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UAE · Residency through property

Golden Visa for the whole family, from one home.

A home, or several homes, worth AED 2 million in total opens the ten-year UAE Golden Visa for you, your husband or wife, your children and your parents. In Dubai, owning a finished home of any price now opens a renewable two-year residency too.

AED 2Min property, and the ten-year Golden Visa opens. Renewable.

Familyhusband or wife, children of any age and parents, on the same visa route.

Any pricefor a finished home in Dubai: a two-year renewable residency for the owner.

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Checked against the official pages of the ICP, Dubai Land Department, GDRFA Dubai and Abu Dhabi ADDED, 1 October 2026.

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Two ways to residency

One home, and the UAE becomes a second home for the whole family.

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Golden Visa · ten years, renewable

From AED 2 million, anywhere in the UAE

Value: One or more properties worth AED 2,000,000 in total, registered in your name.
Mortgage: Allowed through an approved UAE bank. In Abu Dhabi, the part you own outright must reach AED 2 million.
Off-plan: Can count when bought from an approved developer. In Abu Dhabi, AED 2 million must already be paid. We confirm your case.
Family: Husband or wife, children regardless of age, and parents.
Travel: No limit on time spent outside the UAE.
Keep it: The home stays in your name while the visa runs; selling it ends the visa unless other property keeps you at AED 2 million.

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Property owner visa · two years, renewable

A finished home in Dubai, any price

Value: No minimum price for a sole owner since 2026. Joint owners: each share at least AED 400,000.
The home: Fully built, ready to live in, and in your name. Off-plan homes qualify at handover.
Family: You can sponsor your family on it.
Abu Dhabi: Its own two-year Real Estate Owner Visa: a finished home you own fully, and a monthly income of at least AED 10,000.
Cost: About AED 10,000 to 10,500 for the owner in Dubai.

55+ · Aged 55 or over? A home worth AED 1 million, paid in full, opens a five-year renewable retirement residency in Dubai.

Emaar offer on selected homes

Own the home, unlock more.

On selected homes across Emaar communities, Emaar adds benefits to the purchase.

UAE Golden Visa support

Complimentary support for the buyer and up to two eligible family members, on eligible purchases from AED 2 million.

Emaar One Pass

A complimentary seven-night stay at Address Hotels and access to Emaar Entertainment destinations.

Off-plan financing

Financing options with leading UAE banks for more flexibility.

Terms apply. Visa issuance depends on government rules, approvals and fees and is not guaranteed by Emaar. Benefits apply to selected projects.

Ask which Emaar homes are included

Side by side

The two residencies at a glance.

Golden VisaProperty owner visa

WhereAny emirateDubai; Abu Dhabi has a similar visa with different conditions

PriceAED 2 million or more in totalAny price for a sole owner

The homeReady, mortgaged or off-plan, with conditionsFinished and ready to live in

FamilySpouse, children of any age, parentsCan be sponsored

LengthTen years, renewableTwo years, renewable

Official costAbout AED 9,885 (Dubai)About AED 10,000 to 10,500

The procedure

From the purchase to the visa, in four steps.

The Dubai Land Department and GDRFA Dubai now take Golden, retirement and two-year property visas through one channel. Processing is officially 7 to 10 working days.

Choose and buy the home
We match homes to the visa you want and confirm with the developer that the unit qualifies.
Register it in your name
The title deed or the off-plan contract is registered with the land department of the emirate.
Apply online
Through the Dubai Land Department, GDRFA Dubai or the ICP, with your documents.
Medical, Emirates ID, visa
A medical test and biometrics, then the visa and Emirates ID are issued, for you and your family.

Usually asked for

Passport copy and a personal photo
Title deed, or the off-plan sale contract
For a mortgage: a no-objection letter from the bank
Health insurance
For family: marriage and birth certificates

Good to know

Several properties can be added together to reach AED 2 million.
Joint owners: for the Golden Visa each share must be AED 2 million.
If the Golden Visa holder dies, the family keeps its visas until they expire.
It is residency, not citizenship.

Homes that can come with residency

Our UAE projects, by emirate.

Any home or group of homes reaching AED 2 million can open the Golden Visa. We confirm eligibility for your unit with the developer before you pay.

Dubai

Emaar: Golden Visa support

Abu Dhabi

Golden Visa from AED 2M

Yas Riva Reserve

Aldar · Yas Island · from AED 7.9M

Golden Visa from AED 2M

Sei Saadiyat

Aldar · Saadiyat

Golden Visa from AED 2M

Yas Point

Aldar · Yas Island

Golden Visa from AED 2M

The Canopies

Aldar · Yas Island

Sharjah

Golden Visa from AED 2M

Masaar 3 · Lareen

Arada · Sharjah

Golden Visa from AED 2M

Aljada

Arada · Sharjah

Why buyers choose the UAE

Ten years

of residency from one purchase, renewable, with the family on the same route.

No sponsor

The Golden Visa is self-sponsored. No employer, no local partner.

Travel freely

No limit on time spent outside the UAE, so it fits a life split with Kuwait.

Close to home

Under two hours by air from Kuwait to Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Questions buyers ask us

UAE property residency, answered simply.

How much property do I need for the UAE Golden Visa?

One or more properties worth AED 2,000,000 in total, registered in your name. That is about KWD 167,000.

How long is the Golden Visa?

Ten years, and it can be renewed while the same conditions are met.

Can I get it with a mortgage?

Yes, with an approved UAE bank. Dubai asks for a no-objection letter from the bank. In Abu Dhabi, what you own outright must reach AED 2 million.

Does an off-plan home count?

For the Golden Visa, off-plan homes from an approved developer can count. In Abu Dhabi, AED 2 million must already be paid to the developer. For the two-year Dubai visa the home must be finished. We confirm your case before you pay.

Who in my family is included?

On the Golden Visa: your husband or wife, your children regardless of age, and your parents.

Is there a minimum price for the two-year Dubai visa?

Not any more for a sole owner. Since 2026 the Dubai Land Department accepts a finished home of any value. Joint owners each need a share of at least AED 400,000.

Do I have to live in the UAE?

No. Golden Visa holders have no limit on time spent outside the UAE.

What happens if I sell the home?

The home must stay in your name while the Golden Visa runs. Selling it ends the visa, unless your other property still reaches AED 2 million.

How much does the visa cost?

The Dubai Land Department lists about AED 9,885 for the Golden Visa holder and about AED 5,775 for each family member. The two-year visa is about AED 10,000 to 10,500.

What is the Emaar Golden Visa support?

On selected Emaar homes from AED 2 million, Emaar offers complimentary Golden Visa support for the buyer and up to two eligible family members. Terms apply and the visa itself is issued by the government.

Does it lead to citizenship?

No. It is residency, not citizenship.

How does Al Mithaq help?

We shortlist homes that reach the visa you want, confirm eligibility with the developer in writing, and guide you through registration and the application. You can start everything from Kuwait.

Guides

Get the list of homes that qualify.

Tell us which residency you want. We send the homes that qualify, with prices, and call you back the same working day.

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Which residency do you want?

Your details go to Al Mithaq Real Estate's sales team through our customer records system, and help us measure our advertising. We never sell them or add you to mailing lists.

Golden Visa for the whole family, from one home.

What would your home give you?

One home, and the UAE becomes a second home for the whole family.

From AED 2 million, anywhere in the UAE

A finished home in Dubai, any price

Own the home, unlock more.

The two residencies at a glance.

From the purchase to the visa, in four steps.

Choose and buy the home

Register it in your name

Apply online

Medical, Emirates ID, visa

Usually asked for

Good to know

Our UAE projects, by emirate.

Terra Woods

Emaar Dubai · six communities

Valia

Mercedes-Benz Places

The Wilds

Rise by Athlon

Yas Riva Reserve

Sei Saadiyat

Yas Point

The Canopies

Masaar 3 · Lareen

Aljada

UAE property residency, answered simply.

Read more about residency in the UAE.

Get the list of homes that qualify.

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