Holiday Homes

• Copy of the licence of the company under the activity of ‘holiday homes’ (issued by the Department of Economic Development)

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the details of the company and Manager data
3. Download the required documents from the website
4. You can sign up on the website and you will receive an e-mail notification with your username and password to activate your account
5. Once you submit your application you will receive approvals within one working day The above will eb communicated by receiving a confirmation e-mail to activate your account

Service fee: FREE

Average time for completion: one working day

• Property ownership contract
• Passport copy of the individual owner or the authorised director, or incorporation documents with the legal owner
• Authorisation letter from the owner using the DTCM form
• A DEWA invoice within a period not exceeding 90 days in the name of the owner or operator

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the details of the property
3. Download the required documents
4. Once submitted you will be able to track the status of the application through the account
5. If required, you will be able to choose the housing classification requirements available and undertake to complete work to bring the property up to standard
6. Fees can be paid online or in person by visiting the Dubai Tourism department
7. As a final step you can obtain an electronic authorisation through the account

Service limitation: duration of the permit is between 3-12 months

Service fee:
One room or studio - AED370
Two rooms - AED670
Three rooms - AED970
Four rooms and above - AED1,270

Average time for completion: one working day

• Copy of the director's passport
• Copy of the director’s residence visa
• Copy of the company licence

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the details of the manager
3. Download the required documents
4. Once submitted you have to await verification and approval or rejection of the application request
5. Approval of the application will be within one working day
6. You will receive a confirmation email to activate your account

Service fee: FREE

Average time for completion: one working day

• Copy of the administrator’s passport
• Copy of residence visa

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the details of the administrator
3. Download the required documents
4. Once submitted you have to await verification and approval or rejection of the application request
5. Approval of the application will be within one working day
6. You will receive a confirmation email to activate your account

Service fee: FREE

Average time for completion: one working day

Not applicable

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Select EDIT
3. Choose the relevant category
4. Choose the housing classification requirements available and undertake to complete the required work
5. Fees can be paid online or in person by visiting the department
6. Obtain the required electronic authorisation through the account

Service fee: AED70

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Select CANCEL
3. Enter the reason for cancellation
4. Fees can be paid online or in person by visiting the department
5. System data is updated automatically

Service fee: AED70

• Passport copy for all nationalities, or ID for GCC nationals

Procedures and steps of registration service

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter guest data when checking out
3. Download the required documents
4. Log out whilst checking out

Service fee: Tourist dirham fees (by classification and number of rooms and nights) per unit

• Passport copy (expatriates and non-residents of the UAE) or Emirates ID (citizens/residents)

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the data from the landlord or lessee
3. Download the required documents
4. Receive an e-mail notification with your username and password to activate your account
5. Fees can be paid in person by visiting the department
6. You will receive the approval when paying directly and activate the account

Service fee: : Registration fees for individuals owning property or tenants - AED 1520

Average time for completion: Dependent on your payment transaction.

• Property ownership contract
• A DEWA invoice within a period not exceeding 90 days in the name of the owner or operator

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the data of the property
3. Download the required documents
4. Once submitted you have to await verification and approval or rejection of the application request
5. Track the status of the application through the online account
6. Choose the housing classification requirements available and undertake to complete the required work
7. Fees can be paid online or in person by visiting the department
8. Obtain an electronic authorisation through the account

Service fee:
Permit fees for each housing unit
One room or studio - AED370
Two rooms - AED670
Three rooms - AED970
Four rooms and above - AED1,270

Average time for completion: one working day

• Property ownership contract
• The lease contract for the individual provided that there is a stipulation to allow them to return the lease
• A no-objection letter duly signed by the owner and a copy of their passport
• A DEWA invoice within a period not exceeding 90 days in the name of the owner or operator

Steps

1. Visit: hh.dtcm.gov.ae/holidayhomes/
2. Enter the data of the property
3. Download the required documents
4. Once submitted you have to await verification and approval or rejection of the application request
5. Track the status of the application through the online account
6. Choose the housing classification requirements available and undertake to complete the required work
7. Fees can be paid online or in person by visiting the department
8. Obtain an electronic authorisation through the account

Service fee:
Permit fees for each housing unit:
One room or studio - AED370
Two rooms - AED670
Three rooms - AED970
Four rooms and above - AED1,270

Average time for completion: one working day