If you are a tenant or landlord preparing for lease renewal, this Dubai RERA index calculator gives you a quick estimate of the maximum rent increase based on commonly used RERA rental index brackets. Enter your current annual rent and the comparable market rent from the RERA index to see the likely cap.
Dubai RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Use annual rent values in AED. This tool is an estimate based on common Decree 43/2013 thresholds.
- If current rent is up to 10% below index rent: 0% increase
- 11% to 20% below index rent: 5% increase
- 21% to 30% below index rent: 10% increase
- 31% to 40% below index rent: 15% increase
- More than 40% below index rent: 20% increase
What is the Dubai RERA Rental Index?
The Dubai RERA rental index is a benchmark tool used to compare your current contract rent with market rates for similar properties in the same area. It helps determine whether a landlord can increase rent at renewal, and by how much.
In practice, the permitted increase is usually tied to how far the current rent sits below the market average shown by the index. The wider the gap, the higher the allowed cap.
How this calculator works
Inputs you need
- Current annual rent: The amount in your existing tenancy contract.
- Index market annual rent: The estimated market rent from the official index for a comparable property.
Calculation logic
The tool calculates the percentage difference between your current rent and the index rent, then applies the corresponding increase bracket. It returns:
- Gap percentage below market
- Maximum allowed increase percentage
- Maximum estimated renewed annual rent
- Estimated monthly equivalent rent
Example scenario
Suppose your current annual rent is AED 90,000 and the RERA index benchmark is AED 120,000.
- Difference = AED 30,000
- Gap below index = 25%
- Applicable bracket = 21% to 30%
- Maximum allowed increase = 10%
- Estimated renewed cap = AED 99,000/year
Important points before renewal
- Landlords usually must provide written notice (commonly 90 days before expiry) for changed terms, unless contract terms differ.
- The official index result and applicable regulations at renewal date are what matter most.
- Special zones, contract clauses, and legal updates can affect real outcomes.
- Always verify numbers using official Dubai Land Department / RERA channels.
Frequently asked questions
Is this calculator official?
No. It is an informational estimator built from common rent increase brackets. Use it for planning and cross-check with official sources before taking legal or financial action.
What if my current rent is already above index rent?
In that case, this calculator returns 0% allowed increase under the bracket logic, since the property is not below benchmark rent.
Can landlords increase rent every year?
Not automatically. Increase eligibility depends on index comparison and notice compliance at each renewal cycle.
Bottom line
This Dubai RERA index calculator gives a fast, practical estimate for lease-renewal discussions. It is useful for both landlords and tenants who want a transparent, numbers-based starting point before formal negotiation.