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2-Bedroom Villa 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 2-bedroom villa in Al Garhoud.

Market rent (2026)
AED 150,500
per year
Change vs last year
Coming 2027
first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if
≥ AED 135,450
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 2-bedroom villa in Al Garhoud by current annual rent
If your current rent is Position vs market Max increase
AED 135,450 or more Up to 10% below market None (0%)
AED 120,400 to 135,450 11% to 20% below market Up to 5%
AED 105,350 to 120,400 21% to 30% below market Up to 10%
AED 90,300 to 105,350 31% to 40% below market Up to 15%
Below AED 90,300 More than 40% below market Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 150,500. Your building's own index rating can shift the exact figure, so confirm with the calculator below or the official DLD Smart Rental Index.

Check your exact increase

Pre-set to a 2-bedroom villa in Al Garhoud. Enter your current annual rent (and your landlord's proposal, if you have one).

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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.