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Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Golden Visa
Residency Through One Completed Townhouse
Both townhouse tiers at Raya start well above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold, and the townhouses are ready and handed over, so ownership registers as a title deed instead of an off-plan contract. See which units qualify, what value the assessment actually looks at, and when the application can be filed.
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Eligibility Snapshot
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Golden Visa Facts
Raya is a 240 townhouse freehold community by Emaar inside Arabian Ranches 3, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 2467 on 7 October 2022, with construction started on 18 February 2023 across a 45,338.52 sq m plot in Wadi Al Safa 5 and recorded at 100% progress at the RERA inspection of 15 December 2025, up from 94.7% at the inspection before it. The figures that decide residency planning here: three bedroom townhouses start at AED 3.10M ≈ USD 844K and four bedroom townhouses at AED 4.45M ≈ USD 1.21M, so one townhouse clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program by a wide margin, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Because the project is handed over, there is no Oqood stage to wait through: ownership registers as a title deed at transfer, and a limited number of ready townhouses remain available directly from Emaar.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 3.1M ≈ USD 844K
3 Bedroom Townhouse
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Title Deed at transfer, project complete
Emaar Properties
Data as of September 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records, the RERA inspection report dated 15 December 2025, and current Emaar releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Raya Townhouses Meet the AED 2M Threshold
The usual Golden Visa problem at townhouse level is an entry tier that lands just under the line, which pushes buyers into a larger unit they did not want or into registering two properties to reach the minimum. Raya does not create that problem. The smallest three bedroom townhouse starts a full AED 1.10M ≈ USD 299K above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum, so the family decision and the residency decision point at the same home. The number worth checking is not the tier, it is the value written on your own transfer.
| Unit Type | Built-Up Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 1,877 to 1,994 sq ft (174 to 185 sq m) | AED 3.10M ≈ USD 844K | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 2,347 to 2,354 sq ft (218 to 219 sq m) | AED 4.45M ≈ USD 1.21M | Yes |
| Neither Raya tier sits below the threshold. Both qualify individually at current prices, and no combining of properties is needed. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the purchase value registered at the Dubai Land Department, not on an asking price or a valuation, so the figure that counts is the one on your own title deed. A secondary market townhouse registered below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on its own, which is worth confirming before you sign on any resale unit inside Arabian Ranches 3.
Payment and Timing
When a Raya Buyer Can File the Golden Visa Application
Raya was sold on a construction linked launch plan: 10% on booking alongside the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee, 70% spread across seven instalments through the build, and 20% on completion. That schedule closed when the project did. Townhouses still held by Emaar are sold on the terms current at the time of purchase, which I confirm in writing before anyone commits, and the eligibility assessment reads the value registered on the transfer rather than the way the payments were scheduled.
My read on the timing: buyers on an unfinished project weigh two application windows, filing early on an Oqood registration once the paid value conditions commonly applied to under construction property are met, or waiting for the title deed and submitting the simpler file. At Raya those two windows collapse into one. The project is complete, the deed is issued at transfer, and the application rests on registered ownership from the first day you hold it, with no construction milestone left to satisfy and no progress percentage to evidence. What still needs checking is the current rule set, because conditions for property based applications are updated from time to time and every file is assessed against the regulations in force on the day it is submitted.
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The Project
The Completed Community Behind a Qualifying Purchase
A ten year residency rests on a single asset, so the townhouse behind it deserves the same scrutiny as the visa itself. The full Raya guide covers layouts, plot positions, current pricing and the Arabian Ranches 3 masterplan around it.
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3, an Emaar Townhouse Collection
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 is a completed collection of 240 townhouses, handed over and ready to occupy.
View the Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Project GuideGolden Visa Guides
Golden Visa Requirements, Process and Benefits in Full
Program rules apply the same way to every qualifying Dubai property, so they are documented once in the guides below rather than restated on each 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.
Read the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guideInsights
What to Verify Before a Qualifying Purchase at Raya
Eligibility is one check of four. The build record behind the keys, the escrow framework that governed payments while the project was under construction, and the inspection you run before signing the completion documents all decide whether the qualifying asset is worth the value you register it at. The guides below cover each of those for Raya specifically.
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Raya townhouses clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when a buyer can file the application.
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3: Closed Townhouse Build Record
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3, Emaar's cluster of 240 townhouses in Wadi Al Safa 5, reached 100% on 15 December 2025.
View Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Construction Updates
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Escrow: A Fully Built Emaar Release
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3, DLD project 2467, read 100% certified in December 2025; 240 units escrowed with Emirates Islamic.
Verify the Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Escrow Account
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Snagging Across Both Floors and the Garden
Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 holds 240 Emaar townhouses, three and four bedroom homes with a private garden and carport.
Read the Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Snagging Inspection GuideStructure
Explore Arabian Ranches 3 and the Emaar Record
A qualifying townhouse holds its registered value through the community around it. Compare what else sells inside Arabian Ranches 3, read the masterplan that drives long term demand, and review Emaar's delivery record before you commit to the purchase your residency will rest on.
Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses & Villas for Sale
Browse townhouses and villas across Arabian Ranches 3, compare communities and prices, and see which register above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold.
See Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses and Villas for Sale
Arabian Ranches 3: Thirteen Villa and Townhouse Clusters Around a Central Park
Arabian Ranches 3 is a gated Emaar masterplan in Dubailand with 4,000 homes, sports facilities and direct access to Emirates Road.
Explore the Arabian Ranches 3 Master Community
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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Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Both of them. Three bedroom townhouses start at AED 3.10M ≈ USD 844K and four bedroom townhouses at AED 4.45M ≈ USD 1.21M, so either typology clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its own without combining properties. Eligibility is assessed on the value registered at the Dubai Land Department, so the figure on the individual transfer is what counts. The full criteria sit in the Dubai Golden Visa requirements guide.
It simplifies it. Buyers on an unfinished project apply on an Oqood registration and have to satisfy the paid value conditions commonly applied to under construction property, which are updated from time to time. Raya is finished and recorded by the Dubai Land Department as complete, so ownership registers as a title deed at transfer and the application rests on completed, registered ownership rather than on a construction contract.
The property route currently grants a ten year renewable residency, and the program allows the holder to sponsor immediate family members under the conditions in force at the time of application. What the residency does and does not cover is set out in the Dubai Golden Visa benefits guide.
Yes. Raya sits in the Wadi Al Safa 5 freehold area of Dubai and is open to all nationalities, with the title deed registered in the buyer's name at the Dubai Land Department, which is what property based Golden Visa eligibility is assessed against. How buyer funds were held while the project was building is documented on the Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 escrow account page.
The construction linked schedule the project was sold on ran 10% on booking plus the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee, 70% across seven instalments during construction, and 20% on completion. That schedule closed with the project, and townhouses still held by the developer transact on the terms current at the time of purchase. The registered purchase value, not the payment structure, is what the eligibility assessment reads.
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 creates eligibility to apply, and approval depends on satisfying every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. No property purchase in Dubai carries an automatic residency entitlement.
Raya is registered under project number 2467, with the plot recorded at 45,338.52 sq m in Wadi Al Safa 5 and 240 townhouses in the scheme. The RERA inspection dated 15 December 2025 recorded construction progress at 100%, up from 94.7% at the previous inspection, and the registered project status reads as finished. The inspection record is tracked on the Raya at Arabian Ranches 3 construction updates page.
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