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Studios in Rukan

What studios in Rukan cost, rent for and earn. From 34 DLD sales and 153 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#5 of 40 areas for studios by net yield
The opportunity

#5 of 40 areas for studios 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 6.28%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated6.68%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
34 sales, 153 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 yieldDerived7.87%Dubai median for this type 7.10%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
34 sales, 153 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 508,000AED 1,229 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 40,000Dubai median AED 40,000
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
153 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved436sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved34153 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
34 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 40,000
Service charge (AED 4.62 × 436 sqft)−AED 2,014
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 2,000
Net rent a yearAED 35,986
Median ready priceAED 508,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 30,480
Total costAED 538,480
Net yield6.68%
Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

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 buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 508,000AED 127,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 35,768AED 44,012
Total cash neededAED 543,768AED 171,012

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 2,999
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 2,118
Cash flow per monthAED 881

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

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
3-bedroom homes5.26%AED 2.10MAED 130K1,404
1-bedroom homes5.99%AED 960KAED 67K582
2-bedroom homes5.36%AED 1.67MAED 105K1,063

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
1Dubai Studio City7.05%9.15%AED 508KAED 47K
2Al Furjan6.80%8.68%AED 530KAED 46K
3Silicon Oasis6.71%8.71%AED 470KAED 41K
4Dubai Production City6.68%9.11%AED 415KAED 38K
6Dubai Land Residence Complex6.59%8.94%AED 425KAED 38K
7Down Town Jabal Ali6.52%8.33%AED 540KAED 45K
8Motor City6.51%8.31%AED 626KAED 52K
9Dubai Investment Park 26.45%8.97%AED 401KAED 36K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in Rukan earn?

Studios in Rukan earn a median gross rental yield of 7.87%: a median rent of AED 40,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 508,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.68%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Rukan?

At the median ready price of AED 508,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 543,768 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 171,012.

Can a studio in Rukan qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 508,000, 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 studios?

Rukan ranks 5 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.

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Sources: DLD sales (34 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (153), 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.