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Greenside Residence Golden Visa
Residency Through a Qualifying Two or Three Bedroom Apartment
The AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold runs straight through the Greenside Residence price list: two and three bedroom apartments clear it on their own, one bedroom apartments start below it. See exactly where the line falls, and when off-plan buyers can apply ahead of the Q3 2027 handover.
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Eligibility Snapshot
Greenside Residence Golden Visa Facts
Greenside Residence is a 490-apartment freehold development by Emaar in Dubai Hills Estate, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2705 on 22 June 2023, with construction under way since 29 November 2023 across a 45,461 sq m total built-up area at Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and certified at 87.01% progress at the RERA inspection of 4 June 2026. The detail that decides residency planning here is where the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program lands inside the price list. Two bedroom apartments start at AED 3.25M ≈ USD 885K and three bedroom apartments at AED 4.11M ≈ USD 1.12M, both above the line; one bedroom apartments start at AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K, below it. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value and on the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in Q3 2027, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K
2 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q3 2027 handover
Emaar Properties
Data as of July 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the RERA Independent Progress Monitoring Report of 4 June 2026, and Emaar's published starting prices. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Greenside Residence Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
The Golden Visa threshold does not sit outside the Greenside Residence price range; it cuts through the middle of it. The registered mix is 237 one bedroom, 199 two bedroom and 54 three bedroom apartments, which means the largest single tier in the two towers is also the tier that starts below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line. Reading the price list against the threshold, rather than against the floor plan alone, is what separates a residency purchase from a lifestyle one here.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 721 to 1,128 sq ft (67 to 105 sq m) | AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K | No, starts below the threshold |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,068 to 1,531 sq ft (99 to 142 sq m) | AED 3.25M ≈ USD 885K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | 1,406 to 1,797 sq ft (131 to 167 sq m) | AED 4.11M ≈ USD 1.12M | Yes |
| Two and three bedroom apartments clear the threshold at their starting prices. One bedroom apartments start below it and do not qualify alone at the entry price. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, not on the typology label. A two bedroom apartment contracted at AED 3.25M ≈ USD 885K sits above the threshold from Oqood registration onward, while a one bedroom at the AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K entry price does not qualify on its own. One bedroom layouts run up to 1,128 sq ft (105 sq m), so an individual unit contracted above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would clear the line by itself, and buyers below it may combine qualifying properties where the regulations in force at the time of application allow. Confirm the value written on your specific contract before applying.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Greenside Residence Can Apply
Emaar publishes Greenside Residence on a 90/10 structure: 90% across the construction period and 10% on construction completion. The schedule runs as a 10% down payment on booking, plus the 4% DLD fee, followed by eight installments, five of them tied to certified construction milestones at 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% completion, with the final 10% falling due at 100% construction completion in July 2027. 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: Greenside Residence is a late-stage building, and that reshapes the decision. At 87.01% certified progress on 4 June 2026, every milestone-linked installment through the 80% trigger has already been reached, so a buyer entering now is not spreading payments across years but settling most of the schedule close to purchase. For residency planning that is an advantage rather than a cost, because the commonly applied paid-value conditions for off-plan applications tend to be satisfied at or shortly after registration instead of somewhere in the middle of a long construction run. Buyers with no urgency can still take the simpler route and wait for the title deed at handover in Q3 2027, when the file rests on completed, registered ownership. Because off-plan requirements are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.
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The Project
A Golf-Side Apartment Address Built for a Ten-Year Residency
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the apartment that earns it should still make sense in year nine. The full Greenside Residence guide covers what your qualifying investment actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the Dubai Hills Estate address around it.
Greenside Residence Project Guide
Prices from AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K, one to three bedroom apartment layouts across two Emaar towers, amenities, the 90/10 payment plan, and the full investment case for the 490-apartment development behind your Golden Visa eligibility.
View the Greenside Residence 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
The full eligibility criteria, qualifying investment routes, and the documentation checklist.
Read the requirements guideHow to Apply
The step-by-step process, from property registration through to Emirates ID issuance.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits
The 10-year renewable term, family sponsorship, and what the visa does and does not cover.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Greenside Residence Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Greenside Residence 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 installment, and plan the pre-handover inspection before accepting the apartment. Explore the resources below before you commit.
Greenside Residence Construction Updates
Track certified RERA inspections, tower milestones, and progress toward the Q3 2027 handover that converts Oqood to a title deed.
View Greenside Residence Construction UpdatesGreenside Residence Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Greenside Residence apartments meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
Greenside Residence Escrow Account
Verify the Emirates NBD escrow account, DLD registration data, and how buyer payments stay protected during construction.
Verify the Greenside Residence Escrow Account
Greenside Residence Snagging Inspection
Identify construction defects before handover through an independent apartment inspection and detailed snagging report for buyers.
Read the Greenside Residence Snagging Inspection GuideStructure
Explore Dubai Hills Estate Structure
A qualifying apartment holds its value through the community around it. Compare Greenside Residence against the wider Dubai Hills Estate market, 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 prices, and see which sit above the Golden Visa threshold.
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Dubai Hills Estate Community
Discover the masterplan, the championship golf course, Dubai Hills Park and Dubai Hills Mall behind Greenside Residence long-term 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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Greenside Residence Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Two and three bedroom apartments do. Two bedroom units start at AED 3.25M ≈ USD 885K and three bedroom units at AED 4.11M ≈ USD 1.12M, both above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum. One bedroom apartments start at AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K, below the threshold, so they do not qualify on their own at the entry price. Full criteria are set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Not at the AED 1.98M ≈ USD 539K entry price, which sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, so a larger one bedroom contracted above the threshold would clear it on its own, and buyers below it may combine qualifying properties where the regulations in force at the time of application allow. The value written on the specific contract is what governs.
Greenside Residence is registered for 490 apartments across two Emaar towers: 237 one bedroom, 199 two bedroom and 54 three bedroom units. On starting prices, the 253 two and three bedroom apartments sit above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold, while the 237 one bedroom apartments start below it. Individual contract values still decide each case.
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 issued at handover in Q3 2027. The sequence is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, followed by eight installments, with the final 10% falling due at 100% construction completion in July 2027. Because progress was certified at 87.01% at the RERA inspection of 4 June 2026, every milestone-linked installment through the 80% trigger has already been reached, so a buyer entering now settles most of the schedule close to purchase and the commonly applied paid-value conditions are usually met soon afterward.
Yes. Greenside Residence 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 Emirates NBD, detailed on the Greenside Residence 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. Certified progress can be reviewed at any time on the Greenside Residence construction updates page.
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