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UAE Golden Visa through off-plan property

By Dubainary Research · Updated 2026-10-05 · Buying off-plan

Rules change; confirm current requirements with ICP/GDRFA or Dubai Land Department before buying. [VERIFY]

Fleurs de Jardin by AMIS Development in MBR District 11 (Meydan South)
Fleurs de Jardin, AMIS Development | MBR District 11 (Meydan South) · View project

A qualifying UAE property purchase may support a long-term residence application, including some off-plan purchases, subject to current authority rules, project eligibility and documentary checks. [VERIFY]

Who qualifies

Property investors may qualify when the applicant, property and transaction meet the current requirements of the relevant UAE immigration and land authorities. Eligibility can depend on ownership structure, the recorded property value and the evidence accepted for the application. [VERIFY]

Alva The Valley by Emaar Properties in The Valley
Alva The Valley, Emaar Properties | The Valley · View project

The AED 2 million property value rule

The commonly stated property investment threshold is AED 2 million. Confirm whether the threshold applies to one property or a combined portfolio, how jointly owned property is assessed and which valuation the authority will accept before relying on it. [VERIFY]

The Biltmore Residences Sufouh by GJ Properties in Al Sufouh
The Biltmore Residences Sufouh, GJ Properties | Al Sufouh · View project

Can you use an off-plan property

Some off-plan purchases may qualify when the development and purchase are registered with the relevant land authority and the applicant can provide the required evidence of ownership, value and payments made. Acceptance can vary by emirate, project stage and application channel. [VERIFY]

Bearau Lamar Commercial Tower by Lamar Development in Business Bay
Bearau Lamar Commercial Tower, Lamar Development | Business Bay · View project

Documents and process

Applicants may be asked for a passport, photograph, property ownership or registration evidence, purchase agreement, payment evidence, valuation or developer documentation, health insurance and other immigration forms. Confirm the current checklist with ICP, GDRFA or the relevant land department before applying. [VERIFY]

Costs and timeline

Application, medical examination, identity card, insurance, status-change and processing charges may apply, and processing time depends on the authority and completeness of the file. Request a current official fee schedule and processing estimate before submitting. [VERIFY]

Off-plan projects priced AED 2M and above (12) [VERIFY]

ProjectAreaDeveloperFromSize fromHandover
Fleurs de JardinMBR District 11 (Meydan South)AMIS DevelopmentAED 26,000,000 [VERIFY]9,600 sqft [VERIFY]Q3 2028 [VERIFY]
Alva The ValleyThe ValleyEmaar PropertiesAED 4,380,000 [VERIFY]2,788 sqft [VERIFY]Q1 2030 [VERIFY]
The Biltmore Residences SufouhAl SufouhGJ PropertiesAED 3,073,260 [VERIFY]1,026 sqft [VERIFY]Q3 2026 [VERIFY]
Bearau Lamar Commercial TowerBusiness BayLamar DevelopmentAED 38,500,000 [VERIFY]6,200 sqft [VERIFY]Q1 2029 [VERIFY]
1970 Office TowerBusiness BayAl Habtoor GroupAED 9,300,000 [VERIFY]1,884 sqft [VERIFY]Q1 2029 [VERIFY]
Bristol Hotel & Residences at Ramhan IslandAbu DhabiEagle HillsAED 3,100,000 [VERIFY]738 sqft [VERIFY]Q4 2028 [VERIFY]
Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana Phase 2Abu DhabiOhana DevelopmentsAED 3,590,000 [VERIFY]1,938 sqft [VERIFY]Q3 2029 [VERIFY]
The Ritz-Carlton Residences by SAASAbu DhabiSAAS PropertiesAED 4,500,000 [VERIFY]926 sqft [VERIFY]Q1 2030 [VERIFY]
Nine CollectiveAl Kifafwasl propertiesAED 4,400,000 [VERIFY]1,946 sqft [VERIFY]Q2 2030 [VERIFY]
Royal Yacht Club ResidenceDubai Islands (Palm Deira)Azimuth DevelopmentAED 2,411,735 [VERIFY]711 sqft [VERIFY]Q4 2027 [VERIFY]
AviorAl WaslAcube DevelopmentsAED 3,885,733 [VERIFY]1,020 sqft [VERIFY]Q3 2031 [VERIFY]
Karl Lagerfeld Beach ResidencesAl Marjan IslandAark DevelopersAED 2,800,000 [VERIFY]876 sqft [VERIFY]Q2 2028 [VERIFY]

FAQ

Can an off-plan property qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?
It may qualify if the property, registration, value and payment evidence meet the current requirements of the relevant authority. Confirm the specific project and application route before buying. [VERIFY]
Is the minimum property value AED 2 million?
AED 2 million is the commonly stated threshold for the property-investor route, but valuation, ownership and payment conditions can change. Confirm the current rule with the relevant authority. [VERIFY]
Can more than one property be combined to meet the threshold?
Some application routes may accept a qualifying combined property value, subject to current ownership and registration conditions. Obtain confirmation for your emirate and portfolio before applying. [VERIFY]
Can a mortgaged or financed property qualify?
A financed property may be considered under conditions set by the authority, including evidence from the lender and proof of the qualifying paid or owned amount. Verify the current conditions first. [VERIFY]
Which documents are normally requested?
The file may include identity documents, property registration or ownership evidence, the purchase agreement, payment records, photographs, insurance and authority forms. The exact checklist can change. [VERIFY]
Does buying an AED 2 million property guarantee approval?
No. Property value alone does not guarantee approval; the applicant and transaction must satisfy all current immigration, registration and documentary requirements. [VERIFY]

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