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Fairway Villas 2 Golden Visa
Residency Through a Single Golf-Front Villa
Every villa at Fairway Villas 2 clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold by a wide margin, so qualification is not the question here. Timing is. See where cumulative paid value crosses the line and what a Q4 2026 handover means for your application.
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Fairway Villas 2 Golden Visa Facts
Fairway Villas 2 is a 309-villa freehold community by Emaar wrapped around the 18-hole championship golf course inside Emaar South, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2604 on 26 May 2023, with construction under way since 23 July 2023 across a 144,925.54 sq m plot in Madinat Al Mataar and recorded at 92.16% progress at the RERA inspection of 17 August 2026, up from 82.88% at the preceding inspection. For residency planning the relevant detail is the margin: three bedroom villas start at AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M and four bedroom villas at AED 5.20M ≈ USD 1.42M, so the entry tier sits at almost twice the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in Q4 2026, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 3.8M ≈ USD 1.03M
3 Bedroom Detached Villa
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q4 2026 handover
Emaar Properties
Data as of September 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the RERA independent progress inspection of 17 August 2026, and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Fairway Villas 2 Villas Meet the AED 2M Threshold
On most Dubai projects this section is where a buyer discovers that the layout the family wants and the layout that reaches the residency minimum are two different products. Fairway Villas 2 does not present that problem. Both tiers clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line on their own, and the entry villa clears it by roughly AED 1.80M ≈ USD 490K, which means the threshold plays no part in choosing between three and four bedrooms. That decision comes down to plot position and resale bracket instead.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Detached Villa | 2,989 to 3,030 sq ft (278 to 282 sq m) | AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Detached Villa | 3,107 to 3,159 sq ft (289 to 293 sq m) | AED 5.20M ≈ USD 1.42M | Yes |
| Every current release at Fairway Villas 2 qualifies individually. No combining of properties is needed, and no tier sits below the threshold. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value rather than a valuation or an asking price, so the figure that counts is the one written into your sale and purchase agreement. Secondary market villas contracted below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on their own, so confirm the contract value on your specific villa before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Buyers at Fairway Villas 2 Can Apply
Fairway Villas 2 sold on Emaar's construction-linked structure: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, 75% across installments tied to certified construction milestones, and the final 15% on completion. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration, which Emaar completes after booking, together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any payment conditions applied by the Dubai Land Department and residency authorities at the time you apply.
The arithmetic worth doing is on paid value rather than contract price, because a paid-value condition measures what has actually been settled. On a three bedroom villa at AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M, cumulative payments cross AED 2M ≈ USD 545K once roughly 53% of the price is paid. On a four bedroom villa at AED 5.20M ≈ USD 1.42M the same crossing happens at roughly 39%. Both points sit well inside the construction-linked stretch of the schedule rather than at the end of it.
My read on the timing: at 92.16% certified progress with completion set for Q4 2026, this project no longer behaves like a normal off-plan file. A buyer entering now inherits a schedule that is mostly behind the project, settles a large share of the price at or near booking, and reaches the title deed within months rather than years. That collapses the usual choice between applying early on an Oqood contract and waiting for completed ownership: here the two windows sit close enough together that the simpler file is rarely worth much of a delay. Because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.
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The Project
A Golf-Front Villa Built to Outlast a Ten Year Residency
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the villa that earns it should hold up for at least as long. The full Fairway Villas 2 guide covers what your qualifying investment actually buys: Astra and Nova layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the Emaar South masterplan around the plot.
Fairway Villas 2: Detached Emaar Villas Around the Golf Course
Fairway Villas 2 is Emaar's second Fairway release in Emaar South: 309 detached villas around the 18-hole championship golf course.
View the Fairway Villas 2 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 Fairway Villas 2 Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase this close to delivery rests on more than the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. Buyers should track certified construction progress toward the title deed, confirm escrow protection on every remaining installment, and plan the pre-handover inspection before accepting the villa. Explore the resources below before you commit.
Fairway Villas 2 Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Fairway Villas 2 villas meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when buyers can apply.
Fairway Villas 2 at Emaar South: Golf Villa Construction Updates
Fairway Villas 2 sets 309 Emaar villas around the Emaar South fairways, recorded at 92.16% at the 17 August 2026 inspection.
View Fairway Villas 2 Construction Updates
Fairway Villas 2 Escrow: Emaar South's Late-Stage Villa Account
Fairway Villas 2 at Emaar South, DLD project 2604, has 309 villas paying Dubai Islamic Bank escrow, 92.16% certified August 2026.
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Fairway Villas 2 Snagging: Astra and Nova Villas on the Golf Course
Fairway Villas 2 is Emaar's cluster of 309 detached villas around the 18-hole golf course, inspected from boundary wall to roof.
Read the Fairway Villas 2 Snagging Inspection GuideStructure
Explore the Emaar South Structure
A qualifying villa holds its value through the community around it. Compare Fairway Villas 2 against the rest of the Emaar South inventory, read the masterplan behind long-term demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before finalizing your Golden Visa purchase.
Emaar South Properties for Sale
Browse villas, townhouses and apartments across Emaar South, compare phases and prices, and see which clear the Golden Visa threshold.
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Emaar South Community
Discover the masterplan, the 18-hole championship golf course, district parks, schools and retail behind the long-term value of Fairway Villas 2.
Explore the Emaar South Community
Emaar Properties: Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and Twenty Master Communities
Emaar, founded in 1997, built Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai and has delivered over 85,000 homes across twenty master communities.
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Fairway Villas 2 Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Both tiers. Three bedroom villas start at AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M and four bedroom villas at AED 5.20M ≈ USD 1.42M, so every current release clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its own and no combining of properties is required. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, so a secondary market villa contracted below the threshold would not qualify alone. Full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Because the project is close to completion, the alternative is short: waiting for the title deed issued at Q4 2026 handover produces a file resting on completed, registered ownership. The sequence is set out step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
Paid value, not the headline price, is what a paid-value condition measures. On a three bedroom villa at AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M, cumulative payments pass AED 2M ≈ USD 545K once roughly 53 percent of the price has been settled. On a four bedroom villa at AED 5.20M ≈ USD 1.42M the same line falls at roughly 39 percent. Buyers entering at the current stage of the schedule settle a large share of the price immediately, which compresses that gap to the booking itself.
Certified progress does not decide eligibility on its own, which rests on the registered purchase value and the conditions in force when the application is filed. What it changes is the waiting period: at 92.16 percent recorded at the RERA inspection of 17 August 2026, the interval between Oqood registration and the title deed issued at handover is measured in months rather than years. Verified inspection history is documented on the Fairway Villas 2 construction updates page.
The project sold on Emaar's construction-linked structure: 10 percent on booking plus the 4 percent DLD registration fee, 75 percent across construction-linked installments, and the final 15 percent on completion. Because the build sits in its delivery phase, the installments still outstanding for a new buyer are concentrated close to the Q4 2026 handover rather than spread across several years.
Yes. Fairway Villas 2 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. Buyer payments run through a DLD-registered escrow account held with Dubai Islamic Bank, documented on the Fairway Villas 2 escrow account page.
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. The purchase makes an applicant eligible to apply, but approval depends on satisfying every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. The programme currently grants a ten year renewable residency, with the scope covered in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
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