UAE Golden Visa through property on Al Marjan Island

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency permit granted for ten years and renewable indefinitely, introduced to attract investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals to the United Arab Emirates. For overseas property buyers, the most accessible route is the real-estate investor stream: any individual who owns UAE property valued at AED 2 million or more becomes eligible, with no requirement to demonstrate active employment, monthly salary or a sponsoring employer. The visa covers the investor, their spouse and dependent children, and removes the uncertainty historically tied to living in the Gulf on a sponsored work permit.

At The Views on Al Marjan Island, the threshold is reachable from the two-bedroom residences, which start at approximately AED 2 million, and from the floors and penthouses above them. Because the purchase is off-plan and escrow-protected, buyers can secure a qualifying unit with a 20% booking payment and a 50/50 post-handover plan, then apply for the Golden Visa once the property title is registered. No proof of income is requested for the payment plan, and the entire transaction — reservation, signing and payment — can be completed remotely from the buyer's home country without travelling to the UAE.

The practical benefit is residency certainty in a tax-neutral jurisdiction. Golden Visa holders may live, work and study anywhere in the UAE, establish a business, open bank accounts and sponsor family members, all while owning a waterfront residence minutes from the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island resort. For international investors weighing exposure to the UAE's growth story, the combination of an affordable entry price, a flexible post-handover payment structure and a clear path to long-term residency makes Al Marjan Island one of the most accessible qualifying markets in 2026.