How much can a landlord increase rent in Dubai?

Under Decree 43, the maximum rent increase depends on how far your current rent is below the DLD benchmark: 0% if within 10%, 5% if 11-20% below, 10% if 21-30% below, 15% if 31-40% below, and 20% if more than 40% below.

How do I check the official DLD benchmark for my property?

Visit the official DLD Rental Index at dubailand.gov.ae and search using your DEWA premise number, Ejari contract number, or by selecting your area and building.

Is there an official RERA rent increase calculator?

Yes, the official calculator is provided by Dubai Land Department (DLD) on their website. Our tool helps you understand the calculation by applying Decree 43 rules to the benchmark you retrieve from DLD.

Dubai Rent Increase Calculator

Check if your landlord's rent increase is legal under Decree 43 of 2013

Based on Decree No. (43) of 2013 + the official DLD Rental Index

Notice

Benchmark

Calculate

Step 1: Check the 90-Day Notice Window

Under Article 14 of Dubai Tenancy Law, landlords must give at least 90 days' notice before contract expiry to change rental terms.

Contract End Date *

Notice Received Date (optional)

Leave empty if you haven't received a notice yet

My contract specifies a different notice period

Article 14 says "unless otherwise agreed by the parties"

Step 1: Check the 90-Day Notice Window

Under Article 14 of Dubai Tenancy Law, landlords must give at least 90 days' notice before contract expiry to change rental terms.

Step 2: Get the Official Benchmark from DLD

The "average rental value" must come from the official DLD Rental Index. We'll guide you through retrieving it.

Step 3: Calculate the Legal Increase Cap

Enter your current rent and the benchmark value you copied from DLD to calculate the maximum allowed increase under Decree 43.