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Dubai offers something unique: Buying property offers an attractive residency pathway.
Invest AED 2 million ($545,000) or more in UAE real estate, and you qualify for a 10-year renewable Golden Visa, giving you and your family long-term residency, local banking access, and a base in one of the world's most connected economies.
Buy an off-plan property and you can get the Golden Visa once you’ve paid your downpayment.
With StakeOne, you have an all-in-one platform for buying, owning and selling a Dubai property:
The UAE Golden Visa through real estate is straightforward:
10-year Golden Visa: Invest AED 2 million ($545,000) or more in property. Available to all nationalities. Renewable indefinitely.
5-year Retirement Visa: For investors over 55, the threshold drops to AED 1 million ($272,000).
On off-plan, once you've paid your downpayment and you can start your Golden Visa application. You receive the residency before the property is built.
These options deliver the same core benefits: long-term residency, the ability to sponsor your spouse and dependents, and full access to UAE banking, without any minimum stay requirements.
The UAE has no local income tax, no capital gains tax, no property tax and no inheritance tax. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar, offering currency stability and the Golden Visa program has been expanded.
The numbers back up the momentum:
Dubai’s price per square foot rose 13% in 2025 alone. And an estimated 9,800 millionaires were expected to relocate to the UAE in 2025.
Read the full 2026 Dubai property market update
StakeOne is for investors who want complete ownership, without the friction of traditional channels.
What you get:
StakeOne handles the complexity, you focus on the investment.
If you're buying off-plan in Dubai, you'll encounter Oqood, and understanding it matters for your timeline.
What is Oqood?
Oqood (Arabic for "contracts") is Dubai's official registration system for off-plan properties. It's your proof of ownership during construction, before the final title deed is issued at handover.
The costs:
Here's what most people don't realize: The 4% you pay at Oqood registration is your DLD fee. You don't pay it again at handover, your Oqood simply converts to a title deed once construction completes.
Why this matters for the Golden Visa:
Once you've paid your downpayment and received your Oqood registration, Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA), and NOC from the developer, you can start your Golden Visa application. You don't need to wait for the property to be built.
For investors buying off-plan through StakeOne, this means you can secure your UAE residency while your property is still under construction, locking in both the investment and the residency pathway from day one.
The visa itself is just the entry point. Here's what you're really gaining:
Once your Golden Visa is approved, you can open accounts with top UAE banks, hold multiple currencies, AED, USD, EUR, GBP, and access wealth management tools, investment products, and international transfers. All within a tax-free framework.
For investors looking to diversify where their assets are held, this is often as valuable as the residency itself.
Family sponsorship
Your spouse and dependents qualify for the same 10-year residency. One investment covers the entire family.
No minimum stay requirement
Unlike some other residency programs, the UAE Golden Visa has no minimum physical presence requirement. Own the property, keep the visa.
A strategic global base
The UAE sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, within a few hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population. Whether for business, travel, or simply optionality, it's a base that creates flexibility.
Ahammed, a US citizen and Stake investor, wasn't chasing residency. He came for the real estate fundamentals. The Golden Visa turned out to be a strategic bonus.
"Of course, the Golden Visa is the cherry on top," Ahammed says. "But it wasn't the whole cake."
For Ahammed, the investment made sense on its own merits: the combination of Dubai's rental yields, property appreciation potential, and the residency pathway made the decision clear. The visa made it even better.
Months 1–2: Tell us your strategy and we’ll handpick the right property. Make downpayment and start application.
Months 2–3: Golden Visa approved. Emirates ID issued.
Months 3–4: Open UAE bank accounts. International financial access unlocked.
Ongoing: Build long-term wealth through property appreciation and rental income + a 10-year residency securing your access.
StakeOne's Golden Visa pathway is designed for investors who:
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