Rukan
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsStrong on the evidence. In Rukan, the median home sold for AED 984,701 (AED 1,411/sqft, +30.1% in 12 months) across 270 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 70,000 a year: 7.14% gross yield, 5.68% net (estimated). No new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.68%, 1.08 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
Few sales, about 23 a month, so selling may take longer.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 270 sales, 1,031 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 270 sales, 1,031 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 270 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,031 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 270 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 81
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 508K | 1,229 | 34 |
| 1 bed | AED 960K | 1,420 | 145 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.67M | 1,524 | 64 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.10M | 1,491 | 25 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 40K | 7.87% | 6.68% |
| 1 bed | AED 67K | 6.98% | 5.99% |
| 2 bed | AED 105K | 6.29% | 5.36% |
| 3 bed | AED 130K | 6.19% | 5.26% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
0 unitsNo registered handovers in the next 24 months.
Developers with projects here
- Continental Investments Lmd: 1,710 units in 2 projects
Who Rukan suits, on the numbers
- Income investors: estimated net yield 5.68%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 508,000.
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 3-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 30.1% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Rukan
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rukan 3 | Continental Investments Lmd | Ready | AED 1.10M | 1,584 | 174 |
| Rukan | Continental Investments Lmd | Ready | AED 653K | 1,110 | 78 |
Living in Rukan
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Rukan | 5.68% | 1,411 |
| Arabian Ranches 1 | 3.03% | 1,427 |
| Arabian Ranches 3 | 3.77% | 1,799 |
| Mudon | 3.89% | 1,701 |
| Dubai Studio City | 5.56% | 1,465 |
| DAMAC Hills | 4.59% | 1,700 |
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Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Rukan homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Rukan | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.58M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.17M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Rukan a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 5.68%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +30.1% in 12 months. There were 270 sales in 12 months, and 0 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Rukan freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 774 of 774 registered units in Rukan are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Rukan?
The median rent in Rukan is AED 70,000 a year, from 1,031 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 40,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 67,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 105,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Rukan?
The median ready price is AED 960,000 (AED 1,420 per sqft, about 582 sqft), from 145 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Rukan?
The median gross rental yield in Rukan is 7.14%, from 1,031 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.68%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Rukan?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 6.68%, with a median ready price of AED 508,000 and a median rent of AED 40,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Rukan?
The median price per sqft changed +30.1% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,411. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Rukan in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Rukan projects sit in the Wadi Al Safa 7 land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Arabian Ranches 1 and Arabian Ranches 3.
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Sources: DLD sales (270 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,031), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.