The short answer
In Dubai, the maximum rent increase on renewal depends on how far the current rent sits below the average rent for similar units: 10% below or less allows 0%, 11โ20% below allows 5%, 21โ30% below 10%, 31โ40% below 15%, and more than 40% below 20% (Decree No. 43 of 2013). Choose your area and unit above to apply these bands.
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We compare it with the average annual rent of similar registered contracts.
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See which band your rent falls in and the highest rent Decree 43/2013 allows on renewal.
The Decree 43/2013 bands
| Current rent vs. average market rent | Maximum increase |
|---|---|
| Less than 10% below | 0% |
| 11โ20% below | 5% |
| 21โ30% below | 10% |
| 31โ40% below | 15% |
| More than 40% below | 20% |
The decree prints the bands in whole numbers. This calculator applies them without gaps: up to and including 10% below โ 0%; above 10% up to and including 20% โ 5%; above 20% up to 30% โ 10%; above 30% up to 40% โ 15%; above 40% โ 20%.
Source: Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013, Article 1 (Dubai Land Department)
Frequently asked questions
Decree No. 43 of 2013 compares the current rent with the average rent for similar units and sets the maximum increase by how far the current rent is below that average: 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% or 20%.
From registered rent contracts for similar units; area figures are estimates. If there is no figure for your unit, you can enter the average from DLD's official Rental Index yourself.
No. It is an estimate. The binding figure is the one in DLD's official Rental Index, and this is not legal advice.
Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, a party wishing to change the rent or terms must give the other at least 90 days' notice before the contract expires (Law 26/2007 Art. 14, as amended).
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