09/05/2026
Buying qualifying real estate in Dubai can make you eligible for a 10-year renewable UAE residency. One property, one application, long-term stability for you and your family.
The rules are straightforward.
A property, or combination of properties, with a total value of AED 2 million or more qualifies you for the Golden Visa.
The property can be ready or off-plan from an approved developer. As of February 2026, the previous requirement to have paid 50% of the property value upfront has been removed. Eligibility is now based on the DLD-certified valuation meeting AED 2 million, with mortgaged properties also accepted subject to a bank no-objection letter.
Spouses, children, and parents can be included as dependents under the same visa.
What most people don’t realize is what comes attached to that residency. You can sponsor domestic staff. You can open UAE bank accounts more easily. You get access to healthcare and schooling systems. And most importantly, you are no longer tied to an employer for your right to live in the country.
For founders, executives, and families relocating from high-tax jurisdictions, this is often the single most valuable outcome of a Dubai property purchase. The rental yield is almost secondary.
We structure property acquisitions with the Golden Visa endpoint in mind when that is the client’s goal. The property selection, payment structure, and timing all get calibrated around it.
DM ‘VISA’ and we’ll map the cleanest path for your situation.
