Dubai Rent Decree

According to Decree No. 2 of 2011 on rentals in the Emirate of Dubai, the landlords can increase the rent as below.

Article (1)

The maximum rent increase percentage of property units in the Emirate of Dubai leased before the enforcement of this Decree shall be as follows:

A. There should not be any rent increase, if the rent for the real estate unit is up to 25 per cent below the average similar rent.

B. If the rent value was 26 per cent to 35 per cent less than the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 5 per cent of such value.

C. If the rent value was 36 per cent to 45 per cent less than the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 10 per cent of such value.

D. If the rent value was 46 per cent to 55 per cent less than the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 15 per cent of such value.

E. If the rent value was less than 55 per cent of the average similar rent; the maximum rent increase shall be equal to 20 per cent of such value.

Article (2)

For the purpose of this Decree the similar rent value of the property unit means pursuant to “The Rent Index of the Emirate of Dubai” approved by RERA.

Article (3)

This Decree shall be enforced from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Gazette.

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