Hillmont Residences Golden Visa

The UAE Golden Visa for property investors applies a minimum property value of AED 2M ≈ USD 545K under the rules currently in force. At Hillmont Residences, a freehold building open to all nationalities, the 3 bedroom apartments start at AED 3.20M ≈ USD 871K and clear that line on a single unit. The studio from AED 750K ≈ USD 204K, the 1 bedroom from AED 1.21M ≈ USD 330K and the 2 bedroom from AED 1.85M ≈ USD 504K all start below it, so none of them reaches the threshold on its own starting price. The full criteria are set out in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.

An off-plan application is normally supported by the Oqood registration of the purchase, together with evidence that the contract value and the amount paid meet the conditions applied by the authorities at the time of application; those paid-value conditions are updated from time to time. The alternative is to file after completion on the strength of the title deed, with handover at Hillmont Residences expected in Q4 2026. The off-plan property Golden Visa guide explains both routes.

The plan asks for 20% at booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, a further 30% across instalments due 60, 120, 240 and 360 days after the reservation date, four 5% instalments linked to construction at 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% completion, and 30% on completion. Whether the amount paid at a given point satisfies the paid-value condition in force is assessed when the application is made. The registration fee is paid to the Dubai Land Department on top of the price and does not form part of the purchase value assessed for eligibility.

Mortgaged property is commonly accepted for property-based Golden Visa applications, usually with a letter from the lending bank and subject to conditions on the amount paid, which the authorities update from time to time. Buyers financing a 3 bedroom apartment at Hillmont Residences, from AED 3.20M ≈ USD 871K, should check the current treatment of mortgaged units and the lender's documentation before relying on the property for an application.

Where a property is held jointly, the authorities commonly assess each owner's share rather than the total value. On a 3 bedroom apartment at Hillmont Residences from AED 3.20M ≈ USD 871K, an equal two-way split leaves each share at about AED 1.60M ≈ USD 436K, below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, so co-buyers, including spouses, should confirm how their specific ownership structure would be assessed under the rules in force before signing.

Under the program's current terms, a property investor holding the Golden Visa can generally sponsor a spouse and children, subject to the requirements in force at the time of application. The Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide sets out who can be sponsored and on what conditions.

The program currently grants a 10-year residency that can be renewed, provided the holder still meets the property requirements in force at renewal, including continued ownership of property at the qualifying value. Selling the apartment, or reducing an ownership share below the qualifying value, can affect renewal.

No. A 3 bedroom purchase at Hillmont Residences allows the buyer to apply, but approval rests with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), which reviews ownership records, documents and standard security checks under the rules in force at the time of application. Progress toward completion can be followed on the Hillmont Residences construction updates page.

Eligibility is assessed on the purchase value registered with the Dubai Land Department for the specific unit, not on the developer's starting price. A resale 3 bedroom apartment at Hillmont Residences registered at AED 2M ≈ USD 545K or more would meet the property value threshold, while one registered below that level would not qualify on its own; the rules in force at the time of application apply in either case.

No. The VIP application service, which covers preparing the documents, submitting the file and following its status, is free for buyers who purchase through this advisory. Government fees still apply, at the amounts published by the issuing authorities when the application is made.