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Golden Visa property threshold
The property Golden Visa needs real estate worth at least AED 2,000,000, wholly owned, with a local-bank mortgage allowed.
What the source says
"The Investor shall own one or more Real Estate with a total value of not less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams, and that the Real Estate is wholly owned by the Investor. It may be a loan, on condition that the loan is from one of the local banks determined by the Competent Local Authority."
Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex Regulating Golden Residence Permits, Article 7
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex Regulating Golden Residence Permits, Article 7 |
| Authority | UAE Cabinet |
| In force since | 3 October 2022 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | UAE Cabinet |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in The AED 2 Million Rule: What Qualifies for the Golden Visa in 2026.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Golden Visa property threshold", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-property-threshold/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask UAE Cabinet in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex Regulating Golden Residence Permits, Article 7, published by UAE Cabinet. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex Regulating Golden Residence Permits, Article 7 - UAE Cabinet - accessed 26 September 2026
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