Rukan property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Rukan stand at a median AED 15,018 per m² (AED 1,395 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 260 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 29.5% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 294.6 million.
- AED 15,018median price per m²
- AED 1,395median price per sq ft
- 260sales in 12 months
- +29.5%change year on year
- 0%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 19% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Rukan sits among the emirate's most accessible entry points, popular with first-time investors (#113 of 154 by price per m²). 100% of sales are ready homes: an established resale market where you can view before you buy.
Apartment and villa prices in Rukan
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months. Villas and townhouses make up 63.8% of sales.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 33 | AED 506,000 | 40 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 44 | AED 750,000 | 61 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 11 | AED 1,000,000 | 87 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 6 | AED 1,612,500 | 131 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 1 bedroom | 95 | AED 980,000 | 54 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 51 | AED 1,670,000 | 99 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 18 | AED 2,225,000 | 106 m² |
Price per m² range in Rukan
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 11,819 and AED 17,957 per m² (AED 1,098 to 1,668 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Rukan price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22 | AED 9,464 | AED 879 | — |
| 2021 | 259 | AED 6,648 | AED 618 | — |
| 2022 | 777 | AED 8,506 | AED 790 | +27.9% |
| 2023 | 420 | AED 9,507 | AED 883 | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 533 | AED 10,308 | AED 958 | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 645 | AED 12,349 | AED 1,147 | +19.8% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 165 | AED 14,679 | AED 1,364 | +18.9% |
Rents and rental yield in Rukan
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 7.9%, 1 bedroom 7.3%, 2 bedrooms 7.8%, 1 bedroom 7.1%, 2 bedrooms 6.6%, 3 bedrooms 5.8%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 151 | AED 40,000 | 38,000 – 44,000 | AED 40,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 206 | AED 55,000 | 50,000 – 60,000 | AED 55,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 58 | AED 78,000 | 70,000 – 85,250 | AED 78,500 |
| Villa / townhouse · 1 bedroom | 376 | AED 70,000 | 67,000 – 75,000 | AED 70,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 157 | AED 110,000 | 101,000 – 115,000 | AED 110,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 47 | AED 130,000 | 125,000 – 145,000 | AED 130,000 |
Most traded projects in Rukan
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukan 3 | 161 | AED 17,112 | 0% |
| Rukan | 79 | AED 11,870 | 0% |
| Rukan Residence | 15 | AED 13,222 | 0% |
| Rukan2 | 5 | AED 11,085 | 0% |
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Arabian Ranches - 1 — AED 15,001/m² · Arabian Ranches - 1 rents
- Wadi Al Safa 6 — AED 15,001/m² · Wadi Al Safa 6 rents
- Al Kheeran — AED 14,939/m² · Al Kheeran rents
- Dubai Land Residence Complex — AED 15,123/m² · Dubai Land Residence Complex rents
- Festival City — AED 14,906/m² · Festival City rents
- Al Furjan — AED 14,881/m² · Al Furjan rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Rukan?
The median is AED 1,395 per sq ft (AED 15,018 per m²), across 260 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Rukan?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 750,000 (61 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,000,000 (87 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Rukan?
The median price per m² moved +29.5% between the previous 12 months (AED 11,597/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 15,018/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Rukan?
0% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 100% were ready homes. Off-plan gives access to developer payment plans; ready homes can be rented out straight away. A Cevitas advisor compares both on your budget.
What rental yield can you expect in Rukan?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 7.9% for a studio, 7.3% for a 1 bedroom, 7.8% for a 2 bedrooms, 7.1% for a 1 bedroom, 6.6% for a 2 bedrooms, 5.8% for a 3 bedrooms, before service charges and vacancy.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.