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Golf Acres at Emaar South Golden Visa
Where the AED 2M Line Falls Inside the Price List
Golf Acres splits at the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments sit below it, while 3 bedroom apartments from AED 3.14M ≈ USD 855K and townhouses from AED 4.73M ≈ USD 1.29M clear it on a single purchase. See exactly where the line falls and when off-plan buyers can apply ahead of the Q4 2028 handover.
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Golf Acres at Emaar South Golden Visa Facts
Golf Acres is a 158 residence freehold project by Emaar Properties in Emaar South, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 3426 on 11 December 2024 to the DLD-registered entity Emaar Dubai South DWC LLC, built on plot 7099 in Madinat Al Mataar across 18,679.79 sq m, with construction started on 23 May 2025 and certified at 3.47% at the RERA inspection of 23 June 2026. The detail that decides residency planning here: the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program falls inside the price list rather than below it. A 2 bedroom apartment at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K stops just short, while a 3 bedroom apartment at AED 3.14M ≈ USD 855K clears it comfortably, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in Q4 2028, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.05M ≈ USD 286K
3 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q4 2028 handover
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Data as of August 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the RERA Independent Progress Monitoring Report of 23 June 2026, and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Golf Acres Residences Meet the AED 2M Threshold
This is the project where the residency question and the budget question genuinely diverge. Two of the four typologies at Golf Acres clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line on a single purchase and two do not, and the gap between the 2 bedroom apartment and the 3 bedroom apartment is the whole story: roughly AED 1.24M ≈ USD 338K separates a unit that leaves you outside the threshold from one that carries it with room to spare. Buyers who want both the apartment format and the residency route size up one bracket rather than adding a second property to the file.
| Unit Type | Total Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 738 to 827 sq ft (69 to 77 sq m) | AED 1.05M ≈ USD 286K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,219 to 1,731 sq ft (113 to 161 sq m) | AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K | No |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,804 to 2,255 sq ft (168 to 210 sq m) | AED 3.14M ≈ USD 855K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 2,563 to 2,564 sq ft (238 sq m) | AED 4.73M ≈ USD 1.29M | Yes |
| The threshold falls between the 2 bedroom and the 3 bedroom apartment. Only the 3 bedroom apartments and townhouses qualify on a single purchase. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, not on the size or the view, so a 2 bedroom apartment at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K leaves you below the line even though it is a larger home than many qualifying studios elsewhere in Dubai. Combining more than one property toward the qualifying value is sometimes accepted under the conditions in force at the time of application, so confirm that route before relying on it, and confirm the contract value on your specific unit before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Golf Acres Can Apply
Golf Acres sells on an 80/20 construction linked plan with no post handover component: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee and an AED 3,000 ≈ USD 817 Oqood fee, then dated instalments of 10% in September 2026, 15% in January 2027, 10% in May 2027, 15% in September 2027, 10% in January 2028 and 10% in June 2028, with the final 20% falling due at full completion and handover. 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.
My read on the timing: dated instalments make this unusually easy to plan against, because you can count forward to the month a given percentage of the contract value has been paid rather than guessing at construction milestones. A buyer taking a 3 bedroom apartment at AED 3.14M ≈ USD 855K has paid 60% of the contract value by September 2027 and 80% by June 2028, so the commonly applied paid-value conditions come into range well before completion. Families relocating or opening UAE bank accounts usually want the application running during that window. Investors with no urgency often prefer the simplest possible file and wait for the title deed at the Q4 2028 handover, when the application rests on completed, registered ownership. 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 Frontage Address Behind a Ten Year Residency
A residency visa runs for ten renewable years, and the apartment or townhouse that earns it should hold its value across the same horizon. The full Golf Acres guide covers what a qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the Emaar South masterplan around it.
Golf Acres at Emaar South, Apartments and Townhouses on the Course
Golf Acres at Emaar South is a 158 residence address on the course edge, mixing apartments with ten ground level townhouses.
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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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Project Insights for Golf Acres at Emaar South Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Golf Acres rests on more than clearing the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line. With the build certified at 3.47% and handover set for Q4 2028, buyers should track verified progress toward the title deed and confirm escrow protection on every dated instalment. Explore the resources below before you commit.
Golf Acres Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Golf Acres residences meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
Golf Acres at Emaar South: Building and Townhouse Build Updates
Golf Acres at Emaar South pairs a residential building with ten townhouses, 158 Emaar homes logged at 3.47% in June 2026.
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Golf Acres at Emaar South Escrow Account, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Golf Acres at Emaar South, DLD project 3426, holds 158 units in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank escrow, 3.47% certified June 2026.
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Explore the Emaar South Structure
A qualifying residence holds its value through the community around it. Compare Golf Acres against other releases in Emaar South, understand the masterplan behind long-term demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before finalizing your Golden Visa purchase.
Emaar South Properties for Sale
Browse apartments, townhouses and villas across Emaar South, compare releases 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, parks, retail and schools behind the long-term value of Golf Acres.
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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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Golf Acres at Emaar South Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
The 3 bedroom apartments from AED 3.14M ≈ USD 855K and the 3 bedroom townhouses from AED 4.73M ≈ USD 1.29M clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment on a single purchase. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments start below it and do not qualify alone. Full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Not on their own. A 1 bedroom starts at AED 1.05M ≈ USD 286K and a 2 bedroom at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, both under the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line, with the 2 bedroom entry price roughly AED 100K ≈ USD 27K short of it. Combining more than one Dubai property toward the qualifying value is sometimes accepted, subject to the conditions in force at the time of application, so that route should be confirmed before it is relied on.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value, together with any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed at handover in Q4 2028. The sequence is set out step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
Booking takes 10% plus the 4% DLD registration fee and an AED 3,000 ≈ USD 817 Oqood fee, followed by dated instalments of 10% in September 2026, 15% in January 2027, 10% in May 2027, 15% in September 2027, 10% in January 2028 and 10% in June 2028, with the final 20% due at full completion and handover. A buyer holding a 3 bedroom apartment at AED 3.14M ≈ USD 855K therefore passes the halfway point of the contract value during 2027, which is when the commonly applied paid-value conditions usually come into range.
Yes. Golf Acres 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 with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, set out on the Golf Acres escrow account page.
The latest RERA inspection on 23 June 2026 certified the project at 3.47%, with the previous inspection at 0.01%, so the build is in its early stage on a plan running to Q4 2028. Construction percentage does not set eligibility on its own; the registered purchase value and the conditions in force at the time of application do. Verified progress is tracked on the Golf Acres construction updates 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. A qualifying purchase makes you 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 residency term, family sponsorship, and what the visa does and does not cover are explained in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
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