AED 2 Million Still Buys a Golden Visa: Property Route Drives 34.7 % Surge in Dubai Residency Approvals
A 3 April industry update confirms the UAE’s Golden Visa real-estate threshold stays at AED 2 million for 2026. The rule has fuelled a 34.7 % spike in Q1 residency approvals via property investment, giving employers a fresh retention lever but also new compliance variables as staff shift from company-sponsored permits to self-sponsored status.
