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Golden Visa Dubai: Property Investment Guide

10-year UAE residency through Dubai real estate — no sponsor, no employer required.

The UAE Golden Visa gives property investors 10-year renewable residency — no sponsor, no employer, and no requirement to live in the UAE full-time. Since February 2026, qualifying is simpler than ever: own property (or a portfolio of properties) with a combined Dubai Land Department value of AED 2,000,000 or more, and you can apply. Fidu Properties has guided international buyers through Golden Visa-eligible purchases since 2018, from first inquiry to title deed and visa stamping.

Who qualifies through real estate

What you get

Where our Golden Visa buyers invest

Any community works once the AED 2M threshold is met. Our Golden Visa clients most often buy in Dubai Hills Estate (family villas and branded apartments), Business Bay (high-liquidity apartments near Downtown), and Jumeirah Village Circle (strong rental yields at accessible entry prices — often combined as a two-property portfolio to reach AED 2M).

How the process works with Fidu

  1. Shortlist Golden Visa-eligible properties matched to your budget and goals
  2. Purchase and register with Dubai Land Department (we handle the paperwork)
  3. DLD valuation confirms the AED 2M threshold
  4. Golden Visa application through DLD/ICP — typically completed within weeks
  5. Medical, Emirates ID, and visa stamping

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum property investment for a UAE Golden Visa?

AED 2,000,000 (about USD 545,000) in Dubai Land Department-registered property value. This can be a single property or several properties combined — the threshold applies to the aggregate title-deed value, and both ready and off-plan properties qualify.

Do I still need to pay 50% of the property value upfront to qualify?

No. The 50% down-payment requirement was removed in February 2026. Mortgaged and off-plan properties now qualify based on the full DLD or Oqood-recorded value regardless of how much has been paid, with a bank no-objection certificate required for mortgaged properties.

Does my Golden Visa remain valid if my property’s market value falls below AED 2 million?

Yes. Eligibility is assessed on the DLD-registered value at the time of application, not ongoing market value. Once issued, the 10-year visa remains valid; the property value is reviewed again at renewal, provided you still own the qualifying property.

Ready to start? Speak to a Fidu Properties advisor about Golden Visa-eligible properties, or browse current off-plan and ready homes from AED 2M.

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