RERA writes and enforces the rules for Dubai's real estate professionals. If you deal with a broker, buy off-plan, pay service charges or see a property advert, RERA's rules are protecting you.

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The DLD's regulatory arm, set up in 2007 to license and supervise brokers, developers, escrow accounts and owners' associations.

JurisdictionEmirate of Dubai

Established2007

Part ofDubai Land Department

Broker IDBRN (agent) · ORN (agency)

Ad permitsTrakheesi

What it does

The RERA's role
in your transaction.

🪪Broker licensing

Licenses brokerages and registers individual brokers, who must hold a valid broker card.

🏗️Developer & project registration

Registers developers and off-plan projects before units can be sold.

🏦Escrow supervision

Off-plan payments must go into the project's regulated escrow account.

🏢Owners' associations

Supervises the management of jointly owned buildings and service charges.

📢Advertising

Property adverts need a Trakheesi permit; RERA monitors listings for accuracy.

📈Rental index

Publishes the rental index used to work out allowed rent increases.

Services you'll use

Systems & checks

Broker card checkVerify an agent's BRN, photo and expiry in Dubai REST
Office licence checkVerify a brokerage's ORN and licence status
Permit checkConfirm a listing's Trakheesi permit or scan its QR code
Project checkConfirm an off-plan project's registration and escrow account
Rental increase calculatorCheck how much rent can rise at renewal

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The legal basis

Key laws

Law No. 8 of 2007
Escrow accounts for real estate development
Law No. 13 of 2008
Interim real estate register (off-plan)
Decree No. 43 of 2013
Rent increases linked to the rental index
Law No. 6 of 2019
Jointly owned property and owners' associations

Rent increases

How much can the rent go up?
Decree No. 43 of 2013.

The allowed increase depends on how far your current rent is below the RERA rental index for similar homes. Landlords must give 90 days' notice before renewal.

No increaseRent up to 10% below market

Up to 5%Rent 11–20% below

Up to 10%Rent 21–30% below

Up to 15%Rent 31–40% below

Up to 20%Rent more than 40% below

FAQ

RERA,
explained.

01How do I check an agent is RERA-licensed?

Ask for their broker card and verify the BRN in the Dubai REST app — the name, photo, agency and expiry date should all match. Our RERA Check page walks you through it.

02Where should off-plan payments go?

Only into the project's escrow account, as registered with the DLD. Never into a broker's or developer's operating account.

03How much can my landlord raise the rent?

Under Decree No. 43 of 2013, increases depend on how far your rent is below the average for similar homes in the RERA rental index — from no increase up to 20%. Landlords must give 90 days' notice before renewal.

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The RERA's role
in your transaction.

How much can the rent go up?
Decree No. 43 of 2013.

RERA,
explained.

Let us handle the RERA steps
with you, not for you.