The Dubai Golden Visa β a 10-year residency on a single property decision.
From the AED 2 million threshold to family eligibility, payment plans, and how the visa interacts with your home-country tax status β the complete advisor-led briefing on UAE residency by property investment, in your language.
βΈ Questions buyers ask before applying
What is the Dubai Golden Visa property investment threshold?
TL;DR β The UAE Golden Visa requires a minimum property investment of AED 2 million (approximately USD 545,000), either a single property or a combined portfolio. The visa grants 10 years of renewable residency, covers the holder's spouse, all children regardless of age, and parents, with no minimum-stay requirement in the UAE.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?
TL;DR β Yes. Since 2002, non-UAE nationals can buy 100% freehold property in designated zones across Dubai, with full ownership rights, no nationality restrictions, and no requirement to be physically present in the UAE for the purchase.
What taxes apply to Dubai property?
TL;DR β In Dubai, there is no annual property tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no personal income tax on rental yield. The only direct property-related taxes are a one-time 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee at purchase and a 5% VAT on commercial property (residential is VAT-exempt). However, residents of other countries remain liable for their home tax regime on Dubai-derived income.
How does the Dubai off-plan payment plan work?
TL;DR β A typical Dubai off-plan payment plan requires 10β20% on signing, 40β60% spread across construction milestones over 2β4 years, and the balance at handover. Major developers offer post-handover plans extending payments 2β5 years after key collection, with no interest. All payments go to a RERA-supervised escrow account, not the developer.
Freehold vs leasehold in Dubai, what's the difference?
TL;DR β Freehold means perpetual, inheritable, transferable ownership of both the unit and a share of the land, the standard for premium Dubai property and the only structure available to foreign buyers. Leasehold means a long-term lease (typically 30β99 years) of an asset whose underlying ownership remains with the original developer or the government. Foreigners can only buy freehold in designated zones.
Every Q&A above is reviewed by a RERA-licensed advisor with a public bio. Specific structuring (DIFC holding, spousal eligibility, parent inclusion) is best handled in a one-to-one conversation β open a private channel below.