Dubai’s Smart Rental Index is used for eligible lease renewals, but the indexed rent gap, contract end date and advance notice are essential. New leases and renewing leases are not governed in exactly the same way.

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Dubai rent increases: why a rising property market does not automatically justify a 20% renewal hike

Different countries. Different questions.

Headlines tell you what happened.We ask why.

Inside the UAE’s economic changes
What the rules establish

Headlines tell you what happened.
We ask why.