Dubai rent increases in 2026: run the official calculator before renewal
Decree No. 43 of 2013 caps renewal increases between 0% and 20%, depending on the gap to the official rent index. A rent change normally also requires 90 days' notice.
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Dubai RTA will open a 5 km expansion from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi, widening the road from 6 to 8 lanes. Here is what renters and buyers should test before relying on a shorter commute.
Read →Dubai’s shared-housing law is now in force: what owners and tenants should check
Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026 took effect on 26 August, requiring permits for shared housing and setting a one-year compliance period, with fines from AED 500 to AED 500,000 and up to AED 1 million for repeat violations.
Read →Dubai FlexiRent offers monthly payments — but not for every tenancy
Dubai's FlexiRent initiative can replace large rent cheques with monthly, quarterly or semiannual payments when the property manager and unit participate.
Read →Dubai delivered 24,537 new property units in H1 2026
DLD data shows 104 completed projects and 24,537 new units in Dubai in H1 2026. Home Pulse explains what the supply increase means.
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