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Dubai RERA Rent Increase Rules Explained
When and by how much a Dubai landlord can raise the rent: the 0โ20% table and the 90-day notice rule.
1. Your rent
2. Was the notice on time?
The Dubai rules
- โUp to 10% below average: no increase
- โ11โ20% below: up to 5%
- โ21โ30% below: up to 10%
- โ31โ40% below: up to 15%
- โMore than 40% below: up to 20%
๐งญ What to do
- Check your building on the official Smart Rental Index and save a screenshot.
- Reply to the landlord in writing, quoting the allowed increase.
- If you can't agree, file a case at the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC). Keep paying rent as usual.
Dubai only (Decree No. 43 of 2013). Other emirates and DIFC have different rules. Estimate, not legal advice; the official index decides. (October 2026) ๐
Questions people ask
How much can a landlord increase rent in Dubai?+
It depends on how far your rent is below the market average in the official index: no increase up to 10% below, then 5%, 10%, 15%, up to a maximum of 20%.
How much notice must the landlord give?+
Written notice at least 90 days before the tenancy contract ends.
Where do I find the official average rent?+
In the Dubai Land Department's Smart Rental Index, on the Dubai REST app or the DLD website.