Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Rukan

What 1-bedroom homes in Rukan cost, rent for and earn. From 145 DLD sales and 608 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.

#4 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield

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The opportunity

#4 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 4.62 per sqft. At AED 9.62, the net yield falls to 5.70%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.99%After an estimated service charge of AED 4.62 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 145 sales, 608 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.

Gross yieldDerived6.98%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 145 sales, 608 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median rent divided by median price.
Leaves out: Every cost of owning and buying.

Median ready priceDerivedAED 960,000AED 1,420 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 67,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 608 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved582sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved145608 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 145 sales
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a year	AED 67,000
Service charge (AED 4.62 × 582 sqft)	−AED 2,689
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 3,350
Net rent a year	AED 60,961
Median ready price	AED 960,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 57,600
Total cost	AED 1.02M
Net yield	5.99%

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Service charge: an estimate, the median of 2 buildings' rates in the DLD Service Charge Index, 2026. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.

Cash needed to buy at the median price

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	Cash buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 960,000	AED 240,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 63,340	AED 75,990
Total cash needed	AED 1.02M	AED 315,990

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 5,080
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,002
Cash flow per month	AED 1,078

Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.

Other unit types in Rukan

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	5.26%	AED 2.10M	AED 130K	1,404
Studios	6.68%	AED 508K	AED 40K	436
2-bedroom homes	5.36%	AED 1.67M	AED 105K	1,063

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
1	Jumeirah Golf Estates	7.96%	10.42%	AED 840K	AED 88K
2	Al Barari	7.01%	8.83%	AED 1.81M	AED 160K
3	Down Town Jabal Ali	6.77%	9.28%	AED 625K	AED 58K
5	Dubai Production City	5.91%	8.55%	AED 655K	AED 56K
6	Motor City	5.81%	7.76%	AED 928K	AED 72K
7	Remraam	5.80%	8.06%	AED 682K	AED 55K
8	International City Phase 1	5.78%	8.89%	AED 450K	AED 40K
9	Living Legends	5.77%	7.98%	AED 877K	AED 70K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Rukan earn?

1-bedroom homes in Rukan earn a median gross rental yield of 6.98%: a median rent of AED 67,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 960,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.99%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Rukan?

At the median ready price of AED 960,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.02M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 315,990.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Rukan qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 960,000, below the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Several properties can be combined to reach the level. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA.

How does Rukan compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Rukan ranks 4 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.

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Sources: DLD sales (145 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (608), via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Fees are typical figures. Source · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.