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Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina Golden Visa
Residency From the Two Bedroom Tier Upward
Two of the three apartment tiers at Ocean Cove clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold on their own. See exactly which ones do, why the 1 bedroom does not, and how the 80/20 payment plan shapes when an off-plan buyer can apply ahead of the Aug 2028 handover.
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Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina Golden Visa Facts
Ocean Cove is a 233 residence freehold development by Emaar Properties inside Rashid Yachts & Marina, built as two blocks of G+9 and G+7, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project number 3173 on 12 July 2024, with construction running since 28 October 2024 and recorded at 17.93% progress at the independent RERA inspection of 14 April 2026. For residency planning the decisive detail is where the price ladder crosses the line: the 1 bedroom tier from AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K stays under the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, while the 2 bedroom from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K and the 3 bedroom from AED 3.44M ≈ USD 937K each clear it with a single unit, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is scheduled for Aug 2028, the point at which Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K
2 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Aug 2028 handover
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Data as of September 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the independent progress monitoring report dated 14 April 2026, and the developer's current price list. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Ocean Cove Apartments Meet the AED 2M Threshold
At Ocean Cove the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line falls between the first and the second tier, which turns a general question about eligibility into a very specific one about which apartment you sign for. A 1 bedroom at AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K lands roughly AED 240K ≈ USD 65K under the minimum, so it is an entry into the community rather than an entry into residency. A 2 bedroom at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K clears the line with margin, and a 3 bedroom at AED 3.44M ≈ USD 937K clears it comfortably. Where residency is the objective, the decision is taken at the tier, not at the individual unit.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | ≈ 786 - 844 sq ft (73 - 78 sq m) | AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | ≈ 1,152 - 1,417 sq ft (107 - 132 sq m) | AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | ≈ 1,649 - 1,853 sq ft (153 - 172 sq m) | AED 3.44M ≈ USD 937K | Yes |
| Two of the three Ocean Cove tiers qualify on their own, the 2 bedroom and the 3 bedroom. The 1 bedroom tier sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value, so a 2 bedroom apartment contracted at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K sits above the threshold from the moment the sale is registered, long before handover. A 1 bedroom at AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K does not reach it, and a secondary market apartment written below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on its own either, so the contract value on your specific apartment is the figure to confirm before you apply.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Ocean Cove Can Apply
Ocean Cove launched on an 80/20 plan: a 10% down payment dated JUL 2024, seven further instalments of 10% each falling SEP 2024, FEB 2025, JUL 2025, MAR 2026, AUG 2026, FEB 2027 and JUL 2027, and the closing 20% in AUG 2028. A 4% DLD registration fee is payable on top. Read this as the launch schedule of record rather than a live offer, because a buyer coming in now joins a ladder already part way up it and settles the position that has accrued against the chosen apartment. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value condition applied by the Dubai Land Department and the residency authorities at the time you apply.
My read on the timing: the shape of this particular plan favours the earlier of the two application windows. Because 80% of the price falls due before handover and the ladder opened in July 2024, a buyer joining it part way through holds a substantial paid share from the first day of ownership instead of accumulating one slowly, which is the opposite of a plan that back-loads everything to completion. Buyers who need residency on a near horizon, to move a family or to open UAE accounts, are usually looking at that window rather than at the handover one. Buyers with no deadline often prefer the second window and wait for Aug 2028, when the title deed is issued and the file rests on completed, registered ownership. Paid-value conditions for off-plan applications are commonly applied and are updated from time to time, so confirm the condition in force before you submit.
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The Project
What Your Qualifying Apartment Actually Buys
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the apartment that earns it should still make sense at the end of them. The full Ocean Cove guide covers the layouts, the courtyard and marina aspects, the amenities, and the Rashid Yachts & Marina district around it.
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Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina places 233 Emaar apartments in two low buildings around a landscaped courtyard.
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Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full
Program rules do not change from one project to the next, so the criteria, the application steps and the benefits are documented once in the guides below instead of being restated on every project 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 Dubai Golden Visa 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 UAE Golden Visa 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.
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Project Insights for Ocean Cove Golden Visa Buyers
A Golden Visa purchase at Ocean Cove rests on more than clearing the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. The apartment still has to be built and registered before a title deed exists, and every instalment on the way there sits inside a regulated account. The pages below hold that evidence.
Ocean Cove Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Ocean Cove apartments meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when an off-plan buyer can apply.
Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina: Two-Building Waterfront Progress
Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina, Emaar's 233 residences in two waterfront buildings, reached 17.93% at the April 2026 inspection.
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Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina: The Escrow Record
Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina is DLD project 3173: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank escrow, 17.93% certified April 2026.
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Explore Rashid Yachts & Marina Structure
A qualifying apartment holds its value through the district around it. Compare Ocean Cove with the other Emaar launches inside Rashid Yachts & Marina, read the masterplan driving long-term demand, and review the developer's delivery record before you commit to a Golden Visa purchase.
Rashid Yachts & Marina Apartments for Sale
Browse the apartment launches across Rashid Yachts & Marina, compare entry prices tier by tier, and see which reach the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold.
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Rashid Yachts & Marina Community
Discover the superyacht marina, the boardwalk promenade, the retail and dining mix and the Mina Rashid masterplan behind Ocean Cove's long-term residential value.
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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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Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Two of the three. The 2 bedroom apartments from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K and the 3 bedroom apartments from AED 3.44M ≈ USD 937K sit above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment and qualify on their own. The 1 bedroom tier from AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K sits below it. The full criteria are set out in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.
No. At AED 1.76M ≈ USD 479K the 1 bedroom tier falls roughly AED 240K ≈ USD 65K short of the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum, so it does not qualify on its own under the conditions in force. A buyer whose main objective is residency starts at the 2 bedroom tier, where the launch price of AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K clears the line.
Off-plan applications are commonly supported by the registered purchase record together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value condition applied at the time of application. Buyers who prefer the simplest possible file wait for handover in Aug 2028, when a title deed is issued and the application rests on completed ownership. Both routes are compared in the off-plan property Golden Visa guide.
The property route currently carries a 10 year term and is renewable, provided the qualifying investment is still held and the conditions in force at the time of renewal are met. Selling the qualifying apartment can affect the visa, which is why the registered purchase value of the unit matters beyond the first application. The term and its conditions are covered in the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide.
Family sponsorship is one of the standard features of the 10 year property route, and a holder can normally sponsor a spouse and children, with the exact categories and age conditions set by the rules in force when the application is filed. The apartment tier does not change what may be sponsored; the qualifying value of the purchase is what is assessed. Sponsorship scope is set out in the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide.
The registered purchase value is the figure assessed, so the sale and purchase agreement for the specific apartment, along with the developer statements showing what has been paid against it, carry the case. A 2 bedroom contracted at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 681K is above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its face, while any contract written below that figure would not be, whichever tier it belongs to.
Yes. Ocean Cove is a freehold development inside Rashid Yachts & Marina and is open to all nationalities, which is the ownership basis the property route to the Golden Visa is assessed on. The layouts, pricing and community detail behind that ownership sit on the Ocean Cove at Rashid Yachts & Marina project 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 a buyer eligible to apply, but approval rests with the authorities and depends on meeting every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and the standard background checks. The verified build record behind the eventual title deed is published on the Ocean Cove construction updates page.
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