Until now, residence permits were granted to those who invested more than 50,000 dirhams (about $204,000) in the Dubai real estate sector. This request is being canceled. According to the new rules, foreigners who are the sole owner of a house will be able to apply for a permit for a period of 2 years, regardless of the value of the property.
The investment limit for obtaining a residence permit by purchasing real estate in Dubai has been removed. Dubai Land Department about it reported.
According to the previous requirement, the minimum investment amount should have been 750,000 dirhams (about 204,000 dollars). Now, foreigners who are the sole owner of a house can apply for permanent residence for a period of 2 years, regardless of the value of the property. If the real estate is owned by more than one person, the limit remains — each co-owner’s share must be at least 400,000 dirhams (about $109,000).
FYI, getting an investor visa by investing in real estate is one of the easiest and fastest ways to get a permanent residence permit in the UAE. The advantages of living in this country include favorable climate, high level of security, developed infrastructure and technological conditions, as well as the absence or very low direct taxes on the income of individuals.
The UAE real estate market has seen tremendous growth in recent years. For example, in the second quarter of 2025, the volume of transactions in the luxury segment reached 2.6 billion dollars, which is 52% higher than in the corresponding period of 2024. According to NF Group, among foreigners, Russians are the leaders in purchasing real estate from the Emirates.
