Dubai Golden Visa through property
A 10-year UAE residency for buying property — the threshold, family inclusion and the steps in 2026.
How to get the Golden Visa by buying
2026 market ranges for guidance. 1 USD ≈ AED 3.67. Sources: Property Finder, Bayut, DLD.
Properties from AED 2M (visa threshold)
What the Golden-Visa threshold buys across areas.
| Area | Entry price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | from ~AED 720k | 5.5–7.2% |
| Business Bay | from ~AED 690k | 5.5–7% |
| JVC | from ~AED 500k | 7–9% |
| Downtown Dubai | from ~AED 850k | 5–6% |
| Dubai Hills | from ~AED 940k | ~6% |
| Dubai South | from ~AED 450k | 7.5–9.5% |
Important: the figures above are general area entry prices, not the visa minimum. The Golden Visa needs AED 2,000,000+ in property — so in these areas that means a larger or higher-floor unit (e.g. a 2-bed in JVC/Marina, a 1–2-bed in Downtown, or a single ≥AED 2M home). Off-plan also qualifies once enough of the price is paid.
Golden Visa conditions
In favour
- 10-year residency for buying from AED 2M
- Spouse and children can be included
- Ready and off-plan both qualify
- Process can be completed remotely
- Stays valid while you own the property
Worth knowing
- Threshold is AED 2M minimum
- Visa is tied to property ownership
- Proof of payment/ownership required
- Visa issuance fees are separate
Estimate your return
Gross estimate from typical yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft).
Common questions
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