Dubai 2-Year Property Investor Visa (AED 750k)
Property buyers who want residence at a lower entry level than the Golden Visa
Short answer
The UAE property investor visa is a 2-year renewable residence for buyers of Dubai property worth commonly around AED 750,000. It is a lower-threshold step below the 10-year Golden Visa.
The property investor visa gives residents a 2-year, renewable UAE residence based on owning real estate. It is the entry-level route for buyers whose property is below the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold. In Dubai it is processed through GDRFA Dubai together with the Dubai Land Department records of your title deed.
How much property do you need for the investor visa?
The threshold is commonly around AED 750,000 in Dubai, counted on the property's value on the title deed. Because thresholds and calculation rules can change, please treat that number as the commonly cited figure and let us confirm the current requirement before you make an offer. Off-plan units are treated differently from completed ones, and a mortgage affects what the authority will accept.
Property investor visa or Golden Visa: which one fits?
| Property investor visa | Golden Visa (property route) | |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | 2 years, renewable | 10 years, renewable |
| Property value | Commonly around AED 750,000 | At least AED 2 million |
| Best for | First-time buyers, smaller budgets | Long-term families and investors |
| Family | Sponsorship possible | Spouse, children and parents |
If you are close to AED 2 million, comparing the two before buying can change which unit you choose, because the 10-year visa removes the renewal cycle.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Once you hold the residence, you can sponsor your spouse and children as your dependants, subject to the usual documents and medical tests. Parents are handled under separate conditions, and we check those against your situation at the start.
What happens after I buy?
After the title deed is issued, the file moves to the authority, followed by the medical test, Emirates ID and visa. The visa is linked to continuing ownership, so you should tell us before you sell, rent out in a way that changes the file or move the property to a company.
How does DXB.IST help with the property investor visa?
We run a free first consultation, check which property fits the threshold and your budget, and prepare the document checklist and translations. We book the GDRFA Dubai appointments through government-approved typing and PRO centres and work with licensed lawyers during the purchase. From airport arrival to collecting your Emirates ID, one coordinator follows your file, and our travel desk arranges transfers and hotels. We also advise when it is worth stepping up to the Golden Visa. We are not a government body and cannot guarantee approval.
Who qualifies
- Own property in the UAE meeting the current value threshold.
- Title deed or approved sales contract in your name.
- Passport valid for at least six months.
- Health insurance and a passing medical test.
- Clean criminal record.
Documents you'll need
- Passport copy and recent photo
- Title deed or sales contract with developer payment proof
- Bank NOC if the property is mortgaged
- Current visa or entry stamp, if inside the UAE
- Health insurance
- Marriage and birth certificates for dependants, attested and translated
How it works, step by step
- 1
Threshold check
We confirm the current value requirement and your unit's eligibility.
- 2
Purchase and title deed
Buy with licensed partners and obtain the title deed or approved contract.
- 3
File and appointment
We prepare the file and book the authority appointment.
- 4
Medical test and Emirates ID
Medical test, biometrics and Emirates ID issue.
- 5
Visa and dependants
Visa stamping, then family sponsorship if needed.
City by city
In Dubai
The Dubai property investor visa is tied to a Dubai Land Department title deed and processed by GDRFA Dubai, and we confirm the current value threshold before you buy.
In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi property visas depend on freehold areas such as Saadiyat, Yas and Al Reem, and we confirm the current value threshold before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
It is valid for 2 years and can be renewed while you meet the criteria.
