rera dubai calculator

What is the RERA Dubai calculator?

The RERA Dubai calculator is a quick way to estimate whether a landlord can increase rent at renewal, and by how much. In Dubai, rent increases are typically tied to how far the current rent sits below the benchmark rent (often checked through the official rental index process).

This page gives you a practical estimate based on commonly used increase bands, so tenants and landlords can prepare for negotiations with better clarity.

How this calculator works

The calculator compares:

• Current annual rent in your tenancy contract, and
• Market/index annual rent for a similar property in the same area.

It then calculates how far below market your current rent is, in percentage terms, and applies the relevant increase band.

Core formula

Below-market % = ((Market Rent − Current Rent) ÷ Market Rent) × 100

After that, the calculator applies the estimated allowed increase rate.

Typical RERA increase bands used in this estimate

• If current rent is within 10% of market rent → 0% increase
• If current rent is >10% to 20% below market → 5% increase
• If current rent is >20% to 30% below market → 10% increase
• If current rent is >30% to 40% below market → 15% increase
• If current rent is more than 40% below market → 20% increase

Important: if the required notice period is not met (commonly 90 days before renewal unless otherwise agreed), a rent increase may not be enforceable for that renewal cycle.

Example scenarios

Example 1: No increase allowed

Current rent: AED 100,000. Market rent: AED 108,000. The gap is less than 10%, so estimated maximum increase is 0%.

Example 2: 10% increase band

Current rent: AED 90,000. Market rent: AED 120,000. The property is 25% below market. Estimated maximum increase: 10%, so new estimated cap would be AED 99,000.

Example 3: Notice not served

Even if the rent is far below index, if the landlord did not provide proper notice within the legal window, increase may be delayed to the next cycle. This calculator reflects that by setting the effective increase to 0% when notice is marked “No.”

Tips for tenants and landlords

For tenants

• Track renewal dates early and keep an eye on the rental index well before expiry.
• Request clear supporting data if an increase is proposed.
• Keep all communications in writing (email, documented messages, or notices).

For landlords

• Serve renewal terms and any increase notice on time.
• Use accurate comparable rental data for your area and property type.
• Aim for transparent communication to avoid unnecessary disputes.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official RERA tool?

No. This is an independent educational calculator that mirrors common rent increase logic used in Dubai. Always verify with official channels for binding outcomes.

Does this include service charges?

No. This tool estimates base annual rent increase only.

What if my current rent is already above market?

Then the expected increase is 0% in this model, and the calculator will show that no upward adjustment is indicated.

Can landlord and tenant agree a different number?

Yes, parties may mutually agree terms. However, enforceability in disputes depends on governing law, notice, and formal procedures.

Final note

The Dubai rental landscape changes quickly. Use this calculator as a planning aid, then confirm with official and current legal references before making renewal decisions.