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Sheikh-Sarab0
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Hi @Sheikh-Sarab0 - What a gorgeous apartment! Your listing and photos are just lovely.

 

I agree adding additional information about Dubai "must-see" and how far your place is form those places and perhaps recommendation on how to get there. I would also add some details about some of the best / most popular spots. Maybe even add some "hidden gems" for your guests.

 

In the body where you list the amenities with check marks, I'd consider removing that list entirely since Airbnb has amenity lists and you're using them. If you offer any amenities that you cannot select (or just want to highlight), I'd definately mention those, but the complete list seems cumbersome to me since I can see that list easily anyway. Visually the lists are tough to read and that space if your chance to tell people about your space, the attractions in the city, and provide other information like whether self check-in available 24/7 and if someone is be available on-site if guests have any issues during check-in / their stay.

 

Absolutely replace “childs” with “children.”

 

And in terms of pricing for couples vs families, that's a tough call in my mind. If you had more than 1 bedroom, I would say absolutely change the pricing for reservations that will need 1 bedroom, as oppiosed to 2+. Since you're offering sofabeds and not multiple beds in multiple bedrooms, I would not change the pricing structure (but you know best about your market and your demographic).

 

Your photos are gorgeous and I would recommend making 2 changes:

1) Reduce the number of pictures from 65 to perhaps 30 or so. For example, you have a picture of a lamp. It's a beautiful, stylish lamp but I'm not clear what information it adds to your listing since you can see it in other photos. Same for the towels on the bed.

 

2) Create a tour.

  1. Start at the outside of the building - give your potential guests a sense of where this place is.
  2. Then show the entrance of the apartment - what do I see when I open the door?
  3. Arrange the rest of the photos in a manner similar to how you would walk through the apartment.
  4. Go from room to room and show just 1 or 2 angles of each room. If you need more that's fine, but make your photos meaningful to your guests (make sure they're really giving your guests a good feel for the place).
  5. I do think it's really nice to have a couple "glamour" shots, like the ones of the meal and sake. For me, the dryer, the bathroom cup and tray, etc. don't add anything and make me feel fatigued as I look through your absolutely gorgeous photos.
  6. Finish with the pool & gym - or use those at the beginning if they're a "must have" for most of your guests when they decide where to book.

As it is now, going back and forth between the inside and the outside is disorienting and makes it hard to me to get a cohesive feel for the place. It also makes it hard for me to show my friends and family any particular photo because I'm unable to "find my place" in the sequence.

 

Nice job! It looks like a truly lovely, stylish and cozy place to stay - with a great view!!

 

- Dana

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Aloha from Kauai, Hi, Sheikh-Sarab0,

I'm more influenced by the pictures which are Beautiful! But I'm a designer, and a former editor.

If it were me, in addition to a picture of the kitchen items on the counter, useful so potential

guests could see what is offered, I would then put everything away in a cupboard and then take

another picture of the kitchen with just a plant or flower arrangement centered on the clean

counter top in the picture.

Also, on the dining table, a simple 1 stem flower in a thin vase would add class and charm.

I might take several of the dining table with the flower in the center from different angles and

even some close up shots.

Then the opening picture on Airbnb would include your best picture featuring one of the flower arrangements. Fresh, fake flowers or greenery usually creates feelings of a welcoming space!

And people make instant choices based on 1st impressions all the time!

Good Luck!

Theresa

 

Bhumika
Community Manager
Community Manager
Toronto, Canada

Hi @Theresa841 , thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful advice with @Sheikh-Sarab0 ! Your experience as a designer really shines through in your suggestions 😉 

 

Do you have any favourite flowers or colours that you think work best in Airbnb listings, especially in tropical settings like Kauai? I'd love to hear more about the decor tips!

 

Regards,

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Hello @Sheikh-Sarab0 Your listing is lovely. You may want to also include hot water and Electricity so that your guests would see the total charges upfront and avoid any bad surprises due to additional fees. Best regards. 

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