Dubai Golden Visa
The Dubai Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable UAE residency. The property route requires AED 2M (~AUD 830,000) invested in real estate — one property or several combined, off-plan or ready, held freehold and evidenced by a DLD title deed or Oqood. There is no minimum stay requirement and it covers spouse, children and household staff.
Key takeaways
- AED 2M in Dubai property = 10-year renewable Golden Visa.
- AED 750K threshold available for 2-year Investor Visa.
- Off-plan qualifies provided AED 2M+ has been paid to the developer.
- Zero minimum-stay requirement — visit as often (or as little) as you like.
- Covers spouse, all children, and parents (subject to conditions).
Property qualification thresholds
| Visa | Investment required | Duration | Family included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Visa (property) | AED 2M+ | 10 years | Spouse + all children + parents (conditions) |
| Investor Visa (property) | AED 750K+ | 2 years | Spouse + children under 18 |
| Retirement Visa (55+) | AED 1M property OR AED 1M savings OR AED 20K/mo income | 5 years renewable | Spouse only |
What qualifies for the AED 2M threshold
- One property at AED 2M+ — off-plan or ready, freehold with DLD title deed or Oqood
- Multiple properties combined — e.g. two AED 1M apartments count as AED 2M total
- Off-plan with at least AED 2M paid to the developer (developer letter required)
- Mortgaged properties — the loan portion counts only if the buyer has paid AED 2M in equity
- Any Emirate — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, RAK, Sharjah all count under the federal programme
Application timeline
- Purchase completes and title deed / Oqood is issued (Miri Homes handles the DLD registration).
- Apply through the ICP portal or a licensed government-relations partner — 5–10 working days for approval in principle.
- Fly to Dubai for medical + biometrics — 1–2 days on the ground.
- Emirates ID issued within 5–7 days. Visa stamping completes the process.
- Sponsor family — spouse, children, parents (conditions apply) added on separate applications.
Miri Homes' Golden Visa desk
Every Miri Homes Golden Visa client is paired with a Dubai-based government-relations partner who handles paperwork, medical bookings, biometrics scheduling and the visa stamping process end-to-end. No brokers-in-the-middle, no 'PRO service' upsells.
We also coordinate the Australian side — evidence of AED remittance for Austrac purposes, cross-border tax intro, and the Australian passport implications your accountant will want to review.
Frequently asked questions
How much property do I need to buy for a Dubai Golden Visa?
AED 2 million minimum for the 10-year Golden Visa; the 2-year investor visa sits at a lower value bracket (confirm the current figure with GDRFA before relying on it). Since the February 2026 update, the DLD-certified value is what counts — the old 50% paid-upfront rule was removed, so off-plan and mortgaged purchases qualify.
Does the Dubai Golden Visa require me to live in Dubai?
No. There is no minimum-stay requirement — you can visit as often (or as little) as you like and the visa remains valid for the full 10 years.
Can I get a Golden Visa with off-plan Dubai property?
Yes. Since February 2026 the DLD-certified value only has to reach AED 2M — the previous requirement to have paid roughly half upfront has been scrapped. You still produce the developer payment letter and the DLD-issued Oqood.
Can my family live in Dubai on my Golden Visa?
Yes — spouse, children (any age if unmarried), and parents (subject to conditions) can be sponsored on your visa.
Do Australian citizens lose Australian residency if they get a Dubai Golden Visa?
Not automatically — Australian tax residency is a facts-and-circumstances test independent of foreign visas. Speak to a cross-border accountant; Miri Homes introduces ours.