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Golf Hills 2 Golden Visa
Where the Residency Line Falls in the Price List
The AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa minimum lands between the 2 and 3 bedroom tiers at Golf Hills 2. See which residences clear it on a single purchase, which do not, and how the instalment schedule shapes application timing before the Q3 2029 handover.
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Golf Hills 2 Golden Visa Facts
Golf Hills 2 is a 204-home freehold development by Emaar Properties inside Emaar South, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 4119 on 16 October 2025 to Emaar Dubai South DWC LLC, with construction started on 30 December 2025 across a 20,287.16 sq m plot at Madinat Al Mataar and recorded at 4.16% progress at the RERA inspection dated 20 July 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 beneath it. Apartments at 1 and 2 bedrooms start at AED 1.06M ≈ USD 289K and AED 1.51M ≈ USD 411K and sit below that line, while 3 bedroom apartments from AED 2.83M ≈ USD 771K and 3 bedroom townhouses from AED 5.07M ≈ USD 1.38M clear it on a single purchase, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in Q3 2029, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.06M ≈ USD 289K
3 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q3 2029 handover
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Data as of August 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the RERA inspection dated 20 July 2026, and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Golf Hills 2 Residences Meet the AED 2M Threshold
Buildings that mix compact apartments with family layouts rarely qualify uniformly, and Golf Hills 2 is a clear case: the residency threshold sits between the second and third bedroom, not at the entry price. That makes the tier you choose the deciding factor rather than the project itself. The launch mix runs to 70 one bedroom apartments, 101 two bedroom apartments, 27 three bedroom apartments and 6 three bedroom townhouses, so the qualifying half of the building is the smaller half by count and the larger half by ticket size.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 671 to 871 sq ft (62 to 81 sq m) | AED 1.06M ≈ USD 289K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 989 to 1,307 sq ft (92 to 121 sq m) | AED 1.51M ≈ USD 411K | No |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,739 to 2,511 sq ft (162 to 233 sq m) | AED 2.83M ≈ USD 771K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3,081 sq ft (286 sq m) | AED 5.07M ≈ USD 1.38M | Yes |
| The 3 bedroom apartments and townhouses clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum individually. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments do not qualify on their own. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, not on floor area, so a top-end 2 bedroom apartment at 1,307 sq ft still registers below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K while a smaller 3 bedroom at 1,739 sq ft clears it. Buyers set on a smaller layout sometimes look at combining two registered properties to reach the minimum; the conditions applied to combined-property files change from time to time, so confirm the contract value and the current rules on your specific units before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Golf Hills 2 Can Apply
Golf Hills 2 sells on an 80/20 structure: 10 percent on booking plus the 4 percent DLD fee, then seven further instalments of 10 percent running from December 2025 through August 2028 and tied to the 40, 60 and 80 percent construction milestones, with a final 20 percent on completion in September 2029. 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: a four-year build changes the calculation more than the payment split does. A buyer of a 3 bedroom apartment at AED 2.83M ≈ USD 771K has committed a qualifying registered value from the booking date, but the paid portion accumulates gradually, and the commonly applied paid-value conditions are what usually decide whether a file can be submitted during construction rather than after it. Families who want residency in place before 2029, for schooling or banking, should plan the application around the instalment schedule and confirm the condition in force before submitting. Investors with no deadline often prefer to wait for the title deed at handover, when the file rests on completed, registered ownership and nothing has to be argued about payment stages.
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The Project
The Golf Course Address Behind a Qualifying Purchase
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the apartment or townhouse that earns it should still make sense at the end of them. The full Golf Hills 2 guide covers what a qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the Emaar South masterplan around it.

Golf Hills 2 at Emaar South, Five Minutes from Al Maktoum Airport
Golf Hills 2 at Emaar South is a 204-residence development of apartments and 3 bedroom townhouses set against the 18-hole course.
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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.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Golf Hills 2 Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Golf Hills 2 rests on more than the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line. With completion set for 2029, buyers should follow verified construction progress toward the title deed and confirm that every instalment lands in the registered escrow account. Explore the resources below before you commit.

Golf Hills 2 Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Golf Hills 2 residences meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.

Golf Hills 2 at Emaar South: Championship-Course Build Baseline
Golf Hills 2 at Emaar South, Emaar's second Golf Hills release of 204 residences, logged 4.16% in July 2026 during piling.
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Golf Hills 2 at Emaar South: An Escrow in Its First Year
Golf Hills 2 at Emaar South, DLD project 4119, pays into Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank escrow, 4.16% certified July 2026.
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Explore the Emaar South Structure
A qualifying home holds its value through the community around it. Compare Golf Hills 2 against other releases in Emaar South, understand the masterplan driving long-term demand beside Al Maktoum International Airport, 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 golf course, schools, retail and airport proximity behind Golf Hills 2 and its long-term residential value.
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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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Golf Hills 2 Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Two of the four typologies. 3 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.83M ≈ USD 771K and 3 bedroom townhouses at AED 5.07M ≈ USD 1.38M, so both clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on a single registered purchase. The 1 bedroom apartments from AED 1.06M ≈ USD 289K and the 2 bedroom apartments from AED 1.51M ≈ USD 411K sit below the threshold and do not qualify on their own. Full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Not on their own at current launch pricing. A 1 bedroom apartment from AED 1.06M ≈ USD 289K and a 2 bedroom apartment from AED 1.51M ≈ USD 411K both register below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the property rather than on its size or bedroom count, so a larger layout within the same tier does not change the outcome unless the contract value itself crosses the line.
Combining more than one property is a route the authorities have applied to property-based applications, and two sub-threshold apartments at Golf Hills 2 would together exceed AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on registered value. The conditions attached to combined-property files, including how each title is registered and how paid value is assessed, are updated from time to time, so the current position should be confirmed before a purchase is structured that way. A single 3 bedroom apartment from AED 2.83M ≈ USD 771K remains the simpler qualifying route in this building.
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 paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Buyers who prefer the simplest possible file can wait for the title deed issued at handover in Q3 2029. The sequence is set out in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 10 percent on booking plus the 4 percent DLD fee, seven further instalments of 10 percent tied to dates and construction milestones through August 2028, and a final 20 percent on completion in September 2029. Because 80 percent of the purchase price falls due before completion, a qualifying 3 bedroom buyer accumulates paid value steadily across the construction period rather than at the end, which is what usually determines whether an application can be filed early.
Yes. Golf Hills 2 sits in the Madinat Al Mataar freehold area of Emaar South and is open to all nationalities, with ownership registered at the Dubai Land Department, which is a requirement for property-based Golden Visa eligibility. Buyer payments during construction are held in a DLD-registered escrow account with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, covered on the Golf Hills 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. 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. Progress toward the completed, registered ownership that simplifies an application is tracked on the Golf Hills 2 construction updates page.

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