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Eltiera Views Golden Visa
Residency From the First One-Bedroom Upward
From the 1 bedroom apartments up to the penthouses, every tier at Eltiera Views is priced above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold. This page sets out which residences qualify on their own, how the 70/30 payment plan lines up with the two application windows, and what an off-plan buyer should have in hand before the Q4 2029 handover.
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Eltiera Views Golden Visa Facts
Eltiera Views by Ellington Properties is a 1,180-residence freehold development in Jumeirah Islands, planned as four residential towers on a shared podium. It carries Dubai Land Department project number 4116, with a registration date of 6 May 2026 and a registered construction start of 16 April 2026, and the Dubai Land Department project register holds a single reading so far: 0% at the inspection of 5 December 2025, which recorded no construction activities on site. For residency planning, the figure that decides the question is the entry price. The 1 Bedroom Apartments start at AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K, so even the smallest residence here is priced over the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property investment minimum used by the UAE Golden Visa program, under the regulations in force at your application date. Buyers are entering at the very beginning of the build, and handover is expected in Q4 2029, when the Oqood registration gives way to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K
1 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q4 2029 handover
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Data as of October 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department project register for project 4116 and the current Eltiera Views price list. The register reading of 5 December 2025 was 300 days old when this page was prepared. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Eltiera Views Residences Meet the AED 2M Threshold
On many Dubai price lists the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line runs through the middle of the range, and the compact layouts that investors favour for letting fall short of it. At Eltiera Views the line sits beneath the whole list. The cheapest residence, a 1 Bedroom Apartment from AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K, already clears it alone, so choosing between a one-bedroom to let and a three-bedroom or penthouse to live in becomes a decision about budget and use, not about residency.
| Unit Type | Size Range | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | ≈ 796 to 834 sq ft (74 to 77 sq m) | AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K | Yes |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | ≈ 1,221 to 1,284 sq ft (113 to 119 sq m) | AED 3.21M ≈ USD 874K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | ≈ 1,672 sq ft (155 sq m) | AED 4.58M ≈ USD 1.25M | Yes |
| Penthouses | ≈ 5,509 to 5,694 sq ft (512 to 529 sq m) | AED 14.89M ≈ USD 4.06M | Yes |
| Every current tier at Eltiera Views qualifies on its own, from the 1 Bedroom Apartments to the Penthouses. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is judged on the registered purchase value of your specific unit, so a 1 Bedroom Apartment bought from AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K stays above the threshold from the day its Oqood is registered. The entry tier carries the thinnest margin over the line, and a resale or secondary unit at any tier that changes hands below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify alone, so check the contract value of the exact unit you choose before you apply.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Eltiera Views Can Apply
Eltiera Views is sold on a 70/30 plan from Ellington Properties: 20% at booking (plus the 4% DLD registration fee), 10% at 60 days and 5% each at 120, 180, 240 and 360 days after the reservation date, four further 5% instalments due on completion of 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% construction of the project, and the final 30% on completion. Off-plan Golden Visa files commonly rest on the Oqood registration made after booking, together with evidence that the price reaches the qualifying value and whatever paid-value conditions the Dubai Land Department and the residency authorities apply when you submit.
My read on the timing here follows from how the plan is built. Half of the price falls due on fixed dates within 360 days of each buyer's own reservation date, whatever is happening on site, while the next 20% waits on construction milestones; at the register reading of 5 December 2025, which stood at 0%, none of those four milestone instalments had been triggered. A buyer who wants residency early, for a family move or a UAE banking relationship, can therefore read off the calendar when the time-linked share will have been paid and apply on the Oqood-registered contract once the conditions in force are met. A buyer with no urgency can hold off until the title deed is issued at handover in Q4 2029 and file on completed, registered ownership. Off-plan requirements are updated from time to time, so confirm the paid-value condition that applies on the date you plan to submit.
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The Project
A Jumeirah Islands Address Built for Long-Term Residency
Ten years of residency deserve a home that suits the decade, not only the threshold. The full Eltiera Views guide sets out what the qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts and sizes, current prices, the four-level clubhouse and podium pools, and the Jumeirah Islands setting around them.

Eltiera Views: Ellington's Four Towers in Jumeirah Islands
Eltiera Views is an Ellington development of 1,180 residences in four towers on a shared podium, with a four-level clubhouse.
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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.
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Golden Visa Buyer Resources for Eltiera Views
Clearing the Golden Visa threshold is one check among several on an early-stage purchase. Before committing at Eltiera Views, follow the Dubai Land Department register as the build moves from its 0% baseline toward the title deed, and confirm how escrow protects each instalment you pay along the way.

Eltiera Views Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Eltiera Views residences clear the Golden Visa threshold and how the off-plan application windows work.

Eltiera Views: Four Jumeirah Islands Towers From Zero
Eltiera Views, Ellington's four towers of 1,180 residences on the Jumeirah Islands edge, stood at 0% on 05 December 2025.
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Eltiera Views Escrow: Ellington's 1185-Unit Account at Jumeirah Islands
Ellington's Eltiera Views holds 1185 units in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank escrow, DLD project 4116, 0% certified in December 2025.
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Explore the Jumeirah Islands Structure
A residence bought for residency is a ten-year commitment to a location. Weigh Eltiera Views against other options around Jumeirah Islands, learn how the lakeside community works day to day, and look into Ellington Properties before the purchase that anchors your visa.

Jumeirah Islands: Eltiera Views Apartments and Penthouses by Ellington
Jumeirah Islands, the gated Nakheel lake community beside JLT, lists Ellington's Eltiera Views apartments and penthouses on a 70/30 plan.
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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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Eltiera Views Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
All four tiers. 1 Bedroom Apartments start at AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K, 2 Bedroom Apartments at AED 3.21M ≈ USD 874K, 3 Bedroom Apartments at AED 4.58M ≈ USD 1.25M and Penthouses at AED 14.89M ≈ USD 4.06M, so each current tier clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold as a single purchase. Eligibility follows the registered value of the specific unit, and a secondary-market unit that changes hands below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify alone. The full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Generally yes, once the conditions in force are met. Off-plan files commonly rest on the Oqood registration made after booking, plus evidence that the price reaches the qualifying value and any paid-value requirement applied on the day you submit. Buyers who prefer a file built on completed ownership can wait for the title deed at handover, expected in Q4 2029. The off-plan route is set out stage by stage in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, then 10% at 60 days and 5% each at 120, 180, 240 and 360 days after the reservation date, four 5% instalments on completion of 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% construction of the project, and 30% on completion. Because 50% of the price falls due on fixed dates within 360 days of booking, independent of site progress, a buyer can see in advance when that share will have been paid and plan an application during construction once the paid-value conditions current at that time are met.
No. The qualifying value is the registered purchase price of the residence itself. The registration fee paid to the Dubai Land Department at booking is a cost on top of that price and is not added to it. Since the lowest Eltiera Views tier starts at AED 2.19M ≈ USD 596K, every tier reaches the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold on the purchase price alone.
Joint ownership is commonly assessed on each applicant's share of the registered purchase value, under the rules in force at the time of application, including any provisions for spouses. Split equally between two owners, a 3 Bedroom Apartment from AED 4.58M ≈ USD 1.25M gives each owner a share of about AED 2.29M ≈ USD 624K, and a Penthouse from AED 14.89M ≈ USD 4.06M leaves each share well above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, while an equal split of a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment brings each share under that line. Confirm how the authorities will treat your ownership structure before the purchase is registered.
A mortgage does not automatically rule out a property-based application, but how a financed purchase is assessed, and which lender documents are required, depends on the rules in force at the time of application, which are updated from time to time. On an off-plan purchase such as Eltiera Views, confirm both the lender's position and the current conditions for financed property before relying on a mortgaged unit for the visa.
The UAE Golden Visa program currently allows holders to sponsor family members, commonly a spouse and children, with the eligible categories and conditions set by the residency authorities at the time of application. Family sponsorship and the other program benefits are covered in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
The program's current term is 10 years, renewable, provided the qualifying conditions, including continued ownership of property that meets the threshold value, are still satisfied at renewal under the rules then in force. The visa is a residence permit only: it does not confer citizenship, and it does not replace the Dubai Land Department registration of the residence itself.
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; approval rests on meeting every requirement in force when you apply, including verification of ownership and standard background checks. The project's progress on the Dubai Land Department register can be followed on the Eltiera Views construction updates page.

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