Golden visa through Dubai property, the 2,000,000 AED rule
The threshold
The property route to the ten year golden visa is built on a single figure, a property, or a combination of properties, worth at least 2,000,000 AED. Below that figure, the property route does not apply, whatever else is promised.
What the figure is measured on
It is measured on the value registered with the Dubai Land Department, not on a brochure price, not on a price before a discount, and not on a price including furniture or fees. Off plan purchases can qualify, subject to the conditions applied at the time by the authorities.
Why this site is cautious about it
A project whose starting price is 950,000 AED is routinely advertised as golden visa eligible because its larger units cross the threshold. That is true of the larger units and false of the unit you were shown. On Property Radar, a project is only marked golden visa eligible when its starting price is at or above 2,000,000 AED. Every other project says nothing on the subject rather than something convenient.
Before you count on it
- Rules and thresholds are set by the authorities and can change, confirm them at the time of purchase
- The visa follows the property, if you sell, your position changes
- Eligibility of the buyer is a separate question from eligibility of the property
This is general information, not immigration advice. Confirm your own situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed adviser before making a purchase decision based on residency.
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