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Dubai Rent Increase Rules: 90-Day Notice Mandatory for Landlords in 2025
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Dubai Rent Increase Rules: 90-Day Notice Mandatory for Landlords in 2025

Learn about Dubai’s new rental regulations requiring landlords to provide 90-day notice for rent increases under DLD’s Smart Rental Index. Essential updates for 2025.

Vadim Kouznetsov
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Key Takeaway: Landlords must provide 90-day notice before implementing any rent increases, regardless of property qualification under the new Smart Rental Index.

Dubai’s property landscape has entered a new phase with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) reinforcing strict notification requirements for rental increases. Here’s what property owners and tenants need to know about the latest regulations.

Mandatory 90-Day Notice Period

The DLD has clarified that landlords must issue a notice 90 days before the tenancy contract expires if they plan to increase the rent. This rule applies across all properties, even those eligible for an increase under the Smart Rental Index.

Smart Rental Index: A New Framework

The DLD introduced the Smart Rental Index in January 2025, bringing several key factors into consideration:

  • Building classification
  • Current and previous rental rates
  • Location specifics
  • Area demographics

Implementation Guidelines

For contract renewals, the DLD has outlined two specific scenarios:

  1. Pre-2025 Renewals: Previous index rates apply
  2. 2025 Renewals: New index regulations take effect

Market Impact and Growth

Dubai’s rental market shows significant momentum, with over 900,000 lease contracts registered in 2024, marking an 8% rise from the previous year.

Official Perspective

Majid Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at DLD, states that the index introduces standardised criteria for rent increases, reflecting current market values and trends.

What This Means for Stakeholders

Property owners must:

  • Calculate potential increases using the Smart Rental Index
  • Provide written notice 90 days before contract expiry
  • Follow applicable index guidelines based on renewal timing

Tenants should:

  • Monitor renewal dates
  • Review notices from landlords
  • Understand their rights under the new system

This regulatory framework marks a significant step in Dubai’s commitment to market transparency and fair housing practices.

This article was updated on February 16, 2025, to reflect the latest regulations from the Dubai Land Department.

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