3-Bedroom Apartment in Al Karama: 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 3-bedroom apartment in Al Karama.
- Market rent (2026)
- AED 87,000
- per year
- Change vs last year
- Coming 2027
- first year of Ejari-contract data
- No increase allowed if
- ≥ AED 78,300
- 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 78,300 or more | Up to 10% below market | None (0%) |
| AED 69,600 to 78,300 | 11% to 20% below market | Up to 5% |
| AED 60,900 to 69,600 | 21% to 30% below market | Up to 10% |
| AED 52,200 to 60,900 | 31% to 40% below market | Up to 15% |
| Below AED 52,200 | More than 40% below market | Up to 20% |
Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 87,000. Your building's own index rating can shift the exact figure, so confirm with the calculator below or the official DLD Smart Rental Index.
Check your exact increase
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3-Bedroom Apartment rents across Dubai
Al Karama sits at AED 87,000, cheaper than 28 of the 35 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.