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Dubai Rent Increase Calculator

Check the maximum rent increase your Dubai landlord can ask for at renewal under Decree 43 of 2013, based on the RERA rental index.

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From the Dubai Land Department's rental index for your building and unit type.

5% · AED 89,250

Your rent is 15% below the average, so the most your landlord can add is AED 4,250 a year

Decree 43 of 2013 — maximum increases

Rent up to 10% below the averageNo increase
Rent 11–20% below the averageUp to 5%
Rent 21–30% below the averageUp to 10%
Rent 31–40% below the averageUp to 15%
Rent more than 40% below the averageUp to 20%

The 90-day notice rule

A landlord who wants to change the rent or any other term on renewal must notify the tenant at least 90 days before the contract ends, unless the contract says otherwise (Law No. 26 of 2007, Article 14). A late notice can't impose the increase for that renewal. Disputes go to the Rental Disputes Centre.

Source: Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013. Applies in Dubai only, including free zones and DIFC; other emirates have their own rules. Not legal advice.

How to use

Enter your current annual rent and the average rent for similar units from the Dubai Land Department's rental index. The calculator works out the gap and the maximum increase allowed at renewal.

Worked example

Your rent is AED 80,000 and the index average for similar units is AED 100,000 — 20% below. That falls in the 11–20% band, so the landlord can raise the rent by at most 5%, to AED 84,000.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can my landlord increase the rent in Dubai?

It depends on how far your rent is below the average for similar units in the Dubai Land Department's rental index: nothing if you're within 10%, then up to 5%, 10%, 15% or 20% as the gap grows past 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%.

Where do I find the average rent?

In the Dubai Land Department's rental index, which rates buildings and gives an average for your unit type. Since 2025 the Smart Rental Index scores each building on many factors, but the percentage caps still come from Decree 43 of 2013.

How much notice must the landlord give?

At least 90 days before the lease expires, unless the contract says otherwise, under Law No. 26 of 2007, Article 14.

Does this apply outside Dubai?

No. Decree 43 applies across Dubai, including free zones and DIFC. Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates have their own rules.

Is anything I enter sent anywhere?

No. The calculation runs in your browser.

Not financial advice

This tool provides estimates for general information only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Figures may not reflect the latest rules — verify with GPSSA, MOHRE, MoF, CBUAE, RERA and FTA before making decisions.
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