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Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour Golden Visa

Two of Three Apartment Types Qualify on Their Own

The 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Montiva by VIDA start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold; the 1 bedroom, from AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K, does not. See exactly which units qualify, how the 80/20 payment plan affects application timing, and what off-plan buyers need before handover in Q3 2029.

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AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520KStarting Price
AED 2M ≈ USD 545KGolden Visa Threshold
5.85%Construction Progress
Q3 2029Handover Date

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Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour Golden Visa Facts

Montiva by VIDA is a single freehold tower of 474 branded apartments by Emaar in the Green Gate District of Dubai Creek Harbour, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 3744 on 16 May 2025, with construction started on 30 October 2025 on plot 295. The DLD register reading after the RERA inspection of 22 April 2026 stood at 5.85%, with the inspection notes recording enabling and piling works in progress. For residency planning, the price list splits cleanly at the line: 2 bedroom apartments from AED 2.82M ≈ USD 768K and 3 bedroom apartments from AED 4.01M ≈ USD 1.09M each clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, subject to the regulations in force when you apply, while the 1 bedroom entry at AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K falls short of it. Handover is scheduled for Q3 2029, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.

Golden Visa Threshold

AED 2M ≈ USD 545K

Montiva Starting Price

AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K

Lowest Qualifying Unit

2 Bedroom Apartment

Ownership

Freehold, open to all nationalities

Registration Type

Oqood now, Title Deed at Q3 2029 handover

Developer

Emaar Properties

Data as of September 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the RERA inspection of 22 April 2026, and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.

Unit by Unit

Which Montiva Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold

At Montiva by VIDA the Golden Visa line runs between the first and second rungs of the price ladder. The 1 bedroom entry misses AED 2M ≈ USD 545K by AED 90K ≈ USD 25K, and the gap then widens sharply in the buyer's favour: the 2 bedroom starts AED 820K ≈ USD 223K above the line, and the 3 bedroom at more than twice the threshold. For residency-led buyers the decision is therefore not about how close a unit sits to the threshold, but whether the extra bedroom the visa requires is one the household will actually use.

Unit TypeBuilt-Up AreaStarting PriceQualifies Alone
1 Bedroom Apartment755 - 1,261 sq ft (70 - 117 sq m)AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520KNo
2 Bedroom Apartment1,143 - 1,758 sq ft (106 - 163 sq m)AED 2.82M ≈ USD 768KYes
3 Bedroom Apartment1,835 - 1,911 sq ft (170 - 178 sq m)AED 4.01M ≈ USD 1.09MYes
The 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Montiva qualify individually. The 1 bedroom, from AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K, sits below the threshold and does not qualify on its own.
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Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, so a 2 bedroom bought at AED 2.82M ≈ USD 768K keeps you above the threshold even before handover, while a 1 bedroom bought at AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K does not reach it. Resale or secondary units registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on their own either, so confirm the contract value of your specific unit before applying.

Payment Plan and Timing

When Off-Plan Buyers at Montiva Can Apply

Montiva by VIDA sells on Emaar's 80/20 plan: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, seven further 10% instalments dated October 2025 to August 2028, and 20% on completion, which the developer estimates for September 2029. From January 2027 each instalment is tied to a construction milestone, 30%, 50%, 70% and 90% completion, so those dates are estimates, and the October 2025, March 2026 and August 2026 dates of this launch schedule have already passed. 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: on a 2 or 3 bedroom, this plan gives buyers two realistic windows, and the right one depends on why the visa matters. Families relocating now, or buyers who need UAE residency for banking and schooling, can apply on the strength of the Oqood-registered contract once the applicable paid-value conditions are met, rather than waiting for a building that the DLD register read at 5.85% on 22 April 2026. Investors with no urgency can take the simplest file instead and apply on the title deed at the Q3 2029 handover. Neither window opens for a 1 bedroom bought alone. Because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition and the amount you have actually paid under your unit's terms before submitting.

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The Project

A Park-Side Tower Built for Ten Years of Residency

A ten-year visa is only as good as the home that anchors it. The full Montiva by VIDA guide shows what a qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, and the Green Gate District setting inside Dubai Creek Harbour.

Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour by Emaar residential tower exterior overlooking landscaped amenities and waterfront surroundings in Dubai - Presented by Tohid Fetrat

Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour, Beside Green Gate Park

Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar's single-tower collection of branded apartments in the Green Gate District.

View the Montiva by VIDA Project Guide

Golden Visa Guides

Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full

The Golden Visa rules apply the same way to every Dubai property, so they sit in the dedicated guides below instead of being repeated on this page.

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 guide

Applying 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 guide

Golden 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 guide

Insights

Project Insights for Montiva by VIDA Golden Visa Buyers

A Golden Visa purchase at Montiva by VIDA rests on more than the AED 2M threshold. With handover scheduled for Q3 2029, buyers should follow verified construction progress toward the title deed and confirm escrow protection on every instalment. Explore the resources below before you commit.

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Montiva by VIDA Golden Visa Guide

This page: which Montiva apartments meet the AED 2M threshold, which fall below it, and when off-plan buyers can apply.

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Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour: Green Gate Tower Tracker

Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour, Emaar's 474-apartment tower in Green Gate, logged 5.85% at the 22 April 2026 inspection.

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Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour: Emirates Islamic Escrow on File

Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour, DLD project 3744, escrows 475 units at Emirates Islamic, 5.85% certified April 2026.

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Structure

Explore Dubai Creek Harbour Structure

A qualifying apartment holds its value through the community around it. Compare Montiva against other towers in Dubai Creek Harbour, understand the waterfront masterplan behind long-term demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before finalizing your Golden Visa purchase.

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Dubai Creek Harbour Properties for Sale

Browse off-plan and ready apartments across Dubai Creek Harbour, compare towers and prices, and see which clear the Golden Visa threshold.

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Dubai Creek Harbour: Emaar's Waterfront City With a Marina and Urban Beach

Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar's waterfront city between Downtown Dubai and the Creek, planned for 48,500 homes with skyline views.

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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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FAQs

Montiva by VIDA at Dubai Creek Harbour Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions

Two of the three apartment types. 2 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.82M ≈ USD 768K and 3 bedroom apartments at AED 4.01M ≈ USD 1.09M, so each clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its own. The 1 bedroom starts at AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K, below the threshold, and does not qualify alone. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the specific unit under the rules in force at the time of application, as set out in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

No. The 1 bedroom apartments at Montiva by VIDA start at AED 1.91M ≈ USD 520K, which is AED 90K ≈ USD 25K below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program. A buyer whose purchase decision depends on residency should treat the 1 bedroom as a non-qualifying unit and start the comparison at the 2 bedroom, from AED 2.82M ≈ USD 768K.

Off-plan applications are typically supported by the Oqood registration of a qualifying unit together with proof that the purchase meets the value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application; those conditions are updated from time to time. The alternative is to wait for the title deed issued at handover, scheduled for Q3 2029. Both routes are explained in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.

The launch schedule of record is 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, seven 10% instalments dated October 2025 to August 2028, and 20% on completion, estimated by the developer for September 2029. From January 2027 each instalment is linked to a construction milestone, starting with 30% completion. Because 80% of the price is paid during construction, the amount paid by a given date depends on when the unit was booked and the terms applied to it, which is the figure to check against any paid-value condition in force when you apply.

Yes. Montiva by VIDA is freehold and open to all nationalities, and ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department, first as Oqood during construction and then as a title deed at handover. Nationality does not change the threshold: a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment bought at or above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K is what makes the purchase eligible to apply.

Mortgaged property can be accepted under the rules in force at the time of application, commonly with a letter from the UAE lender confirming the loan and the amount already paid, and the conditions attached to financed purchases are updated from time to time. At Montiva by VIDA the largest single payment is the 20% due on completion, estimated for September 2029, so a buyer planning to finance that stage should confirm the documentation the lender and the visa authorities will require before relying on the visa.

Where a property is jointly owned, eligibility is commonly assessed on each owner's share of the registered value, with specific treatment possible for spouses under the rules in force at the time of application. On a per-owner basis, an equal split of a 2 bedroom at its AED 2.82M ≈ USD 768K starting price leaves each share at AED 1.41M ≈ USD 384K, below the line, while an equal split of a 3 bedroom from AED 4.01M ≈ USD 1.09M sits only marginally above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K per owner, so the exact contract value and share percentages decide the outcome.

The property investor Golden Visa commonly allows the holder to sponsor a spouse and children, with the scope and conditions set by the rules in force at the time of application. At Montiva by VIDA, the two apartment types that clear the threshold alone, the 2 and 3 bedroom, are also the family-sized layouts, from 1,143 sq ft (106 sq m). What the visa covers for dependants is detailed in the Golden Visa benefits guide.

The program's current term is 10 years, renewable. Renewal commonly depends on the holder still owning qualifying property at or above the required value when the renewal is filed, so selling the Montiva by VIDA apartment, or transferring a share of it, can affect the visa under the rules in force at that time.

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 2 or 3 bedroom purchase makes the buyer eligible to apply, but approval depends on meeting every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. The tower's build status can be followed on the Montiva by VIDA construction updates page.

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