Apartments in Dubai Hills Estate Eligible for the Golden Visa
Ellington House IV, Parkside Hills and Parkside Views all start above AED 2 million in Dubai Hills Estate, the federal threshold for a Golden Visa property investment, subject to conditions confirmed with the authorities.
To use a Dubai Hills Estate apartment toward a Golden Visa, the starting price needs to clear AED 2 million, the federal threshold for a qualifying real estate investment. Three apartments in the district do: Ellington House IV from AED 2,217,828, Parkside Hills from AED 2,632,888 and Parkside Views from AED 2,756,888. Eligibility still depends on conditions confirmed with the relevant authorities, not on the price alone.
Three projects that clear the AED 2 million threshold
| Project | Starting price | Bedrooms | Payment plan | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington House IV | AED 2,217,828 | Studio to 3 bed + penthouses | 20% down payment, 50% during construction, 30% on handover | Q4 2025 (announced by the listing; status to be confirmed) |
| Parkside Hills | AED 2,632,888 | 1 to 3 bedrooms | Payment schedule on request | Completion date on request |
| Parkside Views | AED 2,756,888 | 1 to 3 bedrooms, duplexes, 3-bed townhouses | 90/10, 10% down payment | Q3 2027 |
Ellington House IV: the fourth phase on the golf course
Ellington House IV is the fourth phase of Ellington's residential cluster in Dubai Hills Estate, a mid-rise building of studio to three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and four-bedroom penthouses overlooking the Dubai Hills Golf Course. Amenities include an infinity-edge pool, a kids' pool and play area, a fitness studio, a clubhouse and golf lockers. The handover is listed as Q4 2025 on the project page; since we are now in November 2026, the real construction status should be confirmed with your adviser before relying on that date.
Parkside Hills: a calmer, park-facing cluster
Parkside Hills adds a further residential cluster to the Parkside quarter of Dubai Hills Estate, offering one to three bedroom apartments arranged around landscaped courtyards with a pool deck, fitness areas and children's play space. It sits a short walk from Dubai Hills Park and Dubai Hills Mall. Both the payment plan and the handover date are on request rather than published, so they need to be confirmed directly with your adviser before booking.
Parkside Views: apartments, duplexes and townhouses together
Parkside Views occupies two towers next to Dubai Hills Park, mixing one to three bedroom apartments with a small collection of duplexes and three-bedroom townhouses. The scheme is built around an infinity pool and pool deck, tropical gardens, a kids' splash pad and ground-floor retail. Its 90/10 payment plan asks for only 10% down payment, with handover scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.
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What the Golden Visa threshold actually requires
A real estate investment of at least AED 2 million opens the door to a Golden Visa application, subject to conditions confirmed with the relevant authorities. The three starting prices above already clear that line, but the exact rules on off-plan purchases, financed units and co-ownership are set by the authorities rather than by the developer, and they should always be checked case by case. No visa duration is quoted here because it depends on the current rules at the time of application.
Financing and the practical steps
Mortgage financing can be available to certain non-resident buyers, but only subject to the lender's own approval; a financed unit can still raise Golden Visa questions that are best confirmed with the authorities before you commit funds. On an off-plan purchase such as any of these three, your instalments are held in an escrow account controlled by the Dubai Land Department until construction milestones are reached, which is the same protection that applies across Dubai's off-plan market.
Two existing Orven guides go deeper on the topic: the general AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold explained and living in Dubai Hills Estate. The individual project pages are also available: Ellington House IV, Parkside Hills and Parkside Views, plus the Dubai Hills Estate area page.
FAQ
Do all three projects already qualify for the Golden Visa? Their starting prices all sit above AED 2 million, which meets the federal threshold, but final eligibility still depends on conditions confirmed with the relevant authorities.
Is the Ellington House IV handover date reliable? The project page lists Q4 2025. Since that date has already passed as of November 2026, the current construction status should be confirmed with your adviser.
Can a financed apartment still count toward the Golden Visa? Possibly, but the rules on financed or mortgaged units are set by the authorities, not by Orven or the developer, and should be checked before you apply.
Does the price shown apply to any unit in the building? No. It is the starting price for the smallest available unit at the time of listing. A larger apartment, duplex or townhouse in the same project is priced separately.
Next step
Share your target budget and the bedroom count you need on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com, and an Orven adviser will confirm current availability across Ellington House IV, Parkside Hills and Parkside Views. You can also start your search directly at /find-your-home/.
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Talk to an Orven adviser
Leave your number: an adviser calls you back or replies on WhatsApp, in your language. No commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Do all three projects already qualify for the Golden Visa?
Their starting prices all sit above AED 2 million, which meets the federal threshold, but final eligibility still depends on conditions confirmed with the relevant authorities.
Is the Ellington House IV handover date reliable?
The project page lists Q4 2025. Since that date has already passed as of November 2026, the current construction status should be confirmed with your adviser.
Can a financed apartment still count toward the Golden Visa?
Possibly, but the rules on financed or mortgaged units are set by the authorities, not by Orven or the developer, and should be checked before you apply.
Does the price shown apply to any unit in the building?
No. It is the starting price for the smallest available unit at the time of listing. A larger apartment, duplex or townhouse in the same project is priced separately.
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