What is the maximum legal rent increase in Dubai?

Under Decree No. 43 of 2013, the absolute maximum permissible increase in any single renewal is 20%, regardless of how low the current rent is relative to market.

Housing & Relocation

Updated: November 2026

Dubai Rent & Increase Calculator

Calculate rent increase allowances under Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013 and Dubai Land Department (DLD) Rental Index.

Your Current Annual Rent (AED / year)

AED

Amount stated in your current active Ejari certificate.

DLD / RERA Rental Index Benchmark (AED / year)

AED

Find this via the Dubai REST app or Dubai Land Department official Rental Index.

Example Comparisons:

Mandatory 90-Day Written Notice Requirement:

Even if a rent increase is legally permitted by the calculator, the landlord MUST provide formal notice in writing at least 90 calendar days prior to the lease expiration date. Notice sent late is invalid under Law No. 33 of 2008.

Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013

Maximum Permissible Rent Increase

10% (+AED 7,000)

Current rent is 26.3% below RERA market average.

Current Annual Rent:AED 70,000

Official RERA Benchmark:AED 95,000

Allowed Legal Increase Amount:+AED 7,000 / yr

New Maximum Legal Rent:AED 77,000 / yr

Decree Tier Applied: Current rent is 21%–30% below average market rent: Maximum 10% increase permitted.

Disputes handled by Dubai Rental Disputes Center (RDC)

Calculation Methodology & Legal Basis

Under Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013: 1) If current rent is up to 10% below average market rent: 0% increase allowed. 2) If 11%–20% below: maximum 5% increase. 3) If 21%–30% below: maximum 10% increase. 4) If 31%–40% below: maximum 15% increase. 5) If more than 40% below: maximum 20% increase. Landlord must give 90 days written notice before lease renewal.

Worked Example

You pay AED 70,000/year. The official DLD rental index benchmark for your building/area is AED 95,000. Your rent is 26.3% below benchmark (in the 21%–30% tier). The landlord can legally increase rent by a maximum of 10% (AED 7,000), making new rent AED 77,000.

Official Government & Regulatory Sources

Dubai Land Department (DLD) — Rental Index & Decree No. 43 of 2013 Regulating Rent Increases in the Emirate of DubaiVisit Official Portal

Rental Disputes Center (RDC) — Judicial body resolving tenancy disputes in DubaiVisit Official Portal