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Dubai rent increase cap calculator
Free UAE calculator. RERA rental index sets the maximum increase: 0% if rent is 10% or less below market, then 5/10/15/20% bands for larger gaps. Mid-contract increases are not allowed.
Rent below market
23.1%
Maximum allowed increase
10%
Max new annual rent
AED 110,000
Current rent 23.1% below market — landlord may propose up to 10% increase at renewal.
How this calculator works
- Enter the inputs above. Provide the figures the calculator asks for — wages, dates, contract type, etc. We use only the values you enter; nothing leaves your browser.
- We apply the UAE-law rule. Dubai rent increase cap calculator runs the formula defined by Dubai-Law-33-2008 Article 9. The math follows the official text, not a third-party shortcut.
- Read the result and the breakdown. The headline number is shown alongside any caps, eligibility flags, and step-by-step working so you can verify the figure against your contract or the law.
- Take next steps. If the result confirms a right or obligation you want to act on, talk to a UAE-licensed lawyer through the link below or browse the Q&A library for follow-up questions.
UAE law sources
This calculator follows the rules in the UAE laws below — every figure traces back to a specific article.
- Dubai-Law-33-2008 Article 9— Article 9 — rent caps
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Information, not legal advice. This calculator is for orientation only. Specific situations vary — consult a UAE-licensed lawyer for advice on your matter.