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

The 2026 market figure for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Satwa, Dubai is AED 73,000 per year.

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

Only if your current rent is more than 10% below the market figure. If you pay AED 65,700 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 Satwa: 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 Satwa.

Market rent (2026): AED 73,000; per year
Change vs last year: Coming 2027; first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if: ≥ AED 65,700; 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 Satwa by current annual rent
If your current rent is	Position vs market	Max increase
AED 65,700 or more	Up to 10% below market	None (0%)
AED 58,400 to 65,700	11% to 20% below market	Up to 5%
AED 51,100 to 58,400	21% to 30% below market	Up to 10%
AED 43,800 to 51,100	31% to 40% below market	Up to 15%
Below AED 43,800	More than 40% below market	Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 73,000. 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 Satwa sits at AED 73,000, cheaper than 12 of the 39 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.