Does buying property in Dubai give me a residence visa for my family?

Yes — Dubai property ownership can lead to a residence visa, depending on the purchase value. A completed property worth at least seven hundred and fifty thousand dirhams can qualify for a renewable two-year property-investor visa; two million dirhams or more can qualify for the ten-year golden visa. Both routes allow you to sponsor your spouse and children. The property generally needs to be ready rather than off-plan, the title deed must be in your name, and mortgaged properties face additional requirements — ask the Dubai Land Department. The visa grants residence, not an automatic right to work. Full guide: Dubai property residence visa.