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RERA Rental Index Calculator Dubai
Check the maximum legal rent increase your landlord can apply under Dubai law.
How the RERA rent increase rules work
Dubai rent increases are capped by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and RERA. When a contract is renewed, the landlord can only raise the rent if the current rent is clearly below the average rent for similar homes in the Rental Index — and only by a fixed step.
The steps are: if your rent is up to 10% below the average, no increase is allowed; 11–20% below, up to 5%; 21–30% below, up to 10%; 31–40% below, up to 15%; more than 40% below, up to 20%.
How to use this calculator
Enter your current yearly rent, pick the community, property type and number of bedrooms, and press Check. The calculator compares your rent with an average for that type of home and shows the band you fall into and the highest new rent it allows.
The averages in this tool are our own indicative figures for each area, not the official index for your building. The official figure is specific to your building and unit, so always confirm the result with the DLD rental index calculator (on the Dubai Land Department website or the Dubai REST app) before you agree a renewal.
Before you renew
A landlord who wants to change the rent or any other term must tell you in writing at least 90 days before the contract ends. Within the contract period the agreed rent stays the same.
If you and your landlord cannot agree, you can file a case at the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC). Bring the official rental index result, your tenancy contract and Ejari certificate.
RERA Rental Index Calculator — questions people ask
How much can my landlord increase the rent in Dubai?
It depends on how far your current rent is below the RERA average for similar homes: up to 10% below — no increase; 11–20% below — up to 5%; 21–30% — up to 10%; 31–40% — up to 15%; more than 40% below — up to 20%.
How much notice must a landlord give for a rent increase?
At least 90 days before the tenancy contract ends, in writing. Without that notice the landlord cannot change the terms at renewal.
Can my landlord raise the rent in the middle of the contract?
No. The rent agreed in the tenancy contract applies until the contract ends. Changes can only be made at renewal, within the RERA limits.
Is this the official RERA calculator?
No. This is a quick estimate using our indicative area averages. The official result for your building comes from the DLD rental index calculator on the Dubai Land Department website or the Dubai REST app.
What can I do if my landlord asks for more than the allowed increase?
Show your landlord the official DLD rental index result and try to agree. If you cannot, you can file a case at the Rental Disputes Centre. Al Firouz can explain your options on WhatsApp.