4-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 4-bedroom villa in Al Safa.
- Market rent (2026)
- AED 334,000
- per year
- Change vs last year
- Coming 2027
- first year of Ejari-contract data
- No increase allowed if
- ≥ AED 300,600
- 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 300,600 or more | Up to 10% below market | None (0%) |
| AED 267,200 to 300,600 | 11% to 20% below market | Up to 5% |
| AED 233,800 to 267,200 | 21% to 30% below market | Up to 10% |
| AED 200,400 to 233,800 | 31% to 40% below market | Up to 15% |
| Below AED 200,400 | More than 40% below market | Up to 20% |
Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 334,000. 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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4-Bedroom Villa rents across Dubai
Al Safa sits at AED 334,000, cheaper than 1 of the 20 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.