Rent Increase Checker (Dubai)
Dubai limits how much a landlord can raise the rent at renewal. Under Decree No. 43 of 2013, the maximum increase depends on how far your current rent sits below the average market rent for a similar property, measured by the RERA rental index. If your rent is within 10% of the average, no increase is allowed. The gap has to be wider before any increase applies, and the absolute cap is 20%. Enter your current rent and the market average to see the maximum.
- Applies the Decree 43 brackets
- Shows your maximum new rent
- Notes the 90-day rule
- No sign-up to start
How the Decree 43 brackets work
The permitted increase steps up as the gap between your rent and the market average widens. If the current rent is up to 10% below the average, no increase is allowed. From 11% to 20% below, up to 5% is allowed. From 21% to 30% below, up to 10%. From 31% to 40% below, up to 15%. More than 40% below, up to 20%. The 20% figure is the ceiling, even if the gap is larger.
Where the market average comes from
The average is set by the official RERA rental index, which you can check on the Dubai REST app or the DLD. It uses the property type, location, and size to estimate a fair market rent. This tool applies the legal brackets to the figures you enter, so use the official index for the average rather than a guess.
The 90-day notice
Even when an increase is allowed, the landlord must give at least 90 days written notice before the contract expires. A rent rise proposed later than that, or above the cap, does not meet the requirements. The Tenancy Renewal Notice Generator can produce a notice that follows the rule.
Frequently asked questions
How much can my landlord increase my rent in Dubai?
Your landlord can raise rent by 0% to 20%, set by how far your rent sits below the RERA market average under Decree 43 of 2013: no increase within 10%, 5% at 11 to 20% below, 10% at 21 to 30%, 15% at 31 to 40%, and 20% above 40%.
What is the maximum rent increase in Dubai?
20% under Decree 43 of 2013, and only when the current rent is more than 40% below the market average.
How much notice is needed for a rent increase?
At least 90 days written notice before the contract expires.
Where do I find the market average rent?
Use the official RERA rental index on the Dubai REST app or the DLD, based on your property type, location, and size.
Official reference: Dubai Land Department.
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