Last updated: July 21, 2026 | Educational checklist | Not legal advice
What to collect before checking the rental index
The Dubai Land Department rental index service lists mandatory fields including contract end date and property type. Depending on the search method, the official form may also use DEWA premise number, Ejari contract number, area, building or community, bedrooms, and current annual rent. A rough market guess is weaker than using the same inputs consistently.
- Contract end date or renewal date.
- Property type, such as apartment or villa.
- Dubai area, building, community, or official property identifier where available.
- Number of bedrooms.
- Current annual rent in AED.
- Landlord's proposed annual rent and notice date.
- Screenshot or PDF of the official result after you run it.
RERA calculator input checklist
Before using a RERA rent calculator or comparing a landlord's proposed increase, keep the current contract, proposed renewal rent, notice message, and official rental-index result together. The useful comparison is not only the percentage increase; it is whether the same property inputs support that increase.
RERA rent calculator online workflow
Use the free calculator on this site first to sanity-check the gap between your current rent and the proposed or market rent. Then use the official Dubai Land Department rental index with the exact property inputs. Save both results before replying, because the estimate, official result, notice date, and contract details answer different questions.
- Calculate the proposed percentage increase from current rent to proposed rent.
- Check the official rental index with the property details requested by Dubai Land Department.
- Save the official result and the inputs used.
- Compare the official result with the landlord notice and renewal date.
- If the figures do not match, use the reply template to ask for the calculation basis in writing.
How to use this site with the official index
Use this calculator first to sanity-check the percentage gap between your current rent and the proposed rent. Then check the official Dubai Land Department rental index before accepting, rejecting, or escalating. Source link checked July 21, 2026.
If the area name does not match
Do not choose a nearby area only because it creates a better result. Save the contract area, building or community name, property type, bedroom count, and official index input used so the mismatch is visible in your negotiation evidence file.
Use the apartment/villa input guide and the rental index evidence worksheet before replying.
Example tenant workflow
If your current rent is AED 85,000 and the landlord asks for AED 105,000, first calculate the percentage increase. Then compare your property inputs against the official rental index. If the number still looks wrong, keep screenshots and ask for the calculation basis in writing.
Quick FAQ
What inputs does the Dubai rental index need?
The Dubai Land Department rental index service lists mandatory fields such as contract end date and property type. Depending on the search method and property category, it may also ask for area, building or community, bedrooms, DEWA premise number, Ejari contract number, land details, and current annual rent.
What should I check before using a RERA rent calculator?
Check the contract end date, property type, area, bedroom count, current annual rent, proposed annual rent, and notice date before comparing results.
Why does this page focus on RERA rent calculator inputs?
Most mistakes happen before the result: wrong area, property type, bedroom count, contract date, or rent amount. This page helps tenants prepare those inputs and save the evidence trail before relying on any estimate.
What if the area name does not match my contract?
Do not force a nearby area just to get a result. Save the contract area, building or community name, and official index input used, then keep the mismatch in your negotiation evidence file.
Can I use asking rents instead of the official index?
Asking rents can help with context, but tenants should check official rental index guidance before accepting or disputing a rent increase.
Is this an official RERA calculator?
No. This site is an educational estimate tool and checklist. Use official Dubai Land Department services for authoritative results.