Asking range — what's advertised for this type here. Landlords list high and negotiate.
Tenants signed — what residents report actually agreeing. Add yours to sharpen it. Verified reports count double.
How Dubai's rent-increase cap works
Under Dubai Decree (43) of 2013, the maximum your landlord can raise the rent depends on how far your current rent sits below the average market rent (the RERA rental index) for similar properties:
| Your rent vs market average | Max increase |
|---|---|
| Up to 10% below | 0% |
| 11% – 20% below | 5% |
| 21% – 30% below | 10% |
| 31% – 40% below | 15% |
| More than 40% below | 20% |
Guidance only — not legal advice. The authoritative market figure comes from the Dubai Land Department's rental index / calculator, and a 90-day written notice is required before any change. Other emirates set their own rules.
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