Dubai · Smart Rental Index 2025
RERA Rental Index Checker
See the market average rent for your area — and exactly where your rent sits against it, so you know what to expect at renewal.
Index average rent
AED 95,000
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) · 1-bedroom apartment · per year
Indicative averages last reviewed
Your rent is 15.8% below the market average — which caps your next legal increase at 5%.
Average rents by area
for: 1-bedroom apartment| Area | Avg. annual rent |
|---|---|
| Downtown Dubai | AED 130,000 |
| Dubai Marina | AED 115,000 |
| Business Bay | AED 105,000 |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | AED 95,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | AED 78,000 |
| Bur Dubai | AED 68,000 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | AED 65,000 |
| Deira | AED 62,000 |
| International City | AED 50,000 |
Indicative estimates — change the property type above to update the table.
What is the RERA rental index?
The RERA rental index is the official benchmark of average market rents in Dubai, maintained by the Dubai Land Department. It does not set your rent — your contract does that — but it is the reference the law uses at renewal. By comparing your current rent to the index average for a comparable unit, Decree 43 of 2013 decides the maximum your landlord may add.
The Smart Rental Index (2025)
On 2 January 2025 the DLD replaced the older annual index with the Smart Rental Index. It uses AI and a building-classification system — grading each building on condition, quality of finishes, location and services — and updates continuously. That means the index average reflects not just your area but the specific quality of your building, and can change through the year.
How the index sets your rent cap
| Your rent vs index average | Max increase |
|---|---|
| Within 10% of the average | 0% |
| 11–20% below | 5% |
| 21–30% below | 10% |
| 31–40% below | 15% |
| More than 40% below | 20% |
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Common questions
What is the RERA rental index?
The RERA rental index is Dubai Land Department's official benchmark of average rents by area and property type. It is the reference point used to decide whether — and by how much — your landlord may raise the rent at renewal under Decree 43 of 2013.
What is the Smart Rental Index?
Launched by DLD on 2 January 2025, the Smart Rental Index is the current version of the index. It uses AI plus a building classification system (condition, finishes, location, services) to give more accurate, continuously-updated averages — so two buildings in the same area can have different index rents.
Is the index the rent I have to pay?
No. The index is a market benchmark, not a fixed price. Your contract rent is whatever you and the landlord agreed. The index only matters at renewal, when it sets the maximum legal increase based on how far below the average your current rent sits.
How do I check the official rental index?
Use the Dubai REST app or the DLD website — both expose the official Smart Rental Index and Rental Increase Calculator. This page gives indicative estimates to orient you; always confirm the precise figure for your building with the official tool.