This summer, the United Arab Emirates found issue with home-sharing behemoth Airbnb, with experts saying that residents of the UAE were operating in a legal "gray area."
However, that hasn't stopped some intrepid hosts, as they can make a quick buck offering their pads on the website, with one Dubai expatriate claiming she makes up to six figures a year with three rental properties.
Our takeaway? Maybe don't put on your pad on the website just yet, if you are living in the UAE. But in the meantime, don't let it cramp your traveling style as Airbnb guests are not in legal crosshairs. So in the name of research, StepFeed did the honors and found some unique, regional pads where you can crash via Airbnb.
Wake up above the fog in this 90th floor pad that hosts 11 guests in three bedrooms.
The tallest residential tower on the globe, this is truly and out-of-this-world experience.
$3,900 a night is steep, but for a private yacht with six guest cabins, it seems like a steal.
Explore the Omani coastline by sea, fishing and snorkeling to your heart's content.
Or just spend the whole vacation on the boat. No one would judge you, it is that sweet.
Love Italy? This pad is Venice … kind of.
Located on a faux canal, it is Italy minus the antiquity. Think lots of sunlight and modern decor, located five minutes from a sandy beach. So, not really Venice at all.
What can we say, we are a sucker for man-made canals.
Take in history by living in it and staying in this refurbished traditional limestone house.
Centrally located in a historic part of town, the traditional-style home is surrounded by historic churches, mosques, synagogues and other religious sites. But don't worry, even though it hosts a historic atmosphere, the home is equipped with WiFi.
So take a breather, relax and step back into a different time.
When in Casablanca, one should immerse themselves into the local arts and culture. And a visit to Rick's, because #duh.
A charming suite in this traditionally decorated home provides the perfect launch pad for visitors who want to see all that the city has to offer, with free breakfast included.
Take the chance to live like the locals, surrounding yourself with the art and design that defines Morocco.
Sleeping where animals used to live doesn't often sound appealing, even to budget travelers. However, this renovated stable in Tunis provides an interesting and stylish alternative to a typical hotel room.
The renovators have done a perfect job of keeping the traditional look of the 14th century structure intact while adding furnishings and decor that make the suite both comfortable and modern. There are no horses, we promise.
After staying here, you can also casually drop in conversations, "that one time I slept in a Tunisian stable."
While the editors at StepFeed love trolling the Internet for our readers, we have not stayed at nor do we endorse these homes. They may be lovely to look at, but it is all stay at your own risk. Good luck!