
Ellington · Meydan Horizon
Claydon House Golden Visa
Residency Through a Single Apartment, From 2 Bedrooms Up
Three of the four apartment types at Claydon House start at or above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold; the 1 Bedroom does not. See how each layout compares, how the 70/30 plan shapes application timing, and what to know before the expected Q4 2027 handover.
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Eligibility Snapshot
Claydon House Golden Visa Facts
Claydon House is a freehold apartment tower of 407 residences by Ellington in Meydan Horizon, entered in the Dubai Land Department project register as project 3098 with a registration date of 06-11-2024 and a construction start recorded as 15-05-2024, and described on the RERA inspection report as UG + Ground Floor + 5 Podium + 38 Floors. The Dubai Land Department project register showed a reading of 15.72% recorded on 6 August 2026. For residency planning, the price ladder does the sorting: the 2 Bedroom Apartments start at AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K, the 3 Bedroom + Study Apartments at AED 3.55M ≈ USD 966K and the 4 Bedroom + Study Apartments at AED 4.39M ≈ USD 1.20M, so each of these layouts starts above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value that the UAE Golden Visa program currently applies, with every application judged under the regulations in force on the day it is filed. The 1 Bedroom Apartments, from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 426K, start AED 440K ≈ USD 120K below that line and do not reach it alone. Handover is expected in Q4 2027, the point at which Oqood registration is due to give way to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.56M ≈ USD 425K
2 Bedroom Apartment from AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K
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Oqood now, Title Deed at the expected Q4 2027 handover
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Prices as of October 2026. Register data as recorded on 6 August 2026 in the Dubai Land Department project register and the RERA inspection report of the same date; a newer reading may since have been published under project 3098 on Dubai REST. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Claydon House Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
Claydon House divides cleanly at the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line. The 1 Bedroom Apartments are the building's entry point and stay under it, while the 2 Bedroom Apartments open AED 320K ≈ USD 87K above it at their starting price. For a buyer whose priority is residency, that step up is the real decision on this page: the 2 Bedroom is the smallest layout whose starting price reaches the minimum on its own, and the two study layouts sit comfortably clear of it.
| Unit Type | Size Range | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 767 to 899 sq ft (71 to 84 sq m) | AED 1.56M ≈ USD 426K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 1,231 to 1,245 sq ft (114 to 116 sq m) | AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom + Study Apartments | 1,609 to 2,814 sq ft (149 to 261 sq m) | AED 3.55M ≈ USD 966K | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom + Study Apartments | 2,088 to 3,198 sq ft (194 to 297 sq m) | AED 4.39M ≈ USD 1.20M | Yes |
| Three of the four apartment types clear AED 2M ≈ USD 545K individually on their starting prices. The 1 Bedroom Apartments, from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 426K, fall below it. | |||
Why this matters: the authorities look at the value registered for your specific unit, so a 2 Bedroom Apartment contracted from AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K stays above the threshold during construction, before any title deed exists. A 1 Bedroom contract from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 426K does not reach AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on its own, and resale units below that value would not either, so check your own contract value against the rules in force before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Claydon House Can Apply
Claydon House is sold on Ellington's 70/30 plan: 20% at the time of booking (plus the 4% DLD registration fee, which is paid to the Dubai Land Department and is not part of the qualifying purchase value), then four reservation-date instalments of 10%, 10%, 5% and 5%, due 60, 120, 240 and 360 days after reservation, four instalments of 5% each on completion of 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% construction of the project, and 30% on completion. An off-plan Golden Visa file commonly rests on the Oqood registration made after booking, read together with evidence that the contract value and any paid-value condition applied by the Dubai Land Department and the residency authorities at the time of application are met.
My read on the timing: the shape of this plan gives Claydon House buyers two workable windows. Because 70% of the price is scheduled before completion, a buyer who wants residency early, for a family move or a UAE bank account, can look to apply on the Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value conditions in force are satisfied, bearing in mind that those conditions are updated from time to time. The reservation-date instalments run on each buyer's own calendar: for example, anyone whose reservation date fell more than 360 days before 6 August 2026 had 50% of the price falling due by then. None of the construction-linked instalments had been triggered at the DLD register reading of 15.72% recorded on 6 August 2026, the first of them being tied to 30% construction. Buyers with no urgency often prefer to apply after handover, expected in Q4 2027, when the title deed records completed ownership. The DLD register shows 31-12-2027 as the registered completion date, so confirm the current construction timetable with the developer in writing.
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The Project
What a Residency Purchase Buys at Claydon House
Ten years of residency should rest on a home worth choosing for its own sake. The Claydon House guide shows what the purchase buys: four layouts, the sixth-floor pool deck, the seventh-floor club level and the lagoon setting in Meydan Horizon.

Claydon House: 407 Residences Over 38 Floors on the Crystal Lagoon
Claydon House gives 1 to 4 bedroom apartments a sixth-floor pool deck and a seventh-floor club level shared by every resident.
View the Claydon House Project GuideGolden Visa Guides
Golden Visa Requirements, Process and Benefits in Full
Golden Visa rules work the same way for every Dubai property, so the program detail sits in three dedicated guides instead of being repeated for Claydon House.
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
Claydon House Resources for Golden Visa Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Claydon House rests on more than its contract value. Buyers should follow the dated DLD register record as the tower moves toward the title deed stage, and confirm that every instalment is paid into the project escrow account. Both resources sit beside this page below.

Claydon House Golden Visa Guide
This page: the Claydon House layouts that start above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, and the two application windows under the 70/30 plan.

Claydon House: A Lagoon-Side Meydan Horizon Tower, DLD Project 3098
Track Claydon House construction progress through verified site inspections, development milestones, and regular updates throughout the construction journey.
View Claydon House Construction Updates
Claydon House Escrow: First Abu Dhabi Bank for 415 Registered Units
Claydon House instalments sit at First Abu Dhabi Bank in the escrow of DLD project 3098, 415 registered units at 15.72%.
Verify the Claydon House Escrow AccountStructure
The Meydan Horizon Picture Around Your Golden Visa Purchase
The community decides how well a residency purchase keeps its worth. Compare Claydon House with other Meydan Horizon homes, see how the community is arranged around its crystal lagoon, and review Ellington's wider portfolio before you commit to a Golden Visa purchase.

Meydan Horizon: The Symphony Apartments in a Lagoon District
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Meydan Horizon: Four Crystal Lagoons Facing Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Meydan Horizon is a lagoon district planned for 72,000 residents, with towers by Ellington, Imtiaz and Dubai Investments.
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Ellington Properties: Design-Led Boutique Residences With Curated Interiors
Ellington Properties, founded in 2014, is a design-led developer of apartments, villas and waterfront homes, with 30 developments launched and delivered.
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Claydon House Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Three of the four apartment types do so on their starting prices. The 2 Bedroom Apartments open at AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K, and the 3 Bedroom + Study (AED 3.55M ≈ USD 966K) and 4 Bedroom + Study (AED 4.39M ≈ USD 1.20M) layouts start higher still, all above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program. The 1 Bedroom Apartments, from AED 1.56M ≈ USD 426K, are below it. Eligibility is judged on the registered contract value of the specific unit under the rules in force when you apply, as set out in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.
Its starting price of AED 1.56M ≈ USD 426K sits AED 440K ≈ USD 120K under the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value that the program applies to a single residential unit. At that price a 1 Bedroom Apartment does not meet the property route by itself. The smallest Claydon House layout whose starting price clears the line is the 2 Bedroom Apartment, from AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K.
Buyers pay 20% at booking with the 4% DLD registration fee alongside it, four reservation-date instalments (10%, 10%, 5% and 5%, due 60, 120, 240 and 360 days after reservation), four 5% instalments on completion of 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% construction of the project, and 30% on completion. Because 70% of the price is scheduled before completion, the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan applications can be met during construction, depending on each buyer's reservation date and the rules in force. At the DLD register reading of 15.72% recorded on 6 August 2026, none of the construction-linked instalments had yet been triggered. The registration fee goes to the Dubai Land Department and is not counted toward the threshold.
An off-plan application is typically built on the Oqood registration that follows booking, together with evidence that the contract value and any paid-value conditions in force at the time of application are met; those conditions are updated from time to time. The alternative is to wait for handover, expected in Q4 2027, and apply once the title deed is issued. How each route works is covered in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.
Financed purchases are commonly considered, with the authorities typically asking for a letter from the lending bank and applying conditions on the value the owner has already paid, which are updated from time to time. Under the Claydon House 70/30 plan, 70% of the price is scheduled before completion, so financing questions usually centre on the 30% due on completion. Confirm the current conditions for mortgaged property before you apply.
Jointly owned property is commonly assessed on each owner's share, and separate provisions have applied to spouses; both are subject to the rules in force at the time of application. As arithmetic on starting prices only, an equal two-way split of a 4 Bedroom + Study Apartment from AED 4.39M ≈ USD 1.20M gives each owner about AED 2.20M ≈ USD 598K, while an equal split of a 2 Bedroom Apartment from AED 2.32M ≈ USD 631K gives each about AED 1.16M ≈ USD 316K. Confirm how a shared title will be treated before signing.
The program currently allows a Golden Visa holder to sponsor a spouse and children, with the conditions on age, documents and relationships set by the authorities at the time of application. The purchase must first support the main application, which at Claydon House means a 2 Bedroom Apartment or larger on starting prices. What the visa covers for dependants is explained in the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide.
The program's current term is 10 years, renewable while the owner continues to hold property that meets the conditions in force at renewal. Selling the apartment, or holding a share below the applicable value, would normally affect renewal, so the ownership position should be checked before each renewal date.
No service fee is charged. When the purchase is made through this advisory, document preparation, the submission itself and status follow-up are handled as a VIP service at no cost to the buyer. Government fees still apply, at the rates set by the issuing authorities.
No. A qualifying purchase allows you to apply, but the decision rests with the UAE residency authorities (the ICP), who check ownership, documents and standard background requirements against the rules in force at the time of application. Construction status for the project is recorded on the Claydon House construction updates page.

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