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 ...

If you're renting in Dubai, chances are you've come across the term RERA Rental Index. But beyond the name, how well do you actually understand it? More importantly, do you know how it can protect you ...

Tenants are successfully using Dubai’s Smart Rental Index to challenge unjustified rent hikes, leading to fairer rental agreements and reduced conflicts with landlords, as the regulatory tool delivers ...

Dubai's rental market is experiencing rent pressure, with average asking rents climbing. However, new DLD regulations and the Smart Rental Index empower tenants with data-driven negotiation tools.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) is working on introducing a new rental index that will track market rates in real time, Emirates 24|7 can reveal. The new index will be an extensive one, which will take ...

The latest Takeem report reveals rising stress in Dubai’s rental market, with growing defaults, declining renewals, and a widening gap between premium and budget apartments. In an exclusive interview, ...

Think your Dubai rent hike is too high? Here’s how to check if it’s legal The Smart Rental Index calculates fair rent based on location, property type, and market trends so tenants can negotiate ...

Dubai’s rental market delivered mixed performance during the first half of 2025, with luxury waterfront communities posting steep increases whilst budget-friendly neighbourhoods experienced ...

Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights. As we move into 2026, the city’s real estate market is entering a "mature phase" where high demand continues to push prices upward. Following ...