For tenants & landlords
How much can your rent go up in Dubai?
Dubai law caps every rent increase based on how far your rent sits below the average for similar homes. Check your maximum in ten seconds.
Your home
Search your area, then pick apartment or villa and the number of bedrooms — we compare against a typical rent for similar homes.
Maximum increase at renewal
0%
Your rent cannot be raised at this renewal
Typical rent, similar homes
AED 110,000
Your rent vs typical
At or above
The rules, simply: Dubai caps rent increases by how far your rent sits below the average for similar homes — up to 10% below means no increase, then 5%, 10%, 15% or a maximum 20% the further below you are. Any increase needs 90 days' written notice before your renewal date, or it is not valid.
The typical rent shown is an indicative estimate, not the official RERA rental index. For a binding figure use the official RERA rent calculator on the Dubai Land Department website, which values your specific building. Guidance only, not legal advice.
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