Last updated: July 22, 2026 | Educational estimate | Not legal advice
Before signing a renewal
Use the calculator as a preparation step. The useful comparison is not just current rent versus proposed rent. You also need the renewal date, notice date, property details, and official rental index result saved in one place.
Simple renewal check
Start with your current annual rent, the landlord's proposed annual rent, and the percentage difference. Then compare that proposed amount with the official rental index result and your contract dates before agreeing to the renewal.
Example only: AED 95,000 current rent with a proposed 5% increase gives a proposed renewal rent of AED 99,750. Save the calculation, then check whether the official rental index and notice timing support the proposed change.
Build a renewal evidence packet
Before you sign or push back, keep one folder with the figures and dates that explain the renewal. This makes the reply less vibes, more receipts.
- Current tenancy contract, renewal date, and Ejari details if available.
- Landlord notice message with the date received and the proposed annual rent.
- Official rental index result or screenshot saved with the property inputs used.
- Calculator estimate, percentage difference, and any written landlord calculation basis.
- Your final reply trail, including the version you send before signing.
Use the Ejari renewal checklist and rental index evidence worksheet, then compare the result with the rent negotiation checklist.
Documents to collect
- Current tenancy contract and renewal date.
- Current annual rent and proposed annual rent.
- Landlord notice date and written message.
- Property type, area, bedroom count, and relevant tenancy details.
- Official rental index result or screenshot, if available.
Before sending a renewal reply
Save the current contract, renewal date, notice date, proposed rent, rental index result, and your calculator estimate. If the proposed increase does not match your saved evidence, use the rent increase reply template to ask for the calculation basis in writing before signing.
If the documents conflict or the dispute is already active, organize the facts with the rent dispute evidence checklist before seeking official or qualified advice.
Official source check
Use this site for preparation only. For the authoritative check, use Dubai Land Department sources and save the result before responding to the landlord.
Source links checked July 22, 2026.
- Open the Dubai Land Department rental index calculator
- Check Dubai Land Department frequently asked questions
FAQ
What should I check before renewing a Dubai tenancy contract?
Check the current annual rent, proposed annual rent, renewal date, landlord notice date, property details, official rental index result, and written communication before signing.
Should I rely only on asking rents before renewing?
No. Asking rents can provide context, but tenants should verify the proposed renewal amount against the official Dubai Land Department rental index and their tenancy documents.
What should go in a Dubai renewal evidence packet?
Keep the current contract, renewal date, Ejari details if available, landlord notice, current and proposed rent, rental index result, calculator estimate, and the exact written reply trail.
What should I save before replying to a renewal increase?
Save the current contract, renewal date, notice date, proposed rent, rental index result, calculator estimate, and the landlord's written increase basis before sending a reply.
Is this Dubai renewal rent calculator legal advice?
No. It is an educational estimate and document checklist. For disputes, unusual contracts, or formal action, check official channels or qualified professional advice.
Use the free Dubai rent increase calculator