The index covers all residential areas in Dubai, including key districts ensuring standardised valuation and pricing criteria
Dubai Land Department has launched the Smart Rental Index 2025, marking a transformative milestone in regulating and developing Dubai’s real estate sector.
This index represents a comprehensive system that integrates the latest technologies and real estate expertise, aiming to provide exceptional services that meet the needs of all stakeholders in the real estate market. It further enhances transparency and fairness in determining rental values, aligning with Dubai’s Digital Strategy and the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 objectives, according to a press statement.
This was announced during a recent press conference held at the department’s headquarters, which was attended by several strategic partners, along with a group of representatives from government entities and real estate companies in Dubai, as well as DLD’s CEOs and Directors.
Classification system
The index relies on an advanced building classification system that considers all technical and service-related aspects of properties. Each building is valuated based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including technical and structural characteristics, the quality of finishes and maintenance, the building’s strategic location and its spatial value, as well as the level of services and facilities available, such as maintenance, cleanliness, and parking management.
“This index relies on artificial intelligence technologies and a building classification system and provides fair and accurate rental valuations, strengthening Dubai’s position as a global investment destination,” stated Majid Al Marri, CEO, Real Estate Registration Sector at Dubai Land Department.
The press conference also featured a detailed presentation on the new rental index, delivered by Khalid Al Shaibani, Director of the Rental Affairs Department at Dubai Land Department. Al Shaibani highlighted the advantages of the innovative index and its role in enhancing transparency and developing the real estate sector, contributing to creating a balanced and sustainable environment that serves all relevant stakeholders.
Additionally, DLD introduced the ‘Model Tenant Classification’ system, an innovative tool to classify tenants’ credit ratings and obtain credit reports through the Ejari system and the smart app for interested parties.
