Solaya 8 by Meraas Golden Visa

All five. Average prices are AED 16.56M ≈ USD 4.51M for 2 Bedroom Apartments, AED 26.83M ≈ USD 7.31M for 3 Bedroom Apartments, AED 35.78M ≈ USD 9.74M for 4 Bedroom Apartments, AED 54.69M ≈ USD 14.89M for 5 Bedroom Apartments and AED 113.95M ≈ USD 31.03M for 5 Bedroom Penthouses, so every residence type at Solaya 8 qualifies individually against the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold. Because these are averages, individual units can be priced above or below them, and eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of your specific unit under the rules in force at the time of application. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

Off-plan applications are typically supported by Oqood registration and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application. Under the 60/40 plan for Solaya 8, a 20% down payment on booking and 40% during construction are paid before handover, with the remaining 40% due on handover. The instalment dates in the Meraas SPA determine when a given paid-value condition is met. Buyers who prefer a simpler file can wait for the title deed at handover, expected in Q2 2030. The process is explained step by step in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.

The plan is a 20% down payment on booking, plus the 4% DLD registration fee, then 40% during construction and the final 40% on handover in Q2 2030. The registration fee is paid on top of the price and is not part of the qualifying purchase value. With 60% of the price settled before handover, buyers may reach commonly applied paid-value conditions during construction, but the conditions in force when you apply and the instalment dates in the Meraas SPA decide when an application becomes possible.

Financing does not rule out eligibility, but where a property is mortgaged the residency authorities commonly look at the amount the buyer has actually paid rather than the full price, usually evidenced by a letter from the lending bank. With the 2 Bedroom Apartments at Solaya 8 averaging AED 16.56M ≈ USD 4.51M, the buyer's own paid share can exceed AED 2M ≈ USD 545K even with substantial financing, but the conditions in force at the time of application decide.

Solaya 8 is freehold and open to all nationalities, and a residence can be registered in joint names. Under the rules commonly applied, each co-owner's share of the registered value needs to meet the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold for that owner to apply in their own right. As arithmetic, an equal two-way split of a 2 Bedroom Apartment at the AED 16.56M ≈ USD 4.51M average gives each owner AED 8.28M ≈ USD 2.25M. Confirm how the rules in force at the time of application treat your ownership structure before you register.

The Golden Visa program currently allows holders to sponsor family members, typically a spouse and children, with eligibility and documents set by the residency authorities at the time of application. The Solaya 8 purchase supports the main applicant's residency, and dependants are commonly added through their own linked applications. What the visa covers for family members is set out in the Golden Visa benefits guide.

The property route currently grants a 10-year residency, renewable as long as the holder meets the conditions in force at renewal, which commonly include continued ownership of qualifying property. Selling the Solaya 8 residence without holding other qualifying property would generally affect renewal, so plan any exit with the visa term in mind.

The typical sequence is booking and signing the SPA with Meraas, registration of the sale with the Dubai Land Department (Oqood for an off-plan purchase, the title deed after handover), submission of the Golden Visa application with proof of ownership and payment, then a medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics once the application is approved. Documents and timelines follow the requirements in force at the time of application. Each stage is covered 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 visa is a residency permit: it does not confer citizenship and does not change the terms of the property purchase. Full details of the building are on the Solaya 8 project page.