Rent Increase Notice Dubai — Free Landlord Template (2026)

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A rent increase in Dubai requires 90-day written notice AND must respect the RERA Rent Index cap (0-20% depending on how far below market current rent sits). Notice given late or above the cap is invalid and the tenant can lawfully refuse. Free landlord template below, English, Arabic and WhatsApp.

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Landlord full name

Tenant full name

Property address

Ejari certificate number

Current annual rent (AED)

Proposed new annual rent (AED)

Increase percentage

RERA Index tier justification

Contract end date

Today's date

Subject: Notice of Rent Adjustment — Unit 1502, Marina Diamond 5, Dubai Marina

Dear John Smith,

I am writing to formally notify you of a proposed adjustment to the annual rent for Unit 1502, Marina Diamond 5, Dubai Marina, registered on Ejari under certificate number 1234567890, effective from the renewal on 31 December 2026.

Current annual rent: AED 100000
Proposed new annual rent: AED 105000
Increase: 5%

This adjustment complies with the RERA Rent Index tiers set out in Decree No. 43 of 2013. Justification: Current rent is 11-20% below the RERA Rent Index for the area. This notice is served more than 90 days before the current contract expiry as required under Article (14) of Law No. 33 of 2008.

You are entitled to verify the maximum permitted increase using the official RERA Rent Index calculator in the Dubai REST app. If you agree to the adjustment, please confirm in writing so we can prepare the renewed tenancy contract and re-register Ejari. If you do not wish to renew at the new rent, please treat this notice as the trigger for the 90-day non-renewal discussion.

Yours sincerely,
Mohammed Al Maktoum
9 September 2026

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When to use this letter

You want to increase rent at renewal and are within the RERA Rent Index cap
You want to trigger the 90-day negotiation window
The tenant has been paying substantially below market and the Rent Index permits an increase

What Dubai law says

Rent increases in Dubai are capped by RERA Decree No. 43 of 2013 based on how far below market rate current rent sits: 0% increase permitted where current rent is within 10% of market, up to 20% where rent is more than 40% below market. Article 14 of Law No. 33 of 2008 requires 90-day written notice before the end of the contract. Notice served later, or an increase exceeding the RERA cap, is legally invalid and the tenant can refuse it.

How to deliver it

Email plus registered post via Emirates Post is standard. WhatsApp is supplementary. Attach evidence of the RERA Rent Index calculation (screenshot from Dubai REST app or the RERA calculator) so the tenant can verify.

If they ignore it

If the tenant refuses a lawful increase and does not vacate, the landlord can file at the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre. If the tenant accepts, generate a fresh tenancy contract at the new rent and re-register Ejari.

Frequently asked

How much can a Dubai landlord increase rent in 2026?

0% if current rent is within 10% of market rate, 5% if 11-20% below, 10% if 21-30% below, 15% if 31-40% below, 20% if more than 40% below. Cap set by RERA Decree 43/2013.

How much notice is required for a rent increase in Dubai?

90 days written notice before the current contract expires. Notice given later is invalid and the rent cannot be changed for the next contract period.

Where do I find the RERA Rent Index?

In the Dubai REST app under Services > Rent Calculator. Input the property type, area, size and number of bedrooms to see the market rent range and the maximum permitted increase for that specific unit.

What if the tenant refuses a legal rent increase?

If the increase is within RERA caps and served with 90 days notice, the tenant must accept it or vacate at the end of the contract. If they refuse and stay, file at the Rental Dispute Centre.

Can I raise rent above the RERA cap if the tenant agrees?

Legally no. The cap is set by law, not negotiation. Any 'agreed' increase above the cap is voidable, and the tenant can later reclaim any excess paid via the Rental Dispute Centre.

Does the increase need to be in the tenancy contract or a separate letter?

The 90-day notice is a separate letter. Once the tenant accepts, the new rent goes into a freshly generated DLD Unified Tenancy Contract for the renewed period, which is re-registered on Ejari.

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