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1-Bedroom Apartment in Damac Hills 2: 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 Damac Hills 2.

Market rent (2026)
AED 54,000
per year
Change vs last year
Coming 2027
first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if
≥ AED 48,600
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.

Maximum legal rent increase for a 1-bedroom apartment in Damac Hills 2 by current annual rent
If your current rent is Position vs market Max increase
AED 48,600 or more Up to 10% below market None (0%)
AED 43,200 to 48,600 11% to 20% below market Up to 5%
AED 37,800 to 43,200 21% to 30% below market Up to 10%
AED 32,400 to 37,800 31% to 40% below market Up to 15%
Below AED 32,400 More than 40% below market Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 54,000. 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

Pre-set to a 1-bedroom apartment in Damac Hills 2. 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.