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Imtiaz Developments · Meydan Horizon

The Symphony by Imtiaz Golden Visa

Residency From the 2 Bedroom Upward

Four of the five layouts at The Symphony start above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold, and the 1 Bedroom does not. This page sets the five layouts against that line, maps the dated payment plan to the two application windows, and lays out the off-plan route open before the Q2 2029 handover.

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AED 1.65M ≈ USD 450KStarting Price
AED 2M ≈ USD 545KGolden Visa Threshold
6.3%DLD Register Progress
Q2 2029Handover Date

Eligibility Snapshot

The Symphony by Imtiaz Golden Visa Facts

The Symphony by Imtiaz is a 369-unit freehold mixed-use tower by Imtiaz Developments in Meydan Horizon, entered on the Dubai Land Department register as project 4193 on 18 November 2025, with construction under way since 15 December 2025 and 6.3% progress recorded on the Dubai Land Department project register on 16 September 2026. For residency planning the price list splits in two: the 2 Bedroom starts at AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K and every larger layout is priced higher, so a single apartment from the 2 Bedroom upward sits above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value the UAE Golden Visa route currently asks for, under the rules in force on the day you apply. The 1 Bedroom, from AED 1.65M ≈ USD 450K, falls short of that line. Until the expected Q2 2029 handover, ownership is held under Oqood registration, and the title deed follows at completion.

Golden Visa Threshold

AED 2M ≈ USD 545K

The Symphony Starting Price

AED 1.65M ≈ USD 449K

Lowest Qualifying Unit

2 Bedroom Apartment, AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K

Ownership

Freehold, open to all nationalities

Registration Type

Oqood now, Title Deed at Q2 2029 handover

Developer

Imtiaz Developments

Data as of October 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department project register reading of 16 September 2026 and current Imtiaz Developments prices. Figures are updated quarterly.

Unit by Unit

Which Apartments at The Symphony Meet the AED 2M Threshold

A tower that runs from compact 1 bedroom layouts to a 4 bedroom duplex near the roof will not sit neatly on one side of the residency line, and The Symphony does not. The 1 Bedroom entry layout is priced under AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. From the 2 Bedroom at AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K upward, each layout clears the line on its own contract value by a clear margin rather than a near miss, so the eligibility answer is settled by the layout you choose.

Unit TypeUnit SizeStarting PriceQualifies Alone
1 Bedroom Apartment≈ 655 sq ft (61 sq m)AED 1.65M ≈ USD 450KNo
2 Bedroom Apartment≈ 1,295 sq ft (120 sq m)AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907KYes
3 Bedroom Apartment≈ 1,687 sq ft (157 sq m)AED 4.24M ≈ USD 1.15MYes
4 Bedroom Apartment≈ 2,891 sq ft (269 sq m)AED 7.27M ≈ USD 1.98MYes
4 Bedroom Duplex≈ 4,932 sq ft (458 sq m)AED 14.68M ≈ USD 4.00MYes
Four of the five layouts qualify, from the 2 Bedroom upward. The 1 Bedroom sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold.
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Why this matters: eligibility is judged on the purchase value registered with the Dubai Land Department, not on a brochure figure or a later valuation. A 2 Bedroom contracted at AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K is above the line from the day its Oqood is registered, while a 1 Bedroom contracted at AED 1.65M ≈ USD 450K stays below it. Check the registered contract value of the exact unit you are buying before you apply.

Payment Plan and Timing

When Off-Plan Buyers at The Symphony Can Apply

The Symphony sells on a dated 60/40 plan: 20% on booking (plus the 4% DLD registration fee), then six instalments fixed to calendar dates, 10% on 15 April 2026, 5% on 15 September 2026, 10% on 15 February 2027, 5% on 15 September 2027, 5% on 15 April 2028 and 5% on 15 November 2028, with the remaining 40% due on completion in Q2 2029. An off-plan file normally leans on the Oqood registration that follows booking, alongside proof that the purchase reaches the qualifying value and meets any paid-value condition the Dubai Land Department and the residency authorities apply when you submit.

My read on the timing: because every pre-completion instalment is tied to a date rather than a construction stage, paid value at The Symphony builds on the calendar, not on how high the tower stands. Under the launch schedule 35% of the price had fallen due by 16 September 2026, the day the Dubai Land Department project register recorded 6.3% progress. That leaves two realistic windows. Buyers who want residency early, for a family move or UAE banking, can file on the Oqood-registered contract once the paid-value condition commonly applied to off-plan purchases is met, which on a plan front-loaded like this one can arrive well before completion. Buyers with no deadline can wait for the title deed at the Q2 2029 handover and file on completed ownership. The dated schedule is the developer's launch schedule, so buyers entering now confirm with the developer how instalments already past are settled; and because off-plan conditions are updated from time to time, check the paid-value requirement in force before submitting.

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Read the full Off-Plan Property Golden Visa guide

The Project

A Lagoon-Facing Tower Chosen for a Decade of Living

A Golden Visa runs for ten years, so the apartment behind it has to suit a decade of daily life, not only clear a price line. The full Symphony guide covers the layouts, floor bands, amenity levels and the Meydan Horizon setting your residency would rest on.

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The Symphony by Imtiaz: A Mixed-Use Tower in Meydan Horizon

The Symphony is a 34-floor mixed-use tower in Meydan Horizon of 369 units, with apartments and duplexes above office floors.

View The Symphony by Imtiaz Project Guide

Golden Visa Guides

Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full

Program-wide rules apply to The Symphony exactly as they apply to any other Dubai property, so they are covered once in the dedicated guides below instead of being repeated on this 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 guide

Applying 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 guide

Golden 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 guide

Insights

Golden Visa Buyer Resources for The Symphony by Imtiaz

Clearing the AED 2M threshold is only the first check on a Golden Visa purchase at The Symphony. With handover expected in Q2 2029 and instalments falling due on fixed dates, buyers should follow each register reading on the way to the title deed and confirm that every payment lands in the project's escrow account. Both resources sit below.

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The Symphony by Imtiaz Golden Visa Guide

This page: which Symphony layouts meet the AED 2M threshold, why the 1 Bedroom does not, and when off-plan buyers can apply.

Project rendering collage of The Symphony Tower by Imtiaz showing multiple exterior tower views for construction updates in Dubai, Presented by Tohid Fetrat

The Symphony by Imtiaz: Meydan Horizon Mixed-Use Tower Progress

The Symphony by Imtiaz, a 369-unit mixed-use tower in Meydan Horizon, read 6.3% on 16 September 2026 during piling.

View The Symphony by Imtiaz Construction Updates
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The Symphony Escrow: Imtiaz at Meydan Horizon, United Bank Limited

Imtiaz's The Symphony at Meydan Horizon is DLD project 4193, 369 units in United Bank Limited escrow, 6.3% certified September 2026.

Verify The Symphony by Imtiaz Escrow Account

Structure

Meydan Horizon Around Your Golden Visa Address

Residency ties you to one address for a decade, so the district matters as much as the threshold. Before committing, see how The Symphony compares with other Meydan Horizon listings, what the lagoon district around the tower offers, and how Imtiaz Developments has handled delivery on earlier towers.

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Meydan Horizon: The Symphony Apartments in a Lagoon District

Meydan Horizon, the Dubai Holding lagoon district beside Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, has The Symphony apartments for sale.

See Meydan Horizon Properties for Sale
View of Meydan Horizon in Dubai showing modern high rise buildings, a central waterway and landscaped waterfront surroundings, Presented by Tohid Fetrat

Meydan Horizon: Four Crystal Lagoons Facing Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Meydan Horizon is a lagoon district planned for 72,000 residents, with towers by Ellington, Imtiaz and Dubai Investments.

Explore the Meydan Horizon Community Guide
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Imtiaz Developments: Fully Furnished Residences in Dubai Islands, JVC and Meydan

Imtiaz Developments, founded in 2011, has completed and under-construction design led residential projects in Meydan, JVC and Dubai Islands.

View the Imtiaz Developments Developer Profile

FAQs

The Symphony by Imtiaz Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions

Four of the five layouts. The 2 Bedroom starts at AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K, the 3 Bedroom at AED 4.24M ≈ USD 1.15M, the 4 Bedroom at AED 7.27M ≈ USD 1.98M and the 4 Bedroom Duplex at AED 14.68M ≈ USD 4.00M, all above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property value the program currently requires. The 1 Bedroom, from AED 1.65M ≈ USD 450K, falls below it. Check the registered contract value of the exact unit before applying; the full criteria sit in the Golden Visa requirements guide.

The 1 Bedroom starts at AED 1.65M ≈ USD 450K, and eligibility through property is assessed on the registered purchase value against a minimum of AED 2M ≈ USD 545K under the rules currently applied. A 1 Bedroom bought at its listed price therefore sits below the threshold. At The Symphony the lowest layout above it is the 2 Bedroom, from AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K.

Off-plan buyers can usually file before completion: the application rests on the Oqood-registered sale contract plus evidence that the price reaches the qualifying value and whatever paid-value condition the authorities apply on the day of submission. Buyers who would rather file on completed ownership can wait for the title deed issued at handover, expected in Q2 2029. Each route is set out in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.

The plan is 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee, six dated instalments adding up to 40% between 15 April 2026 and 15 November 2028, and 40% on completion in Q2 2029. Because the instalments follow calendar dates rather than construction stages, 35% of the price had fallen due under the launch schedule by 16 September 2026, the date the Dubai Land Department project register showed 6.3% progress. The registration fee is paid on top of the price and is not part of the purchase value that eligibility is measured on. Paid-value conditions for off-plan files are updated from time to time, so confirm the current one before applying.

Jointly owned property is commonly assessed share by share, so each applicant's portion of the registered value generally needs to reach AED 2M ≈ USD 545K under the rules currently applied. As simple arithmetic, two equal owners of a 3 Bedroom at AED 4.24M ≈ USD 1.15M would each hold about AED 2.12M ≈ USD 577K, while two equal owners of a 2 Bedroom at AED 3.33M ≈ USD 907K would each hold about AED 1.67M ≈ USD 453K. How a joint file is treated is decided by the residency authorities at the time of application, so confirm it before the purchase is registered.

Financed property is commonly accepted, subject to conditions such as a letter from the lending bank and rules on how much of the price has already been paid, and those conditions are updated from time to time. On an off-plan purchase, lending before completion varies by bank, so confirm both the financing terms and how the authorities assess a financed file at the time you apply.

Under the program as it currently stands, a property-based Golden Visa holder can generally sponsor a spouse and children, subject to the conditions in force at the time of application. The family benefit depends on the main applicant holding a qualifying purchase, which at The Symphony means a 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom, 4 Bedroom or 4 Bedroom Duplex rather than a 1 Bedroom. Sponsorship rules are explained in the Golden Visa benefits guide.

The program's current term is 10 years, renewable while the qualifying ownership continues and the conditions in force at renewal are met. For The Symphony that means keeping a 2 Bedroom or larger unit whose registered value is at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K.

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. A qualifying purchase, meaning a 2 Bedroom or larger unit, gives you the right to apply, and the decision rests with the residency authorities, who check ownership records and run their standard screening against the requirements in force on the application date. Progress toward the Q2 2029 handover is recorded on The Symphony by Imtiaz construction updates page.

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