United Arab Emirates
Best UAE golden visa options for property buyers
The best UAE golden visa route for most property buyers is the 10-year real estate investor visa. You need property worth at least AED 2,000,000. Off-plan homes from approved developers and mortgaged homes can count. Many buyers apply directly through the Dubai Land Department, and others use an adviser for complex cases.
Last checked 8 November 2026, published by Imago 77 LtdBest ways to get the UAE golden visa through property
A simple case with one completed property often needs no adviser. Use a firm when you have several properties, a mortgage, joint owners or family members to add.
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1. Apply directly through the Dubai Land Department
Best for single completed properties worth AED 2 million or more
Visit site- No adviser fee
- The Dubai Land Department checks the property value and starts the application
- You pay only the government fees
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2. Henley & Partners
Best for families with several properties, a mortgage or complex sponsorship
Visit site- Formed in its current form in 1997
- More than 70 offices, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Glyfada (Athens)
- Member of the Investment Migration Council
- Works only on residence and citizenship planning and does not sell property
From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.
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3. Astons
Best for buyers who also want help choosing and buying the property
Visit site- Founded in London in 1989; head office now in Dubai
- Offices in Dubai, Athens, Limassol, Malta, Istanbul and Fort Lauderdale
- Also arranges property purchases, so it is not independent of the sale
From the firm's published information, checked 8 November 2026. Ask the firm for a written fee quote.
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