Yes. Owning property in Dubai can get you a residence visa: a 2-year property visa, or a 10-year Golden Visa if the property is worth 2 million dirhams or more.
- Golden Visa (10 years): property value of AED 2 million or more; mortgaged homes can qualify with a letter from your bank
- Property visa (2 years): available to owners; in 2026 Dubai removed the old AED 750,000 minimum for sole owners
- Off-plan: generally not accepted for the 2-year visa until completed
- Buying does not give residency automatically; you apply after the transfer
Rules and documents change, so confirm with Dubai Land Department before you apply.
Related: Golden Visa with a mortgage · Non-resident mortgages
