What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Al Barsha?

The 2026 market figure for a studio apartment in Al Barsha, Dubai is AED 55,000 per year.

Can my landlord increase the rent on my studio apartment in Al Barsha?

Only if your current rent is more than 10% below the market figure. If you pay AED 49,500 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.

Studio 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 studio apartment in Al Barsha.

Market rent (2026): AED 55,000; per year
Change vs last year: Coming 2027; first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if: ≥ AED 49,500; 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 studio apartment in Al Barsha by current annual rent
If your current rent is	Position vs market	Max increase
AED 49,500 or more	Up to 10% below market	None (0%)
AED 44,000 to 49,500	11% to 20% below market	Up to 5%
AED 38,500 to 44,000	21% to 30% below market	Up to 10%
AED 33,000 to 38,500	31% to 40% below market	Up to 15%
Below AED 33,000	More than 40% below market	Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 55,000. 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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Studio Apartment rents across Dubai

Al Barsha sits at AED 55,000, cheaper than 8 of the 35 areas we track for this unit type.

Other units in Al Barsha

1-Bedroom Apartment · AED 63,000 2-Bedroom Apartment · AED 82,500 3-Bedroom Apartment · AED 105,000 3-Bedroom Villa · AED 160,000 4-Bedroom Villa · AED 220,000 5-Bedroom Villa · AED 255,000 All Al Barsha rents →

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.