Buying property in Dubai will be cheaper
Dubai has taken a big decision to promote the real estate sector. Now small investors will also be able to get residency visa by buying property there. The government has removed the condition of minimum property value for two-year property-linked visa. However, a minimum stake per investor has been fixed for those investing in joint property. This change can make Dubai market more attractive especially for mid-income and foreign investors.
Dubai, the leading business hub of the Middle East, has made important changes in visa rules to promote real estate investment. Under the new rules, the requirement of minimum property value for two-year property-linked residency visa has been abolished. Earlier investors had to buy property worth at least AED 750,000 (about Rs 1.9 crore), but now this obligation has been removed.
What is the investment limit?
However, the government has implemented a new rule for jointly purchased property. Now if there is more than one investor in a property, each investor’s stake will be required to be at least AED 400,000 (about Rs 1.03 crore). Earlier this limit was AED 750,000 per investor, making it difficult for small investors to enter the market. Experts believe that this step has brought a big opportunity for mid-segment investors. This will not only open the way for individual buyers, but will also increase sales of properties that were previously not eligible for visas.
The decision comes at a time when regional tensions, especially growing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, are impacting the real estate market. Dubai has seen a decline in property sales in recent months, due to which developers are having to offer discounts and better payment plans. According to the data, residential property sales in Dubai reached a record level in 2025, with deals worth AED 547 billion. Investors from India and Britain had a major stake in this. Real estate experts say that the new rules will also help in maintaining balance in the market. Where on one hand small investors will get opportunities. At the same time, the condition of minimum stake in joint investment will work to prevent misuse like visa pooling.
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