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Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Golden Visa

Residency Starts at the 2 Bedroom Apartment

The 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Moor start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold, while the 1 bedroom sits below it. See exactly which units qualify, how buying in a completed building before the November 2026 handover affects application timing, and what to confirm before you commit.

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AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457KStarting Price
AED 2M ≈ USD 545KGolden Visa Threshold
100%Construction Progress
November 2026Handover Date

Eligibility Snapshot

Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Golden Visa Facts

Moor is a 198-apartment freehold development by Emaar in the Creek Beach district of Dubai Creek Harbour. It is registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2555, a single registration it shares with the neighbouring Canopy buildings: the register dates that registration to 24 March 2023, records a construction start of 27 May 2023, and shows 100% progress at the inspection dated 4 November 2025, so each of those figures covers both developments rather than Moor alone. The detail that matters for residency planning: 2 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K and 3 bedroom apartments at AED 3.71M ≈ USD 1.01M, so either one clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program on its own, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. The 1 bedroom apartments, from AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K, sit below that line and do not qualify alone. Handover is scheduled for November 2026, when Oqood registration is expected to convert to a title deed.

Golden Visa Threshold

AED 2M ≈ USD 545K

Moor Starting Price

AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K

Lowest Qualifying Unit

2 Bedroom Apartment

Ownership

Freehold, open to all nationalities

Registration Type

Oqood on purchase, Title Deed at November 2026 handover

Developer

Emaar Properties

Data as of September 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department register for project 2555 and current Emaar pricing. The progress reading comes from an inspection dated 4 November 2025, which was 323 days old when this page was prepared, so re-verify project 2555 on Dubai REST before relying on it. Figures are updated quarterly.

Unit by Unit

Which Moor Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold

At Moor the Golden Visa line runs straight through the price list. The 1 bedroom apartment is the cheapest way into the development, but at AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K it falls short of the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its own. The 2 bedroom is the first layout that clears it, from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K, and the 3 bedroom clears it with room to spare from AED 3.71M ≈ USD 1.01M. For a buyer whose main goal is residency, the realistic entry point is therefore the 2 bedroom, and the choice between it and the 3 bedroom becomes a question of space and budget rather than eligibility.

Unit TypeSize RangeStarting PriceQualifies Alone
1 Bedroom Apartment≈ 669 - 755 sq ft (62 - 70 sq m)AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457KNo
2 Bedroom Apartment≈ 1,005 - 1,065 sq ft (93 - 99 sq m)AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681KYes
3 Bedroom Apartment≈ 1,572 - 1,618 sq ft (146 - 150 sq m)AED 3.71M ≈ USD 1.01MYes
The 2 and 3 bedroom apartments each qualify individually. The 1 bedroom apartment 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 apartment registered at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K keeps you above the threshold even before handover, while a 1 bedroom registered at AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K does not reach it. Resale or secondary units priced below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on their own either, so confirm the contract value on your specific unit before applying.

Payment Plan and Timing

When Buyers at Moor Can Apply Before Handover

Emaar launched Moor in July 2024 on a nine-payment schedule that works out, on my own computation, as an 80/20 plan: 10% on booking (plus the 4% DLD registration fee), seven further 10% instalments between October 2024 and May 2026 linked to construction milestones, and 20% on completion in November 2026. Eight of those nine dates have now passed, so this is the launch schedule of record rather than the terms for the apartments that remain, and Emaar confirms current payment terms unit by unit. The stage of the building matters more than the calendar: construction is recorded complete and handover is scheduled for November 2026, so a buyer today is purchasing in a completed building ahead of its handover, with the sale registered on Oqood at the Dubai Land Department at the point of purchase.

My read on the timing: at Moor the two usual application windows sit unusually close together, and which one suits you depends on how soon you need residency. Buyers relocating a family or opening UAE bank accounts can look at applying on the strength of their Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value conditions commonly applied to pre-title purchases are met. Because the remaining units sell on Emaar's current terms rather than the launch calendar, how much of the price you have paid at that point depends on the terms agreed for your unit. Most other buyers will find the simpler file worth the short wait: handover is scheduled for November 2026, when the title deed is expected to be issued and the application rests on completed, registered ownership. Because requirements for pre-title applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.

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The Project

A Finished Creek Beach Address Behind Your Residency

A ten-year residency visa deserves an apartment you are happy to hold for just as long. The full Moor guide covers what your qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenities, the Creek Beach setting and the Dubai Creek Harbour masterplan around it.

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Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour, Marketed as Moor at Creek Beach

Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour is an Emaar development of 198 apartments with one to three bedrooms in Creek Beach.

View the Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Project Guide

Golden 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 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 Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Buyers

A Golden Visa purchase at Moor rests on more than the AED 2M threshold. With construction recorded complete, buyers should check the inspection record behind that status, confirm how the escrow account protects each payment through to title, and plan an independent inspection of the finished apartment before accepting it at handover. The resources below cover each step.

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Moor Golden Visa Guide

This page: which Moor apartments meet the AED 2M threshold and when buyers in a completed building can apply.

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Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour: Four Creek Beach Buildings Recorded

Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour, 198 Emaar apartments in four mid-rise buildings, read 100% at the 04 November 2025 inspection.

View Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Construction Updates
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Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Escrow: A Mashreq Account at 100%

Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour reached 100% certified in November 2025, with 444 units escrowed at Mashreq under DLD project 2555.

Verify the Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Escrow Account
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Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Snagging in Four Mid-Rise Buildings

Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour is Emaar's collection of 198 freehold apartments, one to three bedrooms, in the Creek Beach district.

Read the Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Snagging Inspection Guide

Structure

Explore Dubai Creek Harbour Structure

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

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Dubai Creek Harbour Properties for Sale

Browse apartments across Dubai Creek Harbour, compare Creek Beach buildings 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

Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions

Two of the three. 2 bedroom apartments start at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K and 3 bedroom apartments at AED 3.71M ≈ USD 1.01M, so each clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment on its own. 1 bedroom apartments start at AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K, below the threshold, so a 1 bedroom does not qualify alone. Eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the specific unit, subject to the regulations in force at the time of application. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

It can be possible, subject to the conditions in force at the time of application. Construction at Moor is recorded complete on the Dubai Land Department register under project 2555, a registration shared with the neighbouring Canopy buildings, but handover is scheduled for November 2026, so a buyer today holds an Oqood-registered contract rather than a title deed. Applications at that stage are typically supported by the Oqood registration and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions commonly applied. Buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed at handover. The pre-title route is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.

Moor launched in July 2024 on a nine-payment schedule: 10% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee, seven 10% instalments between October 2024 and May 2026, and 20% on completion in November 2026, which works out as 80/20. Eight of those nine dates have passed, so buyers of the remaining apartments pay on the terms Emaar confirms for each unit. Because pre-title applications commonly look at how much of the price has been paid, those unit-specific terms decide when an application before handover becomes realistic.

It can, within conditions. Moor is freehold and open to all nationalities, with ownership registered at the Dubai Land Department. Property-based applications have commonly accepted mortgaged property, subject to documents from the lending bank, and jointly owned property, where the way the qualifying value is attributed between owners, including any treatment of spouses, is set by the conditions in force at the time of application. At Moor this needs checking before you register the purchase: split equally between two owners, a 2 bedroom from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K or a 3 bedroom from AED 3.71M ≈ USD 1.01M leaves each owner with a share below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K.

Family sponsorship is commonly part of the property-based Golden Visa, typically covering a spouse and children, with the eligible relatives and supporting documents set by the conditions in force at the time of application. Family members' visas generally depend on the main holder's residency, which in turn rests on keeping a qualifying 2 or 3 bedroom apartment at Moor, since a 1 bedroom from AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K does not qualify alone. What the program provides for dependants is set out in the Golden Visa benefits guide.

The property route currently grants a 10-year residence visa that is renewable. Renewal generally depends on still holding property that meets the qualifying value under the rules in force at renewal, so selling the apartment can affect it. For a Moor owner, that means keeping a 2 bedroom from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K or a 3 bedroom from AED 3.71M ≈ USD 1.01M, or other qualifying property, for the life of the visa.

The sequence runs from the property to the residency file: sign the SPA for a qualifying 2 or 3 bedroom apartment, register the purchase with the Dubai Land Department (Oqood before handover, title deed after), obtain the ownership and value documents the application requires, submit the application, then complete the medical test and Emirates ID steps. Document lists are set by the issuing authorities and change from time to time. The full sequence is in the Golden Visa application guide.

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. The building's recorded completion and the path to the November 2026 handover are tracked on the Moor at Dubai Creek Harbour construction updates page.

It is a residence visa, not citizenship or a passport. It does not reduce the cost of buying or owning the apartment, so registration costs, service charges and any mortgage costs still apply, and it does not change Emaar's November 2026 handover schedule or the terms of your SPA. It also does not make a sub-threshold unit qualify: a 1 bedroom at Moor from AED 1.68M ≈ USD 457K remains below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line on its own.

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