Golden Visa Dubai property investment, structured properly.
One AED 2,000,000 freehold asset earns you a 10-year renewable UAE residency — for you, your spouse, your children of any age and your parents. We select the asset for yield first, then handle the visa file end to end.
From first call to stamped visa in four steps.
Eligibility & strategy
We map your budget, financing and yield target, then shortlist qualifying freehold assets.
Acquire the asset
Reservation, SPA review and DLD registration — remotely if you are not in Dubai.
Title deed & file
Title deed or 50%-paid Oqood, then we submit your Golden Visa application with ICP.
Medical, ID, visa
Medical fitness test, Emirates ID biometrics, 10-year visa issued and stamped.
The rules, without the guesswork.
- AED 2,000,000 or more of freehold property value — most Dubai zones qualify
- Off-plan qualifies once 50% of the purchase price is paid and registered
- Multiple properties may be combined to reach the AED 2M threshold
- Mortgaged assets qualify when paid equity exceeds AED 2M
- No minimum stay in the UAE — renewable indefinitely every 10 years
- 0% income tax, 0% capital gains tax, 0% property tax on rental income
- Sponsor spouse, children of any age, parents and domestic staff
Total cost to budget
| Property value (minimum) | AED 2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee | 4% of value |
| Agency & registration | ~2% of value |
| Golden Visa government fees | AED 12,000–18,000 per applicant |
| Annual service charges | AED 12–25 per sq ft |
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Golden Visa property questions, answered.
How much do I need to invest in Dubai property for a Golden Visa?
AED 2,000,000 (about USD 545,000) of freehold property value. You can combine multiple properties to reach the threshold, and off-plan units qualify once 50% of the purchase price has been paid.
Does off-plan property qualify for the Dubai Golden Visa?
Yes. Off-plan freehold property from an approved developer qualifies once you have paid at least 50% of the value and the Dubai Land Department has registered the Oqood or title deed in your name.
Can I get a Golden Visa with a mortgaged property?
Yes, provided your paid equity in the property exceeds AED 2,000,000 and the bank issues a no-objection letter confirming the outstanding balance.
Who can I include on my Golden Visa?
Your spouse, children of any age, your parents, and unlimited domestic staff. Dependants receive the same 10-year validity as the principal investor.
How long does the Golden Visa process take?
Typically 14 to 30 days from title deed registration: DLD registration, medical fitness test, Emirates ID biometrics, then visa issuance and stamping.
What does the Golden Visa cost on top of the property?
Budget roughly AED 12,000–18,000 per applicant in government and processing fees, plus the standard 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee and around 2% in agency and registration costs on the property itself.
Do I have to live in Dubai to keep the visa?
No. There is no minimum stay requirement. The 10-year visa remains valid as long as you retain qualifying property, and it is renewable indefinitely.
What rental yield can I expect from a Golden Visa property?
Golden-Visa-grade Dubai assets in our current inventory underwrite at roughly 6–8.5% gross rental yield, with no income tax, no capital gains tax and no property tax on the rental income.
The Golden Visa library.
UAE Golden Visa Minimum Investment Requirements
The number everyone quotes is AED 2 million. What matters is which AED 2 million counts, whether it can be split across assets, and what the file actually costs to close.
Can You Get the Golden Visa With a Mortgage?
Financed buyers are not excluded. The Golden Visa cares about registered value and a bank that confirms it in writing — not about whether you paid cash.
UAE Golden Visa Renewal Guide
The 10-year visa is renewable rather than permanent. Renewal is straightforward — provided the qualifying asset is still yours and still worth the threshold.
Family Sponsorship After a Property Purchase
For most investors the residency is the point and the family file is the reason. The Golden Visa's sponsorship scope is materially wider than ordinary UAE residency.
Best Projects Eligible for the Golden Visa
Almost any freehold asset at AED 2M qualifies. The question worth asking is which AED 2M gives you residency and a defensible yield at the same time.
Ready to convert AED 2M into 10 years of UAE residency?
Speak to a senior Metrolux advisor. Eligibility check, shortlist and full visa concierge — at no cost to you.
Before you commit
The pages Golden Visa investors open next.
Off-plan and ready assets with full payment plans.
The pillar guide: yields, costs, off-plan rules, finance and risk.
ROI, rental yields, DLD fees, financing, taxation and exit.
ROI, rental yield, mortgage and Golden Visa calculators.
Costs, taxes, mortgages and exit routes — answered.
Worked returns on our current top picks.