Rental Index Simplified
Navigate Dubai's rental market with confidence. Understand the official RERA index, calculate permissible rent increases, and know your rights as a tenant or landlord.
What is the Rental Index?
Established by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), the Dubai Rental Index is the definitive benchmark for rental values. It ensures fairness and transparency in one of the world's most dynamic property markets.
Market Transparency
Eliminates guesswork by providing a standardized reference point for fair market value across all Dubai communities.
Rent Regulation
Serves as the legal basis for the Rent Cap Law, strictly regulating how and when a landlord can increase rent.
Annual Updates
Updated annually by RERA experts to reflect real-time market conditions, transaction data, and economic shifts.
Rent Increase Calculator Rules
The law protects tenants from arbitrary hikes. If you are renewing your contract, the maximum permissible increase is strictly tied to the market average.
Less than 10% below market
If your current rent is close to the market average, no increase is allowed.
11% - 20% below market
A modest increase is permitted to bridge the gap to market value.
21% - 30% below market
For significantly undervalued properties, a 10% adjustment is allowed.
31% - 40% below market
Properties far below market value can see a larger correction.
More than 40% below market
The maximum cap. Even if rent is half the market rate, the hike cannot exceed 20%.
Beyond the Average:
Smart Evaluation
The Rental Index isn't a blunt instrument. It's a sophisticated algorithm that differentiates between premium and standard properties within the same neighborhood. RERA considers these five critical factors.
Precision in Valuation
Ensuring fair value for every unique property
Official Rental Index
For accurate and legally binding results, always use the official Dubai Land Department tools.
DLD Rental Increase Calculator
Access the government's official service to determine if a rent increase is applicable for your property renewal.
The calculator requires your Contract End Date and property details. Results from this tool are generally considered authoritative in rental disputes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about the Dubai Rental Index and your rights.