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UAE Golden Visa Through Property Investment: 2026 Update

Learn how purchasing property worth AED 2M or more qualifies real estate buyers for a 10-year renewable UAE Golden Residency Visa.

Omar Al Sharif
Omar Al Sharif
June 8, 2026
UAE Golden Visa Through Property Investment: 2026 Update

The UAE Golden Visa program has transformed Dubai into a permanent home for global investors, entrepreneurs, and families. Property buyers who invest AED 2 Million or above in residential or commercial real estate can secure a 10-year renewable residency visa.

Key Eligibility Criteria

1. Minimum total property investment value of AED 2,000,000. 2. Off-plan or ready properties from approved developers qualify. 3. Mortgaged properties qualify provided the bank paid amount meets requirement threshold.

Benefits of the Golden Residency

Golden Visa holders can sponsor spouses, children, and domestic helpers. There is no restriction on maximum stay outside the UAE, allowing investors complete flexibility to manage international affairs.

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