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Hillsedge Golden Visa
One Tier Clears the Threshold, One Sits Below It
The AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa line runs straight through Hillsedge: two bedroom apartments start above it, one bedroom apartments start below it. See which tier qualifies on its own, how the 80/20 payment plan affects application timing, and what off-plan buyers need before handover in Q1 2029.
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Hillsedge Golden Visa Facts
Hillsedge is a 406-apartment freehold development by Emaar in Dubai Hills Estate, arranged as Tower A, Tower B and a low rise Park Apartments block over one shared podium, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 3411 on 29 November 2024, with construction under way since 2 May 2025 across a 34,915.67 sq m Built-Up Area and recorded at 25.55% progress at the latest RERA inspection on 6 June 2026. The detail that decides residency planning here is the tier split: two bedroom apartments start at AED 2.69M ≈ USD 733K and clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, while one bedroom apartments start at AED 1.84M ≈ USD 501K and sit below that minimum, so they do not qualify on their own. Eligibility remains subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is expected in Q1 2029, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.84M ≈ USD 501K
2 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q1 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 Hillsedge Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
Hillsedge is one of the projects where the residency question and the budget question pull in different directions, and pretending otherwise does buyers no favours. The one bedroom is the yield unit: 204 of the 406 apartments, priced from AED 1.84M ≈ USD 501K, and roughly AED 160K ≈ USD 44K short of the threshold at the entry price. The two bedroom clears the line with room to spare and happens to be the layout the park frontage was designed around. If residency is the reason for the purchase, the decision is already made for you.
| Unit Type | Total Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 708 to 779 sq ft (66 to 72 sq m) | AED 1.84M ≈ USD 501K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | 1,095 to 1,352 sq ft (102 to 126 sq m) | AED 2.69M ≈ USD 733K | Yes |
| Only the two bedroom tier clears AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on its own. One bedroom apartments start below the threshold and do not qualify individually. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, not the asking price or the valuation, so a two bedroom apartment contracted at AED 2.69M ≈ USD 733K sits above the threshold from the moment the sale is registered. A one bedroom does not, and no floor premium at the entry tier closes that gap. Where a buyer already owns other registered Dubai property, combining titles to reach the qualifying total is a route the authorities have applied, but the conditions attached to it change from time to time, so confirm the current position on your specific holdings before counting on it.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Hillsedge Can Apply
Hillsedge runs on Emaar's 80/20 construction linked plan: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, then 70% across seven instalments of 10% tied to construction milestones between February 2025 and January 2028, with the closing 20% due on completion in January 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.
The timing detail specific to this project is that the schedule opened in December 2024, so a two bedroom buyer entering now does not start at 10%. The instalments already invoiced against that unit settle at booking, which means the paid proportion on day one is materially higher than a launch-day buyer's was, and in most cases sits well past the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan Golden Visa files. That is an advantage for anyone relocating a family or opening UAE accounts, where residency is needed early. Investors with no such pressure often prefer the simplest possible file and wait for the title deed at 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 and your unit's exact settled amount before submitting.
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The Project
The Park Side Address Behind Your Qualifying Apartment
A residency visa runs ten years, and the apartment that earns it should still be worth owning at the end of them. The full Hillsedge guide sets out what a qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, the shared amenity deck, and the finished community wrapped around Hillside Park.
Hillsedge at Dubai Hills Estate: Two Towers and a Park Block
Hillsedge at Dubai Hills Estate places 406 apartments across two towers and a Park Apartments block around Hillside Park.
View the Hillsedge 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: 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 Hillsedge Golden Visa Buyers
A qualifying purchase at Hillsedge rests on more than clearing AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. With handover in Q1 2029, buyers should track certified construction progress toward the title deed and confirm that every instalment lands in the project escrow account. The resources below cover both for this project specifically.
Hillsedge Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Hillsedge apartments meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
Hillsedge at Dubai Hills Estate: Hillside Park Tower Progress
Hillsedge at Dubai Hills Estate brings 406 Emaar apartments across two towers and a park block, at 25.55% in June 2026.
View Hillsedge Construction Updates
Hillsedge at Dubai Hills Estate: The Escrow Every Payment Must Reach
Hillsedge at Dubai Hills Estate pays First Abu Dhabi Bank escrow as DLD project 3411, 406 units, 25.55% certified June 2026.
Verify the Hillsedge Escrow AccountStructure
Explore Dubai Hills Estate Structure
A qualifying apartment holds its value through the community around it, and this one is already built out. Compare what is currently trading in Dubai Hills Estate, read the masterplan that sustains demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before you commit.
Dubai Hills Estate Properties for Sale
Compare apartments, townhouses and villas trading across the community, and see which price bands clear the Golden Visa threshold.
See Dubai Hills Estate Properties for Sale
Dubai Hills Estate Community
Discover the championship golf club, Dubai Hills Mall, the schools and the hospital that underwrite long-term demand around Hillsedge.
Explore the Dubai Hills Estate Community Guide
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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Hillsedge Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Only the two bedroom apartments. They start at AED 2.69M ≈ USD 733K, above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment. One bedroom apartments start at AED 1.84M ≈ USD 501K and fall below the minimum, so they do not qualify on their own at current pricing. Because eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, the contract value of the specific unit is what counts. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Combining the registered value of more than one Dubai property to reach the qualifying total is a route the authorities have applied, and two one bedroom apartments at AED 1.84M ≈ USD 501K each would exceed AED 2M ≈ USD 545K together. The conditions attached to combined-property applications are updated from time to time, however, and they are not a fixed entitlement, so the position in force at the date of application governs the outcome rather than the arithmetic.
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 Q1 2029, when the application rests on completed, registered ownership. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The plan is 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, 70% across seven instalments of 10% tied to construction milestones between February 2025 and January 2028, and the closing 20% on completion in January 2029. Because the schedule opened in December 2024, the instalments already invoiced against a unit settle at booking, so a buyer entering now starts from a much higher paid proportion than a launch-day buyer and usually sits past the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan files.
Yes. Hillsedge 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 held with First Abu Dhabi Bank, detailed on the Hillsedge 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 all requirements in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. The 10-year renewable term is the program's current term and is set by the issuing authorities. Certified construction status can be checked at any time on the Hillsedge construction updates page.
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