Golden Visa through property in Dubai: the 2 million AED threshold explained
A property investment of at least 2 million AED opens the right to apply for the UAE Golden Visa, under conditions set by the authorities. What the threshold means, which points to confirm before you count on it, how it fits a purchase such as Hilton Residences by Prestige One, and where Orven's role stops.
The threshold, stated exactly
The rule that matters is short: a real estate investment of at least 2 million AED in the UAE opens the right to apply for a Golden Visa, a long-term residence permit for investors. The word to keep in mind is "apply". The threshold gives access to the application; the decision and the conditions belong to the authorities, and they can change.
For an investor in Lagos, Paris or Cairo who wants a base in Dubai, this is often the second reason to buy after the investment itself. It is worth understanding what the 2 million AED covers and what it does not before you pick a unit with the visa in mind.
What "under conditions" means in practice
The threshold is the entry point, not the whole rule. The authorities apply conditions that you should confirm directly with them or with an immigration specialist before you commit. The main points to check, without assuming the answer:
- Property status. Whether an off-plan unit qualifies, at which stage of payment or completion, and which document proves the investment.
- Financed purchases. Whether a property bought with a bank loan counts, and how the financed share is treated.
- Several properties. Whether the value of more than one property can be combined to reach the threshold.
- Joint ownership. How a property held by spouses or by partners is assessed.
- Family members. Which relatives can be included under the main applicant, and on what terms.
- Residence obligations. What the visa expects of you in terms of presence in the UAE, and the renewal conditions.
Each point has an official answer that is updated from time to time. Orven does not give immigration advice; we point you to the current rules and the competent authority, and we make sure your purchase documents are complete and in order.
How it fits a Prestige One purchase
Take Hilton Residences at Dubai Maritime City, sold off-plan by Prestige One with a published plan of 20% at reservation, 40% during construction and 40% at handover. Prices are confirmed on request, and the developer's inventory changes with each release. Depending on the residence type, a single unit, a penthouse or a combination of units may reach the 2 million AED mark.
Three practical consequences:
- Choose the unit with the threshold in view. If the visa is part of your plan, tell your adviser at the start. The selection is made on the contract price, and the price is what the application will look at.
- Keep the paper trail. Sale agreement, Oqood registration, payment receipts from the escrow account, then the title deed at handover. The application relies on official documents, not on marketing material.
- Do not count on the visa before it is granted. Buy a residence you would want to own anyway. The visa is a possible outcome, not a feature of the apartment.
See the Hilton Residences page for current availability, or ask for the Prestige One projects where the price of a unit is in the range you have in mind.
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The sequence, in order
The order of operations is the same for most investors, even if the details differ:
| Step | What happens | Who acts |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Reservation, sale agreement, payments into escrow | You, with Orven |
| Registration | Oqood for an off-plan unit, title deed at handover | DLD, via the developer |
| Eligibility check | Confirmation that the property and its documents meet the current rules | You, with the authorities or an immigration specialist |
| Application | File submitted with identity documents, property documents and any supporting evidence requested | You, with the authorities |
| Decision | Visa issued or further documents requested | The authorities |
The application is made after the property side is in order. Timing, processing steps and the exact list of documents are set by the authorities and should be confirmed at the time you apply.
Where Orven's role stops
Orven is a property adviser. On the Golden Visa, our role is limited to orientation:
- we tell you which units and combinations reach 2 million AED at the contract price;
- we make sure your purchase file is complete and registered with the DLD;
- we point you to the competent authority and, if you wish, to an immigration specialist.
We do not submit visa applications and we do not guarantee any outcome. Any adviser who promises a visa as part of a property sale is promising something that is not theirs to give.
To start, send your budget and your residence objective on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or write to sales@orvenproperties.com. An adviser replies with the units that fit, their payment plans and the documents you will need to keep.
FAQ
Does an off-plan purchase qualify for the Golden Visa? The treatment of off-plan property, including at which stage it counts, is defined by the authorities and can change. Confirm the current rule before you rely on it, and keep your Oqood registration and payment receipts in any case.
Can I combine two apartments to reach 2 million AED? Whether several properties can be added together is one of the conditions to confirm with the authorities. Ask before you choose the units, not after.
Does a mortgage disqualify the purchase? The treatment of financed purchases is set by the authorities. If you intend to finance part of the price, raise the point with the immigration specialist before you apply for the loan.
Does Orven handle the visa application? No. Orven helps you choose and register the property and points you to the competent authority. The application itself is yours to file, with a specialist if you prefer.
Do I need to live in Dubai to keep the visa? Presence and renewal conditions are part of the rules set by the authorities. Confirm them with the current regulations at the time of your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Does an off-plan purchase qualify for the Golden Visa?
The treatment of off-plan property, including at which stage it counts, is defined by the authorities and can change. Confirm the current rule before you rely on it, and keep your Oqood registration and payment receipts in any case.
Can I combine two apartments to reach 2 million AED?
Whether several properties can be added together is one of the conditions to confirm with the authorities. Ask before you choose the units, not after.
Does a mortgage disqualify the purchase?
The treatment of financed purchases is set by the authorities. If you intend to finance part of the price, raise the point with the immigration specialist before you apply for the loan.
Does Orven handle the visa application?
No. Orven helps you choose and register the property and points you to the competent authority. The application itself is yours to file, with a specialist if you prefer.
Do I need to live in Dubai to keep the visa?
Presence and renewal conditions are part of the rules set by the authorities. Confirm them with the current regulations at the time of your application.
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