Furnishing your Dubai property might seem like an added expense — but in reality, leaving it empty could be costing you more than you think.
For overseas investors or landlords managing multiple units, an unfurnished property in Dubai often translates to longer vacancies, lower rental offers, and reduced returns.
Here’s why furnished properties win — and how not furnishing could be limiting your ROI.
Why furniture matters more than ever in Dubai
With the influx of expats, digital nomads, and long-term residents, expectations around furnished rentals in Dubai have evolved. Prospective tenants aren’t just looking for a roof over their head — they’re looking for a lifestyle. The moment they walk in, your property needs to feel ready to live in, not just liveable.
1. Longer vacancies = Lost income
Unfurnished properties typically take longer to rent in Dubai — especially in communities popular with expats and short term tenants. With furnished units often snapped up in a matter of days, an empty flat can sit idle for weeks or even months.
Every week vacant is revenue lost.
Furnishing not only boosts appeal — it speeds up leasing, which protects your cash flow.
2. Lower monthly rent offers
Tenants are willing to pay more for convenience. A fully furnished property with modern styling and essentials in place can command 10–20% more in rental value compared to its unfurnished equivalent.
Even if you plan to lease long-term, the rental premium often offsets the initial furniture investment within the first year.
3. More appealing to short term tenants and relocators
Dubai’s transient population — corporate professionals, new arrivals, digital nomads — often prefer fully furnished homes. By not catering to this demand, you’re excluding a large segment of the market.
A well-furnished home opens doors to short term rentals and higher flexibility, increasing your occupancy options.
4. Better marketing potential
Styled properties photograph better. Period. In a digital-first rental market, listings with styled interiors get more clicks, more enquiries, and more viewings. An empty room won’t spark imagination — but a styled lounge with warm lighting and layered textures? That sells.
Avoid the cost of doing nothing
If you’ve been holding off on furnishing your Dubai property, it may be costing you more in lost income than you realise.
At Designhaus Collection, we offer stylish, ready-to-rent furniture packages that pay for themselves — not just in tenant appeal, but in real revenue. From single-bedroom units to full villas, we help landlords unlock the true value of their investment.
Client Testimonials
“The transformation was incredible — quick, professional, and completely stress-free. I was able to list my apartment at a higher rate and secure a tenant within days.”
“Designhaus Collection made the entire process seamless. I trusted them to furnish my short-term rental and the results exceeded my expectations.”
Start seeing returns faster.
Get in touch today to furnish smarter — and stop leaving money on the table.
Furnish for profit, not just style
Every week your property sits empty is income lost. At Designhaus Collection, we help Dubai landlords turn vacant spaces into fully furnished, income-generating homes — fast.
- Ready-to-rent furniture packages from AED 30K
- Designed for maximum appeal and faster occupancy
- Ideal for overseas investors and busy landlords
Explore packages now or book your free consultation today — and stop leaving rent on the table.