Residency

The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa Through Real Estate

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How property investment can qualify you for long-term United Arab Emirates residency — thresholds, benefits and the practical steps.

What The Golden Visa Offers

The United Arab Emirates Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residence visa that lets you live, work and study in the country without a national sponsor, and to sponsor family members.

Qualifying real-estate investment is one of the most popular routes to it.

The Property Route

Investors who purchase property at or above the published investment threshold can generally apply for a long-term residence visa, including on qualifying off-plan purchases from approved developers.

Thresholds and conditions are set by the authorities and can change — confirm the current requirements before purchasing with residency as your goal.

How We Help

Nova, our assistant, can shortlist projects that meet the investment threshold, and our team can point you to the right channels for the visa application once your purchase is in place.

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Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Off-Plan Property?+

Off-plan property is a home bought directly from the developer before it is completed — often at launch pricing, on a staged payment plan tied to construction milestones and handover.

Can Foreigners Buy Off-Plan In The United Arab Emirates?+

Yes. Foreign nationals can buy freehold off-plan property in designated areas across the Emirates, owning the unit outright. Qualifying investments can also support a UAE residence (Golden) visa.

How Do Payment Plans Work?+

Most developers offer staged plans — a down payment, instalments through construction, and a balance on handover (for example 10/40/50 or 1% monthly). Terms vary by developer and project.

Is My Money Protected?+

Buyer payments on registered off-plan projects go into a government-supervised escrow account and are released to the developer against verified construction progress. Projects are registered with the relevant land department (e.g. the Dubai Land Department).

Does It Cost Me Anything To Use 369 Capital Ventures?+

No. We connect you directly with developers with zero agent commission on your purchase. Our data-driven platform is free for investors to browse, compare and enquire.

What Are The Main Risks?+

Completion timelines can shift and market prices move. Buy from registered, escrow-backed projects, review the payment plan and handover date, and treat launch figures as anchors to verify before committing.