Royal 3 & Royal 4 DAMAC Riverside Views Golden Visa

The 2 Bedroom Apartments do on price. They start at AED 2.45M ≈ USD 666K, which is AED 450,000 ≈ USD 123K above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value threshold. The 1 Bedroom Apartments start at AED 1.40M ≈ USD 381K, which is AED 600,000 ≈ USD 163K short of it, so a 1 bedroom apartment does not reach the threshold on its own. The figure to confirm is the contract value of the specific unit, not the starting price. The complete eligibility criteria sit in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

The value that counts is the purchase price registered with the Dubai Land Department: on the Oqood while Royal 3 and Royal 4 are under construction, and on the title deed after completion. A published starting price, a subsequent market estimate or the amount paid so far is not the same figure. Eligibility is decided by the UAE residency authorities (ICP and GDRFA) under the rules in force on the date of application.

No. The 4% DLD registration fee is paid at booking alongside the 20% deposit, goes to the Dubai Land Department and is not part of the purchase value recorded for the apartment. On a 2 bedroom apartment bought at AED 2.45M ≈ USD 666K, the fee of AED 98,000 ≈ USD 27K is paid on top and does not change the registered value used for eligibility.

The DAMAC Riverside Views regular plan is 20% on booking, 60% in 40 instalments scheduled by months from booking, and 20% on completion, so payments follow the calendar rather than construction milestones. The plan decides how much has been paid at a given date, not the registered purchase value, so it affects when the paid-value conditions commonly applied to off-plan applications are met rather than whether a unit qualifies. The schedule that applies to a particular unit is the one confirmed by DAMAC and written into the SPA.

Off-plan applications are typically supported by the Oqood registration together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application; those conditions are updated from time to time. Buyers who would rather apply on completed ownership can wait for the title deed, with handover expected in Q1 2029. The off-plan route is explained in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.

Mortgaged property has been accepted for the property route under conditions set by the authorities, which have included financing from a bank operating in the UAE and requirements linked to the amount paid so far. Off-plan mortgage options and the conditions in force change over time, so both the lender and the current residency rules need checking before the purchase is structured around a mortgage.

Under the approach commonly applied, each co-owner's share is assessed against the property value threshold, with spouses treated differently in some cases. On a 2 bedroom apartment at AED 2.45M ≈ USD 666K, an equal split between two buyers would leave each share below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. Joint ownership rules are set by the authorities and can change, so the structure should be checked before contracts are signed.

A property investor who holds the Golden Visa can generally sponsor a spouse and children, and in some cases other dependants, under the conditions in force at the time of application. Sponsorship follows the main holder's visa, so it depends on the qualifying apartment being held. The Golden Visa benefits guide sets out what the visa covers.

The property route currently grants a 10-year residency that can be renewed, provided the qualifying ownership is still in place and the conditions in force at renewal are met. Selling the apartment, or reducing the registered holding below the threshold, removes the basis for renewal. The steps are described in the Golden Visa application guide.

No. For buyers who purchase through this advisory and are eligible to apply, 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 purchase above the threshold makes the buyer eligible to apply, but approval rests with ICP and GDRFA and depends on meeting every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. Construction status can be followed on the Royal 3 & Royal 4 construction updates page.