Cavalli Tower Golden Visa

Four of the five tiers clear it on their own at current starting prices: 2 bedroom apartments at AED 4.10M ≈ USD 1.12M, 3 bedroom apartments from AED 5.20M ≈ USD 1.42M, 4 and 5 bedroom duplex residences from AED 18.00M ≈ USD 4.90M, and ultra-luxury penthouses from AED 80.00M ≈ USD 21.70M, all above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum. The 1 bedroom range, from AED 1.75M to 2.65M ≈ USD 475K to 720K, straddles the line, so eligibility in that tier depends on the individual unit. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

It depends on the unit. 1 bedroom apartments at Cavalli Tower are priced from AED 1.75M to 2.65M ≈ USD 475K to 720K, a range that crosses the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. A 1 bedroom unit with a registered purchase value of AED 2M ≈ USD 545K or more qualifies alone; one priced below that does not. Because eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, confirm the contract value of the specific unit before committing. The current price range for the tier is set out in the Cavalli Tower project guide.

Off-plan buyers can generally apply before handover, subject to the conditions in force. Cavalli Tower is freehold and open to all nationalities, and 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 at handover, expected in Q2 2027. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.

The plan is 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, 40% in four instalments of 10% during construction, and 40% on handover. With 40% of the price falling due at handover, less of the price is paid during construction than on plans weighted toward the build phase, so off-plan applicants should check the amount already paid against the paid-value condition in force before filing. The schedule is set by share rather than by calendar date, and the signed SPA governs.

Mortgaged property is commonly accepted under conditions set by the authorities, which have typically included a letter from the financing bank, and these requirements are updated from time to time. For joint ownership, the commonly applied approach assesses each owner's share of the registered value rather than the total. As arithmetic only, a 2 bedroom apartment at AED 4.10M ≈ USD 1.12M held in equal shares by two owners gives each a share of AED 2.05M ≈ USD 558K. Confirm how the rules in force at the time of application treat your ownership structure before you buy.

The property Golden Visa commonly allows the holder to sponsor a spouse and children, with sponsorship of other relatives subject to additional conditions. Dependant visas are generally linked to the main holder's residency, and each application is assessed against the requirements in force at the time. Family sponsorship is covered in detail in the Golden Visa benefits guide.

Under the program's current terms, the property Golden Visa is issued for 10 years and is renewable. Renewal commonly depends on still holding qualifying property at the value required when renewing, so selling the residence without a replacement qualifying investment would remove the basis for renewal. Terms are set by the residency authorities and can change, so confirm the conditions in force at the time of renewal.

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. A qualifying 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. Progress recorded on the Dubai Land Department project register can be followed on the Cavalli Tower construction updates page.

It is a long-term residency visa, not citizenship or a UAE passport. The visa belongs to the holder rather than to the residence, so it does not pass to a buyer on resale; a resale buyer qualifies only on their own registered purchase value. It does not waive the government fees charged on each application, and approval is never automatic, since every file is assessed against the rules in force at the time.