Abu Dhabi freezes all rent increases until further notice:
Temporary measure applies to residential, commercial and industrial properties
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Abu Dhabi Imposes Rent Freeze Amid Economic StrainRent increases paused for residential, commercial, and industrial units following an 11% rise in 2025 rents.
Key FactsJun 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre declared a freeze on rent hikes across all property categories until further notice.
- Renewals of tenancy contracts will maintain current rental rates, and new leases on previously rented units will match prior prices.
- A five percent annual rental increase cap has been in effect since 2016 for contract renewals in Abu Dhabi.
- This decision addresses inflation pressures and economic challenges linked to the Iran war after rents surged 11 percent last year.
All residential, commercial and industrial tenancy contract renewals will be processed at a zero per cent increase for the duration of the measure. Any new tenancy contract on a previously rented unit will be offered at the same rental value as the preceding contract.— Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, via a post on X
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