How Much Increase in Rent Would Dubai See in 2024?

Part of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) controls rent rise in Dubai. Designed to provide openness and fairness in deciding allowed rent increases, the Rent Increase Calculator is the main instrument for controlling rent rises.

The Rent Increase Calculator runs on the ideas shown in Dubai Law No. 33 of 2008 and its revisions, including Law No. 26 of 2013. These rules state that landlords may raise rents only under particular criteria and by a percentage calculated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the state of the general market situations.

The rules have been revised as of 2024 to represent developments in market trends and economic situation. The main elements affecting rent rises this year are:

• What is CPI (consumer price index)?

Calculation of acceptable rent increases depends much on the CPI. Dubai's CPI has seen changes in 2024 because of local market situations and global economic changes. Recent statistics show that the CPI in Dubai has increased by about 3.5%. over the past year. The allowed rates of rent increase directly depend on this rise.

• Market Development

With a rising expatriate population and increasing economic activity driving rental demand, Dubai's real estate market has been in recovery mode. According to market trends, both residential and business property rental rates have been rising. Reflecting a mix between supply and demand, the average rent increase among Dubai's several neighbourhoods ranges from 5% to 7% as of mid-2024.

• Rent Increase Calculator for RERA

RERA offers a tool called the Rent Increase Calculator that lets tenants and landlords figure allowed rent increases. The Calculator shows current market situation and CPI for 2024. The most recent updates indicate that, should the present rent be below the market average, landlords are entitled to raise it by up to 7%. Increases for properties with rents already at or above the market rate are limited at 5%.

The kind of property and its location inside Dubai will affect rent increase limits. Here is a closer inspection at the details:

• Residential Homes

RERA's rules let residential properties with rent much below the market average a top increase of up to 7%. Landlords in places like Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai where rental rates have risen more quickly may apply the last allowed rise. In more stable or oversupplied regions, such Al Barsha or Deira, the rises might be more subdued, limited to about 5%.

• Commercial real estate

Though they are subject to comparable rules, commercial buildings in Dubai often deal with diverse dynamics. Commercial rents may show more noticeable increases in line with growing economic activity, particularly in sectors like retail and hotel. Although the allowed rent rise in 2024 for commercial leases can also be up to 7%, the actual increase usually relies on the success of the sector and the lease benefits.

• Affordable Homes

Dubai's drive for reasonably priced homes has resulted in particular clauses covering houses falling within this category. Affordable housing rents in 2024 will be under more strict regulations to make sure they stay within reach for low-to- middle-income renters. Generally limited to 5%, rent increase for these buildings provides affordability as a top thing.

• Tenant Rights and Conflict Settlement

Under the legislation, Dubai's tenants have several rights including the right to contest unwarranted rise in rents. Part of the Dubai Land Department, the Rental Dispute Centre offers a forum for landlords and tenants to settle problems. Tenants who feel their rent increase is unfair or very can contact the Centre, which will see the matter and will give an opinion depending on present rules and market situations.

According to a big company the average growth in the first half of 2024 in the Dubai residential rental market was 6%. Prime locations like Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Estate grew more than in more reasonably priced places.

The average yearly rent for a one-bedroom flat in Dubai's well-known neighbourhoods climbed to AED 80,000 in 2024 from AED 75,000 in 2023, a popular company said. This fits the range of 5% to 7% indicated before.

Driven by a demand for office space, some big companies pointed out that commercial rents in important business districts including Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay had risen by up to 7%.

Negotiating the Dubai rental market in 2024 calls for a thorough awareness of the laws controlling rent rises. Although many times the allowable increases are limited to 7%, the real rise may differ depending on CPI, state of the market, type of property involved. To make wise judgements, tenants as well as landlords have to keep current with the most recent rules and market trends. Still a useful tool for figuring allowed increases, the Rent Increase Calculator gives justice and openness in Dubai's changing real estate scene.