RERA Rent Increase
Max legal rent increase in Dubai
Your results
Total result
Enter your details and click Calculate
🇦🇪 UAE tip
RERA rent increase rules apply to Dubai only. Abu Dhabi has different regulations. In Dubai, a landlord must give 90 days' notice before increasing rent.
The RERA Rent Increase Calculator helps Dubai tenants understand the maximum legal rent increase their landlord can charge at lease renewal, based on the RERA Rent Index.
How does RERA control rent increases in Dubai?
Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) sets the maximum allowable rent increase based on how far below market value the current rent is. The scale runs from 0% increase (if rent is within 10% of market rate) up to 20% increase (if rent is more than 40% below market).
The RERA rent increase scale
Less than 10% below market: 0% increase. 11–20% below: max 5% increase. 21–30% below: max 10% increase. 31–40% below: max 15% increase. More than 40% below market: max 20% increase. Landlords must give 90 days' notice and use the official RERA Rent Index (Dubai REST app) as the benchmark.
What if a landlord exceeds the RERA cap?
Tenants can dispute illegal rent increases at the Rental Dispute Center (RDC) in Dubai. The RDC can invalidate excessive increase notices and order refunds of overpaid rent. Filing a case costs AED 3.5% of the annual rent (minimum AED 500, maximum AED 20,000).
Frequently asked questions
Does RERA apply in Abu Dhabi?+
No. Abu Dhabi has its own rental regulations under ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company) and the Abu Dhabi Rent Law. The RERA rules and calculator are specific to Dubai only.
How do I find the RERA market rent for my area?+
The official tool is the Dubai REST app (available on iOS and Android) or the RERA rent index on the Dubai Land Department website. Enter your area, number of bedrooms, and property type to get the benchmark market rent.
Can a landlord ask for a rent decrease?+
If market rents have fallen significantly, tenants can also request a rent reduction by filing at the Rental Dispute Center or through mutual agreement with the landlord.
uaetoolshub.com — Free UAE calculators
RERA Rent Increase
UAE Note
RERA rent increase rules apply to Dubai only. Abu Dhabi has different regulations. In Dubai, a landlord must give 90 days' notice before increasing rent.
Disclaimer: This result is an estimate for informational purposes only. Actual figures may vary based on individual circumstances, company policy, and applicable UAE law. Consult a qualified professional before making any financial or legal decisions.
Generated by UAE Tools Hub · uaetoolshub.com · 14 June 2026