Short answer: For a UAE (often Dubai) golden visa via qualifying property, practice commonly uses about AED 2,000,000 in land-department-recognised value. Multiple wholly owned units may be combined; off-plan and mortgaged property can qualify subject to bank letters and registration rules. Duration follows current authority rules (Dubai’s property route is often described as long-term renewable residence). Spouse, children and, under some rules, parents may join.
Property-route checkpoints
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Value threshold | About AED 2,000,000 (official/DLD recognition) |
| Multiple units | Often combinable to the threshold |
| Off-plan | Approved developers and registration rules |
| Mortgage | Bank no-objection style evidence often required |
| Minimum stay | Generally no strict annual day-count (confirm current rules) |
Do not confuse purchase price with official valuation or registered value. Obtain verifiable value evidence before filing.
Versus a shorter property investor visa
Dubai also offers shorter property-investor residence: sole owners may face no minimum value under some rules, while co-owners may need a minimum share each. Golden visa and two-year products differ in duration, fees and family scope—choose by mobility and horizon, not only by “can we apply.”
Tax and daily life
UAE treatment of foreign personal income and tax residence turns on presence and other ties; holding a golden visa does not automatically change home-country tax residence. Property, companies and schooling need separate compliance review.
Global Immigrate note
If the goal is flexible Gulf access and you already plan to buy, the property route can fit; if you prefer not to lock capital in real estate, compare other golden-visa categories on the official list. Purchase contracts should disclaim immigration outcomes; file residence papers through official channels.
Pre-filing document overview
Passport, photos, police certificates, title or off-plan registration, land-department value proof, bank mortgage letter if any, insurance and forms. Family needs relationship notarials. Non-Arabic documents require certified translation. Book biometrics with passport validity in mind.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. See UAE Golden Visa.