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RERA Rent Calculator Dubai — Check Your Allowed Increase

January 22, 2026 · 6 min read

The RERA rent calculator is the most important tool for any Dubai tenant facing a rent increase. It tells you exactly how much your landlord can legally raise your rent — and whether their proposed increase is lawful.

What Is the RERA Rental Index?

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), part of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), maintains an official rental index that tracks average market rents across Dubai. This index is broken down by:

  • Area (e.g., Dubai Marina, JVC, Business Bay)
  • Property type (apartment, villa, townhouse, studio)
  • Number of bedrooms

This index is the benchmark used to determine whether a rent increase is legal under Decree 43/2013.

How to Use the Calculator

Using our free rent checker, you need just four pieces of information:

  1. Your area — Select the neighbourhood where your property is located
  2. Property type — Apartment, villa, townhouse, or studio
  3. Number of bedrooms — From studio (0) to 7+
  4. Current annual rent — The total amount you pay per year in AED

The calculator instantly compares your rent against the RERA index and tells you the maximum allowed increase percentage.

Understanding Your Results

The calculator will show you:

  • Market average rent — What similar properties in your area typically cost
  • Your rent vs. market — How far above or below market you currently are
  • Maximum allowed increase — The highest percentage your landlord can legally apply
  • New maximum rent — The most you should pay after the increase

What If Your Landlord's Increase Exceeds the Limit?

If your landlord proposes a rent increase that exceeds the RERA-allowed percentage:

  1. Share the RERA calculator result with your landlord
  2. Send a formal written notice citing Decree 43/2013
  3. If they refuse to comply, file a case at the RDC

Remember: even if you sign a new contract with an illegal increase, that clause is unenforceable under RERA regulations.

Check Your Rent Now

Don't wait until your renewal date. Use our free RERA rent calculator to know your rights today.

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RentShield provides general information about UAE tenancy laws and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. For complex legal matters, consult a qualified UAE lawyer. Laws and regulations may change — always verify current requirements with official government sources.