Dubai has updated the eligibility conditions for its two-year property-linked residency permit. According to information published on the Cube Centre, an entity affiliated with the Dubai Land Department, the previous requirement for sole owners to hold a property worth at least Dh750,000 has been removed. No formal government announcement has accompanied the change, but the updated rules are now reflected in the DLD's investor services documentation.
For jointly owned properties, the threshold has not disappeared entirely. Each co-owner must hold a share worth at least Dh400,000 to qualify — this applies even when ownership is split equally between two or more parties. The property must be located in Dubai; title deeds from other emirates or DIFC are not accepted under this visa category.
What this means for our clients
Founders and investors who previously fell below the Dh750,000 mark may now find a pathway to residency that was not available to them before. That said, the full document checklist remains substantive: a valid title deed, passport copy, Emirates ID, ICP-compliant photo, UAE health insurance, and a Dubai Police good-conduct certificate addressed to the DLD are all required. For mortgaged or instalment-plan properties, a bank or developer NOC confirming amounts paid and outstanding is mandatory. For completed properties, proof that at least 50 per cent of the value — or Dh375,000 — has been paid must be provided.
Qualified investors can typically sponsor immediate family members under this permit, though individual circumstances vary. We always recommend verifying current requirements directly with the GDRFA or DLD before beginning an application, as rules in this category have historically been updated without broad public notice.
If you are assessing whether a property investment in Dubai can anchor your residency plan, we are happy to walk through the options with you. Read the original Khaleej Times report at the link above, or book a consultation with Sirius Consulting to map out next steps.