Renting · Arabian Ranches

RERA Rent Index & Increases in Arabian Ranches

How the RERA rental index caps increases in Arabian Ranches, with the current bands.

Price per sqft

AED 1,900 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 200,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

62%

How the cap works

If your current Arabian Ranches rent is 11–20% below market, the landlord may raise it 5%; 21–30% below allows 10%; 31–40% allows 15%; more than 40% below allows 20%. Within 10% of market, no increase is permitted.

Checking your position

The Dubai REST app's rental index gives the official market figure for your building. With one-beds in Arabian Ranches around AED 200,000, that is the number your increase is measured against.

Arabian Ranches at a glance

Arabian Ranches is an established villa community for families seeking space and schools. Buying sits at AED 1,900 per sqft — roughly AED 1,482,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 200,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,151 a night at 62% occupancy, around AED 260,471 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 359,450 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can my landlord evict me to raise rent?

Only on specific legal grounds — sale, personal use or major renovation — with 12 months' notarised notice.

What notice is required for an increase?

90 days before the renewal date, in writing.