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City Walk Crestlane 5 Golden Visa
Six Unit Types, Every One Above the Residency Line
At City Walk Crestlane 5, even the 1 bedroom apartment starts at AED 2.80M ≈ USD 0.76M, above the Golden Visa threshold of AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. See how each unit type qualifies, how the dated 75/25 plan shapes application timing, and what to confirm before the Q2 2030 handover.
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Eligibility Snapshot
City Walk Crestlane 5 Golden Visa Facts
City Walk Crestlane 5 is a freehold Meraas release of 159 residences in two mid-rise buildings in City Walk, entered in the Dubai Land Department register as project 4274 on 10 December 2025. The register dates its construction start to 25 February 2026 and shows a DLD register reading of 0.01% for the inspection of 06 October 2026, while the RERA progress report of the same date records the status as Pre-Construction, On Hold and notes that no construction activities had started at the site; both entries stand as recorded, so confirm the current site status with Meraas and on Dubai REST before paying. For residency planning, the price list settles the main question: all six unit types start at AED 2.80M ≈ USD 0.76M or more, so a single unit bought at its listed starting price stands above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value that the UAE Golden Visa currently requires, under the rules that apply on the date you file. Handover is expected in Q2 2030, when the Oqood registration gives way to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 2.8M ≈ USD 762K
1 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q2 2030 handover
Meraas
Register data from the Dubai Land Department project register reading and the RERA progress report dated 06 October 2026; prices from the current Meraas price list. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which City Walk Crestlane 5 Units Meet the AED 2M Threshold
The useful question at City Walk Crestlane 5 is not whether a unit reaches the Golden Visa line but how much headroom it carries above it. The entry 1 bedroom starts 40% above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, and every larger layout widens that margin, so the choice between a compact investor unit and a family-sized home can be made on use, yield and budget alone, with eligibility at the listed starting prices settled either way.
| Unit Type | Size Range | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | ≈ 787 to 869 sq ft (73 to 81 sq m) | AED 2.80M ≈ USD 0.76M | Yes |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | ≈ 1,181 to 1,320 sq ft (110 to 123 sq m) | AED 3.40M ≈ USD 0.93M | Yes |
| 2 Bedroom + Maid Apartments | ≈ 1,385 to 1,686 sq ft (129 to 157 sq m) | AED 4.70M ≈ USD 1.28M | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | ≈ 2,082 to 2,146 sq ft (193 to 199 sq m) | AED 7.20M ≈ USD 1.96M | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Premium Apartments | ≈ 5,521 to 6,824 sq ft (513 to 634 sq m) | AED 16.60M ≈ USD 4.52M | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Park Duplexes | ≈ 4,633 to 6,079 sq ft (430 to 565 sq m) | AED 18.00M ≈ USD 4.90M | Yes |
| All six unit types at City Walk Crestlane 5 qualify individually at their starting prices. A second property is not needed to reach the threshold. | |||
Why this matters: the Golden Visa test looks at the purchase value registered with the Dubai Land Department, first on the Oqood and later on the title deed, and that recorded price must itself be at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. A unit bought later on the resale market, or a negotiated price that took the contract value under that line, would fall short on its own, and approval always rests with the UAE authorities, so it is never guaranteed. Check the contract value of your specific unit before you apply.
Payment Plan and Timing
Golden Visa Timing on the City Walk Crestlane 5 Payment Plan
Meraas sells City Walk Crestlane 5 on a 75/25 plan dated by the calendar: 20% on booking (plus the 4% DLD registration fee), six instalments between May 2026 and April 2028 adding up to 55%, and the final 25% on handover. In an off-plan application, the purchase is usually evidenced by the Oqood registration recorded with the Dubai Land Department after booking, alongside proof that the contract meets the qualifying value and any paid-amount conditions the DLD and the residency authorities apply on the date you file.
My read on the timing: the developer's launch schedule places 20% of the price at booking, 30% after May 2026, 35% after September 2026, 45% after February 2027, 55% after July 2027, 65% after December 2027 and 75% after April 2028, with the remaining 25% in the final instalment, dated April 2030 (Handover). The May and September 2026 dates have already passed, so Meraas confirms in the SPA the schedule, and any catch-up amount at booking, that applies to a purchase made now; your own paid share on any date follows that confirmed schedule, not the launch sheet. That leaves two realistic windows. A buyer who needs residency early, to relocate a family or set up UAE banking, can file on the Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan purchases are satisfied, at any point in a construction period that runs to the expected Q2 2030 handover. A buyer with no deadline can wait for the title deed and file on completed, registered ownership. Off-plan requirements are updated from time to time, so confirm the paid-value rule that applies on your filing date.
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The Project
Two Mid-Rise Buildings Behind a Ten-Year Residency
A ten-year residency deserves a home you would choose without the visa attached. The full City Walk Crestlane 5 guide sets out what the qualifying purchase actually buys: six layouts, current prices, the amenity deck and the City Walk setting around it.

City Walk Crestlane 5: Mid-Rise Waterside Living With Park Duplexes
City Walk Crestlane 5 is a Meraas release of 159 residences in City Walk, from 1 bedroom apartments to park duplexes.
View the City Walk Crestlane 5 Project GuideGolden Visa Guides
Golden Visa Requirements, Application Steps, and Benefits
Program rules apply to every qualifying Dubai property in the same way, so they sit in three dedicated guides instead of being repeated on each project page.
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 Dubai Golden Visa 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 UAE Golden Visa 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 Dubai Golden Visa Benefits GuideInsights
Buyer Insights for a City Walk Crestlane 5 Golden Visa Purchase
A Golden Visa purchase at City Walk Crestlane 5 depends on more than clearing the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. With the register at 0.01% and years of dated instalments ahead, buyers should follow each register reading toward the title deed and confirm escrow protection before every payment. The two linked guides below cover both.

City Walk Crestlane 5 Golden Visa Guide
This page: how all six City Walk Crestlane 5 unit types clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and how off-plan timing works.

City Walk Crestlane 5 Construction Updates
Follow each DLD register reading and RERA inspection from the 0.01% pre-construction baseline toward the Q2 2030 handover that turns Oqood into a title deed.
View City Walk Crestlane 5 Construction Updates
Crestlane 5 Escrow: Instalments Held at ADCB Until the Work Is Verified
City Walk Crestlane 5 routes payments for 159 units to ADCB under DLD project 4274, which read 0.01% in October 2026.
Verify the City Walk Crestlane 5 Escrow AccountStructure
City Walk Structure for Golden Visa Buyers
A qualifying apartment keeps its value through the district around it. Compare Crestlane 5 with other City Walk homes, see how the community works day to day, and review the Meraas portfolio before you commit to a Golden Visa purchase.

City Walk: Crestlane Apartments in the Meraas Lifestyle District Facing Downtown Dubai
City Walk is the Meraas lifestyle district in Al Wasl facing Downtown Dubai, with Crestlane apartments on a 75/25 payment plan.
See City Walk Properties for Sale
City Walk: Meraas's Urban Quarter With Coca-Cola Arena and Central Park
City Walk is an urban district in Al Wasl with low and mid-rise residences, 236 retail outlets and Burj Khalifa views.
Explore the City Walk Community Guide
Meraas: Lifestyle Destinations From City Walk to Port de La Mer
Meraas is the name behind City Walk, Bluewaters Island and Madinat Jumeirah Living, from beachfront communities to luxury mixed-use districts.
View the Meraas Developer ProfileFAQs
City Walk Crestlane 5 Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all six. Starting prices are AED 2.80M ≈ USD 0.76M for 1 bedroom apartments, AED 3.40M ≈ USD 0.93M for 2 bedroom apartments, AED 4.70M ≈ USD 1.28M for 2 bedroom + maid apartments, AED 7.20M ≈ USD 1.96M for 3 bedroom apartments, AED 16.60M ≈ USD 4.52M for 4 bedroom premium apartments and AED 18.00M ≈ USD 4.90M for 4 bedroom park duplexes, so each unit type clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold by itself at its starting price. City Walk Crestlane 5 is freehold and open to all nationalities. The wider eligibility criteria are set out in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.
Off-plan buyers can generally file before handover. The application rests on the Oqood registration of the purchase, plus evidence that the contract value and any paid-amount conditions in force on the filing date are met; those conditions are commonly applied to off-plan purchases and are updated from time to time. A buyer who prefers to file on completed ownership can wait for the title deed issued at handover, expected in Q2 2030. Both routes are compared in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.
The developer's launch schedule is 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, six dated instalments totalling 55% between May 2026 and April 2028, and the last 25% on handover. Because the May 2026 and September 2026 dates have already passed, Meraas confirms in the SPA the schedule for a purchase made now, including any catch-up amount at booking, and the share a buyer has paid on any later date follows that confirmed schedule. The registration fee is paid to the Dubai Land Department on top of the price, so it does not form part of the purchase value used to assess eligibility.
Eligibility is measured on the price registered with the Dubai Land Department, shown on the Oqood during construction and on the title deed after handover, and that registered price must itself be at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. A unit bought at its listed starting price meets this, since the lowest starts at AED 2.80M ≈ USD 0.76M, but a resale purchase or a negotiated contract value under AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would fall short on its own.
Joint ownership is commonly assessed share by share: each co-owner's portion of the registered value is generally expected to reach AED 2M ≈ USD 545K by itself, under the rules in force on the filing date. On an equal two-way split at starting prices, that holds from the 2 bedroom + maid apartments at AED 4.70M ≈ USD 1.28M upward, but not for a 1 bedroom at AED 2.80M ≈ USD 0.76M or a 2 bedroom at AED 3.40M ≈ USD 0.93M, where a single registered owner qualifies instead.
Mortgaged property has commonly been accepted for the property route, subject to the conditions in force on the filing date, which typically include documents from the lending bank and can include a minimum amount already paid toward the property. Financing before handover on an off-plan purchase is offered by some lenders and not others, so confirm both the lender's terms and the current Golden Visa conditions for mortgaged property before relying on a loan.
Under the program's current terms, a property Golden Visa holder can commonly sponsor a spouse and children, with each dependant's eligibility set by the residency rules in force on the filing date. The visa is currently issued for 10 years and is renewable, provided the qualifying ownership continues to meet the conditions applied at renewal.
No. A qualifying purchase makes the buyer eligible to file, while the decision rests with the UAE authorities, who check the registered ownership, run standard background checks and apply the conditions current on the filing date. Every DLD register reading for the project, with its RERA progress status, is logged on the City Walk Crestlane 5 construction updates page.
No. Buyers who complete their purchase through this advisory receive VIP processing of the application, from preparing the documents to filing and tracking the status, without any service charge. The official government fees still apply, at the rates the issuing authorities publish on the filing date.

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