10 yearsRenewable residence
AED 2 millionQualifying property value
Whole familySpouse, children and parents
End to endHandled by our team
Why Redwood Heritage
A residence built on a sound investment
Most agents sell the visa. We start with the investment, so the property stands on its own merits and the residence follows from it. One team carries you from selection to Emirates ID.
01
Property Selection
Property that meets the value requirement and also stands on its own as an investment, so that residency is never the only reason for the purchase.
02
End-to-End Assistance
We assist you through each stage: documentation, the bank letter where the property is mortgaged, submission at an accredited centre, the medical examination and the Emirates ID.
03
Family Residence
Guidance on sponsoring a spouse, children and parents, and on the documents each family application requires.
04
Continuity
The residence depends on continued ownership. We plan any later sale, refinancing or change to the portfolio with that in mind.
The requirements
What the Dubai Authorities Require
For property investors in Dubai, the Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residence permit that does not require a sponsor, as set out in the dedicated Golden Visa services of the Dubai Land Department and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai. Their current requirements are as follows:
- Ownership of one or more properties in Dubai with a total value of at least AED 2 million, held in the applicant’s name.
- Jointly owned property qualifies where the applicant’s own share is worth at least AED 2 million.
- Mortgaged property is accepted, with a no-objection letter from the lending bank stating the amount paid and the balance outstanding.
- A lien is placed on the property so that ownership continues for the life of the residence permit.
- The applicant must be in the UAE when applying, and applications are submitted through centres accredited by the Land Department.
- The investor may sponsor a spouse, children and parents.
Requirements, fees and processing times change. We confirm the current position with you before any purchase is made with residency in mind. Sources, checked on 1 October 2026: Dubai Land Department, Golden Visa application for investors; GDRFA Dubai, golden residence permit for investors; UAE Government portal, Golden visa.
Our approach
Residency as Part of the Investment Case
For most international investors, residency is one consideration among several. We assess it alongside location, developer, entry point, yield and exit, so that the property makes sense with or without the visa. The wider journey is set out under buying property in Dubai from abroad.
Four steps
The Process, Step by Step
1
Assess
We review your objectives and confirm the current requirements with you.
2
Acquire
We advise on and complete the purchase of a qualifying property, with or without financing.
3
Prepare
Title deed, bank letter where mortgaged, passport and photographs, assembled and checked.
4
Apply
Submission at an accredited centre, medical examination and Emirates ID. The residence permit is issued by the authorities.
Relocating to Dubai
For families moving to Dubai, we align the property decision with the practical questions of relocation, from location to timing.
Discretion
Personal and financial information is handled with care and shared only as each application requires.
Owning from Abroad
Once the property is acquired, our Private Office can manage it on your behalf, with the portfolio visible in Sidra wherever you are.
Discuss Residency Through Property
Tell us about your family and your objectives. We confirm the current requirements, show you properties that meet them and explain each step before you commit.
Malika Al Mellouki, Chief Executive Officer · Meet the Founders
