London & Abu Dhabi
We manage your apartment in London or Abu Dhabi.
You keep the upside.
We manage apartments in London and Abu Dhabi. We handle the pricing, the guests, the housekeeping and the licensing, and we pay you every month. We take no share of your profit.
London & Abu Dhabi · 24-month term · Live in 14 days
Who we work with
We work with owners of every size.
Private landlords, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, in London and Abu Dhabi.
A single apartment
One apartment, run to the same standard as everything else we operate.
Several apartments
One operator, one statement, and the same standard across all of them.
A whole floor or building
A dedicated operating plan, on-site standards, and pricing managed as one asset.
A developer or investment group
A launch-ready operating partner at handover, with reporting your board can use.
How we work
We take no share of your profit.
Urban Chic is paid for managing your apartment and nothing else. Every improvement in occupancy, nightly rate or demand flows directly to you.
- Profit share
- None
- Profit share
- Payment, with a full statement
- Monthly
- Payment, with a full statement
Onboarding
From agreement to live in fourteen days.
Day 0
Agreement signed
We agree terms and book your setup.
Days 1–7
Furnishing and setup
Furniture package, smart lock, photography and virtual tour.
Days 7–14
Licensing and listing
Registration and consents for your city, property loaded into our systems, distributed to corporate partners and booking channels.
Day 14
Live
Pricing set by our revenue team, guest services and housekeeping ready for the first booking.
Operations
How we manage your property.
Revenue optimisation
We balance short stays at higher nightly rates with medium- and long-term bookings that provide stability and consistent cash flow. Blending the three minimises gaps and makes every night count.
Guest service
Our team handles enquiries, bookings and guest issues promptly, with consistent standards for cleanliness, comfort and communication. We seek and act on guest feedback and manage online reviews.
Housekeeping & maintenance
Cleaning, linen and maintenance are delivered by vetted partner vendors working to our standards and checklists, with our own team inspecting, scheduling and running a 24/7 emergency line.
Quality & compliance
We continuously monitor cleanliness, comfort, amenities and service standards. In Abu Dhabi we operate under holiday-home licensing; in London we work to the short-let rules that apply to your property and building.
The owners' portal
See everything, whenever you want.
Your own login shows how your apartment is performing in real time — occupancy, nightly rates, every booking, every statement. No waiting for a monthly email, no chasing anyone for numbers.
Live performance
Occupancy and nightly rates, updated as they change.
Every booking, as it happens
Dates, channel and value for each stay the moment it's confirmed.
Statements you can download
Monthly statements with every deduction, ready for your records.
Corporate demand
Demand that doesn't depend on the holiday season.
Urban Chic was established in London in 2015, operating serviced apartments for corporate relocation, corporate letting and extended-stay guests. We brought that operating experience and our corporate clientele to Abu Dhabi.
London
Abu Dhabi
Occupiers have included
Guests staying in Urban Chic apartments have included people from:
- Vanguard
- ING
- Société Générale
- Nissan
- Apple
- HSBC
- Pepsi
- L'Oréal
- Meta
- Adobe
- EY
- Vodafone
- Airbus
- Coca-Cola
- Pinewood Studios
- Bain & Company
Operating in London and Abu Dhabi · Licensed for holiday homes in Abu Dhabi · ASAP member · ISAAP Quality & Comfort 4.1 (2024) · Selected by Plum Guide · Winner, Best Operator — Serviced Apartment Awards 2025
- ASAPOperator Member
- Short Term Accommodation AssociationMember
- Association of Relocation ProfessionalsAffiliate Member
- EURASupplier Member
- Serviced Apartment Awards 2025Winner
- Synergies Global Partner Awards 2025Supplier of the Year, EMEA
Questions
What owners ask us.
Do I need a licence to let my apartment short-term?
It depends on the city. In Abu Dhabi, properties must be registered before they can be let short-term, and we handle that registration and the administration as part of onboarding. In London, most of Greater London is subject to a 90-night annual limit on short lets, and your lease or building rules may add conditions — we go through what applies to your property before you commit.
How and when am I paid?
Monthly, with a statement showing gross revenue, every deduction and your net income. You can see the same figures in your owner portal at any time.
What am I responsible for?
Service charges and community fees, utilities and internet, insurance, mortgage and property taxes, and major structural repairs.
Does my apartment need furnishing?
Most do. We supply a furniture and FF&E package, smart lock, photography and a virtual tour as part of setup.
Can I still use the apartment myself?
Yes. Owner stays are booked through your portal.
How long is the agreement?
24 months, with 90 days' notice.
Find out what your apartment could earn.
Request an income projectionOwn a larger portfolio, a floor or a whole building? Mention it in the form and we'll arrange a call with our team.