Residency & structure
Does a mortgaged property qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?
Yes. A mortgaged property can count towards the AED 2 million threshold, provided the loan is from an approved local bank and it issues a no-objection…
Residency & structure
What ownership does and does not give you — residency, tax position, and the admin around both.
Residency & structure
Can you combine several properties to qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?
Yes. Dubai Land Department, GDRFA and ICP guidance all refer to one or more properties totalling at least AED 2 million, registered in the applicant's name.
Residency & structure
What taxes apply to owning property in Dubai?
The UAE has no personal income tax and no capital gains tax on property for individuals. Owners pay registration, municipal and service charges instead.
Residency & structure
Does buying property in Dubai give you residency?
Property investment at or above AED 2 million can support a ten-year renewable residency visa. It is long-term residency, not citizenship, and it is granted against…