Guide · Last updated 26 Oct 2026 · By Mahmoud Montaser, RERA BRN 78343 (Metropolitan Premium Properties)

How to get a Dubai Golden Visa through property

Short answer: Buy one or more UAE properties with a total value of at least AED 2,000,000 in your name — ready, mortgaged through an approved local bank, or off-plan from an approved developer — and hold valid health insurance. In Dubai you then apply through the Dubai Land Department Golden Visa service. Rules are set by the authorities and can change, so the current requirements are confirmed for your specific unit before you buy.

Who qualifies

According to ICP and the Ministry of Economy & Tourism, a real-estate investor qualifies when:

  • They own one or more properties in the UAE with a total value of at least AED 2,000,000, registered in their name. The property may be financed by a loan from an approved local bank.
  • Or they bought one or more off-plan units with a total value of at least AED 2,000,000 from an approved local real estate company.
  • They and their family members hold comprehensive, valid health insurance.

How long the visa lasts

ICP and the Dubai Land Department describe the real-estate investor Golden Residency as a 10-year, renewable residence. The u.ae government portal summary table lists 5 years for real-estate investments, so the duration is confirmed for each case at application.

How to apply in Dubai

The Dubai Land Department “Golden Visa application – Investor” service lists these steps: visit a service centre, submit the requirements and pay the fees, do the medical examination, then receive the residence permit by email. The applicant must be inside the UAE.

  • Documents: passport, title deed (e-certificate of title), personal photo, Emirates ID and current residence permit if any.
  • Mortgaged property: a bank no-objection letter showing the amount paid and the balance.
  • Spouse, children and parents can be sponsored.
  • DLD lists a total of about AED 9,884.75 for the 10-year investor permit, with separate fees for family and parents (as published on the DLD service page).

Where Ask MonTaser helps

Mahmoud shortlists units at AED 2 million and above, checks the current requirements for your specific unit before you buy, and guides you through the application. See the Best Deals list.

FAQ

Can I get a Golden Visa through property in Dubai?

Yes. Property purchases with a total value of AED 2 million and above can qualify you for the UAE Golden Visa, according to ICP. The rules are set by the authorities and can change, so current requirements are confirmed for your specific unit.

Does off-plan property qualify for the Golden Visa?

Yes, according to ICP and the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism: one or more off-plan units with a total value of at least AED 2,000,000, bought from an approved local real estate company.

Can a mortgaged property qualify?

Yes, if the loan is from an approved local bank. The Dubai Land Department asks for a bank no-objection letter showing the paid amount and balance.

Can I combine several properties to reach AED 2 million?

Yes. ICP refers to one or more properties with a total value of at least AED 2,000,000.

Can I sponsor my family?

Yes. The Dubai Land Department service states that the spouse, children and parents can be sponsored, with separate fees.

Talk to Mahmoud

See the current shortlist on Best Deals, or email Sales@askmontaser.ae / WhatsApp +971 54 200 0142.

Sources

Prices and availability change; always confirm current details directly. Nothing here is a guarantee of returns or of any visa decision.