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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Sharjah, UAE Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
725
Avg. booking lead time
15 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Sharjah Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged AED 468 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against AED 980 and 40% for the national average.

December, usually the best month, brings in about 73% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.

AirROI tracked 725 active listings in Sharjah.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Sharjah?

Gross bookings per Sharjah listing averaged AED 28,540 over the 12 months to September 2026 (United Arab Emirates average: AED 73,292), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Sharjah listing brings in AED 6,000 in December, its best month, and AED 3,470 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least five times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn AED 10,500+ a month, about 3.3 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn AED 6,470 or more, roughly AED 3,300 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about AED 3,140 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn AED 1,270 or less, about 40% 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.

December earns about 1.7 times what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, AED 4,580. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Sharjah Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

December 2025 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in November 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Sharjah, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025AED 3,27036.2%AED 390AED 1098 days7.3 nights
Oct 2025AED 5,16047.5%AED 432AED 16617 days8.2 nights
Nov 2025AED 5,31451.3%AED 427AED 17717 days8 nights
Dec 2025AED 6,91245.2%AED 467AED 22318 days7 nights
Jan 2026AED 6,19945.3%AED 439AED 20017 days7.1 nights
Feb 2026AED 4,75946.0%AED 395AED 17015 days6.7 nights
Mar 2026AED 4,02532.8%AED 400AED 13016 days4.9 nights
Apr 2026AED 4,34426.2%AED 425AED 14513 days5.9 nights
May 2026AED 5,84528.1%AED 492AED 1897 days6 nights
Jun 2026AED 5,05635.3%AED 487AED 1697 days6.3 nights
Jul 2026AED 5,07733.6%AED 467AED 16411 days7.5 nights
Aug 2026AED 4,78434.6%AED 459AED 15415 days6 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. 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.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Sharjah address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Sharjah Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Sharjah Airbnb took in AED 28,540 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about AED 58,760, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about AED 3,620 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.

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.

Sharjah Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Sharjah Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsAED 27,680AED 56,980
Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Sharjah bookingsAED 860AED 1,780
Gross bookingsAED 28,540AED 58,760
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 74% of Sharjah listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−AED 3,510−AED 7,230
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; AED 0 if you clean yourself−AED 860−AED 1,780
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−AED 1,430−AED 2,940
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−AED 570−AED 1,180
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−AED 860−AED 1,760
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−AED 290−AED 290
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−AED 140−AED 140
ManagementAED 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsAED 0AED 0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeAED 0AED 0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onAED 0AED 0
Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−AED 7,660−AED 15,320
Left for housing costs, then profitAED 20,880about AED 1,740 a monthAED 43,440about AED 3,620 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Sharjah Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Sharjah'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 Sharjah 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 Sharjah's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Sharjah listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 35% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of AED 300 adds about AED 3,020 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge AED 440 a night or more, against a median of AED 300. 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 AED 2,770 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about AED 6,000, against AED 3,470 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Sharjah listings average 4.63 stars, and 13% 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 AED 4,900 a month, against AED 2,380 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Sharjah?

Sharjah listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the United Arab Emirates average (40%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 51% in November and falls to 29% in May.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 77%+ of open nights, 42 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 35% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.

November is usually the busiest month in Sharjah, May the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Sharjah?

The average nightly rate in Sharjah, known as ADR (average daily rate), was AED 468 over the past year, about 52% below the United Arab Emirates average of AED 980. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in May and June at about AED 440 and bottom out in September at about AED 345.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge AED 690+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge AED 440 or more, about AED 140 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about AED 300 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge AED 160 or less, about half of the median.

May rates run 28% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, AED 403. The 12-month ADR of AED 468 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 Sharjah?

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 Sharjah it averaged AED 158 over the past year, from about AED 116 in a typical September to about AED 194 in a typical December.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn AED 315+ per open night, about 2.9 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn AED 188 or more, about AED 80 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about AED 109 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn AED 53 or less, about half of the median.

December RevPAR is about 1.7 times September's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, AED 151.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Sharjah

Sharjah has one high season, November through January, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from July to September and slows again in March and April.

Average revenue by month in Sharjah

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, AED 4,580.

Revenue by month in Sharjah in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Sharjah, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonAED 5,610
FebruaryShoulder seasonAED 4,680
MarchLow seasonAED 3,810
AprilLow seasonAED 4,210
MayShoulder seasonAED 4,400
JuneShoulder seasonAED 4,610
JulyLow seasonAED 4,180
AugustLow seasonAED 4,060
SeptemberLow seasonAED 3,470
OctoberShoulder seasonAED 4,900
NovemberHigh seasonAED 5,020
DecemberHigh seasonAED 6,000
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Sharjah by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonNovember–JanuaryAED 5,54048%AED 397
Shoulder seasonFebruary, May–June, OctoberAED 4,65041%AED 412
Low seasonMarch–April, July–SeptemberAED 3,95035%AED 400

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Sharjah?

Guests book Sharjah stays 15 days ahead on average (about two weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. December stays are booked furthest out, about 24 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical December booking is made in late November.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 15 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 Sharjah

None of the 725 active listings in Sharjah 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 Sharjah.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sharjah

AirROI's area guide picks eight Sharjah neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Sharjah Corniche, Al Nahda and Al Qasba. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sharjah
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Sharjah Corniche A beautiful waterfront area that attracts tourists for its stunning views and recreational activities. Ideal for visitors looking for leisure and relaxation by the sea.Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Qasba, Sharjah Aquarium, Sharjah Art Museum, King Faisal Mosque
Al Nahda A bustling district known for its shopping centers and vibrant lifestyle. Great for short-term rentals due to its appeal to both tourists and business travelers visiting Dubai nearby.Al Nahda Park, Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah Mega Mall, Sahara Centre, City Centre Sharjah
Al Qasba A cultural hub that features a beautiful canal and numerous attractions. Perfect for Airbnb hosting, drawing families and tourists looking for cultural and entertainment experiences.Al Qasba Canal, Eye of the Emirates, Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, Cultural Palace, Sharjah Water Park
University City Home to several educational institutions, this area attracts international students and offers great potential for long-term rentals and Airbnb hosting.University City Hall, Sharjah Botanical Garden, Sharjah Science Museum, American University of Sharjah, University of Sharjah
Al Majaz Known for its parks and entertainment facilities, Al Majaz is perfect for families visiting Sharjah, with multiple attractions nearby.Al Majaz Park, Al Qasba, Sharjah Art Museum, Al Noor Island, Sharjah Aquarium
Al Gulaya’a A quieter residential area ideal for travelers looking for a peaceful stay while still being close to city attractions.Al Gulaya’a Park, Heritage Area, Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), Arabian Wildlife Center, Al Majeediyah Mosque
King Faisal Street A major street in Sharjah filled with shops, restaurants, and close to many attractions, making it a convenient location for tourists and business travelers.Sharjah Central Market, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Al Hisn Fort, Al Maktoum Bridge, Sharjah City Center
Maliha An area known for its archaeological sites and natural attractions, appealing to tourists interested in history and nature.Maliha Archaeological Center, Maliha Desert, Sharjah Safari, Mleiha Archaeological Site, Mleiha Fort

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Sharjah Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 70% of listings in Sharjah, but private rooms are a real segment: more than one listing in four (28%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos account for 93% of the stock; houses come next at 5%.

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Sharjah Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 70%
  • Private room 28%
  • Shared room 2%
Room types in numbers
Sharjah Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home70.5%511
Private room27.6%200
Shared room1.9%14

Apartments dominate the property mix

Sharjah Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 93%
  • House 5%
  • Hotel/Boutique 1%
  • Others <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Sharjah Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo93.2%676
House4.7%34
Hotel/Boutique1.4%10
Others0.6%4
Unique stay0.1%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Sharjah Have?

Sharjah's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 69% of entire homes, and only 8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 505 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Sharjah entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Sharjah entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio21.8%110
1 bedroom46.9%237
2 bedrooms23.4%118
3 bedrooms6.9%35
4 bedrooms0.8%4
5+ bedrooms0.2%1

What Each Home Size Earns in Sharjah

A typical studio in Sharjah earned AED 20,700 over the past year, against AED 34,400 for a three-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Sharjah
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio110AED 20,700AED 24,400AED 31739%
1 bedroom237AED 28,500AED 36,100AED 54038%
2 bedrooms118AED 23,800AED 44,000AED 72437%
3 bedrooms35AED 34,400AED 47,200AED 96134%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Sharjah Sleep?

Most Sharjah listings are sized for couples and small families: 76% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more. Shares are of the 551 listings with a guest capacity on file (76% of the market).

Sharjah listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Sharjah listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest2.2%12
2 guests28.7%158
3 guests17.6%97
4 guests27.6%152
5 guests8.2%45
6 guests8.5%47
7 guests2.2%12
8+ guests5.1%28

How Sharjah Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Sharjah hosts set up an average of 1.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (29%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
13
Beds per listing
1.8
Show exact location
29%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Sharjah Offer?

Pools are common in Sharjah: 51% of listings have one, and 93% have a washer.

Share of Sharjah listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Kitchen 93%
  • Washer 93%
  • TV 86%
  • Fire extinguisher 79%
  • Smoke alarm 78%
  • Free parking on premises 67%
  • Iron 64%
  • Cooking basics 59%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Sharjah

Listings in Sharjah with free on-site parking earned about 3.7 times as much a year, on average, as those without: AED 37,400 against AED 10,100. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about 2.6 times as much) and a smart lock (about 2.5 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Sharjah listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Free parking on premises +269% on 67% of listings
  • Pool table +157% on 1% of listings
  • Smart lock +147% on 27% of listings
  • Pool +143% on 51% of listings
  • Sun loungers +96% on 14% of listings
  • Ocean view +96% on 2% of listings
  • Self check-in +88% on 54% of listings
  • Sauna +83% on 4% of listings
  • Backyard +75% on 6% of listings
  • Gym +67% on 24% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Sharjah listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Free parking on premises67%AED 37,400AED 10,100+269%
Pool table1%AED 71,800AED 27,900+157%
Smart lock27%AED 50,300AED 20,300+147%
Pool51%AED 40,000AED 16,400+143%
Sun loungers14%AED 49,600AED 25,300+96%
Ocean view2%AED 55,000AED 28,100+96%
Self check-in54%AED 36,300AED 19,300+88%
Sauna4%AED 50,500AED 27,700+83%
Backyard6%AED 47,900AED 27,300+75%
Gym24%AED 41,000AED 24,600+67%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Sharjah?

Sharjah runs on foreign visitors: 84% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Arab Emirates. France sends the most guests from abroad, with 11% of reviewers, ahead of the United States at 10%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 43%, followed by Arabic and French.

84% of Sharjah guests come from abroad

Where guests who left reviews live

  • International 84%
  • Domestic 16%

Where Sharjah guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Dubai 10%
  • Abu Dhabi 3%
  • Sharjah 3%
  • Muscat 2%
  • Paris 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Sharjah guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Dubai9.6%
Abu Dhabi3.5%
Sharjah2.7%
Muscat2.1%
Paris2.0%

Where Sharjah guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United Arab Emirates 16%
  • France 11%
  • United States 10%
  • Canada 7%
  • United Kingdom 6%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Sharjah guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United Arab Emirates16.4%
France10.7%
United States10.0%
Canada6.9%
United Kingdom6.5%

Languages spoken by Sharjah guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 43%
  • Arabic 16%
  • French 8%
  • Spanish 5%
  • German 4%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Sharjah guests
Language Share of guests
English42.9%
Arabic16.1%
French8.0%
Spanish5.1%
German4.1%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Sharjah?

Sharjah Airbnbs average 4.63 stars, and 13% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.58, against 4.75 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Sharjah; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.65
  • Cleanliness 4.59
  • Communication 4.75
  • Location 4.69
  • Check-in 4.71
  • Value 4.58
Category scores in numbers
Sharjah guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.65
Cleanliness4.59
Communication4.75
Location4.69
Check-in4.71
Value4.58

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Sharjah: Stays, Rules and Fees

94% of Sharjah listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Sharjah listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 71%
  • 181-270 days 22%
  • 91-180 days 6%
  • 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Sharjah listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days71.3%517
181-270 days22.5%163
91-180 days5.8%42
31-90 days0.4%3

Days a year Sharjah listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days <1%
  • 181-270 days 6%
  • 91-180 days 24%
  • 31-90 days 33%
  • 1-30 days 37%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Sharjah listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days0.4%3
181-270 days5.9%43
91-180 days24.0%174
31-90 days32.6%236
1-30 days37.1%269

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Sharjah?

The average Sharjah booking lasts 7 nights, longest in October and shortest in June. Listings took about 9 bookings each over the year, some 6,680 in all. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Sharjah

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Sharjah Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About three-quarters of listings in Sharjah accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Sharjah listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 66% 476 listings
  • 2 Nights 10% 74 listings
  • 3 Nights 7% 53 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 8% 57 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 8% 55 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 10 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Sharjah?

Flexible and Moderate are the most common cancellation policies in Sharjah, each used by 34% of listings. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 26% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Sharjah listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 34% 249 listings
  • Moderate 34% 248 listings
  • Limited 5% 38 listings
  • Firm 20% 144 listings
  • Strict 6% 43 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days <1% 3 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Sharjah?

About half of Sharjah listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is AED 33; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 7 nights, that adds roughly AED 5 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
AED 33
Listings charging a fee
49.7%
Share of gross revenue
3.0%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Sharjah

The top-grossing Airbnb in Sharjah, a nine-bedroom home, took in AED 482,000 over the past year, about 17 times the city's average of AED 28,500. Five of the top-grossing listings are left out below: they are private rooms and one-bedroom units priced at more than three times the AED 690 a night that puts a listing in the top 10% here, a sign that each covers several rooms or units or that its price is misrecorded.

Al Junaidi Farm-Bridge Retreats Al Junaidi Farm-Bridge Retreats Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
AED 482,001
Occupancy
19.1%
Daily rate
AED 8,442
Silk Valley - 4B near Al Hamriyah | Private Pool Silk Valley - 4B near Al Hamriyah | Private Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.50
Revenue
AED 256,833
Occupancy
29.5%
Daily rate
AED 3,072
3BR Private Pool Villa/ Bali Inspired/BBQ Pit/ 3WC 3BR Private Pool Villa/ Bali Inspired/BBQ Pit/ 3WC Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
AED 236,729
Occupancy
45.5%
Daily rate
AED 2,062
Breathtaking 2BHK with Balcony Breathtaking 2BHK with Balcony Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Revenue
AED 164,840
Occupancy
77.1%
Daily rate
AED 555
Lux Top Floor | Seafront, Skyline Views, Pool, Gym Lux Top Floor | Seafront, Skyline Views, Pool, Gym Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
AED 148,736
Occupancy
62.8%
Daily rate
AED 1,106
Sahab - Villa Number 4 Sahab - Villa Number 4 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.53
Revenue
AED 147,220
Occupancy
18.6%
Daily rate
AED 2,254

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Sharjah?

Blue Cloud Holidays is the top-grossing host in Sharjah, with AED 8.41 million in bookings across 150 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 29% of the market's 725 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Silk Valley Holiday Homes grossed AED 127,000 per listing, about 2.3 times Blue Cloud Holidays' AED 56,100.

Top Airbnb hosts in Sharjah by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Blue Cloud Holidays 150AED 8,408,747AED 56,0584.72/5
Moohammad 11AED 714,125AED 64,920–
Talha 8AED 694,657AED 86,8324.89/5
4 Ahmed Zaki | AZ Real Estate 7AED 582,279AED 83,1834.92/5
5 Muhammad 6AED 522,667AED 87,1115.00/5
6 Samah 1AED 482,001AED 482,0015.00/5
7 Sahab Vacation Homes 11AED 473,664AED 43,0604.71/5
8 Safwan 10AED 446,837AED 44,6844.41/5
9 City Stay Hotel Expo Centre 1AED 445,214AED 445,214–
10 Silk Valley Holiday Homes 3AED 379,674AED 126,5584.50/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Sharjah?

Only 6% of Sharjah listings are classed as professionally managed, though 38% of listings have a co-host. Only 17% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 74% of listings.

Superhosts
16.8%
Professional management
5.7%
Cohosted listings
37.7%
Instant Book enabled
36.0%
Simplified Pricing
74.5%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Sharjah

5 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Sharjah, and companies run 28% of its 725 active listings. Blue Cloud Holidays is the largest, with 150 listings and an average guest rating of 4.75; the next largest are Sahab Vacation Homes, Delhoum | AZ Real Estate, Zaki | AZ Real Estate and Hive Holiday Homes. Among the five largest, Delhoum | AZ Real Estate's homes rate highest, at 4.97.

The five largest run 25% of Sharjah's listings

Share of Sharjah's 725 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Blue Cloud Holidays 21% · 150
  • Sahab Vacation Homes 2% · 11
  • Delhoum | AZ Real Estate <1% · 7
  • Zaki | AZ Real Estate <1% · 7
  • Hive Holiday Homes <1% · 6
  • All other listings 75%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in United Arab Emirates, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Sharjah vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 56 km, Emaar Beachfront (37 km away, 47 listings) earned the most per listing, about 6 times as much as Sharjah. Business Bay was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 36% in Sharjah.

Airbnb markets near Sharjah: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Ajman City 10 km 216AED 16,728AED 36936%
Deira 11 km 56AED 17,408AED 42828%
Business Bay 21 km 779AED 89,771AED 90542%
Dubai 29 km 20,370AED 76,976AED 1,01741%
Emaar Beachfront 37 km 47AED 171,047AED 1,63441%
Jazeerat Al Marjan 51 km 53AED 44,926AED 69029%
Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’ 54 km 36AED 31,407AED 88835%
Al jazeera heritage village 56 km 62AED 38,675AED 91530%

FAQ

Sharjah Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Sharjah?

An active Sharjah Airbnb grossed AED 28,540 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 725 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in AED 6,470 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Sharjah?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sharjah listings earn between AED 1,270 and AED 6,470 in a typical month, and the top tenth AED 10,500 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 Sharjah?

Listings in Sharjah were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the national average. November is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Sharjah?

The average booked night in Sharjah cost AED 468 before fees. Half of listings charge between AED 160 and AED 440; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Sharjah?

None of the active Sharjah 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 Sharjah?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Sharjah Airbnb grossed AED 28,540 in the 12 months to September 2026, 61% below the national average of AED 73,292, counting listings open only part of the year. 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, has about AED 3,620 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Sharjah?

December usually pays best, averaging AED 6,000 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Sharjah?

Each night a Sharjah listing was open to book earned AED 158 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 AED 315 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Sharjah?

Sharjah stays were booked 15 days (about two weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Sharjah?

The average Sharjah Airbnb stay lasted 7 nights over the past year. A listing took 9 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Sharjah rated?

Guests rate Sharjah Airbnbs 4.63 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Sharjah?

Sharjah Corniche, Al Nahda and Al Qasba draw the most short-term rental interest in Sharjah. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Sharjah?

AirROI counted 725 active Airbnb listings in Sharjah as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Ajman City, 10 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Sharjah?

In Sharjah, about half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is AED 33; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 725 active Airbnb listings in Sharjah from October 2025 to September 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 UAE dirhams at AED 3.67 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 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.

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