Finance & Mortgage · 10 min · 2026-03-10
Dubai Golden Visa Through Real Estate: Requirements & Strategy
A step-by-step guide to obtaining the UAE Golden Visa through property investment — covering eligibility, application, and benefits.
The Dubai Golden Visa: Long-Term UAE Residency
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residency visa for investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talent. The official conditions are published on the UAE government portal.
Real Estate Eligibility
- Minimum property value: AED 2,000,000, as set on the official portal
- Off-plan property: may qualify under the conditions set by the authorities
- Several properties: the official portal sets the rules for combining values to reach the threshold
- Mortgaged property: conditions are set by the authorities; check the official portal
For the official DLD fee schedule, the off-plan and joint-ownership rules and the documents to prepare, see our partner Cevitas's Dubai Golden Visa through property guide, which cites the DLD, GDRFA and ICP pages.
Benefits
The official portal lists the benefits, which include:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | Long-term, renewable (see the official portal for the current term) |
| Family sponsorship | Sponsorship of family members under the official conditions |
| Stays abroad | The portal explains the rules on time spent outside the UAE |
Application Steps
- Acquire property that meets the official threshold
- Obtain the title deed (or the off-plan registration) from the DLD
- Apply via the ICP or GDRFA channels
- Submit the documents they request (passport, property documents, health insurance…)
- Medical fitness test and Emirates ID
Processing times are set by the authorities; check them when you apply.
Ways to Structure the Investment (examples)
- Option A: one unit of AED 2M or more (compare areas)
- Option B: several units whose combined value reaches the threshold, if the official rules allow it for your case
- Option C: an off-plan unit of AED 2M or more with a payment plan, subject to the off-plan conditions
Simulate your Golden Visa investment with OffPlanSimulator.
Reviewed by Ahmed Benjas, co-founder & CEO of Cevitas Real Estate
Moroccan real estate expert based in Dubai, co-founder & CEO of Cevitas Real Estate, a RERA-licensed brokerage (NGI House, Deira), with an AED 200M+ track record. He works in French, Arabic, Darija and English.
Who is Ahmed Benjas? · Moroccan real estate broker in Dubai · His guides on cevitas.ae
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