Can you get a 10-year Golden Visa by buying real estate in the UAE?

Yes — buying qualifying real estate is one of the recognised routes to the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa, the country's long-term renewable residence permit. To use this route the property must meet the conditions set by the authorities: it generally must be residential, held in the applicant's name, and valued at or above the minimum investment threshold fixed for the real-estate Golden Visa category. Owning the property is not enough on its own; you apply through GDRFA in your emirate or the ICP, which verify the registered title and valuation, then process the entry permit, medical test, biometrics, Emirates ID and health insurance. The 10-year visa is renewable as long as you continue to hold the qualifying property and meet the conditions. The exact value threshold and the rules on off-plan and mortgaged property are set by the UAE Cabinet and updated from time to time, so verify the current figure on u.ae before purchasing. A UAE legal professional on LEXAI can confirm whether your intended property satisfies the Golden Visa criteria.