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Sensia by Beyond Golden Visa
Residency From the Entry Apartment Upward
Every published tier at Sensia opens above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold, starting at AED 2.09M ≈ USD 569K. See how much headroom the entry apartment really has, when off-plan buyers can apply against an early-stage build, and what changes at Q3 2028 handover.
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Sensia by Beyond Golden Visa Facts
Sensia is a 36 level waterfront tower by Beyond holding 275 residences in Dubai Maritime City, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 3577 on 28 February 2025, with construction under way since 30 September 2025 across a 32,868.42 sq m plot and recorded at 8.12% progress at the RERA inspection of 7 May 2026. The number that decides residency planning here is the entry price: one bedroom apartments open at AED 2.09M ≈ USD 569K, above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property investment applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, subject to the regulations in force when you apply. Every larger tier clears the same line, so no buyer at Sensia has to combine two properties to reach the threshold. The margin at the entry point is thin, roughly AED 90K ≈ USD 25K, which makes the registered contract value on your specific unit worth reading line by line rather than assuming. Handover is expected in Q3 2028, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 2.09M ≈ USD 569K
1 Bedroom Apartment
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q3 2028 handover
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Data as of August 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records and current Beyond releases. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which Sensia Residences Meet the AED 2M Threshold
In most Dubai towers the one bedroom is the tier that fails the residency test, and the buyer gets pushed into a two bedroom they did not want in order to reach the line. Sensia opens above it instead, so the smallest home in the building carries the same residency status as the penthouse and the choice of layout stays a lifestyle question rather than a legal one. What separates the tiers here is headroom, not eligibility, and the entry apartment holds the least of it. The collection also includes three bedroom duplexes and maisonettes running from 2,024 to 2,984 sq ft (188 to 277 sq m); those layouts are released with individual contract values rather than a published price-from, so the qualifying figure on them is confirmed unit by unit.
| Unit Type | Total Area | Starting Price | Qualifies Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, Types A1, A2, B1 and B2 | 749 to 1,022 sq ft (70 to 95 sq m) | AED 2.09M ≈ USD 569K | Yes |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment, Types A, B, C1 and C2 | 1,185 to 1,816 sq ft (110 to 169 sq m) | AED 3.27M ≈ USD 889K | Yes |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, Types A, B and C | 1,563 to 2,198 sq ft (145 to 204 sq m) | AED 8.25M ≈ USD 2.25M | Yes |
| 4 Bedroom Penthouse | 5,778 sq ft (537 sq m) | AED 50.00M ≈ USD 13.61M | Yes |
| Every published tier at Sensia qualifies individually. No combining of properties is needed. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of the property, not on the brochure tier it belongs to. At Sensia the entry apartment sits about AED 90K ≈ USD 25K above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line, so a unit contracted or resold below that figure would fall short on its own even though the tier as published clears it. Confirm the value written into the sale and purchase agreement before an application is prepared.
Payment Plan and Timing
When Off-Plan Buyers at Sensia Can Apply
Sensia sells on a 50/50 construction linked plan: 10% on booking, a further 10% one month from booking, then six installments of 5% dated 01 April 2026, 01 August 2026, 01 December 2026, 01 April 2027, 01 August 2027 and 01 December 2027, with the remaining 50% due on completion. The 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee sits outside that schedule and falls due at registration. Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration, which the developer 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: this schedule front-loads more than the headline 50/50 suggests. Because four of the eight scheduled payments fall between booking and December 2026, a buyer signing now settles a substantial share of the price almost immediately and reaches the full pre-handover half by the December 2027 installment, comfortably ahead of Q3 2028. Set that against the build itself, which was recorded at 8.12% on 7 May 2026 with substructure work under way. The title deed is therefore years away, which makes the Oqood route the only realistic path for anyone who needs residency before the keys, whether that is for schooling, a UAE bank account, or a relocation already in motion. Investors with no deadline can still hold and file on completed registered ownership after handover. Because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current paid-value condition before submitting.
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The Project
The Waterfront Tower Behind Your Residency Application
A residency visa runs for ten years, and the apartment that earns it should still make sense at the end of that term. The full Sensia guide covers what the qualifying purchase actually buys: layouts, current pricing, amenity levels, and the Dubai Maritime City address around it.
Sensia by Beyond in Dubai Maritime City, Topped by One Penthouse
Sensia by Beyond in Dubai Maritime City is a 36 level waterfront tower holding 275 residences, with duplexes and maisonettes.
View the Sensia by Beyond Project GuideGolden Visa Guides
Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full
Program rules read the same whether the property is a Maritime City apartment or a desert villa, so they live in the dedicated 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 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 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 benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for Sensia by Beyond Buyers
Clearing AED 2M ≈ USD 545K is only the first of three things a residency purchase at Sensia depends on. The other two are a build that keeps moving toward the title deed and installments that reach a protected account rather than the developer directly. The guides below cover both for this tower specifically.
Sensia Golden Visa Guide
This page: which Sensia tiers clear the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and when off-plan buyers can apply.
Sensia by Beyond in Dubai Maritime City: Plot 463 Tower Tracker
Sensia by Beyond in Dubai Maritime City, a 36-level tower of 275 residences, read 8.12% in May 2026.
View Sensia Construction Updates
Sensia by Beyond in Dubai Maritime City: Its Emirates NBD Escrow
Sensia by Beyond in Dubai Maritime City escrows with Emirates NBD as DLD project 3577, 275 units, 8.12% certified May 2026.
Verify the Sensia Escrow AccountStructure
Explore the Dubai Maritime City Structure
A qualifying apartment keeps its value through the district built around it. Weigh Sensia against the other waterfront towers releasing along the same coastline, read the masterplan driving long-term demand, and check the developer record before a Golden Visa purchase is finalized.
Dubai Maritime City: Waterfront Apartments and Branded Residences on the Northern Coastline
Dubai Maritime City lists 7 projects of waterfront apartments and branded residences in DP World's district, freehold for all nationalities.
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Dubai Maritime City Community
The masterplan behind long-term value at Sensia: promenades, marina berths, beach access and how the coastal zones fit together.
Explore the Dubai Maritime City Community
Beyond Developments: Omniyat's Design DNA on the Dubai Maritime City Waterfront
Beyond brings Omniyat's design DNA to waterfront communities in Dubai Maritime City and Palm Jumeirah, with every project along the coast.
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Sensia by Beyond Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
All of them. One bedroom apartments open at AED 2.09M ≈ USD 569K, two bedrooms at AED 3.27M ≈ USD 889K, three bedrooms at AED 8.25M ≈ USD 2.25M, and the four bedroom penthouse at AED 50.00M ≈ USD 13.61M, so every published tier clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum on its own without combining two properties. Eligibility is still assessed on the registered value of the individual unit. The full criteria sit in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Roughly AED 90K ≈ USD 25K. The published entry price of AED 2.09M ≈ USD 569K sits just above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum, a narrower margin than at projects where the smallest home clears the line by several hundred thousand dirhams. The larger tiers carry far more headroom, and any unit whose registered contract value lands below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on its own.
Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Buyers who prefer the simplest possible file can instead wait for the title deed issued at handover in Q3 2028. The sequence is set out step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
The schedule is 10% on booking, a further 10% one month from booking, six installments of 5% dated between 01 April 2026 and 01 December 2027, and the remaining 50% on completion. Half the purchase value is therefore settled before handover, so most buyers pass the commonly applied paid-value conditions well ahead of Q3 2028. The 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee sits outside that schedule and falls due at registration.
Construction progress does not decide eligibility; registered value and ownership status do. Sensia was recorded at 8.12% at the RERA inspection of 7 May 2026, with substructure work under way, so the title deed remains some years out and the Oqood-based route is the practical option for buyers who want residency before handover. Progress against inspection data is recorded on the Sensia construction updates page.
Yes. Dubai Maritime City is a freehold zone, so residences at Sensia can be owned outright by buyers of any nationality, with ownership registered at the Dubai Land Department, which is a requirement for property-based Golden Visa eligibility. Buyer payments are held in a DLD-registered escrow account with Emirates NBD, detailed on the Sensia escrow account 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. The purchase makes you eligible to apply, but approval depends on satisfying every requirement in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. The 10-year renewable term is the program's current term and runs from issuance.
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