The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has warned individual property owners in Discovery Gardens against leasing their apartments on short-term basis and said violators could face legal action.
“Short-term residential rentals is an economic activity. Any individual would like to be involved in this activity but he needs to seek a license to be able to offer such service,” said Mohammed Shael, CEO of Business Registration and Licensing at the DED.
“This business activity would require the individual to incorporate a company through Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing,” he said.
The 291-building development comprises six themed communities inspired by garden living, and includes Zen, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Mogul, Mesoamerican and Cactus courtyard gardens.