Dubai average 1-bed rent: AED 95,000/yr Year-on-year rent increase: +9.5% Dubai rents shown as annual figures New smart rental index adds building-level ratings JVC and JLT lead rent growth Rent increases are governed by the RERA rental index and Decree 43 of 2013. Landlords must give 90 days' notice before any rent increase or change of terms. Dubai average 1-bed rent: AED 95,000/yr Year-on-year rent increase: +9.5% Dubai rents shown as annual figures New smart rental index adds building-level ratings JVC and JLT lead rent growth Rent increases are governed by the RERA rental index and Decree 43 of 2013. Landlords must give 90 days' notice before any rent increase or change of terms.
United Arab Emirates · Rent guide
Average rent in Dubai 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Dubai. The typical one-bedroom rent is AED 95,000 per year, up 9.5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | AED 115,000 | AED 170,000 | +8.9% |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 130,000 | AED 200,000 | +8.2% |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 160,000 | AED 240,000 | +7.6% |
| Business Bay | AED 105,000 | AED 155,000 | +9.8% |
| JLT | AED 90,000 | AED 130,000 | +10.4% |
| JVC | AED 70,000 | AED 100,000 | +11.6% |
| Deira | AED 55,000 | AED 75,000 | +9.1% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per year, AED). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Dubai
- Rent increases are governed by the RERA rental index and Decree 43 of 2013.
- Landlords must give 90 days' notice before any rent increase or change of terms.
- Your contract must be registered with Ejari.
- Eviction for owner use requires 12 months' notarised notice.
- Disputes go to the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC).
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