Airbnb unveils online hub for remote workers in Dubai

Remote workers seeking accommodation and guidance for their long-term stays in Dubai now have access to a one-stop online information hub.

The Dubai remote working hub has been launched by Airbnb in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

Anyone looking to live and work in the emirate can now use the hub to find inspiration for local long-term listings as well as information on entry requirements and visa policies.

Earlier this year, Airbnb launched its Live and Work Anywhere initiative to identify some of the most remote worker-friendly destinations in the world.

Dubai was selected as one of 20 destinations globally, alongside Canary Islands, Thailand and the Caribbean, among others.

"Dubai’s global connectivity and pro-business ecosystem combined with visa-friendly reform has underlined the city’s status as a leading hub for remote workers, building on Dubai’s commitment to nurture business growth and meeting the demands of today’s talent," said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

.@Airbnb launches the #Dubai remote working hub, a collaboration with @DubaiDET. It offers access to long-term housing & important information on entry requirements & visas for those interested in living & working in Dubai.https://t.co/czTSXUTIO4 pic.twitter.com/3DolCWXF6O

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 21, 2022

The Live and Work Anywhere programme will see Airbnb and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism promote the city to remote workers seeking accommodation and guidance for their long-term stays.

Velma Corcoran, Regional Lead for Middle East & Africa at Airbnb, said: "Dubai is a global leader in facilitating remote working. As this trend continues to accelerate, we want to work together to make it easier for people to enjoy the newfound flexibility to work and travel, and help the city harness the economic benefits of this new type of tourism."

Millions of people are now more flexible about where they live and work. About one in five guests globally reported using Airbnb to work remotely while travelling in 2021 — a trend that has continued into Q1 2022, with long-term stays at an all-time high, more than doubling in size from Q1 2019.

In the first three months of 2022, searches for international solo travel in the United Arab Emirates for long-term stays also grew by over 280 per cent compared to the same period in 2019.

Dubai ranked among the world’s top 3 cities to live for executive nomads in the 2022 Savills Executive Nomad Index.