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Greencrest at Dubai Hills Estate Golden Visa
Where the AED 2M Line Falls Inside the Price List
Two bedroom and three bedroom apartments at Greencrest start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold; the one bedroom starts below it. See exactly which units qualify on a single title, how the 80/20 payment plan affects application timing, and what off-plan buyers need before handover in Q2 2029.
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Greencrest at Dubai Hills Estate Golden Visa Facts
Greencrest is a 195 residence freehold apartment development by Emaar inside Dubai Hills Estate, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 4136 on 10 October 2025, with construction under way since 22 November 2025 on plot 5425. DLD records show a total built-up area of 22,339.61 sq m, with construction recorded at 1.2% at the latest dated RERA inspection on 7 May 2026. The detail that matters for residency planning is where the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment falls inside the price list: two bedroom apartments start at AED 2.60M ≈ USD 708K and three bedroom apartments at AED 3.89M ≈ USD 1.06M, so both clear the minimum applied under the UAE Golden Visa program on a single title, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. One bedroom apartments start at AED 1.57M ≈ USD 428K and sit below that line. Handover is expected in Q2 2029, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.57M ≈ USD 428K
2 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q2 2029 handover
Emaar Properties
Data as of July 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Greencrest Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
On most Dubai apartment projects the Golden Visa line falls somewhere inside the price list rather than neatly below it, and Greencrest is a clean example: the threshold cuts between the one bedroom and the two bedroom. That split matters more than it first sounds, because the one bedroom is the yield unit in this building and the two bedroom is the family unit, so the residency objective and the rental objective point at different products. Naming which side each typology sits on, rather than quoting a single starting price, is the whole purpose of the table below.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 774 to 847 sq ft (72 to 79 sq m) | AED 1.57M ≈ USD 428K | No, starts below the threshold |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,266 to 1,543 sq ft (118 to 143 sq m) | AED 2.60M ≈ USD 708K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,735 to 1,928 sq ft (161 to 179 sq m) | AED 3.89M ≈ USD 1.06M | Yes |
| Two of the three typologies qualify individually. The one bedroom starts below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K and does not. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, not on the bedroom count, so a two bedroom bought at AED 2.60M ≈ USD 708K keeps you above the threshold from the moment the contract is registered. Sizes quoted are total areas including balconies, and prices vary by floor and orientation, so a specific unit close to the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line should be confirmed on its own contract value before any application is planned.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Greencrest Can Apply
Greencrest follows Emaar's 80/20 payment plan: 10 percent on booking plus the 4 percent DLD fee, followed by seven instalments of 10 percent between March 2026 and August 2028. The first three instalments are scheduled by date in March 2026, August 2026, and January 2027, while the following four are linked to estimated construction milestones at 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90% completion. The closing 20 percent is due at 100% completion in June 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: because the schedule is milestone linked rather than evenly spread, the paid-value question has a date attached to it. Half the purchase price falls due at the April 2027 instalment, and 80 percent is paid by August 2028, well ahead of completion. Buyers relocating families or opening UAE bank accounts usually want residency early and can plan an application around that mid-schedule point once the condition in force is confirmed. Investors with no urgency often prefer the simplest possible file: wait for handover in Q2 2029, when the title deed is issued and the application rests on completed, registered ownership. One practical warning for anyone entering now rather than at launch: you join the schedule at the current milestone, so the instalments already fallen due are payable up front, which changes both your day one cash requirement and how quickly you reach any paid-value threshold. Because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current condition before submitting.
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The Project
A Golf Edge Apartment Building Held for the Long Term
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the apartment that earns it should still make sense at the end of them. The full Greencrest guide covers what your qualifying investment actually buys: layouts, current pricing, the podium amenities, and the delivered Dubai Hills Estate community around it.
Greencrest at Dubai Hills Estate Project Guide
Prices from AED 1.57M ≈ USD 428K, one, two and three bedroom layouts, podium amenities, the 80/20 construction linked plan, and the full investment case for the 195 residence building behind your Golden Visa eligibility.
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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
The full eligibility criteria, qualifying investment types, and documentation checklist.
Read the requirements guideHow to Apply
The step-by-step application process, from property registration to Emirates ID issuance.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits
10-year renewable residency, family sponsorship, and what the visa does and does not cover.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Greencrest at Dubai Hills Estate Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Greencrest rests on more than the AED 2M threshold. Buyers should track verified construction progress toward the title deed and confirm escrow protection on every instalment across the years to completion. Explore the resources below before you commit.
Greencrest Construction Updates
Track verified RERA inspections, construction milestones, and progress toward the Q2 2029 handover that converts Oqood to a title deed.
View Greencrest Construction UpdatesGreencrest Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Greencrest apartments meet the AED 2M threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
Greencrest Escrow Account
Verify the Mashreq Bank escrow account, DLD registration data, and how buyer payments stay protected during construction.
Verify the Greencrest Escrow AccountStructure
Explore Dubai Hills Estate Structure
A qualifying apartment holds its value through the community around it. Compare Greencrest against what else is trading in Dubai Hills Estate, understand the masterplan behind long-term demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before finalizing your Golden Visa purchase.
Dubai Hills Estate Properties for Sale
Browse apartments, townhouses and villas across Dubai Hills Estate, compare projects and prices, and see which clear the Golden Visa threshold.
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Dubai Hills Estate Community
Discover the golf club, central park, Dubai Hills Mall, schools and hospital behind Greencrest's long-term residential value.
Explore the Dubai Hills Estate Community
Emaar Developer Profile
Review Emaar's delivery history, master communities, and completed phases within Dubai Hills Estate before you buy.
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Greencrest at Dubai Hills Estate Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Two of the three. Two bedroom apartments start at AED 2.60M ≈ USD 708K and three bedroom apartments at AED 3.89M ≈ USD 1.06M, so either clears the minimum on a single title. One bedroom apartments start at AED 1.57M ≈ USD 428K and sit below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line, so they do not qualify on their own. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Not on its own. At a starting price of AED 1.57M ≈ USD 428K the one bedroom sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment, and eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value rather than on size or bedroom count. Whether smaller holdings can be counted together toward the threshold depends on the criteria in force at the time of application, which are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and 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 Q2 2029. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 10 percent plus the 4 percent DLD fee on booking, followed by seven instalments of 10 percent between March 2026 and August 2028. The first three are date-based, while the following four are linked to estimated construction milestones at 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90% completion. The closing 20 percent is due at 100% completion in June 2029. A total of 50% of the purchase price is scheduled to have fallen due by the April 2027 instalment. Any paid-value condition applied to off-plan Golden Visa applications should be confirmed before submitting.
Yes. Greencrest 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 are protected through a DLD-registered escrow account with Mashreq Bank, detailed on the Greencrest 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 you eligible to apply, but approval depends on satisfying all requirements in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. Construction status can be checked at any time on the Greencrest construction updates page.
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