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Dubai Just Removed the AED 750,000 Property Visa Minimum (April 2026): What Actually Changed
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Dubai Just Removed the AED 750,000 Property Visa Minimum (April 2026): What Actually Changed

Dubai Land Department quietly removed the AED 750,000 minimum property value for the 2-year investor residency visa for sole owners — but only for sole-owned, fully-paid completed property. Joint owners get a new AED 400,000 per-share floor. The Golden Visa AED 2M threshold is unchanged. Here's what the new rules actually say, who benefits, and what is still unclear.

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City Walk Area Guide 2026: Meraas Urban Living, Prices, Rentals Area Guide

City Walk Area Guide 2026: Meraas Urban Living, Prices, Rentals

A full breakdown of City Walk by Meraas — Dubai's rare genuinely walkable urban village, with apartment prices, gross re...

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Bluewaters Island Area Guide 2026: Luxury Apartments, Ain Dubai, Investment Area Guide

Bluewaters Island Area Guide 2026: Luxury Apartments, Ain Dubai, Investment

A full breakdown of Bluewaters Island — Meraas' man-made island home to Ain Dubai and Caesars Palace, with luxury apartm...

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What Are the Fees for Buying Property in UAE 2026? Complete Breakdown (DLD, Broker, Mortgage) Buying Guide

What Are the Fees for Buying Property in UAE 2026? Complete Breakdown (DLD, Broker, Mortgage)

A complete breakdown of every fee involved in buying property across all seven emirates — from the 4% transfer fee to br...

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Damac Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) Area Guide 2026: Prices, Villas, ROI Area Guide

Damac Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) Area Guide 2026: Prices, Villas, ROI

A full breakdown of Damac Hills 2 (formerly Akoya Oxygen) — villa and townhouse prices, gross rental yields, sports vill...

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Moving to Dubai from Mexico: Property, Visa, Banking & Complete Relocation Guide 2026 Relocation

Moving to Dubai from Mexico: Property, Visa, Banking & Complete Relocation Guide 2026

Everything Mexican expats need to know about moving to Dubai — pre-approved visa requirements, property investment, bank...

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RERA Rental Index Calculator How It Works 2026: Step-by-Step Walkthrough Renting

RERA Rental Index Calculator How It Works 2026: Step-by-Step Walkthrough

A complete walkthrough of the RERA Rental Index Calculator — what it is, how to use it on the Dubai REST app, how it det...

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Town Square Nshama Area Guide 2026: Affordable Family Living, Prices, ROI Area Guide

Town Square Nshama Area Guide 2026: Affordable Family Living, Prices, ROI

A full breakdown of Town Square by Nshama — apartment and townhouse prices, gross rental yields, lifestyle amenities, sc...

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UAE Central Bank 50% Rule 2026: LTV, DBR, AED 5M+ Properties Explained Buying Guide

UAE Central Bank 50% Rule 2026: LTV, DBR, AED 5M+ Properties Explained

Two separate "50% rules" govern UAE mortgages — one capping borrowing on AED 5M+ properties, the other capping your mont...

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Moving to Dubai from Spain: Property, Visa, Banking & Complete Relocation Guide 2026 Relocation

Moving to Dubai from Spain: Property, Visa, Banking & Complete Relocation Guide 2026

Everything Spanish expats need to know about moving to Dubai — visa pathways, property investment, banking setup, the gr...

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Can You Buy Property in Dubai Without a Visa? Non-Resident Ownership Rules Explained Buying Guide

Can You Buy Property in Dubai Without a Visa? Non-Resident Ownership Rules Explained

The definitive answer to whether foreigners can buy property in Dubai without a visa — covering freehold ownership right...

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Can You Get a Dubai Golden Visa with Off-Plan Property? Rules & Eligibility 2026 Golden Visa

Can You Get a Dubai Golden Visa with Off-Plan Property? Rules & Eligibility 2026

A definitive answer to whether you can get a Dubai Golden Visa with off-plan property — covering the 2026 rules after th...

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How to Buy Off-Plan Property in Dubai from Abroad: Remote Purchase Guide 2026 Investment

How to Buy Off-Plan Property in Dubai from Abroad: Remote Purchase Guide 2026

A complete step-by-step guide to purchasing off-plan property in Dubai without visiting — covering developer research, r...

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