Guest House Investment Opportunity in Dubai, UAE
Established | 1-5 year(s) |
Employees | 10 - 50 |
Legal Entity | Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
Reported Sales | USD 4.1 million |
Run Rate Sales | USD 6.5 million |
EBITDA Margin | 10 - 20 % |
Industries | Travel Agencies + 1 more |
Locations | Dubai |
Local Time | 7:27 AM Asia / Dubai |
Listed By | Business Owner / Director |
Status | Active |
1. Client base and reach.
1.1. Vacation homes: 50+ managed properties in Dubai, with a growth target of 100 before year-end and 500+ in year 2, including expansion into Abu Dhabi.
1.2. Travel agency: Servicing 1,000+ active B2B agents across the UAE and GCC, with plans to double within the next 6 months.
1.3. Technologies: Preparing to launch our AI-powered travel app, targeting thousands of B2C users in its first year.
2. Revenue model:
2.1. Vacation homes:
2.1.1. Commission-based management (15%)
2.1.2. Minimum guarantee model for landlords seeking fixed annual returns.
2.2. Travel agency:
2.2.1. B2B commissions on hotels, flights, and packages.
2.2.2. Visa processing fees.
2.3. Technologies:
2.3.1. Direct booking commissions from hotels, flights, and packages.
2.3.2. SaaS subscription fees for planned B2B platform.
3. Promoter and leadership experience:
3.1. Founded by an experienced serial entrepreneur with a background in hospitality, real estate, and tech ventures.
3.2. Proven record of building scalable businesses and creating cross-entity synergies.
4. Strategic relationships:
4.1. Direct contracts with leading hotel groups and major global suppliers.
4.2. Strong network of corporate travel clients and property owners.
4.3. Expansion opportunities through acquisition and joint venture partnerships in the MENA region.
5. Awards and recognition:
5.1. Recognized for rapid growth in the UAE short-term rental and tourism sectors (internal company accolades and pending official submissions)
6. Future ventures:
6.1. Launch of a cleaning and maintenance division (year 2)
6.2. Commercial laundry services for hospitality and short-term rental companies.
6.3. Potential acquisitions of synergistic tech companies to strengthen the SaaS travel ecosystem.
Product/service: Short-term property management with both a revenue-share model (15% commission) and a minimum guarantee option.
Users:
- Property owners/landlords who want hassle-free management and higher yields than long-term rentals.
- Short-term renters/guests seeking fully furnished, serviced holiday homes.
Usage: Owners list their properties with our company, which handles marketing, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance, and pricing optimization. guests book stays via platforms like Airbnb, Booking. com, and direct channels.
2. Travel agency:
Product/service: B2B tourism services, including hotel bookings, visa processing, and corporate travel arrangements.
Users:
- Travel agencies (1,000+ active partners) who rely on our company’s supplier network and competitive rates.
- Corporate clients for business travel and hospitality arrangements.
Usage: Agencies use our company’s B2B portal to book hotels, flights, and packages, while corporates use its concierge-style services for event travel, accommodation, and visas.
3. Travel technologies – App (launching soon)
Product/service: AI-powered B2C travel app offering personalized itineraries, package deals, concierge services, and smart travel alerts.
Users:
- Leisure travelers looking for curated travel experiences and deals.
- Business travelers seeking time-efficient bookings, trip management, and concierge assistance.
Usage: Users download the app, input preferences, and get real-time, AI-tailored travel recommendations with direct booking capabilities.
Intangible assets:
- B2B technology and refundable deposits for the travel agency.
- AI and App development for vacation homes tech.
- Business has AED 2m in loan.