Dubai Rent Increase Calculator
Maximum permitted rent increase under RERA Decree 43 of 2013.
How to use
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Enter your current annual rent in AED.
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Enter the average market rent for a similar unit in your area (use the Dubai REST app's RERA Rental Index for the most reliable figure).
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The tool shows the maximum legal increase your landlord can apply at renewal.
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Your landlord must also give you at least 90 days' written notice before a renewal increase.
Frequently asked questions
RERA Decree 43 of 2013 sets five bands based on how far below the market average your current rent is. The further below market you sit, the higher the permitted increase, capped at 20%.
Yes. Article 14 of Law 26 of 2007 requires a landlord to give the tenant at least 90 days' written notice before the renewal date of any change in contract terms, including a rent increase.
Download the Dubai REST app from the Dubai Land Department. The RERA Rental Index will show you the average rent for comparable units in your building and community.
No. A rent increase can only be applied at the time of contract renewal, never during the current contract term.
No. This calculator uses RERA's Dubai-specific Decree 43 of 2013 bands. Other emirates have their own regulations. Abu Dhabi, for example, has historically used different rules.
The tenant may file a case with the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre. Any increase above the RERA maximum is not enforceable.
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Source: Dubai Land Department / RERA (Decree No. 43 of 2013) · Last verified 2026-04. Verify on Dubai Land Department. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.