Buy Property in Dubai — Golden Visa, Zero Tax, Residency in Weeks
The UAE is one of the world's most straightforward residency-by-investment markets. Zero income tax. Zero capital gains tax. Freehold ownership for foreigners. Our AI advisor qualifies your profile and routes you to a verified Dubai specialist — in minutes.
AED 2M
10-yr Golden Visa threshold (~$545K)
0%
Income & capital gains tax
10 yrs
Golden Visa term, fully renewable
4–8 wks
Typical processing time
Residency Options
Which Dubai Visa Is Right for You?
Two investor visa pathways — both grant UAE residency with no income tax. Rules updated April 2026.
Investor Visa
2-Year Residency Visa
No minimum property value for sole owners — a rule change introduced in April 2026. For joint purchases, each co-owner must hold a minimum share of AED 400,000.
- No minimum value for sole owners (Apr 2026)
- AED 400K minimum share for joint owners
- Renewable every 2 years
- Freehold and off-plan both eligible
Best for buyers who want UAE residency without a high minimum commitment.
Golden Visa
10-Year Residency Visa
AED 2M (~$545K) total property value on title deed or Oqood. The AED 1M upfront payment requirement was removed in February 2026 — mortgaged and off-plan properties now fully qualify.
- AED 2M total property value
- Mortgage & off-plan now count (Feb 2026 rule)
- Spouse + children included
- No physical stay requirement
- 10 years, fully renewable
Best for long-term investors seeking maximum UAE residency stability.
Subject to eligibility — consult a qualified UAE immigration advisor. Rules accurate as of April 2026.
Ownership Rights
What Foreigners Can Own in Dubai
Freehold (Designated Zones)
Foreigners own freehold title deeds in 60+ areas — Dubai Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, Business Bay, and more. Full resale and inheritance rights with no time limit.
Off-Plan
Buy direct from developers pre-completion. Often 10–30% below secondary market prices. Your Oqood (developer contract) now counts toward Golden Visa eligibility without any upfront cash requirement.
Joint Ownership
Multiple buyers can co-own a property. Each co-owner needs a minimum AED 400K share to qualify for the 2-year investor visa. The 10-year Golden Visa requires AED 2M total property value.
Tax Environment
Zero Personal Tax on Property
The UAE levies no personal income tax and no capital gains tax on property sales. A 4% DLD transfer fee is payable once when the deed changes hands. Your tax obligations in your home country remain unchanged — always seek independent advice.
- Personal income tax0%
- Capital gains tax0%
- Inheritance tax0%
- DLD transfer fee4% (one-off, on purchase)
- Annual property taxNone
0%
Income tax
0%
Capital gains tax
0%
Inheritance tax
4%
DLD fee (once)
Tax figures relate to UAE obligations only. Your home country tax position may differ. Seek qualified advice.
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Regulatory Pulse
Latest UAE Rule Changes
Dubai sets AED 400K share floor for joint property investor visas
Companion to April 2026's sole-owner change: for joint property purchases, each co-owner must hold a minimum share value of AED 400,000 to qualify for the 2-year investor visa. The 10-year Golden Visa still requires AED 2M total.
Gulf News — Dubai Eases Property Investor Visa Rules ↗Dubai removes AED 750K minimum for 2-year investor visa
Sole applicants can now apply for the 2-year investor visa with no minimum property value. The 10-year Golden Visa threshold remains AED 2M.
Sherwoods Property — Dubai Investor Visa 2026 ↗Dubai scraps AED 1M upfront payment rule for Golden Visa
Federal policy circular removes the AED 1 million upfront cash requirement for the 10-year Golden Visa. Investors now qualify on total property value per title deed or Oqood contract — enabling mortgage-financed and off-plan property to count.
Hudson McKenzie — UAE Golden Visa 2026 Updates ↗Ready to Start?
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