Eltiera Heights Golden Visa

Three of the four. The 2 bedroom apartments start at AED 3.03M ≈ USD 824K, the 3 bedroom apartments at AED 4.20M ≈ USD 1.14M and the 4 bedroom penthouses at AED 14.89M ≈ USD 4.06M, so each of these layouts sits above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold on its starting price alone. The 1 bedroom apartments, from AED 1.80M ≈ USD 490K, start below it. Confirm the contract value of the specific unit before applying; the full criteria are set out in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.

The property route of the UAE Golden Visa currently uses a minimum property value of AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, and eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the unit. The 1 bedroom apartments at Eltiera Heights start at AED 1.80M ≈ USD 490K, below that minimum, so at current starting prices a 1 bedroom does not reach the threshold on its own. The 2 bedroom apartments, from AED 3.03M ≈ USD 824K, are the smallest layout in the tower that starts above it.

Off-plan applications are commonly supported by the Oqood registration of the purchase together with proof that it meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application, and those conditions are updated from time to time. Eltiera Heights is freehold and open to all nationalities, so the unit is registered in the buyer's own name with the Dubai Land Department, first through Oqood and later as a title deed. Buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed after handover, expected in Q4 2028. The off-plan route is explained step by step in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.

The plan is 20% at booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, then 10% at 60 days and 5% at each of 120, 180, 240 and 360 days after the reservation date, four 5% instalments on completion of 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% construction, and 30% on completion. Half of the price is therefore paid on a fixed calendar in the first year after reservation, which is the part of the plan most relevant to the paid-value conditions applied to off-plan applications. Whether a given paid share is enough depends on the rules in force at the time of application.

No. The 4% DLD registration fee is a government charge paid to the Dubai Land Department on top of the purchase price, and it is not part of the property value assessed for the Golden Visa. Eligibility is measured on the registered purchase value of the unit itself, so the figure to compare is the contract price, for example AED 3.03M ≈ USD 824K for a 2 bedroom apartment at its starting price.

Mortgaged property is commonly accepted under the Golden Visa property route, but the conditions in force at the time of application decide how a financed unit is assessed, and applicants may be asked for documents from the lending bank. For an off-plan purchase at an early construction stage, also confirm whether the lender finances the unit before handover. The documentation is covered in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.

Joint ownership is commonly assessed on each applicant's registered share of the property rather than on the whole unit, under the conditions in force at the time of application. Co-owners of an Eltiera Heights apartment or penthouse should therefore check how their individual shares would be valued before agreeing ownership percentages, and confirm the current rules for joint applications before signing.

The UAE Golden Visa currently allows holders to sponsor family members, such as a spouse and children, subject to the conditions and documents required at the time of application. Sponsorship follows the main visa, so it depends on the application based on the Eltiera Heights purchase being approved first. What the visa covers for dependants is set out in the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide.

The program's current term is 10 years, renewable. Renewal is generally tied to continuing to hold qualifying property, so selling the Eltiera Heights unit, or reducing the holding below the threshold, can affect it under the rules in force at 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 purchase above the threshold makes you eligible to apply, but approval rests with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and depends on meeting every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard checks. Construction progress toward the expected Q4 2028 handover can be followed on the Eltiera Heights construction updates page.