What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Deira?

The 2026 market figure for a studio apartment in Deira, Dubai is AED 42,000 per year.

Can my landlord increase the rent on my studio apartment in Deira?

Only if your current rent is more than 10% below the market figure. If you pay AED 37,800 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.

Studio Apartment in Deira: 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 studio apartment in Deira.

Market rent (2026): AED 42,000; per year
Change vs last year: Coming 2027; first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if: ≥ AED 37,800; 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 studio apartment in Deira by current annual rent
If your current rent is	Position vs market	Max increase
AED 37,800 or more	Up to 10% below market	None (0%)
AED 33,600 to 37,800	11% to 20% below market	Up to 5%
AED 29,400 to 33,600	21% to 30% below market	Up to 10%
AED 25,200 to 29,400	31% to 40% below market	Up to 15%
Below AED 25,200	More than 40% below market	Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 42,000. 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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Studio Apartment rents across Dubai

Deira sits at AED 42,000, cheaper than 23 of the 35 areas we track for this unit type.

Other units in Deira

1-Bedroom Apartment · AED 45,500 2-Bedroom Apartment · AED 77,500 3-Bedroom Apartment · AED 98,000 All Deira rents →

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.