Airbnb market data · 202612 months to July 2026
Sheikh Zayed, Egypt Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed brought in E£169,601 over the 12 months through July 2026, across just 21 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Sheikh Zayed run through July 2026.
The short answer
Sheikh Zayed Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged E£5,535 a night and were booked on 28% of available nights.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.7 times as much as in March, the slowest. With only 21 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 21 active listings, Sheikh Zayed is the eighth-largest of 8 Giza markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Sheikh Zayed?
Gross bookings per Sheikh Zayed listing averaged E£169,601 over the 12 months to July 2026 (Giza average: E£312,084), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Sheikh Zayed listing brought in E£60,600 in July, its best month, and E£22,400 in March, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Sheikh Zayed's 21 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn E£93,300+ a month, about 3.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn E£56,900 or more, roughly E£29,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about E£28,100 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn E£10,900 or less, about 39% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earned about 2.7 times what March did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, E£39,500.
Sheikh Zayed Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the July 2026 data.
July led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in April.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | E£54,915 | 27.7% | E£5,570 | E£1,771 | 17 days | 5.9 nights |
| Sep 2025 | E£32,113 | 29.3% | E£5,635 | E£1,070 | 12 days | 6.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | E£31,778 | 33.0% | E£5,686 | E£1,025 | 18 days | 8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | E£44,462 | 36.2% | E£5,969 | E£1,482 | 24 days | 12.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | E£41,864 | 25.0% | E£5,635 | E£1,350 | 39 days | 8.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | E£32,615 | 36.0% | E£5,666 | E£1,052 | 17 days | 10 nights |
| Feb 2026 | E£38,634 | 33.4% | E£5,667 | E£1,380 | 3 days | 11.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | E£22,356 | 26.6% | E£5,915 | E£721 | 1 day | 3.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | E£37,978 | 15.3% | E£6,100 | E£1,266 | 37 days | 3.3 nights |
| May 2026 | E£43,908 | 18.7% | E£6,095 | E£1,416 | 11 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | E£33,100 | 27.1% | E£6,039 | E£1,103 | 24 days | 7.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | E£60,627 | 37.3% | E£6,076 | E£1,956 | 13 days | 12 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Sheikh Zayed listing earns about E£28,100 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed Profitable?
Yes, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Sheikh Zayed Airbnb took in E£169,601 in the 12 months to July 2026, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing in the top quarter, run by its owner at everyday costs, keeps about E£19,900 a month after running costs.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Sheikh Zayed Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | E£154,301 | E£312,900 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Sheikh Zayed bookings | E£15,300 | E£31,000 |
| Gross bookings | E£169,601 | E£343,900 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 62% of Sheikh Zayed listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −E£18,200 | −E£36,900 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; E£0 if you clean yourself | −E£15,300 | −E£31,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −E£8,500 | −E£17,200 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −E£3,400 | −E£6,900 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −E£5,100 | −E£10,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −E£1,700 | −E£1,700 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −E£800 | −E£800 |
| ManagementE£0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | E£0 | E£0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | E£0 | E£0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | E£0 | E£0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −E£53,000 | −E£104,800 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | E£116,601about E£9,700 a month | E£239,100about E£19,900 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Sheikh Zayed Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Sheikh Zayed's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Sheikh Zayed home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Sheikh Zayed's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Sheikh Zayed listings are booked on 38% or more of their nights, against 22% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of E£3,845 adds about E£38,400 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge E£5,850 a night or more, against a median of E£3,845. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about E£15,400 a year.
- Open for the busy months. July brought the average listing about E£60,600, against E£22,400 in March, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Sheikh Zayed listings average 4.87 stars, and 24% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about E£28,700 a month, against E£14,100 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Sheikh Zayed?
Sheikh Zayed listings were booked on 28% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Giza average (34%) and 6 points below the Egypt average (34%). Occupancy climbs to 37% in July and falls to 15% in April.
Across Sheikh Zayed's 21 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 61%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 38% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 22% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
July was the busiest month in Sheikh Zayed, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Sheikh Zayed?
The average nightly rate in Sheikh Zayed, known as ADR (average daily rate), was E£5,535 over the past year, about 48% above the Giza average of E£3,740 and about 28% above the Egypt average of E£4,315. Averaged month by month, rates barely change through the year, staying between about E£5,570 and E£6,100.
Across Sheikh Zayed's 21 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge E£8,245+ a night, about 2.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge E£5,850 or more, about E£2,000 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about E£3,845 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge E£2,770 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
Average nightly rate by month in Sheikh Zayed
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, E£5,840. The 12-month ADR of E£5,535 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Sheikh Zayed it averaged E£1,440 over the past year, from about E£721 in March to about E£1,960 in July.
Across Sheikh Zayed's 21 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn E£3,370+ per open night, about 4.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn E£2,100 or more, about E£1,300 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about E£753 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn E£496 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR was about 2.7 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, E£1,300. The 12-month RevPAR of E£1,440 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed
With only 21 active listings, the monthly pattern in Sheikh Zayed is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in July and bottomed out in March.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed?
Guests book Sheikh Zayed stays 26 days ahead on average (about four weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 39 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 1 days. A typical December booking is made in early November.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 26 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Sheikh Zayed
None of the 21 active listings in Sheikh Zayed display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Sheikh Zayed.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed
AirROI's area guide picks Maadi, Downtown Cairo and Heliopolis as the parts of Sheikh Zayed that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Maadi | Known for its spacious streets and greenery, Maadi is a favored area for families and expats. It has a suburban feel while being close to the city center. | Maadi Grand Mall, American International School, Al-Maadi's Parks, Cairo Felucca Ride, Cairo Metro |
| Downtown Cairo | The heart of Cairo, Downtown offers a mix of modern shopping and historical sites. It's an ideal location for tourists who want to experience the city's rich history. | Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum, Abdeen Palace, Cairo Opera House, Shopping on Mohamed Mahmoud Street |
| Heliopolis | A vibrant district known for its historical architecture, shopping centers, and restaurants. It attracts a variety of visitors looking for cultural experiences. | Baron Empain Palace, City Stars Mall, Jardins du Roy, Al-Ahram Gardens, Meriland Park |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Sheikh Zayed vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Sheikh Zayed City (227 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 15 km, Kafr Nassar (11 km away, 40 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Sheikh Zayed.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Sheikh Zayed 5 km | 140 | E£313,233 | E£4,498 | 29% |
| 6th of October City 6 km | 196 | E£221,012 | E£3,467 | 35% |
| First 6th of October 8 km | 42 | E£245,541 | E£3,204 | 34% |
| Kafr Nassar 11 km | 40 | E£395,812 | E£3,432 | 37% |
| Remaya Square 11 km | 102 | E£348,753 | E£4,245 | 30% |
| Nazlat as Sammān 12 km | 187 | E£184,892 | E£2,775 | 29% |
| Nazlet El-Semman 12 km | 45 | E£323,524 | E£3,177 | 31% |
| Giza 15 km | 764 | E£310,086 | E£3,594 | 35% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Giza
- 6th of October Airbnb data 68 listings
FAQ
Sheikh Zayed Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Sheikh Zayed?
An active Sheikh Zayed Airbnb grossed E£169,601 on average in the 12 months to July 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 21 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in E£56,900 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sheikh Zayed listings earn between E£10,900 and E£56,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth E£93,300 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Sheikh Zayed?
Listings in Sheikh Zayed were booked on 28% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Giza average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Sheikh Zayed?
The average booked night in Sheikh Zayed cost E£5,535 before fees. Half of listings charge between E£2,770 and E£5,850, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed?
None of the active Sheikh Zayed listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Sheikh Zayed?
It can be, as extra income from a home or room you already have. The average Sheikh Zayed Airbnb grossed E£169,601 in the 12 months to July 2026, 46% below the Giza average of E£312,084, though with only 21 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year, and a listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, keeps about E£19,900 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Sheikh Zayed?
July paid best over the past year, at E£60,600 per active listing, and March paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Sheikh Zayed?
Each night a Sheikh Zayed listing was open to book earned E£1,440 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made E£3,370 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Sheikh Zayed?
Sheikh Zayed stays were booked 26 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Sheikh Zayed?
The average Sheikh Zayed Airbnb stay lasted 8.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 5 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Sheikh Zayed rated?
Guests rate Sheikh Zayed Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sheikh Zayed?
Maadi, Downtown Cairo and Heliopolis draw the most short-term rental interest in Sheikh Zayed. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Sheikh Zayed?
AirROI counted 21 active Airbnb listings in Sheikh Zayed as of July 2026. The closest tracked market is Ash Sheikh Zayed, 5 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Sheikh Zayed?
In Sheikh Zayed, more than six in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about E£2,947.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 21 active Airbnb listings in Sheikh Zayed from August 2025 to July 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Egyptian pounds at E£50.0 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.