Dubai Rent Increase Calculator

Check how much a Dubai landlord can legally raise your rent under the RERA rental index rules.

Current annual rent	AED90,000
Average rent for similar units (DLD Smart Rental Index)	AED110,000

Current annual rent

AED

Average rent for similar units (DLD Smart Rental Index)

AED

Maximum allowed increase

Your rent is 18.2% below the index average, so the landlord can raise it to at most AED 94,500 (AED 4,500 more). The landlord must give 90 days' written notice before the contract ends.

Decree No. 43 of 2013

Rent below the average by	Max increase
Up to 10%	0%
11–20%	5%
21–30%	10%
31–40%	15%
More than 40%	20%

About the Dubai Rent Increase Calculator

Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013 links rent increases at renewal to how far the current rent is below the average market rent for similar properties in the Dubai Land Department's rental index (since 2025, the Smart Rental Index, available in the DLD and Dubai REST apps). If your rent is within 10% of the average, no increase is allowed; the cap rises in steps to 20% if it's more than 40% below. Disputes go to the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre.

The formula

Gap = (average − current) ÷ average → 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% or 20%

Worked example

Example: Maximum allowed increase = 10%

Inputs: Current annual rent: AED 110,000; Average rent for similar units (DLD Smart Rental Index): AED 140,000.
Formula: Gap = (average − current) ÷ average → 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% or 20%
Result: Maximum allowed increase = 10%

Questions people ask

Does this apply to Abu Dhabi?

No, Abu Dhabi and other emirates have their own rules.

When can rent rise?

Only at renewal, with 90 days' written notice.