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Dubai Sees Rising Demand for Dh750,000 Homes After 2-Year Property Visa Rule Change
Dubai removed the AED 750,000 minimum property value threshold for individual owners applying for a two-year property-linked residency visa on April 29, 2026, allowing sole property owners to apply regardless of the property’s value. The rule change significantly lowers the entry barrier for first-time and smaller property investors by removing the valuation-based eligibility requirement for the two-year property-linked residency visa.
If you’re a property investor or buyer in Dubai, a recent rule change has made it easier to qualify for a 2-year property-linked residency visa. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has removed the minimum property value requirement, expanding eligibility for property owners and driving demand for homes priced around Dh750,000.
For individual buyers, the removal of the minimum property value requirement means that residency eligibility now depends more on ownership documentation and compliance steps than on hitting a specific property valuation figure. This change can shift demand toward sub-Dh1m inventory, tighten supply in popular mid-market communities, and influence pricing, mortgage uptake, and off-plan sales strategies.
Couples, families, and co-investors who own properties jointly can also benefit from the updated rules, as the eligibility criteria now explicitly cover jointly owned properties. This expansion of eligibility can bring more mid-market buyers into the residency-eligible pool, potentially changing the dynamics of the property market in Dubai.
To take advantage of the new rules, buyers should focus on ensuring their ownership documentation is in order and comply with the required application pathway, which typically involves the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the General Directorate for Residency Affairs (GDRFA). The key practical impact of the rule change is that buyers may now qualify for a 2-year property-linked residency visa without needing to meet a specific property valuation threshold.
