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    How is the maximum twenty percent rent increase implemented?

    Ali Faizan Syed1 min read0 viewsUpdated 1/2/2026
    The highest allowable Rent increase in Dubai is twenty percent (20%), which is only permitted if the current rent is more than forty percent (40%) less than the average rental value of similar units. This maximum cap is designed to bridge significant gaps between long-term leases and the current market average as defined by the RERA Rent Index. Landlords cannot exceed this percentage regardless of how far below market the rent sits, maintaining a balance between investor returns and tenant stability.

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