4-Bedroom Villa 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 4-bedroom villa in Al Barsha.
- Market rent (2026)
- AED 220,000
- per year
- Change vs last year
- Coming 2027
- first year of Ejari-contract data
- No increase allowed if
- ≥ AED 198,000
- 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.
| If your current rent is | Position vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|---|
| AED 198,000 or more | Up to 10% below market | None (0%) |
| AED 176,000 to 198,000 | 11% to 20% below market | Up to 5% |
| AED 154,000 to 176,000 | 21% to 30% below market | Up to 10% |
| AED 132,000 to 154,000 | 31% to 40% below market | Up to 15% |
| Below AED 132,000 | More than 40% below market | Up to 20% |
Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 220,000. 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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4-Bedroom Villa rents across Dubai
Al Barsha sits at AED 220,000, cheaper than 8 of the 20 areas we track for this unit type.
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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.