What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Barsha?

The 2026 market figure for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Barsha, Dubai is AED 63,000 per year.

Can my landlord increase the rent on my 1-bedroom apartment in Al Barsha?

Only if your current rent is more than 10% below the market figure. If you pay AED 56,700 or more per year, no increase is allowed under Decree 43/2013. Below that, the cap rises in steps from 5% to 20%, and the landlord must give 90 days' written notice before renewal.

1-Bedroom Apartment in Al Barsha: how much can your rent go up?

Under Dubai's Decree No. 43 of 2013, your allowed increase depends on how far your rent sits below the market figure for your exact unit type. Here are the 2026 numbers for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Barsha.

Market rent (2026): AED 63,000; per year
Change vs last year: Coming 2027; first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if: ≥ AED 56,700; you already pay this or more

Your maximum increase, by current rent

Find the row your current annual rent falls into. The right column is the most your landlord can legally add at renewal, provided they gave you 90 days' written notice.

Maximum legal rent increase for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Barsha by current annual rent
If your current rent is	Position vs market	Max increase
AED 56,700 or more	Up to 10% below market	None (0%)
AED 50,400 to 56,700	11% to 20% below market	Up to 5%
AED 44,100 to 50,400	21% to 30% below market	Up to 10%
AED 37,800 to 44,100	31% to 40% below market	Up to 15%
Below AED 37,800	More than 40% below market	Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 63,000. Your building's own index rating can shift the exact figure, so confirm with the calculator below or the official DLD Smart Rental Index.

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1-Bedroom Apartment rents across Dubai

Al Barsha sits at AED 63,000, cheaper than 20 of the 39 areas we track for this unit type.

Other units in Al Barsha

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Source: DLD Ejari (H1 2026), median of registered Ejari tenancy contracts. RentShield provides general information about UAE tenancy laws and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.