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Address Residences The Bay Golden Visa
Residency From the Entry Apartment Upward
Every residence at Address Residences The Bay, from the one bedroom apartment to the penthouse, is priced above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold. See how each tier sits against the line, what the 80/20 plan means for application timing, and what changes at handover in Q4 2026.
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Eligibility Snapshot
Address Residences The Bay Golden Visa Facts
Address Residences The Bay is a 447-residence Address-branded freehold tower by Emaar on the outer plot of Emaar Beachfront, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2397 on 2 June 2022, with construction under way since 10 November 2022 across a 100,067.23 sq m plot and certified at 70.08% at the RERA inspection on 15 July 2026. For residency planning the number that matters is the floor of the price ladder rather than its ceiling: the entry one bedroom apartment starts at AED 2.90M ≈ USD 790K, well clear of the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Every format above it, from two and three bedroom apartments through the podium townhouses to the upper-floor penthouses, clears the same line by a wider margin. Handover is expected in Q4 2026, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 2.9M ≈ USD 790K
1 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q4 2026 handover
Emaar Properties
Data as of August 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Residences at The Bay Meet the AED 2M Threshold
On most Dubai projects this section is a screening exercise: some tiers clear the threshold, some sit below it, and the buyer has to reconcile the home the family wants with the one that earns residency. Address Residences The Bay does not present that trade-off. The entry one bedroom already sits comfortably above the minimum, the gap widens at every step up the ladder, and the townhouse and penthouse formats clear it several times over. The useful analysis here is therefore not which unit qualifies, but when the file can be prepared and what the remaining payment schedule looks like on the residence you choose.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 750 sq ft (70 sq m) | AED 2.90M ≈ USD 790K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,200 sq ft (111 sq m) | AED 4.40M ≈ USD 1.20M | No |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,800 sq ft (167 sq m) | AED 7.50M ≈ USD 2.04M | No |
| Beachfront Townhouse | 2,800 sq ft (260 sq m) | AED 9.50M ≈ USD 2.59M | No |
| Penthouse | 4,500 sq ft (418 sq m) | AED 18.00M ≈ USD 4.90M | No |
| Every current release at Address Residences The Bay qualifies individually. No combining of properties is needed. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, so a one bedroom bought at AED 2.90M ≈ USD 790K holds you above the threshold from Oqood registration onward, long before keys. Secondary market residences registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on their own, so confirm the contract value on your specific unit before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at The Bay Can Apply
Emaar sells Address Residences The Bay on an 80/20 construction linked plan: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, 70% spread across build milestones, and the final 20% at completion in Q4 2026. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration, which Emaar completes after 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: the 70.08% certified at the July 2026 inspection puts this tower past the point where the question usually gets decided. The construction-linked instalments are tied to verified completion stages, so a buyer holding a unit here has already passed the milestones at 10%, 20%, 40% and 60% completion, and the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan files are satisfied well ahead of key release. A buyer entering the plan now inherits a schedule that is mostly behind it, which shortens the distance between booking and a submittable file rather than lengthening it. The alternative is deliberately simple: wait for the Q4 2026 handover, take the title deed, and rest the application 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
The Beachfront Tower Behind Your Qualifying Purchase
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the residence that earns it should still be worth holding at the end of the term. The full project guide covers what your qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the island around the tower.
Address Residences The Bay Project Guide
Prices from AED 2.90M ≈ USD 790K, one to three bedroom apartments plus podium townhouses and upper-floor penthouses, amenities, the 80/20 payment plan, and the full investment case for the 447-residence tower behind your Golden Visa eligibility.
View the Address Residences The Bay Project GuideGolden Visa Guides
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
The full eligibility criteria, qualifying investment types, and documentation checklist.
Read the requirements guideHow to Apply
The step-by-step application process, from property registration to Emirates ID issuance.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits
10-year renewable residency, family sponsorship, and what the visa does and does not cover.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Address Residences The Bay Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase here rests on more than the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. Buyers should track certified construction progress toward the title deed, confirm escrow protection on every instalment, and plan the pre-handover inspection before accepting the residence. Explore the resources below before you commit.
The Bay Golden Visa Guide
This page: how each residence sits against the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
The Bay Construction Updates
Track verified RERA inspections, build milestones, and progress toward the Q4 2026 handover that converts Oqood to a title deed.
The Bay Escrow Account
Verify the Commercial Bank of Dubai escrow account, DLD registration data, and how buyer payments stay protected during construction.
The Bay Snagging Inspection
Identify construction defects before handover through an independent residence inspection and a detailed snagging report for buyers.
Structure
Explore the Emaar Beachfront Structure
A qualifying residence holds its value through the community around it. Compare the tower against the rest of the island, understand the masterplan behind long-term demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before finalizing your Golden Visa purchase.
Emaar Beachfront Apartments and Penthouses for Sale
Browse apartments and penthouses across the island, compare towers, entry prices and delivery dates, and see which clear the Golden Visa threshold.
See Emaar Beachfront Apartments and Penthouses for Sale
Emaar Beachfront Community
Discover the masterplan, the private beach, the marina berths, and the waterfront retail behind the long-term residential value of the island.
Explore the Emaar Beachfront Master CommunityFAQs
Address Residences The Bay Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
All of them. One bedroom apartments start at AED 2.90M ≈ USD 790K, two bedrooms at AED 4.40M ≈ USD 1.20M, three bedrooms at AED 7.50M ≈ USD 2.04M, townhouses at AED 9.50M ≈ USD 2.59M and penthouses at AED 18.00M ≈ USD 4.90M, so every current release clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its own without combining properties. 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. With the tower certified at 70.08% at the July 2026 inspection, most of the construction-linked instalments have already fallen due. Buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed at handover in Q4 2026. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, 70% spread across construction milestones, and the final 20% at completion in Q4 2026. Because 70% falls due before handover, most buyers pass the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan files well ahead of key release, so an application during construction is usually possible once the current conditions are met.
Yes. The project is freehold and open to all nationalities, with ownership registered at the Dubai Land Department, which is a requirement for property-based Golden Visa eligibility. Buyer payments are protected through a DLD-registered escrow account with Commercial Bank of Dubai, detailed on the Address Residences The Bay escrow account page.
Oqood is the interim off-plan registration recorded at the Dubai Land Department, and at handover in Q4 2026 it is replaced by a title deed in the owner name. A file prepared before handover rests on the Oqood record together with the qualifying purchase value, while a file prepared afterward rests on completed registered ownership. Renewal at the end of the ten year term is assessed against the ownership held at that point.
Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value rather than the original launch price, so a secondary market residence qualifies on its own only if its registered value sits at or above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. Every current developer release in the tower is above that line, but a resale contract should be checked against the threshold before an application is prepared.
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 depends on satisfying all requirements in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. Construction status can be checked at any time on the Address Residences The Bay construction updates page.
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