A new QR Code initiative for holiday homes in Dubai was launched by Dubais Department of Economy and Tourism

A new QR Code programme for vacation homes in Dubai was introduced on Monday, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The action is a part of the department's attempts to boost confidence among investors and tourists in the short-term rental industry by increasing transparency.

The project closely reflects the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which is to further cement Dubai's place as one of the top three cities on the planet. It also fits with Dubai's digital transformation agenda, which aims to make the emirate a model smart city globally.

Holiday house owners in Dubai will now be forced to post a QR code on the main doors of their vacation homes as part of the project. Visitors and guests may scan this code to gain access to vital facts about the owner of the vacation rental and the pertinent DET contact information. The effort will also make it easier for the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade, a division of DET, to monitor and inspect compliance with regulations.

The QR Code initiative will be implemented under the direction of the department's Dubai Business Licence Corporation, which will further improve the city's varied hospitality infrastructure. Dubai's holiday homes offer a wide variety of living quarters, including studios, apartments, and villas in gated communities, as well as homes on farms in the Hatta region. These residences offer families privacy and plenty of space, as well as a vacation opportunity that goes beyond standard hospitality encounters.

In order to manage and record their operations based on the categorization system for vacation homes, licenced enterprises may apply for licences and permits from the Dubai Business Licence Corporation (DBLC). According to the standards established by DET, which performs inspections to make sure the units satisfy the authorised classification requirements, Dubai's vacation home market goes through a rigorous classification procedure that regularly divides it into tourist and luxury units and villas.

Due to its sophisticated infrastructure, enormous potential, and law that meets worldwide standards, Dubai has seen exceptional expansion in the hospitality sector, including strong demand from investors. With 4.67 million tourists in the first quarter of 2023—a 17% YoY increase and 98% of pre-pandemic levels—the emirate has also established itself as a prominent tourism destination, making Dubai the fastest-recovering location internationally.