Rental Index: A tool created by RERA in Dubai that provides guidance on prevailing market rental
rates for various locations and property types. The Rental Index is used to determine allowable
rent increases upon renewal (per Dubai’s rent increase law) and is periodically updated based on
market data. Example: According to the RERA Rental Index, the rent for a 2-bedroom in our area
has not increased, so our landlord cannot raise our rent this year beyond the permissible range.