Property Valuation for the Golden Visa
What property value counts for the UAE Golden Visa?
The AED 2,000,000 threshold is measured against the property's official recorded valuation, not the advertised price or the price you paid. For Dubai property, that figure is the one recorded by the Dubai Land Department.
- ✓Eligibility is judged on the property's official recorded valuation, not the price you paid or your down payment.
- ✓For Dubai property, that value is the one recorded by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
- ✓The recorded value must reach AED 2,000,000.
- ✓Up to three properties can be combined, using their total recorded valuation.
Recorded value vs. purchase price
The number that decides eligibility is the official valuation on record, which can differ from what you actually paid. If you are buying to qualify, confirm the recorded valuation will reach AED 2,000,000 before committing. A purchase price near the threshold does not guarantee a recorded value that clears it.
Getting the valuation
The valuation is issued through the relevant land department: the Dubai Land Department for Dubai property, or the equivalent authority in another emirate. Fees and the exact procedure are set by that department and can change, so confirm the current fee and steps with them directly rather than relying on a third-party figure.
Combining properties
If no single property reaches AED 2,000,000, up to three can be combined and their total recorded valuation counts toward the threshold. See the main property route, or the off-plan and mortgaged routes.
Source: UAE Government portal (u.ae) — Golden visa · last verified 2026-07-09
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What property value is used for the UAE Golden Visa?
The official recorded valuation of the property, not the advertised or purchase price. For Dubai property this is the value recorded by the Dubai Land Department, and it must reach AED 2,000,000.
Is the AED 2 million based on what I paid?
No. It is based on the property's recorded valuation. This can differ from the price you paid, so the recorded figure is what determines eligibility.
Who values the property?
For Dubai, the Dubai Land Department records the property valuation. Other emirates use their own land departments. The visa assessment relies on that official recorded figure.
How do I get a property valuation for the Golden Visa?
A property valuation is obtained through the relevant land department (the Dubai Land Department for Dubai property). Fees and the exact procedure are set by that department, so confirm the current fee and process with them directly before applying.