UAE Golden Visa Through Abu Dhabi Property

## The AED 2 Million Threshold The minimum investment for a UAE Golden Visa through property is AED 2,000,000. This applies equally in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The property must be: - **Completed** (ready property, not off-plan) - **In a designated Investment Zone** (for expat buyers in Abu Dhabi) - **Fully paid or mortgage balance below AED 2M** — if mortgaged, the paid equity must equal or exceed AED 2M ## Qualifying Abu Dhabi Communities Most freehold communities in Abu Dhabi have units at or above AED 2M: | Community | Entry Price (Golden Visa eligible) | |---|---| | Saadiyat Island | AED 2M+ (apartments); AED 8M+ (villas) | | Yas Island | AED 2M+ (2BR and above) | | Al Reem Island | AED 2M+ (3BR and above) | | Al Raha Beach | AED 2M+ (select 2BR and above) | | Jubail Island | AED 3.2M+ (villas) | | Hudayriyat Island | AED 3M+ (villas) | **Important:** Studios and 1-bedroom apartments in Al Reem or Yas Island typically fall below AED 2M and do not qualify. Multiple properties can be combined to reach the threshold — two AED 1M units do not qualify; one AED 2M unit does. ## What the Golden Visa Provides - 10-year UAE residency (renewable) - Sponsorship for spouse, children under 25, and parents - No requirement to spend minimum time in UAE annually - Ability to open UAE bank accounts, obtain Emirates ID - No employer sponsorship required ## Application Process in Abu Dhabi 1. Property transfer completed at ADREC with title deed issued 2. ADREC valuation certificate confirming AED 2M+ value 3. ICP (Federal Authority for Identity) Golden Visa application 4. Medical fitness test and Emirates ID issuance 5. Visa stamped in passport — typically 4–8 weeks total ## DRE Advisory Note The Golden Visa doubles as an investment filter: communities where most units qualify for the visa (Saadiyat, Yas, Al Raha Beach) attract a buyer pool of serious, long-term investors. This supports price stability and exit liquidity.