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The 2025 Smart Rental Index
Since 2025 the rent index compares a unit with its own building, area and building class.
What the source says
"calculates the applicable increase based on data drawn from multiple factors, including rental contract values in the building, the average rental values in the area, and the building classification."
DLD news, 16 February 2025
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | DLD news, 16 February 2025 |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | 2 January 2025 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Dubai Rent Increase Rules (2026): The Bands, the Index, the Notice.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "The 2025 Smart Rental Index", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/smart-rental-index/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
DLD news, 16 February 2025, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- DLD news, 16 February 2025 - Dubai Land Department - accessed 26 September 2026
Every rule above is quoted from the law, decree or official page on the date given. This is general information, not legal advice; rules change, so confirm the current position with the authority named before you act.