
Golden Visa · Through property
The Golden Visa, how it actually works
Own property worth 2M or more and you can qualify for a 10-year UAE residency for you and your family. Here are the rules and the 2026 launches that meet the threshold.
Golden Visa
How it actually works
The property route
- Own one or more properties in the UAE worth at least 2,000,000 in total, registered in your name. A mortgage is allowed if it is from an approved local bank.
- Off-plan counts too: one or more off-plan units worth at least 2,000,000 in total, bought from an approved local developer.
- You and your family need valid health insurance for the whole residency.
- The residency lasts 10 years, and you can sponsor your spouse and children.
Confirm your own case with the authorities before you buy; rules can change.
Launches priced from 2M
Every unit starts at or above the value threshold.
- Wadeem Gardens, Phase 18.7M
- Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77~2.37M
- Sei Saadiyat2.95M
- Talay & Talay Beach13.5M
- The Bristol Residences3.1M
- The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Al Maryah Island3.95M
- Yas Riva Reserve7.9M
- Bab Al Qasr Garden Residences 652.0M
- Fay Valley (Fay Hills Phase 2)3.14M
- The Orchids at Yas Acres3.35M
- Y Views at BAYN6.5M
- Bab Al Qasr Sea View Residence 514.5M
- SILA2.8M
- Baccarat Residences Saadiyat16M
- BAIA3.9M
- Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island4.7M
- SENSI2.8M
- Bashayer Residences 5 & 62.5M
- Nawayef East Heights19.3M
FAQ
Questions, answered
How much property do I need to own for a UAE Golden Visa?
One or more properties in the UAE worth at least 2,000,000 in total, registered in your name.
Does off-plan property count for the Golden Visa?
Yes. One or more off-plan units worth at least 2,000,000 in total count, if bought from an approved local developer.
Can I use a mortgage for a property Golden Visa?
Yes, a mortgage is allowed if it is from an approved local bank.
How long does the property Golden Visa last, and who can I sponsor?
The residency lasts 10 years and you can sponsor your spouse and children. You and your family need valid health insurance for the whole residency.
Which 2026 Abu Dhabi launches start at 2M or more?
19 launches have a published starting price of 2M or more, so every unit meets the value threshold. The full list is on this page.
Confirm your own case with the authorities before you buy; rules can change.
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