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

The 2026 market figure for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Garhoud, Dubai is AED 65,000 per year.

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

Only if your current rent is more than 10% below the market figure. If you pay AED 58,500 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.

1-Bedroom Apartment in Al Garhoud: 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 Garhoud.

Market rent (2026): AED 65,000; per year
Change vs last year: Coming 2027; first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if: ≥ AED 58,500; 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 1-bedroom apartment in Al Garhoud by current annual rent
If your current rent is	Position vs market	Max increase
AED 58,500 or more	Up to 10% below market	None (0%)
AED 52,000 to 58,500	11% to 20% below market	Up to 5%
AED 45,500 to 52,000	21% to 30% below market	Up to 10%
AED 39,000 to 45,500	31% to 40% below market	Up to 15%
Below AED 39,000	More than 40% below market	Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 65,000. 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 Garhoud sits at AED 65,000, cheaper than 17 of the 39 areas we track for this unit type.

Other units in Al Garhoud

2-Bedroom Apartment · AED 80,000 3-Bedroom Apartment · AED 100,000 2-Bedroom Villa · AED 150,500 4-Bedroom Villa · AED 159,500 5-Bedroom Villa · AED 181,000 All Al Garhoud 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.