Until recently, anyone buying property in Dubai with the goal of staying long-term had to overcome a significant hurdle: a minimum down payment of one million Dirhams—or half of the purchase price—was required before a 10-year Golden Visa could be requested. As of April 2026, this regulation is a thing of the past.
💡 What Has Changed—And Why It Matters
Previously, simply owning a property worth two million Dirhams was not enough. The deciding factor was how much of it had already been paid...