Lush at DAMAC Riverside Golden Visa

Both types. The 4 Bedroom Townhouse starts at AED 2.28M ≈ USD 619K and the 5 Bedroom Townhouse at AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M, measured against the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value used for the UAE Golden Visa. Each clears that figure as a single purchase, the 4 bedroom by AED 280,000 ≈ USD 76K. A Lush unit bought on the secondary market for less than AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on its own. The full criteria are set out in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.

Off-plan applications are commonly supported by the Oqood registration DAMAC completes after booking, plus evidence that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied when you file; those conditions are updated from time to time. Construction at Lush runs to a registered completion date of 31-12-2027 on the Dubai Land Department record, and buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed after the Q4 2027 handover. The route is explained in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.

DAMAC's published plan is a 20% down payment plus the 4% DLD registration fee, 55% during construction as scheduled in the SPA, and 25% on handover. With 75% of the price due before handover, many buyers meet a commonly applied paid-value condition during construction, but the exact point depends on the condition in force and on how much of the construction share is already due when the SPA is signed. The registration fee is a government charge paid on top of the price; it is not part of the purchase value assessed for eligibility.

Financed purchases can be considered, but they are assessed under conditions set by the issuing authorities, which can include the amount already paid and supporting documents from the lending bank. Whether a mortgaged Lush townhouse qualifies is confirmed against the rules in force on the application date, and off-plan finance for a specific unit is a question for the lender and DAMAC.

Joint ownership is commonly assessed on each owner's share of the registered value, subject to the rules in force at the time of application. On that approach, a 5 Bedroom Townhouse at AED 3.80M ≈ USD 1.03M split equally gives each owner AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, under the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line, so an equal two-way split of either Lush townhouse type would not support two separate applications. Confirm the current treatment before deciding how the title is held.

The UAE Golden Visa program allows holders to sponsor close family, such as a spouse and children, under the conditions in force at the time of application. Sponsorship follows the holder's visa rather than the townhouse itself, so the Lush purchase matters as the qualifying investment. Sponsorship rules are covered in the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide.

The program's current term is 10 years, renewable. Renewal is commonly linked to still holding a qualifying property, so selling the Lush townhouse can affect it; the conditions applied are those in force when the renewal is filed.

Oqood is the Dubai Land Department registration of an off-plan purchase, issued while a project is under construction; the title deed replaces it once the unit is transferred after handover. A Lush buyer applying before Q4 2027 relies on the Oqood record, while one applying after handover relies on the title deed. Both carry the registered purchase value used to assess eligibility.

No. Buyers who purchase through this advisory receive the VIP application service, covering document preparation, submission and status follow-up, without a service charge. The service is free; government fees apply, as published by the issuing authorities when the application is filed.

No. A qualifying purchase allows you to apply; the decision rests with the UAE residency authorities, which check ownership, the registered value and standard background requirements under the rules in force at the time. Dated register readings for the project are tracked in the Lush at DAMAC Riverside construction updates guide.