Premium lifestyle
Access elite healthcare facilities, English-curriculum international schools, and top-tier global safety.
UAE
Ultimate Security
10-year residency rights with unlimited automated renewals.
Zero Income Tax
0% personal income, capital gains, gift, and inheritance tax.
Sponsor Your Family
Enables sponsorship of spouse, children of any age, and parents.
$205 000+
Minimum investment amount for a residence
2 months
Processing Time
2 / 10 years
Visa Validity
0%
Corporate Income Tax
Benefits & Requirements
About the UAE Residency Program
The United Arab Emirates offers one of the most prestigious and dynamically expanding residency-by-investment programs globally. The flagship route for affluent investors is the 10-year Golden Visa, which delivers maximum travel flexibility, unmatched tax benefits, and long-term residency without the need for national sponsorship. For those entering the UAE property market, a renewable 2-year Dubai Investor Visa is also available via the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Both regulatory pathways empower foreign investors and their families to establish a secure, tax-neutral, and financially independent base in one of the world's most economically robust jurisdictions.
100% Business Ownership
Incorporate mainland or free-zone entities with full foreign control, without local partners.
Premium Lifestyle
Access elite healthcare facilities, English-curriculum international schools, and top-tier global safety.
0% Corporate Income Tax
0% corporate income tax, including income from property rental.
It is one of the top 5 safest countries in the world.
UAE offers unparalleled family safety, smart-city public infrastructure, and zero tolerance for crime.
Investment Options & Cost Breakdown
Investing in premium UAE real estate is a highly reliable pathway to securing residency for your entire family. The government provides several entry points based on your investment scale and property completion status.
* Note: All property transactions must be executed through approved developers/brokers and authorized escrow accounts registered under the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Shared ownership is permitted, provided the primary applicant's share meets the legal threshold.
Option 1
10-Year Golden Visa
from $545 000
- Acquisition of one or multiple completed residential units totaling AED 2M+
- Acquisition of eligible off-plan units from DLD-authorized developers
- Mortgages permitted, provided the applicant's paid equity to bank/developer exceeds AED 2M
- Full sponsorship rights for spouse, children, and unlimited domestic domestic staff
Option 2
2-Year Investor Visa (DLD Taskeen)
from $205 000
- Purchase of finished residential property within designated freehold zones
- In joint ownership deals, primary owner's equity share must exceed AED 400,000
- The property must be completed and fully habitable
- Right to sponsor spouse and dependent children (sons up to 25, daughters unmarried)
Option 3
Apartments with Private Pools, Dubai Silicon Oasis
from $218,000, $289 000, $354 000, $408 000, $545 000
- Studios and 1–3 bedroom apartments
- Private pools in the residences
- Fully furnished residences
- Green areas, open-air lounges and wellness centers
- Outdoor cinema, spa, business center and barbecue area
Option 4
Waterfront Residences in Central Dubai. Dubai Maritime City.
from $545 000, $850 000, $2 024 000
- 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, 3- and 4-bedroom duplexes and penthouses
- Panoramic sea views
- Smart home system
- Infinity pool, spa centers, olive garden and fitness center
- Yoga and Pilates studios, barbecue and lounge areas
Expenses
Additional fees
- Dubai Land Department Fee (DLD Transfer Fee) 4% of property price + AED 580 administrative fee
- Golden Visa Application Fee (incl. Medical VIP & Emirates ID) AED 3,800 to AED 4,800 per applicant
- DLD Processing Administrative Charge (Taskeen) AED 1,020
- VIP Medical Test & Screening Checks AED 750 - 1,200
- Legal & Government Relations Agent retainer fee AED 5,000 to AED 10,000
Benefits of UAE Residency
Global Access
Simplified pathways for US, UK, and Schengen visas processed straight from Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
Verified Real Estate Properties
Verified Real Estate Properties A selection of verified real estate properties with a description of their key benefits and investment opportunities.
Premier Banking Services
Easily open multi-currency corporate and personal accounts with world-class UAE banks (Emirates NBD, FAB, ADIB), allowing unre stricted global transactions.
Residency for the Whole Family
The residency program can include the spouse, children and parents.
Favorable Corporate Climate
Residents have the opportunity to run their own business and work for hire. Preferential conditions for the registration of companies in Free Zones and unlimited repatriation of capital.
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Who is Eligible
Real Estate Investors/ Entrepreneurs and Startups
Highly Qualified Talents & Researchers
- Active corporate employment contract in the UAE with salary above AED 30,000/month
- Validate higher education degree verified by Ministry of Education (Bachelors degree minimum)
- An official endorsement/NOC from the respective Ministry or regulatory government entity
Spouse
Children
Parents
Documents & Process
Required Documents
- Original Electronic Title Deed (issued by DLD or municipality)
- Copy of your current international passport (valid for minimum of 6 months)
- High-resolution passport-sized digital photograph on plain white background
- Copy of current tourist visa, entry stamp, or former residence cancellation paper
- Good Conduct Certificate / Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by DLD/ICP)
- Local UAE-compliant medical insurance policy coverage certificate
Guides & Analytics
Investor's Guide to the UAE Market
- Locating certified Freehold investment zoning districts (including Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Marina).
- Deciphering fractional ownership rights versus complete classic Title Deed ownership options.
- Step-by-step verification procedures for protected escrow deposit pathways in off-plan acquisitions.
- Maximizing tax efficiency through structured DLD fee processing and authorized real estate agency pathways.
- Strategies for seamless retail and corporate bank account activation in leading local financial hubs.
Steps to Secure Residency
The process of securing UAE residency, from premium property selection to receiving your physical Emirates ID in record time.
01
Property Selection & Sales Close
Our advisors source optimal premium properties qualifying for the Golden Visa. Complete the acquisition process and finalize Title Deed transfer under DLD supervision.
02
Application Submission via DLD
Our legal team compiles the asset portfolio and uploads the official application via the DLD portal. Pre-approval takes 3 to 5 business days.
03
VIP Medical Fitness Test
The applicant arrives in Dubai. Accompanied by our personal concierge, you complete an expedited VIP medical fitness assessment (blood test and chest X-ray).
04
Biometrics Enrollment
Attend your scheduled appointment at the Federal Authority for Identity (ICP) center to complete fingerprint and facial biometrics.
05
Visa Approval & Emirates ID Receipt
Once approved, the residency status is activated. Your smart physical Emirates ID cards are dispatched via regional courier with 10-year or 2-year validity.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, current DLD guidelines permit combining ownership across multiple investment units (e.g., buying two separate apartments valued at AED 1,000,000 each) as long as the aggregate property value equals or exceeds AED 2,000,000.
For mortgaged real estate, you must produce a certified bank clearance and NOC displaying that your actual paid equity/down-payment (excluding interest) toward the property matches or goes beyond the AED 2,000,000 requirement at application time.
No, the Golden Visa grants unparalleled residency-retention rules. Unlike standard residencies, there is no requirement to spend 180 days in the country. You can travel globally, with no minimum physical stay required to keep the permit active.
Yes, provided the project is managed by a developer officially approved by the DLD. The applicant must demonstrate that their net cash payments to the developer's registered escrow account amount to at least AED 2,000,000, supported by an official Oqood certificate.
Yes, major reform benefits permit primary Golden Visa investors to sponsor both parents for a corresponding 10-year period directly, without paying the elevated administrative security deposits required by the standard 2-year routes.
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