Buying Dubai property worth AED 2M or more qualifies the investor and family (spouse, children) for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The threshold can be met with one property or several; both ready and off-plan from approved developers can qualify. The visa does not require living in the country permanently.
The value condition
The base threshold is property worth AED 2M or more. It can be met with a single property or a portfolio of several. The DLD-documented value counts; off-plan has separate requirements on the developer and payment stage.
Who the visa covers
The 10-year Golden Visa covers the investor, spouse and children; household staff can also be sponsored. It is not tied to an employer and does not require permanent residence in the UAE to keep the status.
Documents and timeline
- Passport, photo, contract and Title Deed from the DLD.
- Medical test and Emirates ID, done in the UAE.
- Timeline is usually a few weeks after ownership registration.
Common mistakes
- Assuming any property qualifies — the documented value and developer status matter.
- Overlooking that some off-plan requires a certain share to be paid.
- Delaying the medical test and Emirates ID — they are part of the process.