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330 Riverside Crescent Golden Visa
One Apartment Type Clears the Residency Threshold
Only the 2 bedroom apartments at 330 Riverside Crescent start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold; the 1 bedroom and 1.5 bedroom layouts start below it. See exactly which units qualify, how the 60/40 payment plan affects application timing, and what off-plan buyers need before handover in Q2 2027.
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330 Riverside Crescent Golden Visa Facts
330 Riverside Crescent is a 758-residence Sobha Realty tower in Sobha Hartland 2, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2788 on 03 January 2024, with construction started on 12 October 2023 and a DLD register reading of 67.81% recorded on 12 October 2026, the date of the latest RERA report, which sets out a 2B+G+3P+52F+Roof configuration. For residency planning the split is clear: the 2 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K and clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program on their own, subject to the regulations in force when you apply, while the 1 bedroom from AED 1.50M ≈ USD 408K and the 1.5 bedroom from AED 1.48M ≈ USD 403K start below it. In a tower where two of the three apartment types sit under the line, the layout decision and the visa decision have to be made together. Handover is expected in Q2 2027, after which the Oqood registration gives way to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.48M ≈ USD 403K
2 Bedroom Apartment from AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K
60/40: 20% booking, 40% construction, 40% handover
Oqood now, Title Deed after the Q2 2027 handover
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Data as of October 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department project register for project 2788, the RERA report dated 12 October 2026 and current 330 Riverside Crescent prices. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which 330 Riverside Crescent Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
The useful question at 330 Riverside Crescent is not whether the tower qualifies but which apartment does. Two of the three types start under the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line: the 1 bedroom from AED 1.50M ≈ USD 408K falls AED 500K ≈ USD 136K short, and the 1.5 bedroom from AED 1.48M ≈ USD 403K falls AED 520K ≈ USD 142K short. The 2 bedroom, from AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K, is the only layout here that reaches the threshold by itself, so a buyer for whom residency is part of the brief is in practice choosing among 2 bedroom units.
| Unit Type | Size Range | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 495 to 957 sq ft (46 to 89 sq m) | AED 1.50M ≈ USD 408K | No |
| 1.5 Bedroom Apartment | 639 to 904 sq ft (59 to 84 sq m) | AED 1.48M ≈ USD 403K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 938 to 1,257 sq ft (87 to 117 sq m) | AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K | Yes |
| Only the 2 bedroom apartments qualify individually at current starting prices. The 1 bedroom and 1.5 bedroom apartments start below the threshold. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the specific unit, so a 2 bedroom bought at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K sits above the threshold from the contract stage, subject to the conditions in force when you apply. A 1 bedroom or 1.5 bedroom unit, and any resale unit registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, would not qualify on its own, so confirm the contract value of your exact unit before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at 330 Riverside Crescent Can Apply
330 Riverside Crescent sells on Sobha Realty's 60/40 plan: a 20% down payment on booking (plus the 4% DLD registration fee), 40% during construction on the timetable set in your SPA, and the final 40% on handover, expected in Q2 2027. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration, which follows the booking, together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any payment conditions applied by the Dubai Land Department and residency authorities at the time you apply.
My read on the timing: on a 2 bedroom at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K, the plan works out to AED 460,000 ≈ USD 125K at booking, AED 920,000 ≈ USD 251K during construction and AED 920,000 ≈ USD 251K on handover, so 60% of the price is paid before handover and 40% at it. With the tower at 67.81% in the October 2026 register reading and handover expected in Q2 2027, the window between booking and keys is short, and the SPA sets when the construction 40% falls due within it. That leaves two realistic windows, and which one suits you depends on why you want the visa. Buyers relocating a family or opening UAE bank accounts usually want residency early, and can apply on the strength of their Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value conditions applied at that time are met. Investors with no urgency often prefer the simplest possible file: settle the handover payment, wait for the title deed, and apply on completed, registered ownership. Because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.
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The Project
A Sobha Hartland 2 Address for a Ten-Year Residency
Ten years of residency tie you to one address, so the apartment that earns the visa deserves the same scrutiny as the visa itself. The full 330 Riverside Crescent guide covers layouts, current prices, tower and podium amenities, and the Sobha Hartland 2 setting around the tower.

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Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full
The rules of the Golden Visa program are the same for every Dubai property, so they live in the dedicated guides below rather than being repeated here.
Golden Visa Requirements: AED 2M in Real Estate Registered in Your Name
Golden Visa requirements for property investors: real estate worth at least AED 2M, ownership proof, mortgages, off-plan rules and documents.
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For a property investor, the seven steps run from the purchase to the visa, usually within weeks of ownership being confirmed.
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Golden Visa benefits: residency without an employer, long periods abroad without losing status and the right to sponsor your family.
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330 Riverside Crescent Insights for Golden Visa Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at 330 Riverside Crescent rests on more than the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. Buyers should follow the DLD register readings toward the title deed, confirm how each payment into the escrow account is protected, and plan the inspection of the apartment before accepting it. The resources below cover each step before you commit.

330 Riverside Crescent Golden Visa Guide
This page: which 330 Riverside Crescent apartments meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.

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330 Riverside Crescent Escrow Account: Bank Details and DLD Verification
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330 Riverside Crescent Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Only the 2 bedroom apartments, which start at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K and qualify individually at that price. The 1 bedroom apartments from AED 1.50M ≈ USD 408K and the 1.5 bedroom apartments from AED 1.48M ≈ USD 403K start below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and do not qualify on their own. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the specific unit, and the full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed after handover, which is expected in Q2 2027. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is a 20% down payment on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, 40% during construction and 40% on handover. That fee is paid on top of the price and is not part of the purchase value that eligibility is assessed on. Because 60% of the price is paid before handover, an application during construction depends on how much has been paid when you apply, measured against the paid-value conditions in force at that time, and the timing of the construction 40% is set in each SPA.
Oqood is the Dubai Land Department registration of an off-plan sale contract, issued while 330 Riverside Crescent is under construction; the title deed replaces it after handover, once the purchase completes. Both record the purchase with the DLD. An Oqood-based application rests on the registered contract and the amount paid so far, while a title-deed application rests on completed ownership, which is why many investors find the post-handover file simpler.
Mortgaged property has commonly been accepted for property-based applications where the conditions in force at the time are met, which can include a letter from the lending bank confirming the amount paid toward the property. On a 2 bedroom from AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K, the registered purchase value is what is measured against the threshold, while the loan affects how the paid amount is documented, so confirm the current requirements before financing the payment due on handover.
Joint ownership has commonly been assessed on the value attributable to each applicant, so each owner's share generally needs to meet the threshold applied at the time, with spouses sometimes assessed together. As arithmetic only, an equal two-way split of a 2 bedroom at AED 2.30M ≈ USD 626K gives each owner AED 1.15M ≈ USD 313K, below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, so confirm how a specific ownership structure would be assessed before signing the SPA.
The UAE Golden Visa has commonly allowed holders to sponsor a spouse and children, subject to the conditions in force when the application is made. At 330 Riverside Crescent that makes the 2 bedroom apartments, the only layout that clears the threshold alone, the relevant unit type for a family residency plan. Sponsorship rules and what the visa covers are set out in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
The program's current term for property investors is 10 years, renewable, under the regulations in force at the time of application. Renewal has commonly depended on still owning qualifying property, so a 2 bedroom at 330 Riverside Crescent generally needs to remain in your ownership for a renewal to rest on it.
Only if its registered purchase value meets the threshold in force at the time of application. Eligibility follows the price on the registered contract rather than the original starting price, so a resale 2 bedroom bought below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on its own. Check the registered value of any resale unit before committing to it.
No. For buyers who purchase through this advisory, the VIP application service, covering document preparation, submission, and status follow-up, is included at no charge. Only the official government fees apply, as published by the issuing authorities at the time of application.
No. The purchase makes you eligible to apply, but approval rests with the UAE residency authorities and depends on satisfying all requirements in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. Construction status, which shapes when an off-plan file is complete, can be followed on the 330 Riverside Crescent construction updates page.

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