Dubai Holding Real Estate has launched a dedicated service to help eligible property investors navigate Golden Visa and investor residency procedures, with support now available directly at Meraas and Nakheel sales centres. The move is aimed at making the home-buying process smoother and more transparent by placing residency guidance alongside the property purchase journey itself, rather than as a separate step buyers must pursue afterwards.
How the Service Works
Buyers can now get immediate support on eligibility, required documents and application procedures at the same location where they select their homes. Applications themselves will be handled by an approved visa services provider, while Nakheel and Meraas will offer guidance only and will not directly issue visas, according to a report by Al Khaleej Arabic daily.
The service covers the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa for real estate investors who own one or more properties worth at least Dh2 million, subject to applicable conditions and approval from the relevant authorities. Dubai Holding Real Estate confirmed the initiative also extends to existing customers, not just new buyers.
- Available at Meraas and Nakheel sales centres
- Golden Visa eligibility threshold: Dh2 million in property value
- Applications processed by an approved visa services provider
- Open to both new and existing customers
Why Dubai Holding Is Making the Change
The company said the goal is to give buyers clearer guidance, help sales teams and brokers follow a more consistent process, and improve the overall ownership experience across its portfolio. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said "Dubai is one of the world's most attractive destinations to live, invest and build for the future." He added that integrating the Golden Visa process into the property journey gives customers greater clarity and confidence when choosing their homes, and reflects the company's commitment to simplifying ownership across its developments.
Part of a Wider Push for Dubai's Property Market
The initiative ties into Dubai's broader ambition to position itself as a leading destination for investors, residents and skilled talent. It also aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which sets out targets to raise home ownership to 33 per cent, double the real estate sector's contribution to Dubai's GDP to around Dh73 billion, and increase real estate transactions by 70 per cent. By embedding residency support into the buying process now, Dubai Holding appears to be positioning itself to capture demand from investors weighing both a home and a pathway to long-term residency in the emirate.
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