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Dubai Smart Rental Index explained: How to check if your rent increase is legal

  • The Smart Rental Index helps you check fair rental value using AI and building data

Dubai: Looking to renew your rental contract in Dubai and wondering if the rent increase is justified? The Dubai Smart Rental Index is a key tool introduced by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to help tenants and landlords determine fair rental values using AI and data analytics.

Learn how to check if your rent is in line with current market rates, how increases are calculated under Dubai’s rental laws, and how to use the official DLD Rent Calculator to confirm whether your landlord’s proposed hike is within legal limits.