3-Bedroom Villa in Al Safa: 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 villa in Al Safa.
- Market rent (2026)
- AED 236,000
- per year
- Change vs last year
- Coming 2027
- first year of Ejari-contract data
- No increase allowed if
- ≥ AED 212,400
- 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 212,400 or more | Up to 10% below market | None (0%) |
| AED 188,800 to 212,400 | 11% to 20% below market | Up to 5% |
| AED 165,200 to 188,800 | 21% to 30% below market | Up to 10% |
| AED 141,600 to 165,200 | 31% to 40% below market | Up to 15% |
| Below AED 141,600 | More than 40% below market | Up to 20% |
Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 236,000. 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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3-Bedroom Villa rents across Dubai
Al Safa sits at AED 236,000, cheaper than 2 of the 17 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.