What AED 2M Golden Visa property gives you
At AED 2M, you unlock both visa residency AND solid investment income. Strong communities with good rental demand.
You can expect
- 1-2 bedrooms, 600–900 sqft
- 3-year residence visa for you and family
- Renewable visa pathway (property ownership)
- Strong rental demand communities
- 5–7% gross rental yields
- Professional management options available
- Capital appreciation 2–3% annually
Watch for
- Visa tied to property ownership; must maintain it
- Non-resident 50% LTV requires AED 1M down
- Visa application processing takes 4–8 weeks
- Over-supply in some communities reduces yields
- Service charges erode net yields (1.5–2.5%)
- Rental market can soften in weak cycles
- Resale liquidity depends on community strength
Best communities for Golden Visa + yield
Business Bay
1-2 bed, 600–800 sqft
AED 1.4M–1.9M
Metro access, strong rentals, 5–6% yield
Dubai Marina
1-2 bed, 650–850 sqft
AED 1.6M–2M
Premium location, international renters, 5–6% yield
JVC (Jebel Ali Village)
1-2 bed, 700–900 sqft
AED 1.2M–1.7M
Family community, expat demand, 6–7% yield
Downtown Dubai
Studio-1 bed, 450–650 sqft
AED 1.1M–1.5M
Central location, younger renters, 4–5% yield
Al Wasl
1-2 bed, 650–800 sqft
AED 1.3M–1.8M
Emerging area, growth, 5–6% yield
DIFC
Studio-1 bed, 400–600 sqft
AED 1.5M–2M
Professional tenants, stable, 4–5% yield
Golden Visa strategy example
How AED 2M visa property works as combined visa + investment strategy.
Investment: AED 2M in JVC 2-bed apartment
Purchase price
AED 2M
Down payment (50% LTV)
AED 1M
Annual gross rent (6.5% yield)
AED 130K
Annual net yield (after costs)
AED 65K–78K (3.25–3.9%)
Visa Benefit: 3-Year Residence
- 3-year renewable residence visa for property owner
- Spouse and children can be sponsored
- Pathway to long-term residency or citizenship
- Property ownership is the visa anchor
Net outcome: Residency visa for you and family + AED 65K–78K annual rental income + AED 2M–2.08M property (2–4% appreciation) over 3 years.