Dubai rent index

The percentage increase in rent may depend on average rent increases of the rented properties in a designated areaQuestion: I wanted to understand how binding Dubai’s rental index is. If a proposed rent increase does not align with the index, can a landlord still demand a higher amount? What options are available to file a complaint or dispute this? Answer: Pursuant to your query, the provisions of...

Launched in January, the tool relies on an advanced building classification system that considers all technical and service-related aspects of properties Tenants in Dubai are increasingly benefitting from the Smart Rental Index introduced as tenants are successfully challenging unfair and unjustified rent increases by the landlords. Therefore, rents in older buildings have started to correct...