Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the Smart Rental Index 2025, a new system designed to make renting in Dubai more transparent, fair, and efficient.
This system uses the latest technology, including artificial intelligence, to evaluate properties and set accurate rental prices. It supports Dubai’s goal to create a sustainable and well-regulated real estate market, in line with the Dubai Digital Strategy and the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.
What Does the Smart Rental Index Do?
- Fair Property Evaluation: Properties are rated based on their features, location, and services, such as maintenance, cleanliness, and parking.
- Accurate Rental Prices: Advanced tools ensure that rental values are based on real data.
- Clear and Transparent Process: Unified rules make it easier to understand how rents are calculated.
The new index was introduced at an event attended by key representatives from government and the real estate industry, highlighting its importance for Dubai’s growing rental market.
Why Is This Important?
The index helps create a fair system that benefits everyone—landlords, tenants, and investors. It builds trust by ensuring that rental values are accurate and based on clear guidelines, making Dubai’s real estate market more attractive worldwide.
Additional Initiatives by DLD
DLD has also introduced other tools to make renting easier and more reliable:
- Digital Rental Contracts: Landlords and tenants can register, renew, or cancel contracts easily through the Dubai REST app.
- Tenant Credit Ratings: A system to check tenant credit scores and provide detailed reports through the Ejari app.
- Fair Rental Increase Rules: A clear system ensures rent increases are reasonable, based on market conditions and legal guidelines.
A Stable and Reliable Market
The Smart Rental Index applies to all residential areas in Dubai, including free zones. It ensures that landlords can value their properties fairly and that tenants are protected from unfair rent hikes. This system strengthens confidence in the rental market, making it more stable and sustainable for the future.
