Short Stay Circle To Launch Official Membership And Digital Hub For The UAE’s Short-Stay Sector

Following a successful series of pilot events throughout 2025, Short Stay Circle is proud to announce it will be launching its new membership programme, along with the rollout of its dedicated digital hub in December. Created for the region’s growing community of short-term rental operators, hospitality founders, and service providers, the new offering strengthens Short Stay Circle’s mission to connect credible people, services, and ideas across the UAE’s short-stay ecosystem.

Although the official membership is not yet open, interested parties are now able to sign up via the website for the waiting list to be one of the first to become a member across three tiers: the Individual Member category, a free entry point designed for STR professionals, Airbnb hosts, and property managers looking to access curated support and industry insight. Complimentary to join for these tiers, the first 50 members will be entered into a draw to win a luxury one-night stay for two at a five-star Dubai hotel, with the winner announced at the first Evening Connect of 2026. Through the membership, members will receive invitations to community events, workshops, and Evening Connect sessions, gain access to exclusive brand perks and partner offers, and be listed within a growing directory of vetted industry contacts.

Founding Trusted Partner membership is now also open to businesses powering the short-stay ecosystem, including service providers, operators, suppliers, and platforms across property maintenance, interiors, legal services, licensing, technology, marketing, guest experience, fintech, and more. Each Trusted Partner will go through a formal onboarding process to ensure quality and alignment with Short Stay Circle’s standards. The full list of recognised categories will be available through the digital hub, allowing members and sponsors to easily connect with trusted professionals across 20+ relevant service verticals.

Also launching in December, the Short Stay Circle Hub will serve as a central portal for member activity, offering a seamless extension of the in-person network. The platform will initially host individual and partner directories, a live perks and promo board and event updates with educational tools, a resource library and much to come as we move through 2026.. Designed to facilitate collaboration between high quality businesses, the Hub will also spotlight brand partnerships, community news, and relevant industry resources.

To celebrate the launch of the Short Stay Circle membership and digital hub, the final Evening Connect of the year will take place on Thursday, 27th November 2025 at Nas House, Dubai. The event will serve as a launch for both the membership tiers and the digital platform, welcoming a curated group of operators, founders, and partner brands for an evening of insight-led discussion and purposeful networking. Guests can reserve their place now via the Short Stay Circle website.

Since its launch in June 2025, Short Stay Circle has already engaged over 200 industry professionals across the UAE, with more than 20 brand collaborations initiated and businesses reporting an average return on investment of 416% after participating in Short Stay Circle programming. The community is trusted by leading regional brands including Careem, Booking.com, Hero Experiences, and GuestReady, and continues to position itself as one of the most commercially relevant and community-first initiatives in the sector.

The membership model reflects its founding principle: that trust is the foundation of sustainable growth and that a more connected ecosystem benefits everyone working to shape the future of short stays and guest experiences in the region.

For more information, visit www.shortstaycircle.com/membership.