institutional interest in the sector.
- The list splits roughly evenly between full-service brokerages with in-house management divisions and dedicated property management or holiday home specialists.
Introduction
Dubai’s property market has grown into one of the most active real estate environments in the world, and that growth has created steady demand for professional property management. Owners based abroad, investors holding multiple units, and first-time landlords all face the same problem: a property left unmanaged loses value quickly, whether through vacant months, poor maintenance, or non-compliance with Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) and Dubai Land Department (DLD) rules.
Property management companies exist to close that gap, handling tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance, Ejari registration, and legal compliance on the owner’s behalf. Readers weighing a purchase in a specific community may also want to check our guide to Dubai’s top investment neighbourhoods before choosing a manager.
The sector splits into two broad segments. Long-term residential and commercial management covers leasing, tenant relations, and facilities oversight for annual contracts. Short-term and holiday home management, which has expanded fast alongside Dubai’s tourism growth, covers Airbnb-style rentals and requires a separate holiday home licence from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Some firms specialise in one segment; others, including several of the larger names on this list, operate across both. For owners deciding between the two models, our breakdown of Dubai’s short-term rental regulations covers the licensing process in more detail.
This ranking draws on company websites, LinkedIn profiles, Property Finder listings, and other publicly available business records. Selection criteria included years of operation, scale of portfolio under management, regulatory standing (RERA registration, ISO certification where applicable), and the breadth of services offered. All 20 companies operate legally in Dubai and are registered with the relevant authorities; readers should still verify a firm’s current RERA licence number directly with the DLD before signing any management agreement, since licensing status can change.
Management fees across the market typically range from 5% to 10% of annual rental value for long-term lets, while short-term rental operators generally charge 15% to 20% of rental revenue given the added operational workload of guest turnover and cleaning.
Ranked List
1. Betterhomes
Overview: Betterhomes has operated in Dubai for close to four decades, predating landmark developments such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Marina. It now manages more than 8,500 properties across residential and commercial segments, supported by dedicated teams covering property management, sales, leasing, and operational support. The firm also runs a property snagging service for new handovers.
Contact Details: Website: bhomes.com. Multiple branches across Dubai; landlord portal available for account access.
Key Offerings: Residential and commercial leasing, tenant management, maintenance coordination, snagging and pre-handover inspection, landlord reporting portal.
Strengths: Long operating history in the Dubai market, large existing portfolio, integrated facilities management approach, digital landlord dashboard for remote owners.
Sources: Official website
2. Asteco
Overview: Asteco has operated in the UAE for nearly 40 years, established in 1985 and now positioned as part of Aldar Estates following its parent group restructuring. It is headquartered in Abu Dhabi but runs a significant Dubai operation covering both residential and large-scale commercial property management.
Contact Details: Website: asteco.com. Headquarters in Abu Dhabi with Dubai offices; markets covered include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, and the Northern Emirates.
Key Offerings: Property and facilities management, valuation services, owners’ association management, leasing for residential blocks and commercial towers.
Strengths: Decades of track record, backing of the Aldar Estates platform, capacity to manage large-scale mixed-use and commercial assets, regional reach across the UAE.
Sources: GCC Estate Leaders industry guide
3. Allsopp & Allsopp
Overview: Founded in 2008 by Lewis Allsopp and Carl Allsopp, this UK-founded brokerage brought British estate agency standards to Dubai and became the first Dubai real estate company to achieve ISO certification, in 2009. The firm has grown to more than 500 property professionals operating from a 30,000 sq ft Motor City headquarters and a Jumeirah Golf Estates office.
Contact Details: Website: allsoppandallsopp.com. Headquarters: Motor City, Dubai. Additional office in Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Key Offerings: Residential, commercial, and off-plan sales and leasing, client property management, mortgage advisory, holiday homes, executive search.
Strengths: ISO-certified processes since 2009, RERA registration under ORN 1815, repeated recognition from Property Finder and Bayut for brokerage and service standards, sizeable in-house team.
Sources: Official website, Real Estate Club Dubai 2026 rankings
4. fäm Properties
Overview: Founded in 2009 during the global financial crisis by Firas Al Msaddi, fäm Properties has grown into one of the largest real estate brokerages in the UAE, reporting annual revenues above AED 1.8 billion as part of the wider fäm Group. The company runs a dedicated property management division alongside its sales and leasing business.
Contact Details: Website: famproperties.com. Head office: Building 13, Office 303 to 304, Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai. Phone: +971 4 587 3016.
Key Offerings: Residential and commercial sales and leasing, property investment consultancy, valuation services, property maintenance, off-plan sales, dedicated property management team.
Strengths: Proprietary technology platform for market data, large agent network, strong off-plan and secondary market presence, established brand recognition across the UAE.
Sources: Official website, Crunchbase company profile
5. Kaizen Asset Management Services (Kaizen AMS)
Overview
Founded in 2006, Kaizen AMS was the first company in its sector to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification and has since built an asset management portfolio reported at close to AED 20 billion across more than 200 projects. In December 2023, Malaysia-based UEM Edgenta acquired a majority stake in the company. Kaizen partners with major developers, including Emirates REIT, Dubai South, Al Futtaim, and Binghatti.
Contact Details:
Website: kaizenams.com
Headquarters: Business Bay, Dubai
Customer service: 800 KAIZEN (524936)
Email: info@kaizenams.com.
Key Offerings
- Property management
- Owners’ association and community management
- Lease management
- Handover services
- Investment advisory, sustainability
- WELL Health-Safety certification support.
Strengths:
First ISO 9001:2015 certified firm in the local property management sector, first RERA Gold Rated firm, backing from a major institutional shareholder in UEM Edgenta, strong developer partnerships.
Sources: Official website, CB Insights company profile
6. Driven Properties
Overview: Established in 2012, Driven Properties combines traditional brokerage with a technology-driven approach and a dedicated holiday home division. The company completed a significant expansion in late 2024 by acquiring Emaar Square Building 3 in Downtown Dubai, which became its global headquarters and reportedly the largest real estate office in the city as of mid-2025.
Contact Details: Website: drivenproperties.com. Headquarters: Emaar Square Building 3, Downtown Dubai. Previous base: Bay Square, Business Bay.
Key Offerings: Residential and commercial property management, holiday home management, interior styling and investment advisory, owner dashboards for portfolio monitoring.
Strengths: Rapid growth since founding, combined short-term and long-term management offering, transparent owner reporting tools valued by overseas investors, large flagship headquarters signalling scale.
Sources: Property Finder editorial guide
7. Provident Estate
Overview: Founded in 2008 by Loai Al Fakir, Provident Estate combines sales, leasing, and property management under a single brokerage. The firm reported transactions exceeding AED 635 million in 2023 through developer partnerships with Select Group and Sobha Realty, and brokered a US$136 million penthouse sale at Como Residences on Palm Jumeirah in December 2023, among the highest residential sale prices recorded in Dubai at the time.
Contact Details: Website: providentestate.com. Multiple offices across Dubai.
Key Offerings: Property management with a fixed annual pricing structure, snagging, interior design, holiday home management, currency exchange support for international owners, real-time financial and maintenance reporting through a client portal.
Strengths: ISO certification, RERA regulation, a transparent fixed-fee pricing model that differs from percentage-based competitors, strong developer-channel sales record.
Sources: Wikipedia, Official website
8. Haus & Haus
Overview: Founded in 2013 by James Perry, Luke Remington, and Simon Baker, three UK property professionals, Haus & Haus has grown into a team of more than 360 across sales, leasing, holiday rentals, and property management. The agency gained additional public visibility through the BBC Three factual series “Dubai Hustle,” which follows a group of its agents.
Contact Details: Website: hausandhaus.com. Phone: +971 4 302 5800.
Key Offerings: Residential leasing and sales, holiday rental management, commercial property services, property investment advisory.
Strengths: Strong reputation in central Dubai communities including Downtown, DIFC, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah, consistent industry award recognition from Bayut and other portals, over a decade of specialised local experience.
Sources: Official website
9. Espace Real Estate
Overview: Founded in 2009 by Peter Calamari and Amin Dada, Espace Real Estate set out to bring UK estate agency standards to the Dubai market. The firm has since grown to around 150 staff and has been named among Property Finder’s top three brokerages every year since the awards began, alongside wins in 2015 and 2020.
Contact Details: Website: espace.ae.
Key Offerings: Residential sales and leasing, mortgage advisory, property management, off-plan investment guidance, commercial real estate services.
Strengths: Consistent, multi-year industry award recognition, deep coverage across more than 50 Dubai communities, established luxury residential division for high-value properties.
Sources: Official website, Property Finder broker profile
10. Aqua Properties
Overview: Founded in 2005, Aqua Properties has built a two-decade track record across brokerage, property management, and development. The company also operates Global REIT, described as one of the first blockchain-based real estate investment trusts in the region, alongside its conventional management services.
Contact Details: Website: aquaproperties.com. Address: 1st Floor, IST Plaza, Umm Al Sheif, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Phone: +971 4 518 7555. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
Key Offerings: Property marketing, leasing, property management, development and project planning, owners’ association services, asset management.
Strengths: Nearly 20 years of continuous operation, multilingual RERA-certified team, dedicated asset managers assigned per portfolio, occupancy-linked fee structures designed to align incentives with landlords.
Sources: Official website
11. Chestertons MENA
Overview: Chestertons operates in Dubai as part of an international real estate network, giving it global standards alongside local market knowledge. The firm manages both individual units and full buildings, positioning its property management division as a single point of contact for landlords regardless of portfolio size.
Contact Details: Website: chestertonsmena.com.
Key Offerings: Full-building and single-unit property management, tenant management, dedicated property manager assignment per client, portfolio consolidation across multiple agents.
Strengths: International brand backing and global standards, suitability for both large portfolios and individual investors, established presence across residential and commercial towers.
Sources: Official website
12. Knight Frank Dubai
Overview: Knight Frank established its Dubai operation in 2008, registered locally as Prime Star International Real Estate Brokers under RERA ORN 11964, and serves as the MENA headquarters of the global consultancy. The firm is known for one of the most widely cited residential research desks in the local market.
Contact Details: Website: knightfrank.ae.
Key Offerings: Residential sales and leasing, commercial agency, valuation and advisory, project and development services, asset management across prime communities.
Strengths: Global consultancy backing with MENA regional headquarters status in Dubai, strong research and market data capability, reported involvement in large luxury residential transactions.
Sources: Real Estate Club Dubai 2026 rankings
13. Luxhabitat Sotheby’s International Realty
Overview: Founded in 2009 as the Dubai affiliate of the global Sotheby’s International Realty network, Luxhabitat operates as an invite-only marketplace focused on the luxury segment. It reports more than AED 22 billion in cumulative sales over the past decade through a brokerage bench of around 75 agents.
Contact Details: Website: luxhabitat.ae.
Key Offerings: Luxury residential sales and leasing, prime resale specialisation, curated access to high-end villas and apartments, property management coordination for luxury owners.
Strengths: Affiliation with the globally recognised Sotheby’s brand, exclusive vetting process for both agents and listed properties, deep specialisation in Dubai’s prime and ultra-prime segments.
Sources: Official website, Real Estate Club Dubai 2026 rankings
14. Metropolitan Premium Properties
Overview: Metropolitan Premium Properties holds verified principal sales-partner status with Emaar, Meraas, Damac, and Aldar, giving it one of the broadest off-plan launch access networks among Dubai brokerages. The firm operates from a Business Bay base with a reported 170 to 179 RERA-registered agents.
Contact Details: Website: metropolitan.ae.
Key Offerings: Off-plan sales distribution, structured payment-plan advisory, primary-market property management coordination, first-access allocations for new developer launches.
Strengths: Multi-developer partner access across the largest master developers in Dubai, large RERA-registered agent base, structured focus on primary-market transactions at scale.
Sources: Real Estate Club Dubai 2026 rankings
15. Kennedy Towers
Overview: Kennedy Towers traces its roots to Edwards & Towers, a British-model agency incorporated in Dubai around the completion of the Palm Jumeirah handover, which grew into the largest brokerage on the Palm with more than 300 managed units. Its short-term rental division was rebranded Kennedy Towers to reflect its hospitality focus, and in 2018 it became the first UAE vacation rental operator to expand internationally, opening an office in Marbella, Spain. The company has reported managing assets in excess of AED 1 billion.
Contact Details: Website: kennedytowers.com. Head office: Dubai, UAE (P.O. Box 51785).
Key Offerings: Short-term and vacation rental management, unit licensing and guest registration compliance, smart home technology integration, corporate and leisure traveller accommodation.
Strengths: RICS-certified foundations, first-mover international expansion among UAE vacation rental operators, recognition from Forbes Middle East as a top-five UAE real estate consultancy, deep specialisation in the Palm Jumeirah short-term market.
Sources: Official website
16. BlackBrick
Overview: BlackBrick was founded in 2021 with a positioning built around personal, relationship-led service rather than high-volume transactions, focusing on premium and ultra-premium properties. The firm operates a DTCM-licensed holiday home division alongside its core property advisory and management services for high-net-worth owners.
Contact Details: Website: blackbrickproperty.com.
Key Offerings: Luxury property management, tenant sourcing through a high-net-worth client network, quarterly property inspections with photographic reporting, DTCM-licensed short-term rental management, interior refresh consultancy between tenancies.
Strengths: RERA registration and DTCM holiday home operator licence, recognition from Arabian Business and Property Finder for luxury segment expertise, focused coverage of Dubai’s most exclusive communities including Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Jumeirah Bay Island.
Sources: Official website, Real Estate Club Dubai business directory
17. Frank Porter
Overview: Founded in 2017, Frank Porter specialises in short-let and Airbnb-style property management, now overseeing more than 650 properties across Dubai and the wider UAE. The firm positions itself around full-service holiday home management, from staging and listing to guest communication and compliance.
Contact Details: Website: frankporter.com. Address: Frank Porter Vacation Homes Rental LLC, Sheikha Noora Tower, Office 303, Barsha Heights, Dubai.
Key Offerings: Short-term rental listing and management, interior design and staging, 24/7 guest support, DET licensing and compliance handling, accounting for platform fees, taxes, and insurance.
Strengths: Significant scale within the short-let segment, local-market expertise with established vendor relationships, dedicated writing and photography team for listing optimisation.
Sources: Official website
18. GuestReady
Overview: Founded in April 2016 by Alexander Limpert, Christian Mischler, and Patrick Degen, GuestReady is a Switzerland-headquartered hospitality and property management company operating across seven countries, including a dedicated Dubai market. Globally, the group reports having welcomed more than a million guests and generated over US$200 million in revenue on behalf of property owners since launch.
Contact Details: Website: guestready.com.
Key Offerings: Airbnb and short-term rental management, dynamic pricing, guest communication and check-in, housekeeping and laundry coordination, holiday home licensing support under DET rules.
Strengths: International scale and cross-market operating experience, proprietary RentalReady software platform for pricing and channel management, established multi-country track record in short-term rental hospitality.
Sources: Wikipedia
19. Silkhaus
Overview: Founded by Aahan Bhojani in 2021, Silkhaus is a technology-driven property management company operating across three GCC cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. It manages both short-term and long-term rentals, aiming to convert apartments into hotel-standard accommodation for owners.
Contact Details: Website: silkhaus.com.
Key Offerings: Complete property management for short- and long-term rentals, automated dynamic pricing tools, professional furnishing and staging, performance-based fee structure.
Strengths: Regional presence across three GCC markets rather than Dubai alone, technology-led pricing optimisation, combined short-term and long-term rental capability under one operator.
Sources: Homevy editorial comparison
20. Homevy
Overview: Homevy was founded by Kyle Johnson and Faturoti Kayode and has positioned itself as a full-service Airbnb and holiday home management company in Dubai, built by property owners for property owners. The firm markets a performance-based pricing model starting at 20% of rental revenue with no onboarding or setup fees.
Contact Details: Website: homevy.com.
Key Offerings: Short-term rental management, zero upfront cost onboarding, luxury guest experience add-ons including yacht rental coordination, owner-facing booking and revenue tracking.
Strengths: Transparent, zero-hidden-fee pricing structure, founder-led positioning aimed at owner-first service, differentiated guest experience offerings within the short-let segment.
Sources: Homevy editorial comparison
Conclusion
Dubai’s property management sector has matured well beyond a simple choice between a handful of established agencies. Long-standing firms such as Betterhomes, Asteco, and Allsopp & Allsopp continue to anchor the market on scale, regulatory compliance, and decades of accumulated trust, while a newer generation of technology-driven operators, including Silkhaus, Homevy, and GuestReady, has built entire businesses around the short-term rental boom that followed Dubai’s tourism growth and DET licensing framework.
The right choice depends heavily on what an owner actually holds. A single apartment intended for short-term letting is better served by a specialist such as Frank Porter or Kennedy Towers, where operational intensity around guest turnover is the core competency. A multi-unit residential or commercial portfolio benefits more from firms like Kaizen AMS or Asteco, which bring owners’ association experience and facilities management at scale. Luxury single-asset owners, meanwhile, are increasingly drawn to boutique operators such as BlackBrick and Luxhabitat, which trade transaction volume for a more personal, relationship-led service model. Investors still deciding where to buy before they need a manager at all may find our Dubai off-plan investment checklist a useful starting point.
Looking ahead, expect continued consolidation and institutional investment in the sector, exemplified by UEM Edgenta’s 2023 majority stake in Kaizen AMS, alongside growing pressure on operators to demonstrate digital transparency through owner portals and real-time reporting. Regulatory tightening around holiday home licensing is also likely to continue, which should favour operators with established DET and DTCM compliance track records over newer entrants still building that infrastructure.
Whichever segment an owner falls into, verifying a company’s current RERA licence number directly through the Dubai Land Department or the Dubai REST app remains the essential first step before signing any management agreement.
FAQs
How much do property management companies charge in Dubai?
Long-term residential and commercial management typically costs 5% to 10% of the property’s annual rental value. Short-term and holiday home operators generally charge more, in the range of 15% to 20% of rental revenue, reflecting the added workload of guest turnover, cleaning, and dynamic pricing.
Do property management companies in Dubai need a licence?
Yes. All property management firms must hold current RERA registration through the Dubai Land Department. Companies managing short-term or holiday home rentals additionally need a licence from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), sometimes still referred to under the earlier DTCM framework.
What is the difference between long-term and short-term property management in Dubai?
Long-term management covers annual leases, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance under standard RERA tenancy rules. Short-term management covers Airbnb-style stays under 30 days, requiring DET licensing, more frequent cleaning and guest turnover, and dynamic pricing tools to maximise occupancy.
How do I verify a property management company’s licence in Dubai?
Owners can check a firm’s RERA registration number directly through the Dubai Land Department website or the Dubai REST app. It is worth confirming this before signing any management agreement, since licensing status can change.
Can one company manage both long-term and short-term rentals?
Several firms on this list, including Driven Properties, Provident Estate, and Silkhaus, offer both long-term leasing and short-term holiday home management, giving owners the option to switch strategies without changing providers.
What should I look for before choosing a property management company?
Key factors include current RERA (and DET, where relevant) licensing status, years of operation, the size and type of portfolio the firm already manages, fee transparency, and whether the company provides a digital owner portal for real-time reporting.
Are property management contracts in Dubai typically fixed-term?
Most long-term management contracts run for one year and renew annually. Short-term rental agreements with management companies tend to be more flexible but often include a notice period if an owner wants to switch providers.
