Can I sponsor my family on a Dubai property investor visa?

Yes — holders of a UAE property investor or Golden Visa can generally sponsor eligible family members, including a spouse and children, subject to the standard family-sponsorship conditions. Family residency is a separate application made after, or alongside, the main applicant's visa: you act as the sponsor and apply for each dependant through GDRFA in your emirate or the ICP. Requirements usually include proof of relationship (attested marriage and birth certificates), proof of your own valid residence status, adequate housing, valid health insurance for each dependant, and meeting any income or accommodation conditions the authorities set. The number and type of dependants you can sponsor, and the conditions, can differ between the standard investor visa and the long-term Golden Visa — the Golden Visa typically offers more generous family-sponsorship terms. Because these conditions are set by the authorities and updated periodically, confirm the current rules on u.ae or with GDRFA before making plans. A verified UAE legal professional on LEXAI can help with document attestation and the sponsorship application.