Golden Visa property price in Abu Dhabi: the AED 2 million threshold

A Golden Visa application opens at an AED 2 million property investment in Abu Dhabi, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities. Nawayef East and SENSI both clear that line at their published prices.

6 November 2026 · By Orven Properties · 4 min read

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The Golden Visa property price threshold in Abu Dhabi is AED 2 million, the same federal rule that applies across the UAE, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities. No duration or renewal period is confirmed here; what is confirmed is which published prices in our Abu Dhabi collection currently clear that line.

Two projects that clear the threshold at their published price

Nawayef East (Modon Properties, Al Hudayriyat Island): from AED 6.6 million, well above the threshold at its entry tier.
SENSI (Reportage Properties, Saadiyat Island): from AED 2.8 million, above the threshold but by a narrower margin than Nawayef East.

Both figures are the developer's published starting price for the smallest available layout; larger units in the same project sit further above the threshold.

Why the threshold matters more than the project name

Eligibility is assessed on the price actually paid, not on the project, the zone or the developer's reputation. A studio in a well-known project priced below AED 2 million does not qualify, while a larger unit in a less prominent project priced above it does, subject to the same conditions. That is why we anchor this answer in price, not in a list of "Golden Visa projects."

What remains at price on request

Several projects in our Abu Dhabi collection, including Ramhan Island, Yas Park Place, Sei Saadiyat, Manchester City Yas Residences and Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat, do not yet publish a price. None of these can be confirmed as Golden Visa eligible until a specific unit price is agreed with the developer.

Threshold comparison table

Project	Entry price	Golden Visa threshold
Nawayef East	AED 6.6 million	Clears AED 2 million
SENSI	AED 2.8 million	Clears AED 2 million
Muheira	AED 1.6 million	Below threshold at entry price
Ramhan Island, Yas Park Place, Sei Saadiyat, Manchester City Yas, Talay	Price on request	Not confirmed

Payment plans and the threshold are separate questions

Nawayef East's published 40/60 plan, 10% down, 30% during construction, 60% on handover, means a buyer commits only a fraction of the AED 6.6 million entry price at reservation, even though the full price is what counts toward the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold, not the amount paid upfront. The same logic applies to any instalment plan: eligibility is judged on the total property price agreed in the contract, not on how that price is staged over time.

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Financing does not change the threshold either

A bank loan remains possible for certain non-residents, always subject to the lender's approval. Whether a buyer pays cash, uses a developer instalment plan, or finances part of the purchase through a bank, the AED 2 million threshold is still measured against the property's full price, not the portion paid in cash.

What the authorities confirm, and what we do not

The federal rule, published on the UAE's official information portal, sets AED 2 million as the minimum real estate investment for a Golden Visa application. Detailed conditions, including how off-plan units, mortgaged units and jointly owned units are treated, are confirmed directly with the authorities rather than assumed from the price alone. We never state a visa duration or guarantee an outcome.

Where to read more

Our guide on whether an Abu Dhabi property qualifies for the Golden Visa explains the conditions in more depth, and our SENSI Saadiyat price and Golden Visa threshold article walks through that specific case. The project pages sit at /abu-dhabi/nawayef-east-modon/ and /abu-dhabi/sensi-reportage/.

Next step

Send your target budget to your adviser on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com, and we confirm which currently priced units clear the AED 2 million threshold before you reserve. You can also start your search at /find-your-home/.

FAQ

What is the minimum property price for a Golden Visa in Abu Dhabi? AED 2 million, under the same federal rule that applies across the UAE, subject to conditions confirmed by the authorities.

Does Nawayef East qualify for the Golden Visa? Yes, at its published entry price of AED 6.6 million, it clears the threshold.

Does SENSI qualify for the Golden Visa? Yes, at its published entry price of AED 2.8 million, it clears the threshold, though by a narrower margin than larger projects.

Why can't you confirm eligibility for Ramhan Island or Yas Park Place? Because neither project has a published price yet. Eligibility depends entirely on the final price agreed for a specific unit.

Does Muheira on Al Reem Island qualify for the Golden Visa? Not at its AED 1.6 million entry price, which sits below the AED 2 million threshold; a larger layout within the same project may qualify.