Annual Rental Index (Dubai)

Published by Dubai Land Department. Tracks rental rates by property type and location. Updated quarterly. Used by Rental Dispute Settlement Centre to determine permissible rent increases.

Rent Increase Framework

Gap vs. IndexMaximum Increase
Up to 10% below indexNo increase permitted
11-20% below index5% maximum
21-30% below index10% maximum
31-40% below index15% maximum
More than 40% below20% maximum

Related Terms

RERA Calculator (Rent Increase Tool)EjariRental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDC)Lease Agreement (Commercial)

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