Studio Apartment in Dubai Marina: 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 Dubai Marina.
- Market rent (2026)
- AED 58,000
- per year
- Change vs last year
- Coming 2027
- first year of Ejari-contract data
- No increase allowed if
- ≥ AED 52,200
- 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 52,200 or more | Up to 10% below market | None (0%) |
| AED 46,400 to 52,200 | 11% to 20% below market | Up to 5% |
| AED 40,600 to 46,400 | 21% to 30% below market | Up to 10% |
| AED 34,800 to 40,600 | 31% to 40% below market | Up to 15% |
| Below AED 34,800 | More than 40% below market | Up to 20% |
Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 58,000. 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
Dubai Marina sits at AED 58,000, cheaper than 6 of the 35 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.