Golden Visa property route: the AED 2 million path

The Golden Visa property route earns a 10 year renewable residence when a Dubai home is worth at least AED 2 million on the Dubai Land Department valuation, for you and your family. It is the most common way in, open on ready, off-plan and even mortgaged property within the rules. Here is how it works, step by step.

Who qualifies on the property route?

The core test is a property, or a combination of properties, worth at least AED 2 million on the Dubai Land Department valuation, in a freehold area where foreign nationals can own. There is no nationality restriction and no requirement to live in the UAE full time. The valuation, not the purchase price, is what counts, so we confirm the exact figure for your unit before filing.

Does it work on mortgaged or off-plan property?

Yes, within the rules. A mortgaged property can qualify provided the equity and valuation meet the threshold and the bank provides the required letter; an off-plan purchase from an approved developer can also qualify once conditions are met. The old AED 1 million down-payment rule that still circulates has changed, so we check the current position with the DLD rather than relying on market hearsay.

What documents do you need?

The core set is the title deed, the DLD valuation, your passport and photographs, and, for a mortgaged property, a bank letter. The application runs through the DLD and the federal authorities, and once approved you complete the medical and the Emirates ID. We assemble the exact set for your case so the application is not held up by a missing document, the usual cause of delay.

Can you sponsor your family?

Yes. One Golden Visa covers your spouse and children, and parents can be included, all for the same 10 year term. That family coverage is one of the route biggest advantages over a standard residence visa, which ties the family to an employer or a shorter term. We handle the dependants alongside the main application so nothing is filed twice.

What is the next step?

Tell us the property and we will confirm the DLD valuation and whether it clears AED 2 million, then handle the application and the family end to end. See the Golden Visa service or the premium-area pages under business setup locations. We confirm each figure against the authority that sets it, such as the UAE Government visa and Emirates ID guide, rather than quoting a blog, so the plan holds.