The Highgrove Golden Visa

Six of the seven. The 2 Bedroom Apartments start at AED 3.05M ≈ USD 830K, the 2 Bedroom + Study Apartments at AED 3.68M ≈ USD 1.00M, the 3 Bedroom Apartments at AED 3.64M ≈ USD 991K, the 2 Bedroom Duplexes at AED 4.10M ≈ USD 1.12M, the 3 Bedroom Sky Villa at AED 5.70M ≈ USD 1.55M and the 3 Bedroom Penthouse at AED 7.50M ≈ USD 2.04M, all above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on their starting prices. The 1 Bedroom Apartments, from AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, start below it. Every unit at The Highgrove is freehold and open to all nationalities. Eligibility criteria and documents are listed in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

The 1 Bedroom Apartments at The Highgrove start at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, which is below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program. The threshold is measured against the registered purchase value of the specific unit, so a 1 bedroom bought at or near its starting price does not reach it on its own. Buyers for whom residency is a firm requirement usually begin at the 2 Bedroom Apartments, which start at AED 3.05M ≈ USD 830K.

In principle, yes. An off-plan file usually rests on the Oqood registration that follows the signed Sales and Purchase Agreement, plus evidence of the contract value and of any paid-amount conditions applied when the application is lodged. A file built on completed ownership is the alternative: the title deed is issued at handover, which is expected in Q4 2028; the DLD project register lists a registered completion date of 31-12-2028. The steps are set out in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.

The plan takes 20% at booking, reservation-date instalments of 10%, 10%, 5% and 5% at 60, 120, 240 and 360 days, four 5% instalments on completion of 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% construction of the project, and 30% on completion. Because the booking payment and the reservation-date instalments follow the calendar rather than the build, much of the paid amount accumulates in the first year, while the construction-linked instalments follow the tower; at the 7% DLD register reading recorded on 6 August 2026, none of those had been triggered. Whether an application during construction is possible depends on the paid-value conditions applied at the time you apply.

No. The 4% DLD registration fee is paid to the Dubai Land Department on top of the purchase price when the unit is registered, and it is not part of the property value. The Golden Visa threshold is measured against the registered purchase value of the unit alone, so a buyer comparing a unit with the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum should use the contract price rather than the total cash outlay.

A mortgage does not automatically rule out an application, but mortgaged property is assessed under specific conditions that have commonly included the amount already paid toward the property and documentation from the lending bank, and those conditions are updated from time to time. During construction, purchases at The Highgrove follow the developer's payment plan, and mortgage finance is often arranged closer to completion. The current conditions are summarised in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

Joint ownership is possible, but the threshold is commonly assessed against each owner's share of the registered purchase value, with specific treatment for spouses under rules updated from time to time. As arithmetic only, two equal co-owners of the 3 Bedroom Penthouse at its starting price of AED 7.50M ≈ USD 2.04M would each hold a share of AED 3.75M ≈ USD 1.02M, above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, while an equal split of a 2 Bedroom Apartment at its starting price would leave each share below it. Eligibility for each applicant is decided under the rules in force at the time of application.

Under the program as it currently operates, a property-based Golden Visa holder can generally sponsor a spouse and children, with conditions on the children's age and status set by the residency authorities. The purchase at The Highgrove supports the main applicant's file, and dependants are added under the family sponsorship rules in force at the time of application. What the visa does and does not cover is set out in the Golden Visa benefits guide.

The property-based Golden Visa is currently issued for 10 years and is renewable. Renewal is commonly tied to continued ownership of property that meets the value requirement in force at the time of renewal, so selling the unit or reducing the holding below that requirement can affect it. Renewal conditions are set by the residency authorities and are updated from time to time.

No. Buyers who complete their purchase through this advisory receive the VIP Golden Visa application service, from preparing the documents to submitting the file and tracking its status, free of charge. The government fees set by the issuing authorities still apply and are paid when the application is made.

No. A purchase above the threshold makes a buyer eligible to apply, but approval rests with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), which checks ownership records, runs its standard background screening and applies whichever requirements are current when the file is lodged. A 1 Bedroom Apartment bought at its starting price does not meet the property value requirement on its own. Progress toward the title deed can be followed on The Highgrove construction updates page.