Dubai Short-Term Rentals EXPOSED | Ft. Harrison Moore (Vacationer Dubai)

No Nonsense sits down with Harrison Moore — Founder & CEO of Vacationer Dubai (650+ units managed across 4 brands) — to break down what really drives profit in Dubai’s short-term rental game… and what most investors get completely wrong.

In 30 minutes we cover:
Short-term rentals aren’t “easy money”: the systems, staff, and guest experience that separate winners from amateurs
The truth about ROI right now: why short-term vs long-term is often on par, and what seasonality has changed
Occupancy reality check: Dubai averages ~60–65%, Vacationer runs ~87% — and why 100% is fantasy
Location vs acquisition price: why Marina can outperform Downtown on yield (same nightly rate, cheaper entry)
What actually wins on Airbnb: “5/10 building + amazing unit” often beats “luxury tower with average furnishing”
Furniture mistakes that kill returns: IKEA setups, small TVs, wrong dining layouts — and why presentation is now everything
Studios: the hidden trap: why studios get crushed by cheap hotels in summer (and what to buy instead)
The oversupply problem: why heavy-Airbnb zones (e.g., high-density beachfront clusters) make it hard to stand out
Broker misinformation: the “600k/year on a 2-bed” claims, hotel-room comparisons, and why numbers get “juiced”
RAK & Al Marjan Island: casino upside, occupancy risk, hotel-keys competition, and what would make it work long-term
Short-term as a portfolio weapon: flexibility, asset upkeep, end-user exit strategies, and why it helps the flipping game

If you’re an investor, landlord, broker, or you’re just trying to understand how Dubai’s holiday-home machine actually works, this episode is for you.
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⏱️ Subjects
Guest experience as the real differentiator
How Vacationer scaled to 650+ units
Who actually books (and why 50% are +971 numbers)
America as the “sleeping giant” market
Q4 2025 performance + seasonality explained
Marina vs Downtown yield comparison
How to choose a high-performing Airbnb unit
Why unique pockets beat crowded hotspots
Short-term vs long-term ROI: the real answer
RAK casino hype vs occupancy math
Common investor mistakes (furnishing, unit selection)
Studios vs 1–2 beds vs large homes
Scarcity play: 5-bed homes & “sleep 10” demand
Final investor playbook for 2025

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