Dubai Rent Increase Calculator
Is your landlord allowed to increase your rent? Check against RERA rules in 10 seconds. Free.
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Enter your details and click "Check My Rent" to see the maximum legal increase under RERA rules.
How RERA Rent Increase Works
RERA compares your current rent against the average market rent for your area and property type:
At or above market rate → 0% increase
11-20% below market → max 5%
21-30% below market → max 10%
31-40% below market → max 15%
40%+ below market → max 20%
Based on Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013. Market rents are approximate averages for 2026.
How Does the Dubai Rent Increase Calculator Work?
Under Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013, landlords in Dubai cannot increase rent arbitrarily. The maximum allowed increase is determined by comparing your current rent against the average market rent for your area, as calculated by the RERA Rental Index.
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) publishes average rental values for each area and property type in Dubai. If your current rent is already at or near market rate, your landlord cannot increase it at all. If your rent is significantly below market rate, the maximum increase is capped at 5% to 20% depending on the gap.
This calculator uses approximate market rent data for major Dubai areas in 2026. For the official RERA rental index, visit the Dubai Land Department website or use the Dubai REST app.
If your landlord proposes an increase that exceeds the RERA limit, you can file a case with the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC). The landlord must provide 90 days written notice before the lease renewal date for any rent increase.