Arabian Gulf Properties Says Dubai’s Updated Property Residency Rules
Arabian Gulf Properties has welcomed Dubai’s updated property-linked residency rules, describing the move as a significant step toward broadening investor access and supporting sustainable growth across the emirate’s real estate sector.
Under the latest criteria introduced by the Dubai Land Department, individual property owners can now apply for residency regardless of the property’s value, while joint owners are eligible provided each individual share is valued at a minimum of AED 400,000.
Arabian Gulf Properties said the revised framework lowers entry barriers for a broader range of buyers seeking residency through property ownership, while continuing to preserve the 10-year Golden Visa pathway for investors whose real estate assets are valued at AED 2 million or more.
Badar Rashid AlBlooshi said Dubai continues to demonstrate its ability to align real estate policy with long-term economic competitiveness.
He noted that the updated residency rules create a more accessible entry point into the market for a wider pool of investors while strengthening the appeal of property ownership as both a lifestyle and long-term investment decision.
According to the company, the updated framework is expected to support continued demand from overseas buyers, first-time investors, and end users who increasingly view Dubai as a destination to live, work, and establish long-term roots in addition to investing in property.
Arabian Gulf Properties added that market expectations surrounding the policy update point toward stronger interest from international investors and first-time buyers, particularly within more accessible residential segments.
AlBlooshi said Dubai’s real estate market has evolved into a broader value proposition that combines asset ownership, quality of life, regulatory transparency, and residency stability. He added that improving accessibility without compromising market quality would help deepen the buyer base and strengthen long-term resilience within the sector.
The company also highlighted the wider impact of visa-linked property ownership on market stability. It noted that the expansion of the UAE’s Golden Visa programme in 2024 encouraged long-term residents and investors to increase their property allocations and extend investment horizons, contributing to stronger capital commitments and greater market stability.
Arabian Gulf Properties believes the latest residency update will further support this trajectory by making property-linked residency more attainable for a larger group of investors, while reinforcing Dubai’s ambition to remain one of the world’s most trusted and attractive real estate destinations.
AlBlooshi concluded that Dubai continues to distinguish itself through responsive and forward-looking policies aligned with investor needs, adding that the latest residency update sends a strong signal of confidence and opportunity for the emirate’s residential property market.
