Can my landlord increase the rent on my 1-bedroom apartment in JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle)?

Only if your current rent is more than 10% below the market figure. If you pay AED 61,200 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 JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle): how much can your rent go up?

Q: What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle)?

The 2026 market figure for a 1-bedroom apartment in JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle), Dubai is AED 68,000 per year.

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 JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle).

Market rent (2026): AED 68,000; per year
Change vs last year: Coming 2027; first year of Ejari-contract data
No increase allowed if: ≥ AED 61,200; 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.

Maximum legal rent increase for a 1-bedroom apartment in JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) by current annual rent
If your current rent is	Position vs market	Max increase
AED 61,200 or more	Up to 10% below market	None (0%)
AED 54,400 to 61,200	11% to 20% below market	Up to 5%
AED 47,600 to 54,400	21% to 30% below market	Up to 10%
AED 40,800 to 47,600	31% to 40% below market	Up to 15%
Below AED 40,800	More than 40% below market	Up to 20%

Bands are calculated from the 2026 market figure of AED 68,000. 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

JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) sits at AED 68,000, cheaper than 14 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.