Dubai Rent Increase Calculator
The calculator
Maximum rent increase
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
The bands in Decree No. 43
| Rent below the index average by | Maximum increase |
|---|---|
| Up to 10% | None |
| 11% to 20% | 5% |
| 21% to 30% | 10% |
| 31% to 40% | 15% |
| More than 40% | 20% |
Source: Dubai Legislation: Decree No. 43 of 2013 Determining Rent Increase for Real Property1
Since January 2025 the benchmark is the Land Department's Smart Rental Index. Use its own calculator for the official figure for your unit.2
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can my landlord increase the rent in Dubai?
Nothing if your rent is no more than 10% below the Smart Rental Index average for similar units; 5% if it is 11% to 20% below; 10%, 15% and up to 20% as the gap widens beyond 40%. The landlord must give 90 days' notice.
Sources
- Dubai Legislation: Decree No. 43 of 2013 Determining Rent Increase for Real Property
- Dubai Land Department: Smart Rental Index
- Dubai Legislation: Law No. 33 of 2008, notice of changes to a tenancy (Article 14)
Figures checked 6 November 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
