PROPERTY. RESIDENCY. POSSIBILITY. # YOUR GOLDEN VISA STARTS IN DUBAI. ## Invest in Property. Unlock Your Future. From your first property investment to long-term Golden Visa residency, discover how owning real estate in Dubai can open the door to a new chapter of opportunity. Explore Residency Options ↓ 10 YEARSAED 2 MILLION QUALIFYING PROPERTY INVESTMENT THREE ROUTES. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER. ## A Future in Dubai. A Route That Fits You. 2 YEARS ### 2-Year Property Investor Visa No Minimum Property Value Qualifying individual ownership · Published DLD criteria - Property-linked residence - Eligible spouse and children sponsorship Joint owners: a personal share of at least AED 400,000. Registered title and approval required. Explore the conditions + DLD’s updated Taskeen criteria allow an individual owner to apply regardless of property value. Joint owners must meet the published share threshold. Mortgage and off-plan treatment must be confirmed with the service centre; a purchase alone does not secure residency. Discuss My Options → THE GOLDEN VISA10 YEARS ### 10-Year Golden Visa AED 2 MILLION Minimum qualifying real estate investment - Renewable long-term residence without an external sponsor - Eligible family sponsorship and extended absence privileges Qualifying ownership/value, insurance and supporting documents must be verified. Joint owners need a qualifying personal share. Explore the conditions + DLD and GDRFA describe a renewable ten-year property-investor route. GDRFA requires a share of at least AED 2 million for joint ownership and a DLD-certified value, with continuing ownership controls. Mortgaged and approved off-plan purchases require specific authority and document review. Discuss My Options → 5 YEARS ### 5-Year Retirement Visa AED 1 MILLION Published DLD property route · Additional conditions apply - Renewable retirement residence - Eligible family sponsorship Generally age 55+ and retired. Work history, finances, ownership and mortgage conditions require review. Explore the conditions + DLD describes a property-retiree route at AED 1 million and age 55+, although its terms say over 55. GDRFA and the UAE portal also require 15 years’ service and describe additional savings or income conditions. Do not treat AED 1 million of property alone as sufficient; confirm the applicable route. Discuss My Options → Published rules reviewed 10 October 2026. These are potential application routes, subject to authority approval. Retirement, mortgage and off-plan guidance varies between official service pages; further conditions are explained below. A LONGER HORIZON ## More Than an Investment. A Place to Call Home. 01 GOLDEN VISA ### Long-Term Residency A renewable ten-year horizon, subject to maintaining the qualifying conditions. Other featured permits last two or five years. 02 ALL THREE / CONDITIONS APPLY ### Eligible Family Sponsorship Potential sponsorship for eligible family members. Ages, relationships, documents and permit duration depend on the route. 03 LIFE IN DUBAI ### International Connectivity An international base for travel and business. Golden Visa holders have specific extended-absence privileges; check the rules for other permits. 04 GOLDEN VISA ### Greater Stability Long-term residence without an external sponsor can support future planning. Continuing eligibility and valid documentation remain essential. 05 VALID RESIDENCE PERMITS ### Lifestyle & Resident Services A base for everyday living, schools, healthcare and resident services, subject to provider requirements, fees and insurance. 06 SEPARATE APPROVALS APPLY ### Business & Investment Opportunities Build your life around Dubai’s business ecosystem. Residence is not a business licence or a substitute for required work permissions. DETAILS THAT MATTER ## Your Questions. Considered Answers. Clear guidance, with official sources for the details. ### What property investment is required for the Golden Visa? + The Dubai real-estate route requires at least AED 2 million in qualifying property, potentially across more than one asset. GDRFA requires a joint owner’s personal share to reach AED 2 million. Accepted value, registration and continuing ownership must be confirmed. ### Have the two-year investor visa rules changed? + DLD’s published Taskeen service now states no minimum property value for individual ownership. For joint ownership it specifies a personal share of at least AED 400,000. These are application criteria, not an automatic grant; the title and applicant documents still require approval. ### How does joint ownership affect eligibility? + Each route has its own conditions. Taskeen publishes a minimum AED 400,000 personal share; GDRFA’s Golden Visa guidance specifies AED 2 million per qualifying share. DLD’s retirement route allows husband and wife to share a property with an attested marriage certificate. Confirm how the authority will recognise your share. ### Can a mortgaged property qualify? + Potentially. DLD’s Golden Visa description asks for proof of AED 2 million paid and a bank letter; its terms also request the bank’s NOC and paid/balance evidence. GDRFA accepts mortgaged property and ICP describes approved local-bank financing. DLD retirement guidance refers to AED 1 million paid and bank evidence. Because published wording differs, confirm your exact financing arrangement; Taskeen mortgage treatment is not established by this checker. ### What about an off-plan property? + ICP recognises qualifying off-plan purchases totalling at least AED 2 million from an approved local real-estate company. This does not establish that every project, payment schedule or Dubai application will be accepted. DLD services request ownership documents; confirm registration and the accepted application route before relying on an off-plan purchase. This checker does not establish off-plan eligibility for the two-year or retirement routes. ### Who can apply for the five-year retirement route? + DLD describes retirees aged 55+ with AED 1 million qualifying property; its detailed terms say over 55. GDRFA and the UAE portal also describe at least 15 years’ prior service and a property-plus-savings option or an alternative income route. GDRFA publishes AED 1 million property plus AED 1 million deposit, or AED 240,000 annual fixed income for Dubai. Confirm the applicable financial, age, insurance and mortgage conditions with the authority. ### Can I sponsor my family? + Family sponsorship is available to eligible applicants, with route-specific requirements. DLD’s Golden Visa service describes spouse, children and parents sponsorship; health insurance, attested relationship documents and other evidence apply. Other routes have their own dependent conditions and durations. Golden Visa privileges should not be assumed for shorter permits. ### What happens at renewal, or if I sell? + Renewal depends on continuing to meet the applicable criteria and submitting the current documents. GDRFA describes ownership/lien controls for Golden Visa property investors. Confirm the effect of a sale, refinancing, ownership change or time abroad before taking action; residence is not unconditional permanent residency. YOUR NEXT ADDRESS ## Find Your Property. Discover Your Residency Opportunities. Explore the existing collection, then review ownership and residency conditions with an advisor before making a commitment. Explore Golden Visa Properties →Speak to Our Advisors ↗ Listings are an illustrative showcase, not verified offers or confirmed visa-eligible properties. Residency suitability must be assessed individually. PHOTOGRAPHY / Robert Bock, CC0 ↗ · EditQ, CC0 ↗. Images resized/compressed; display crop varies. Image credits ↗ CHAT WITH US