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CHIC Tower Golden Visa
Where the Residency Line Falls in a Canal-Front Tower
CHIC Tower's 2 bedroom and 4 bedroom super luxury apartments start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold; its studios and 1 bedroom apartments start below it. See the verdict tier by tier, how the launch payment plan relates to application timing, and what changes at handover, expected in Q4 2026.
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CHIC Tower Golden Visa Facts
CHIC Tower is a 467-residence freehold tower by DAMAC on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project number 2460 on 7 October 2022, with construction started on 15 March 2023 and progress recorded at 84.01% in the latest inspection reading on the DLD register, dated 17 August 2026. For residency planning the tower divides cleanly in two: 2 bedroom apartments from AED 2.87M ≈ USD 782K and 4 bedroom super luxury apartments from AED 27.59M ≈ USD 7.51M each clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, subject to the regulations in force when you apply, while studios from AED 1.15M ≈ USD 313K and 1 bedroom apartments from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 424K do not. Handover is expected in Q4 2026, after which Oqood registration is converted to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.15M ≈ USD 313K
2 Bedroom Apartment from AED 2.87M ≈ USD 782K
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed after the expected Q4 2026 handover
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Data as of September 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department record for project 2460 (inspection reading dated 17 August 2026) and current CHIC Tower prices. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which CHIC Tower Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
CHIC Tower's price ladder crosses the Golden Visa line between its 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom tiers. The studios and 1 bedroom apartments are the tower's entry into a de GRISOGONO branded canal address, and at current starting prices neither reaches AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on its own. From the 2 bedroom tier the picture changes: a single apartment of 1,314 sq ft or more clears the threshold, and the 4 bedroom super luxury homes on the upper levels clear it many times over.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartment | approx. 426 to 634 sq ft (40 to 59 sq m) | AED 1.15M ≈ USD 313K | No |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | approx. 753 to 1,973 sq ft (70 to 183 sq m) | AED 1.56M ≈ USD 424K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | approx. 1,314 to 1,754 sq ft (122 to 163 sq m) | AED 2.87M ≈ USD 782K | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Super Luxury Apartment | approx. 8,316 sq ft (773 sq m) | AED 27.59M ≈ USD 7.51M | Yes |
| Two of four tiers qualify individually: the 2 Bedroom and 4 Bedroom Super Luxury apartments. Studio and 1 Bedroom apartments do not qualify alone. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of your specific unit, not on the tower's starting prices, so a 2 bedroom apartment registered at AED 2.87M ≈ USD 782K keeps you above the threshold even before handover. The same test applies on resale: a secondary unit registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on its own, so confirm the contract value on your specific unit before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at CHIC Tower Can Apply
CHIC Tower was launched in 2022 on a construction-weighted plan: a 20% deposit on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, thirteen time-based instalments totalling 56% within 3 to 39 months of the sale date, four 1% instalments on the 70%, 80%, 90% and 95% completion milestones, and 20% on completion. That is the launch schedule of record rather than a live offer: because each instalment runs from the buyer's own sale date, the terms for a unit bought today are confirmed with DAMAC at booking. For reference, the DLD register reading of 84.01% on 17 August 2026 sits past the plan's 70% and 80% milestones and before its 90% milestone.
My read on the timing: with handover expected in Q4 2026, the two application windows at CHIC Tower now sit close together. A buyer who needs residency early, to move a family or open UAE bank accounts, can apply on an Oqood-registered contract for a qualifying 2 bedroom or 4 bedroom super luxury apartment once the paid-value conditions applied at that moment are met. A buyer with no deadline gains little by rushing this late in the build, because the title deed issued after handover supports the most straightforward file, resting on completed, registered ownership. Requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, so confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.
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The Project
A Branded Canal Tower Built for Long-Term Residency
A Golden Visa runs for ten years, and the apartment that supports it should earn its place for at least as long. The full CHIC Tower guide covers what a qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts and sizes, current prices, the wellness amenities, and the Business Bay canal setting around it.

CHIC Tower: de GRISOGONO Interiors on the Dubai Water Canal
CHIC Tower is a DAMAC tower in Business Bay of 467 residences, built around a wellness concept with a lazy river.
View the CHIC Tower 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: 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
Project Insights for CHIC Tower Golden Visa Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at CHIC Tower rests on more than the AED 2M threshold. With handover expected in Q4 2026, buyers should follow the dated inspection readings toward the title deed, understand how the escrow account holds each instalment, and plan the handover inspection before accepting the apartment. Explore the resources below before you commit.

CHIC Tower Golden Visa Guide
This page: which CHIC Tower apartments meet the AED 2M threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.

CHIC Tower: Business Bay de GRISOGONO Canal Tower Progress
CHIC Tower, DAMAC's 467-residence Business Bay tower facing the Dubai Water Canal, climbed from 73.77% to 84.01% by August 2026.
View CHIC Tower Construction Updates
CHIC Tower Escrow: DAMAC's Business Bay Account at Mashreq
CHIC Tower by DAMAC escrows 467 units at Mashreq as DLD project 2460, its build 84.01% certified in August 2026.
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CHIC Tower Snagging on the Dubai Water Canal
CHIC Tower is DAMAC's de GRISOGONO branded tower in Business Bay, 467 residences from studios to 4 bedroom super luxury apartments.
Read the CHIC Tower Snagging Inspection GuideStructure
Explore Business Bay Structure
A qualifying apartment holds its value through the district around it. Compare CHIC Tower with other Business Bay towers, understand the canal district behind long-term demand, and review DAMAC's wider portfolio before finalizing your Golden Visa purchase.

Business Bay Properties for Sale
Browse apartments across Business Bay, compare towers and prices, and see which units clear the Golden Visa threshold.
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Business Bay Community
Discover the Dubai Water Canal district, its Downtown Dubai access, and the metro links behind CHIC Tower's long-term residential value.
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DAMAC Properties: Lagoon Communities, Golf Villas and Branded Collaborations
Founded in 2002, DAMAC has delivered 48,000 homes and is known for large-scale master communities, luxury residential projects and branded collaborations.
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CHIC Tower Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Two of the four tiers. 2 Bedroom Apartments start at AED 2.87M ≈ USD 782K and 4 Bedroom Super Luxury Apartments at AED 27.59M ≈ USD 7.51M, so a single unit in either tier clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value on its own, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Studio Apartments from AED 1.15M ≈ USD 313K and 1 Bedroom Apartments from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 424K sit below the threshold. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
No. At current starting prices a studio (from AED 1.15M ≈ USD 313K) and a 1 bedroom apartment (from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 424K) both sit below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold, so neither supports a property-based Golden Visa application on its own. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the specific unit, not on the tower, its branding or its location.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration of a qualifying unit, which at CHIC Tower means a 2 bedroom or 4 bedroom super luxury apartment, together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. With handover expected in Q4 2026, buyers without urgency can instead wait for the title deed issued after handover, which gives the simplest file. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
CHIC Tower launched in 2022 with a 20% deposit plus the 4% DLD registration fee, 56% in time-based instalments due within 3 to 39 months of the sale date, four 1% instalments at the 70%, 80%, 90% and 95% completion milestones, and 20% on completion. On those terms 80% of the price falls due before completion, the period in which paid-value conditions for off-plan applications are commonly assessed. The instalments run from each buyer's own sale date, so a purchase made today follows the terms DAMAC confirms at booking.
Under the conditions commonly applied, a financed property can still support an application, usually with a no-objection letter from the lending bank, but how the financed portion counts toward the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold is set by the rules in force when you apply and is updated from time to time. At CHIC Tower the question only arises for the 2 bedroom and 4 bedroom super luxury tiers, the two that clear the threshold on price.
Joint ownership is commonly assessed on each owner's share of the property value, with separate provisions for married couples, under the regulations in force at the time of application. A 2 bedroom apartment at AED 2.87M ≈ USD 782K split equally between two unrelated owners gives each a share of about AED 1.44M ≈ USD 391K, below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold, so confirm how a shared purchase will be assessed before signing.
The property Golden Visa is commonly issued with the right to sponsor a spouse and children, subject to the eligibility conditions and documents required at the time of application. Family sponsorship follows the main visa, so it rests on the same qualifying unit: at CHIC Tower, a 2 bedroom or 4 bedroom super luxury apartment registered at or above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. What the visa covers for dependants is set out in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
The property route currently carries a 10-year renewable residency term. Renewal is commonly tied to continued ownership of a qualifying property, so selling the CHIC Tower apartment that supported the application, or holding only a unit registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, would affect eligibility at renewal under the rules in force at that time.
Yes. CHIC Tower 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. Prices, layouts and the full tower profile are covered in the CHIC Tower project guide.
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. Construction status toward the expected Q4 2026 handover can be checked at any time on the CHIC Tower construction updates page.

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