Exclusive Links Vacation Homes has reported a significant increase in both local and international enquiries during July, highlighting continued confidence in Dubai’s rental market despite the traditional summer slowdown.
Internal enquiry data shows that international enquiries increased by 133.93% month-on-month between June and July 2026, while local enquiries rose by 118.81% over the same period. The figures suggest that demand for professionally managed vacation homes in Dubai remains resilient, even as the wider holiday home sector experiences seasonal pricing pressure.
The company’s latest enquiry analysis also provides valuable insight into where international demand is originating. During July, 21% of all international enquiries came from Eastern Europe, followed by Southern Asia (15%), Western Europe (14%), Southern Europe (13%) and Northern Europe (9%), reinforcing Dubai’s continued appeal as a global destination for both tourism and relocation.
According to Neville Den Boestert, Head of Vacation Homes at Exclusive Links, the enquiry trends reflect a changing profile of guests entering the market.
“Whilst summer naturally brings softer tourism demand, we’re seeing a growing number of enquiries from professionals relocating to Dubai, alongside international travellers planning extended stays. Many are looking for high-quality, fully furnished accommodation for one to three months, providing property owners with longer and more stable bookings.”
Rather than relying primarily on short weekend stays, Exclusive Links has continued to expand its focus beyond traditional short-term vacation rentals in Dubai towards medium-term accommodation, helping to provide greater consistency for property owners during seasonal fluctuations.
The company believes this reflects a broader evolution within Dubai’s furnished rental market, where flexibility, quality and professional management are becoming increasingly important to guests. Today’s travellers are comparing far more than price alone, placing greater emphasis on property presentation, guest reviews, amenities, internet connectivity, parking, location and flexible booking terms before making a reservation.
Although current market conditions remain price-sensitive, Exclusive Links expects demand to strengthen from September as residents return from summer travel, business activity resumes, and Dubai’s exhibition and events calendar gathers momentum. Occupancy is expected to recover ahead of nightly rates, with October through to the first quarter of 2027 anticipated to deliver the strongest trading period.
“Dubai continues to attract people from around the world to live, work and invest. Every market experiences seasonal cycles, but the strength of our enquiry levels and the diversity of international interest give us real confidence heading into the final quarter of the year.”
Exclusive Links continues to advise property owners to focus on presentation, professional management and flexible booking strategies, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly quality-driven market.
About Exclusive Links Vacation Homes
Exclusive Links Vacation Homes is one of Dubai’s leading holiday home operators, managing a growing portfolio of professionally serviced apartments and villas across the emirate. As part of Exclusive Links, one of the established real estate brokers in Dubai, the company specialises in delivering high-quality guest experiences while maximising occupancy and long-term returns for property owners through strategic pricing, professional management and a focus on medium-term and corporate stays.