Investing in Dubai property can qualify you for the UAE **Golden Visa** (long-term residency). **Typical requirements** - **Property value** — Minimum 2,000,000 AED (approx. USD 544,000). - **Off-plan** — If the property is under construction, at least 50% of the value must be paid (per current rules). - Property must be retained (not sold) for the visa to remain valid. **Who is covered** - The investor plus spouse, children, and parents (subject to current immigration rules). **Timeline** - Processing usually starts after the property is registered (e.g. Oqood for off-plan, or title deed for ready). - Golden Visa issuance often takes around 3–4 weeks from complete documents. **Tax note** - No personal income tax in the UAE on rental income or capital gains from the property. Check your eligibility with our [Golden Visa calculator](/tools/golden-visa-calculator) and see [eligible properties](/lp/golden-visa). For the full buying process, see the [guide](/guide/deal-steps).