Dubai RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Understand the Decree No. 43 rent-increase tiers, identify the information needed for the official DLD Rental Index, check the 90-day notice rule and understand what to do in a dispute.
The calculator below illustrates the Decree 43 mathematical tiers. It does not replace the official DLD Rental Index result for a specific property.
Dubai Rent-Increase Legal Framework
Dubai rent increases on renewal are governed by Decree No. 43 of 2013. The maximum increase is determined by comparing the rent stated in the contract with the average rental value of similar properties under the Dubai Rental Index.
DLD’s current Rental Index service can calculate the rental increase and average rental using contract and property information. Its current interface asks for information including contract expiry, property type, area and current annual rent, with additional fields depending on the search.
DLD also operates the newer Smart Rent Index. DLD says it uses factors including registered rental-contract values, average rents in the area and building classification, and that the index is updated regularly to reflect market conditions.
Illustrative Decree 43 Calculator
10% maximum tier
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Decree 43 Tiers
| Up to 10% below | 0% |
| 11%–20% below | 5% |
| 21%–30% below | 10% |
| 31%–40% below | 15% |
| More than 40% below | 20% |
These percentages apply to the existing rent, not directly to the comparable market value.
What the Official DLD Rental Index Uses
| Information | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Contract expiry date | The Rental Index service asks for the tenancy contract end date. |
| Property type | The service distinguishes property types such as apartment/villa and other applicable categories. |
| Area / location | The applicable comparable market is tied to the property location. |
| Current annual rent | The existing contractual rent is needed to determine the permitted tier. |
| Number of rooms / unit data | Additional property-specific fields can be required depending on the Rental Index search. |
| Ejari / property identifiers | The current service can use the Ejari contract number or other property identifiers for the applicable search. |
Official DLD Lookup Checklist
A completed checklist still does not mean this page has retrieved the official DLD value. The actual Rental Index result must be obtained through the official DLD service.
90-Day Notice Rule
DLD currently states that if either landlord or tenant wants to amend contract conditions or reconsider the rental value, they must notify the other party at least 90 days before contract expiry, unless the parties agree otherwise.
If the Increase Is Disputed
- Obtain the official DLD Rental Index result.
- Keep the Ejari contract, notices and correspondence.
- Attempt to resolve the renewal terms with the landlord.
- If the dispute cannot be resolved, use the Rental Disputes Center procedures applicable to the case.
DLD states that where a landlord refuses rent, a tenant can use the RDC Offer and Deposit procedure.
DLD Rental Valuation: What It Actually Does
| Item | Current DLD information |
|---|---|
| Service | Rental Valuation / property lease rental evaluation. |
| Fee | AED 2,000 per real-estate unit, with the fee capped at AED 10,000, plus AED 10 knowledge and AED 10 innovation fees. |
| Processing time | DLD currently lists 7 working days. |
| Rent-increase route | DLD requires supporting documentation and specifies a ruling or judicial order in the relevant service procedure. |
| Result | Rental evaluation certificate. |
Decree 43 Worked Example
DLD itself publishes a worked example using an official comparable average of AED 80,000 and existing rent of AED 60,000. The existing rent is 25% below the comparable value, placing it in the 21%–30% band and allowing a maximum 10% increase: AED 6,000, producing AED 66,000.
| Official comparable value | AED 80,000 |
| Current rent | AED 60,000 |
| Calculation | (80,000 − 60,000) ÷ 80,000 × 100 = 25% |
| Decree 43 tier | 21%–30% below comparable value → 10% maximum increase |
| Maximum increase | AED 6,000 |
| Maximum renewed rent in example | AED 66,000 |
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This page is based on current Dubai Land Department and Rental Disputes Center materials checked for 2026. It is not government-verified, endorsed or certified by DLD, RERA or RDC.
Rental Index results are property-specific and can change as DLD updates its Smart Rent Index. The official DLD result and any RDC determination should prevail over an illustrative calculation on this page.
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