About
An independent toolkit for Dubai tenants
DubaiRentCap turns Dubai's rent rules into clear, usable tools — so you can see what's legal before you sign or push back.
Why we built it
The official rent calculator is clunky, and most "guides" are property-portal afterthoughts. Tenants deserve a fast, plain-English tool that shows the maximum legal increase in dirhams — and cites the rule it comes from. That's all this site does.
How the calculator works
The method is deliberately transparent. We take the RERA index average for a comparable unit, work out how far below it your current rent sits, then apply the Decree No. (43) of 2013 cap — 0% within 10% of the average, rising in steps to a hard ceiling of 20%. The tool shows the working and the dirham figures, never just a bare number. The regulated formula is encoded and covered by an automated test suite (every band and boundary), and it fails safe — an invalid input never returns the maximum cap.
Our sources
Every regulated figure traces to a dated Dubai Land Department / RERA source: the rent-increase cap to Decree 43 of 2013, the market benchmark to the DLD Smart Rental Index (launched 2025), and the notice, eviction and dispute rules to the relevant tenancy laws. The per-area market averages are indicative estimates, stamped with when they were last reviewed and paired with a field to paste the precise figure from the official index — so the cap can use your exact number. We re-verify on a published schedule.
Who reviews this
Content is reviewed by the DubaiRentCap team. We're working to appoint a named UAE property-law professional to review the rules pages — until then the byline honestly reflects the team. None of this is legal advice (see below).
Your privacy
The calculators run entirely in your browser — your rent figures are never sent anywhere. See our privacy page for the details.
Independent — and not legal advice
DubaiRentCap is independent and not affiliated with RERA, the Dubai Land Department, Ejari, or any government entity. The information here is general guidance based on published rules and may not fit your specific tenancy — for a binding answer, use the official DLD calculator or a qualified professional. Found something wrong? Tell us.