How much can my landlord increase my rent in Dubai?

Under RERA Decree 43 of 2013, the permitted increase depends on how far your current rent sits below the RERA rental index: 0% if within 10% of the index, 5% if 11–20% below, 10% if 21–30% below, 15% if 31–40% below, and 20% if more than 40% below. NEST IQ Check calculates your exact figure from your rent and area.

How do I protect my security deposit in Dubai?

Create a signed move-in condition record with photographs of every room before you take the keys, and repeat it at move-out. A shared, timestamped record both parties signed is the primary evidence that prevents deposit disputes at the Dubai Rental Disputes Centre. NEST IQ produces a certified, tamper-evident record.

What notice period applies to a Dubai tenancy renewal?

Under UAE rental law, a landlord must give at least 90 days’ notice before renewal to change rent or terms, and eviction on specific legal grounds generally requires 12 months’ notice via notary public or registered mail. NEST IQ’s assistant Nia explains the rules for your situation; it is informational, not legal advice.

NEST IQ is a Dubai rental platform that landlords and tenants use together on one shared account — providing certified move-in/move-out condition records, a RERA rent-increase calculator, maintenance tracking, on-record messaging, and Nia, an AI assistant for Dubai tenancy law. It is free to start.

Dubai Tenancy Notice Periods: Rent Increases & Eviction

The notice periods that matter in a Dubai tenancy — the 90-day rent-increase rule and the 12-month eviction notice under UAE rental law — explained simply.

Updated 13 July 2026 · NEST IQ · Informational, not legal advice

The two notice periods that matter

Two timeframes cause most confusion in Dubai tenancies: the notice a landlord must give to increase rent, and the notice required to evict. They are very different.

Rent increase: at least 90 days’ written notice before renewal. Eviction on legal grounds: 12 months’ notice via notary public or registered mail.

The 90-day rent-increase rule

Any change to rent or terms must be notified at least 90 days before the renewal date, and the increase itself is capped by RERA Decree 43 based on how far the current rent sits below the market index. Use the Dubai rent increase calculator to check your exact cap.

The 12-month eviction notice

Under Law 33 of 2008, a landlord can only seek eviction for specific grounds — for example, wanting to sell the property or move in a first-degree relative — and must serve 12 months’ notice through a notary public or registered mail. Wanting a higher rent is not a valid ground.

Keep the paper trail

Notices, renewals and messages are far stronger when they are timestamped and on record. NEST IQ keeps every notice and message attached to the tenancy, so “I told you in March” is a receipt, not a screenshot. Start free →

Frequently asked questions

How much notice for a rent increase in Dubai?

A landlord must give at least 90 days’ written notice before the tenancy renewal date to change the rent or any other terms. An increase cannot be imposed mid-term or with shorter notice.

How much notice to evict a tenant in Dubai?

For the specific legal grounds allowed under Law 33 of 2008 (such as the owner wanting to sell or move in), a landlord must give 12 months’ notice served through a notary public or registered mail.

Can a landlord evict a tenant to increase the rent?

No. Wanting a higher rent is not a lawful ground for eviction. Rent is governed separately by the RERA increase caps under Decree 43 of 2013.

Does a tenant have to give notice to leave at the end of the term?

Check your tenancy contract — many require the tenant to give notice (often 90 days) if they do not intend to renew. Giving clear written notice avoids automatic renewal disputes.