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Dubai updates two‑year property investor residency rules
April 29, 2026
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Dubai has announced new amendments to the conditions for granting a two-year property investor residency, in a move aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of the real estate market and expanding the investor base. The updates were published on the official website of the Cube Centre, affiliated with the Dubai Land Department, which specializes in providing services to real estate investors.According to the amended conditions, the minimum property value requirement for an individual investor — previously set at AED 750,000 — has been abolished, provided that the investor is the sole owner of the property.Regarding joint ownership cases, the amendments clarified that if ownership is shared equally at 50 between two investors, the value of each investor’s share must not be less than AED 400,000, in accordance with the newly-approved regulations.
This step reflects a move toward greater flexibility in Dubai’s real estate legislation, supporting the attraction of a wider range of investors and enhancing the emirate’s competitiveness in global markets.
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