Dubai RERA rent increase calculator
Calculate legal rent increases in Dubai under Decree No. 43 of 2013 based on the official RERA rental index benchmark and legal cap tiers.
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Gap compared to community benchmark
Annual legal cap
Monthly breakdown
- 0% increase: If current rent is within 10% of the RERA market benchmark.
- 5% increase: If current rent is 11% to 20% below the benchmark.
- 10% increase: If current rent is 21% to 30% below the benchmark.
- 15% increase: If current rent is 31% to 40% below the benchmark.
- 20% increase (maximum legal cap): If current rent is more than 40% below the benchmark.
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About this tool
Calculate the legal maximum rent increase permitted upon tenancy contract renewal in the Emirate of Dubai. Uses official statutory tiers established by Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013 based on the gap between your current contract rent and the RERA Rental Index benchmark.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your current annual tenancy contract (Ejari) rent in AED.
- 2 Enter the benchmark average rent for your specific building and community from the official RERA Rental Index.
- 3 Review the legally permitted increase percentage, maximum new annual rent, and monthly equivalent.
Questions
How does the RERA rental calculator determine rent increases in Dubai?
Decree No. 43 of 2013 sets statutory caps: 0% increase if current rent is within 10% of benchmark; 5% if 11-20% below; 10% if 21-30% below; 15% if 31-40% below; and 20% max if more than 40% below benchmark.
Can a landlord in Dubai increase rent beyond 20%?
No. By law under Decree No. 43 of 2013, 20% is the absolute statutory cap for any annual residential tenancy renewal in Dubai.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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