Dubai Rent Increase Calculator
Check whether your landlord's proposed rent increase is legal under Decree No. 43 of 2013. Enter your current rent, the DLD Rental Index benchmark, and get an instant verdict.
Landlord must notify at least 90 days before lease expiry
How It Works
- Check notice period — Enter the date your landlord notified you and your lease expiry. The law requires at least 90 days' notice.
- Enter your rent and benchmark — Input your current annual rent and the DLD Rental Index value for your property. You can find your benchmark at dubailand.gov.ae or via the Dubai REST app.
- Get your result — The calculator determines the maximum legal increase based on the gap between your rent and the benchmark, following the 5-tier Decree 43 structure.
Decree No. 43 Rent Increase Bands
The Dubai government caps rental increases based on how far below the DLD Rental Index benchmark the current rent sits. This 5-tier system protects tenants from excessive increases while allowing market correction for significantly underpriced units.
| Gap Below Benchmark | Max Increase | Example (AED 80K rent) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10% below benchmark | 0% (no increase) | AED 0 |
| 11-20% below benchmark | 5% | AED 4,000 |
| 21-30% below benchmark | 10% | AED 8,000 |
| 31-40% below benchmark | 15% | AED 12,000 |
| More than 40% below | 20% | AED 16,000 |
Source: Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013. Verify at dubailand.gov.ae
Key Rules to Know
90-Day Notice
Landlord must notify you of any increase at least 90 days before your contract expires. Less than 90 days = increase is void.
Written Notice Only
Notice must be in writing (registered mail or notary public). Verbal or WhatsApp notifications do not count as legal notice.
Annual Cap
The cap applies per renewal. Even if your rent is 50% below benchmark, the maximum increase in a single year is 20%.
Dispute Resolution
If your landlord demands more than the legal maximum, file a case with the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC) at rdsc.gov.ae.
Frequently Asked Questions
Decree No. 43 of 2013 regulates rent increases in Dubai. It caps how much a landlord can raise rent based on how far below the DLD Rental Index benchmark the current rent falls. If rent is within 10% of the benchmark, no increase is allowed. The maximum increase is 20% when rent is more than 40% below benchmark.
PropertyWiki Team
Editorial Team
Published: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
The PropertyWiki editorial team brings together real estate experts, legal advisors, and market analysts to provide comprehensive property guidance across the UAE.