RENEW WITH CONFIDENCE
RERA rent increase calculator.
Check your renewal estimate. Then decide whether to stay or find your next Dubai home.
Independent estimator. Enter your benchmark from DLD; this tool does not retrieve the official index.
YOUR RENEWAL, IN NUMBERS
Instant rent increase checker
Estimate your renewal increase band
Enter your current annual rent and the applicable annual benchmark from DLD. Do not use an advertised asking rent. If DLD provides a range or a direct increase result, rely on its result rather than inventing an average.
THE INCREASE BANDS
Know the range.
Decree No. 43 of 2013 sets renewal increase bands. The official property-specific result, notice and contract still need checking.
Article 14 provides at least 90 days’ notice to amend terms, unless otherwise agreed.
Understand the rental rules →| Rent below index | Maximum increase |
|---|---|
| 0–10% | 0% increase allowed |
| 11–20% | Max 5% increase |
| 21–30% | Max 10% increase |
| 31–40% | Max 15% increase |
| more than 40% | Max 20% increase |
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Your questions, answered.
Can my landlord increase rent in Dubai without notice?
Article 14 provides for at least 90 days notice before expiry when a party seeks to amend lease terms, unless the parties agree otherwise. Check your contract, the notice and the official DLD result before responding.
What if my landlord increases rent above the RERA limit?
Compare your renewal notice with the official DLD result. Ask the landlord to clarify any difference. If unresolved, check the Rental Disputes Centre guidance for your claim and seek appropriate advice.
Is the RERA Rental Index the same across all Dubai areas?
No. DLD provides a property-specific result. Its residential Smart Rental Index considers factors including building classification and registered rents. Use the appropriate official service for your property category and contract details.
How much can a landlord increase rent in Dubai in 2026?
That depends on how far your current rent sits below the official RERA benchmark. If it is within 10% of the index, no increase is allowed. If it is further below, the maximum increase is usually 5%, 10%, 15% or 20% based on the legal RERA bands.
What documents should I keep if I want to dispute a Dubai rent increase?
Keep your Ejari contract, the landlord notice, any email or WhatsApp communication, the current renewal quote and the RERA calculator result. These are usually the core documents tenants rely on when negotiating or escalating to the Rental Disputes Centre.
Plan your next step.
Official sources · Reviewed 25 October 2026
- DLD Rental Index
- Decree No. 43 of 2013: increase bands
- Law No. 33 of 2008: Article 14
- Rental Disputes Centre guidance
Estimates are not an official DLD assessment or legal advice. Check the official result and your tenancy documents before acting.