Turkiye Today, 1 May 2026: Dubai has abolished the minimum property value requirement for its two‑year real estate investor residency visa, allowing sole property owners to qualify regardless of investment size, in a bid to broaden access and sustain demand.
The reform, introduced in April 2026 via the Dubai Land Department’s Cube platform, eliminates the previous AED 750,000 ($204,184) threshold for sole ownership. Fully owned properties now qualify for residency with no minimum value, while joint ownership rules remain unchanged — each co‑owner must hold at least AED 400,000 to apply individually.
Authorities continue to require that properties be legally registered with the Land Department, and the visa remains renewable as long as ownership is maintained. The change applies only to the two‑year residency route; Dubai’s 10‑year Golden Visa still requires AED 2 million in real estate investment.
The move comes amid a slowdown in Dubai’s property market following regional conflict in March, which saw transactions fall by up to 30% year‑on‑year after a record $185 billion in sales in 2025. In April, Dubai recorded 14,083 property transactions worth AED 48.43 billion ($13.18 billion), down more than 20% compared to the same period last year.