How do I use the RERA rent increase calculator in Dubai?

Dubai's official RERA rent increase calculator lets you check the maximum legal increase for your specific unit before you renew. It is provided by Dubai Land Department and is available on its website and through the Dubai REST smart application. To use it, you typically enter your area or community, the property type (apartment, villa, or commercial), the number of bedrooms, and your current annual rent. The tool then compares your rent against the average market rent in the RERA rental index for that location and returns the permitted increase percentage, if any. The result reflects the sliding scale in Dubai Decree No. 43 of 2013, which ties the allowed increase to how far below market your current rent sits. Run the calculator before negotiating, because if it shows no increase is due, your landlord cannot lawfully raise the rent at renewal. Keep a screenshot of the result as evidence. If your landlord disputes the figure, the Rental Dispute Center under Dubai Land Department adjudicates. You can also compare verified UAE tenancy lawyers on LEXAI for help preparing a dispute.