
Meraas · City Walk
Central Park Plaza Golden Visa
A Qualifying Residence at Every Price Point
All six Central Park Plaza unit types, from 1 bedroom apartments to 5 bedroom penthouses, are priced above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold. Compare each tier's starting price, see how the launch payment schedule relates to application timing, and plan the off-plan steps ahead of the Q3 2027 handover.
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Eligibility Snapshot
Central Park Plaza Golden Visa Facts
Central Park Plaza is a 212-residence freehold project by Meraas at City Walk, made up of two residential towers (Tower A and Tower B) over a shared basement, with no retail. It entered the Dubai Land Department register as project 2796 on 11 October 2023, construction started on 08 December 2023, and the Dubai Land Department project register recorded 43.68% progress at its reading of 01 September 2026. For residency planning, the figure that settles the question is the entry price: 1 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.73M ≈ USD 743K, so even the smallest layout clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value used for the UAE Golden Visa, under the rules that apply on the day you file. The register still shows a registered completion date of 08 October 2026, which has now passed; Meraas' estimate is Q3 2027, the handover date used on this page, when the Oqood converts to a title deed, and the register record may be updated in the meantime.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 2.73M ≈ USD 743K
1 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q3 2027 handover
Meraas
Data as of October 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department project register reading of 01 September 2026 and current Meraas releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Central Park Plaza Units Meet the AED 2M Threshold
At Central Park Plaza the price list answers the eligibility question before you ask it. The entry point, a 1 bedroom apartment from AED 2.73M ≈ USD 743K, already sits more than a third above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line, and every larger layout climbs from there, up to the 5 bedroom penthouses from AED 31.72M ≈ USD 8.64M. That moves the real decision away from qualifying and toward how you plan to live: a compact apartment as a residency base used part of the year, or a townhouse or penthouse for a family that will actually move in.
| Unit Type | Size Range | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 875 to 880 sq ft (81 to 82 sq m) | AED 2.73M ≈ USD 743K | Yes |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,280 to 1,870 sq ft (119 to 174 sq m) | AED 3.76M ≈ USD 1.02M | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 2,235 to 2,730 sq ft (208 to 254 sq m) | AED 7.09M ≈ USD 1.93M | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Apartment | 2,803 to 2,917 sq ft (260 to 271 sq m) | AED 12.43M ≈ USD 3.38M | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 5,747 to 5,756 sq ft (534 to 535 sq m) | AED 19.50M ≈ USD 5.31M | Yes |
| 5 Bedroom Penthouse | 7,210 to 9,445 sq ft (670 to 877 sq m) | AED 31.72M ≈ USD 8.64M | Yes |
| All six unit types at Central Park Plaza clear the threshold on their own at current starting prices. | |||
Why this matters: the authorities judge eligibility on the purchase value registered for your specific unit, so the price recorded on your Oqood, and later on the title deed, must itself be at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. A resale is assessed on the value registered at transfer, not on the launch price list, so confirm the registered figure for the exact unit before you apply.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Central Park Plaza Can Apply
Central Park Plaza launched on Meraas' Original Launch Payment Plan (70/30): 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, five instalments of 10% dated March 2024, September 2024, March 2025, September 2025 and March 2026, and 30% on handover in July 2027. On that launch schedule the cumulative share stood at 20% at booking, 70% by March 2026 and 100% on handover. Treat it as the project's launch history rather than an offer: every dated instalment before handover has already fallen due, so these are not the terms for a purchase made today, and Meraas confirms the terms that apply now, including any amount due at booking on a developer or resale purchase, in the SPA. Before handover, a Golden Visa file for an off-plan unit usually rests on the Oqood, the interim registration with the Dubai Land Department that follows the sale, together with evidence that the registered price reaches the qualifying level and that you satisfy whatever paid-value conditions the Dubai Land Department and residency authorities apply when you file.
My read on timing here: with the register at 43.68% on 01 September 2026 and handover expected in Q3 2027, less than a year away, a buyer signing now faces two realistic paths. If you need residency soon, for a family move, school places or a UAE bank account, look at applying on the strength of an Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value conditions in force at the time are met. If there is no deadline, waiting for the title deed at handover gives the simplest file, resting on completed, registered ownership. Off-plan requirements are revised from time to time, so check the current paid-value condition before you submit.
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The Project
Two Park-Side Towers Built for Long-Term Residency
Ten years of residency call for a home that still fits at year ten. The Central Park Plaza guide sets out what the qualifying investment buys: the two towers, every layout and price, the Central Park amenities, and the City Walk address around them.

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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.
Read the requirements guideApplying for the Golden Visa in Seven Steps, From Purchase to Approval
For a property investor, the seven steps run from the purchase to the visa, usually within weeks of ownership being confirmed.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits: Residency, Family Sponsorship and Long Periods Abroad
Golden Visa benefits: residency without an employer, long periods abroad without losing status and the right to sponsor your family.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Central Park Plaza Buyer Insights Beyond the Visa
Clearing the price line is only the first check on a Golden Visa purchase at Central Park Plaza. Follow the register's construction readings toward the title deed, and confirm how the escrow account protects each payment, before you commit.

Central Park Plaza Golden Visa Guide
This page: how every Central Park Plaza unit type measures against the Golden Visa threshold, and the two application windows for off-plan buyers.

Central Park Plaza: Two City Walk Towers Construction Updates
Central Park Plaza, the Meraas pair of City Walk towers with 212 residences, reached 43.68% at the 01 September 2026 inspection.
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Central Park Plaza Escrow: Meraas at City Walk, Banked With Emirates NBD
Central Park Plaza at City Walk is DLD project 2796, 212 units in Emirates NBD escrow, certified 43.68% September 2026.
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Central Park Plaza Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
All six. 1 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.73M ≈ USD 743K, 2 bedroom apartments at AED 3.76M ≈ USD 1.02M, 3 bedroom apartments at AED 7.09M ≈ USD 1.93M, 4 bedroom apartments at AED 12.43M ≈ USD 3.38M, 4 bedroom townhouses at AED 19.50M ≈ USD 5.31M and 5 bedroom penthouses at AED 31.72M ≈ USD 8.64M, so each type sits above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on its own. What is assessed is the value registered for your particular unit, which must itself be at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. The full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
In many cases, yes, subject to the rules in force when you apply. Before handover, an application for an off-plan Central Park Plaza unit is usually supported by the Oqood registered with the Dubai Land Department, plus evidence that the registered price reaches the qualifying level and that any paid-value condition used on the filing date is met; those conditions are updated from time to time. Buyers who prefer to file on completed ownership can wait for the title deed issued at handover, expected in Q3 2027. Both routes are compared in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.
No. Meraas' Original Launch Payment Plan listed the 4% DLD registration fee at booking beside the 20% first payment, but the fee is a Dubai Land Department charge paid on top of the purchase price, not part of the property value. Golden Visa eligibility is assessed on the purchase value registered for the unit, so the fee is not added to that value. Every pre-handover date on the launch schedule has already passed, and the terms for a purchase today are confirmed by Meraas in the SPA.
It can, under conditions. Property bought with a mortgage has commonly been accepted for the property-based Golden Visa, provided the registered property value meets the qualifying level and the lending bank issues the documents the authorities request, such as a no-objection letter. How much of the price must already be paid is set by the rules in force at the time of application and is updated from time to time, so confirm both the lender's terms and the current visa conditions before relying on finance.
Joint ownership is commonly assessed share by share: each owner's registered share of the property value generally needs to meet the qualifying level on its own, while spouses buying together may be treated differently under the rules in force at the time of application. On the larger Central Park Plaza tiers the arithmetic is comfortable: a 3 bedroom apartment from AED 7.09M ≈ USD 1.93M split equally between two owners leaves each half well above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. Check how the shares are recorded on the Oqood or title deed before applying.
Under the program's current rules, a property-based Golden Visa holder can usually sponsor a spouse and children, with other family categories subject to their own conditions. Each dependant goes through the medical and identity steps separately, under the conditions current when their file is submitted. What sponsorship covers is set out in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
The program's current term for property investors is 10 years, renewable. Renewal generally depends on still holding qualifying property at the qualifying value when you renew, under the regulations in force at that time, so selling or transferring the Central Park Plaza unit can affect the visa. Holders should check the conditions again before renewal rather than assume today's rules will carry over unchanged.
The usual sequence is: complete the purchase and its registration with the Dubai Land Department (the Oqood before handover, the title deed after it); obtain the ownership and value confirmation the authorities require; submit the residency application with passport, photograph and ownership documents; then complete the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics. Exact steps and documents follow the procedures in force at the time of application, and the how to apply guide walks through each stage.
No service fee is charged. Buyers who purchase through this advisory receive the VIP Golden Visa application service, from document preparation to submission and status follow-up, free of charge; only the official government fees apply, as set by the issuing authorities when the application is filed.
No. A qualifying purchase makes you eligible to apply; the decision rests with the issuing authorities, who apply the rules current on the filing date, verify ownership with the Dubai Land Department and run their own security screening. Construction status, which decides when the title deed can be issued, is tracked on the Central Park Plaza construction updates page.
It is a long-term residence visa, not UAE citizenship or a passport. It does not remove the ongoing obligations of owning the unit, such as service charges, and it does not exempt holders from the government fees, medical test or Emirates ID steps. It stays tied to qualifying ownership, so its status can be affected if the property is sold, and it does not change the Q3 2027 handover timeline or any term of the sale contract with Meraas.

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