The UAE Golden Visa for an Israeli Investor

The UAE's Golden Visa route through property applies to an Israeli investor on the same terms as any other foreign buyer: a published investment threshold, subject to conditions confirmed with the authorities at the time of application. This guide sets out what is published, without describing a visa duration or any detail not sourced in Orven's facts.

The threshold, as published

An investment of at least AED 2 million in UAE property can support a Golden Visa application. This applies under conditions set by the authorities, and the exact requirements, including whether the property is completed or off-plan, how joint ownership is treated, and what documentation is needed, are confirmed with the authorities directly rather than assumed from the headline figure alone. This is not an automatic right that follows from signing a sale contract, and it is not a form of citizenship.

What a 20% down payment looks like at the threshold

On an AED 2 million property, a 20% down payment, the structure used across Prestige One's Coastal Haven project, works out to AED 400,000. The Dubai Land Department's 4% registration fee on the same price works out to AED 80,000, paid in addition to the down payment. These are simple percentage calculations from the published AED 2 million figure, not separate facts about the Golden Visa programme itself.

Which projects can reach the threshold

Among Orven's Prestige One collection, Hilton Residences, FAUCHON Résidences, Coastal Haven, Luxury Canal Residences, Sanctuary Residences and Golf Residences all publish price on request rather than a fixed starting figure, so whether a specific unit reaches AED 2 million depends on the unit and configuration chosen, confirmed with your adviser and the developer rather than assumed from the project name. Hilton Residences and FAUCHON Résidences both follow a 20/40/40 payment structure; Luxury Canal Residences and Sanctuary Residences both follow 20/45/35; Golf Residences follows 20/20/60; Coastal Haven is the only project in the collection confirmed at 20/80.

Financing and the threshold calculation

Bank financing is possible for certain non-residents on some Dubai purchases, always subject to the lender's own approval; where financing is used, the Golden Visa threshold is generally assessed against the property's value rather than the cash amount paid upfront, though this detail is confirmed with the authorities rather than assumed. Buyers who plan to combine a mortgage with a Golden Visa application should raise the question with their adviser and the authorities before assuming the structure qualifies.

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Because Prestige One's projects are sold off-plan on structures such as 20/40/40 or 20/45/35, the full AED 2 million commitment is not paid at once. Whether an application can be made before full payment, at reservation stage, or only once the price is fully settled, is a question for the authorities rather than for the payment plan itself; your adviser raises this with you once a specific unit and price are confirmed.

What this guide does not state

No visa duration, no distinct treatment for an Israeli applicant specifically, and no detail about dependants beyond what the authorities publish are described here, since none of these are sourced in Orven's facts. Any such detail is confirmed directly with the UAE authorities. This guide also does not address any diplomatic matter between countries; it describes a published investment threshold and the purchase framework that can support an application.

A comparable route in Batumi

For an Israeli buyer also considering Georgia, a separate residence route exists through property ownership in Batumi, with its own threshold of a market value exceeding USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL, set by an accredited certified expert and renewable one year at a time, also subject to conditions confirmed with the authorities. Our guide to Georgia's residence permit through property covers that route, and Batumi vs Dubai property investment compared compares the two markets' frameworks side by side.

Working with Orven

Message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or email sales@orvenproperties.com with your budget, and your adviser confirms which projects and unit configurations could reach the AED 2 million threshold, alongside the current application requirements from the authorities. For the general Golden Visa rule, see Golden Visa: the AED 2 million property threshold explained. Orven's Israel page lists the Prestige One projects most often raised by Israeli buyers.

FAQ

What is the investment threshold for the UAE Golden Visa? At least AED 2 million in property, subject to conditions confirmed with the authorities at the time of application.

Does buying a Dubai property automatically grant the Golden Visa? No. It supports an application; approval depends on the conditions set by the authorities, which are confirmed directly rather than assumed.

How much is a 20% down payment on an AED 2 million property? AED 400,000, with the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee adding a further AED 80,000.

Can my family be included? Family inclusion depends on the conditions the authorities set for your specific application; confirm directly with the authorities rather than assuming automatic coverage.