3-Bedroom Apartment in International City: 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 3-bedroom apartment in International City.
- Market rent (2026)
- AED 75,000
- per year
- Change vs last year
- Coming 2027
- first year of Ejari-contract data
- No increase allowed if
- ≥ AED 67,500
- 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 67,500 or more | Up to 10% below market | None (0%) |
| AED 60,000 to 67,500 | 11% to 20% below market | Up to 5% |
| AED 52,500 to 60,000 | 21% to 30% below market | Up to 10% |
| AED 45,000 to 52,500 | 31% to 40% below market | Up to 15% |
| Below AED 45,000 | More than 40% below market | Up to 20% |
Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 75,000. 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 3-bedroom apartment in International City. Enter your current annual rent (and your landlord's proposal, if you have one).
3-Bedroom Apartment rents across Dubai
International City sits at AED 75,000, cheaper than 33 of the 35 areas we track for this unit type.
Other units in International City
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.