UAEUpdate November 2026: The UAE Golden Visa gives 10-year renewable residence, not citizenship.
(UAE) is a major trading hub for Middle east, Africa and Asia. The city is the capital of United Arab Emirates. The city has experienced boom in real estate, hotels, tourism and oil and home to huge skyscrapers. Dubai’s free trade policies that encouraged entrepreneurs from various countries to trade gold, diamonds and other precious metals. There are no taxes in Dubai such as income tax, corporate tax or property/capital gains tax.
Residence program
UAE Golden Visa from AED 2 million (property).
Citizenship program
No citizenship by investment.
Investment name
UAE investor program
Minimum investment
$50,000
Qualifying investments
- Setup and invest in a dubai company in FTZ – free trade zone
- Purchase a real estate property worth AED 2 million (about $545,000)
- Invest in Investment Fund – AED 2 million
Visa type
Business visa / Investor residence visa (allowed to work)
Golden visa for Real Estate
Residence condition
No requirement to live in UAE
Permanent residency
not possible for foreigners
Citizenship
After 30 years of residence
Dual nationality
Restricted. Dual citizenship is only possible in some cases.
Processing time
Varies. Contact us for current timing.
Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.