As the government broadens the scope of short-stay permits, tourists will soon be able to have a taste of rural life. Now, property owners can convert their properties into vacation homes.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi changed its license rules on Wednesday to provide farm owners with more opportunities to make money while diversifying the types of vacation houses that are accessible in the emirate.
Travelers can already take vacations in RVs and caravans.
Additionally, landlords are now permitted to possess numerous vacation home licenses for buildings with multiple units, expanding the investment options available to both investors and property management firms.
The department’s director general for tourism, Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, claims that the development will benefit Abu Dhabi’s hospitality and agritourism sectors.
He continues, “It is essential that we continue to provide guests with distinctive and sustainable experiences that represent our rich legacy and famous Emirati hospitality as the emirate observes tremendous tourism growth.
Farm owners are invited to create Emirati-led agri-tourist activities for travelers looking for novel experiences in the United Arab Emirates as a result of the new rule, which comes before the launch of a more thorough regulatory framework designed to encourage licensing and promote farmhouse tourism.
Owners of farms who want to register their dwellings as vacation rentals can find a thorough guidebook on the department’s website. The process can be started by landlords after a six-month grace period.
As demand for the industry rises, there has been a push for vacation houses and hotel alternatives in the UAE in recent years.
For more than ten years, Dubai has permitted vacation homes. In August of last year, Sharjah introduced a legislative framework for its Holiday Homes Project, allowing residents to rent out homes for transient visits.
Additionally, last year, Airbnb negotiated a contract with Abu Dhabi under which the emirate would have access to the company’s City Portal, which offers information and analysis on the rental market there.
In order to assist new and existing hosts in Abu Dhabi in understanding the regional regulations for vacation rentals, the firm also established a special “responsible hosting” page.