Best off-plan projects in Dubai for a Golden Visa in 2026
An AED 2 million investment opens the door to a Golden Visa application, under conditions to be confirmed with the authorities. Here are the projects in the Orven selection with a published price at or above that threshold.
A real estate investment of at least AED 2 million opens the door to a Golden Visa application, under conditions to be confirmed with the relevant authorities. This guide lists the projects in the Orven selection where a published price reaches or exceeds that threshold, so you can start the conversation with your adviser from confirmed figures rather than a guess.
How we selected these projects
We only include projects where a price published by the developer, or confirmed in our own records, sits at or above AED 2 million. We do not state that any specific unit is approved for the Golden Visa; eligibility depends on conditions set by the authorities, and whether an off-plan unit qualifies before handover is a question for your adviser and the relevant government department, not something we confirm in this guide.
Projects with a published price at or above AED 2 million
| Project | District | Price published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fior 1 | Rashid Yachts & Marina | From AED 2.2 million* | Off-plan |
| Chelsea Residences (1 bed and above) | Dubai Maritime City | From AED 2.17 million* | Off-plan |
| The Grove | Sobha Sanctuary, Dubailand | From AED 9.33 million* | Off-plan |
| Bay Estate (villas and townhouses) | Dubai Islands | Average AED 5.9 million to AED 10 million | Off-plan |
\* Developer-advertised starting price, subject to availability, confirmed by your adviser.
Chelsea Residences anchors this guide: its one-bedroom price of AED 2.17 million already clears the threshold, and the two- and three-bedroom units at AED 3.13 million and AED 4.94 million sit further above it. Fior 1 clears the threshold from its entry price. The Grove and Bay Estate sit well above it across their published range.
The question this guide does not answer
Whether an off-plan unit qualifies for the Golden Visa before the property is completed and registered is a question that depends on the authorities' current conditions, not on anything Orven can confirm in writing. Some buyers choose to wait until handover and title deed registration before applying; others start the conversation earlier. Either way, your adviser recommends confirming the specific requirements with the relevant authorities before you plan around the visa.
Projects that could reach the threshold but are not confirmed
Valia's four-bedroom configuration, Hilton Residences' larger apartments and penthouses, and selected Sanctuary Residences or Creek Waters units could plausibly reach AED 2 million, but none has a published price at that level today. Your adviser requests the current figure for the specific configuration you need.
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What AED 2 million means in US dollars
At the fixed rate of 1 USD = 3.6725 AED, the AED 2 million threshold is about 544,600 USD. Fior 1's AED 2.2 million entry price is about 599,000 USD, and Chelsea's AED 2.17 million one-bedroom is about 590,900 USD.
Related guide
Our guide on whether your family can benefit from your Golden Visa covers the related question of dependents once the visa itself is confirmed.
Why completed versus off-plan can matter to your timeline
Some investors prefer a completed, title-deed-registered property before applying for residency, since it removes any question about construction risk from the application. Others are comfortable starting the process on an off-plan reservation and completing the residency steps once the unit is handed over and registered. Neither approach is described here as better; it depends on how quickly you want the visa in hand and how the authorities are treating off-plan applications at the time you apply, which is exactly the kind of detail your adviser confirms before you commit to a specific project.
Talk to an adviser about Golden Visa planning
Message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com with your budget and your residency objective. Your adviser confirms the current price for Fior 1, Chelsea Residences, The Grove or Bay Estate, and points you toward the right process to confirm Golden Visa eligibility with the authorities. Brokerage is provided through ORVEN REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C S.P.C (Economic License No. CN-6800129, ADRA).
FAQ
Which projects in the Orven selection reach the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold? Fior 1 from AED 2.2 million, Chelsea Residences from AED 2.17 million, The Grove from AED 9.33 million, and Bay Estate's villas and townhouses, averaging AED 5.9 million to AED 10 million.
Does buying off-plan guarantee Golden Visa eligibility? No. Eligibility depends on conditions confirmed with the authorities, including whether an off-plan unit qualifies before completion. Confirm this with your adviser and the relevant department before committing.
Is the AED 2 million threshold fixed or does it change? Orven treats AED 2 million as the published threshold today; any change would come from the authorities, and we update our guides accordingly rather than estimate ahead of them.
Can I combine two smaller units to reach AED 2 million? That is a question for the authorities and your adviser, based on current conditions. We do not confirm a combined-value approach in this guide.
Which project offers the lowest entry point above the threshold? Chelsea Residences' one-bedroom at AED 2.17 million is the lowest published price above AED 2 million in the current selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Which projects in the Orven selection reach the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold?
Fior 1 from AED 2.2 million, Chelsea Residences from AED 2.17 million, The Grove from AED 9.33 million, and Bay Estate's villas and townhouses, averaging AED 5.9 million to AED 10 million.
Does buying off-plan guarantee Golden Visa eligibility?
No. Eligibility depends on conditions confirmed with the authorities, including whether an off-plan unit qualifies before completion. Confirm this with your adviser and the relevant department before committing.
Is the AED 2 million threshold fixed or does it change?
Orven treats AED 2 million as the published threshold today; any change would come from the authorities, and we update our guides accordingly rather than estimate ahead of them.
Can I combine two smaller units to reach AED 2 million?
That is a question for the authorities and your adviser, based on current conditions. We do not confirm a combined-value approach in this guide.
Which project offers the lowest entry point above the threshold?
Chelsea Residences' one-bedroom at AED 2.17 million is the lowest published price above AED 2 million in the current selection.
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