Dubai has taken a major step to attract more real estate investment. The government has changed its visa rules so that even small investors can now get a residency visa by buying property.
Earlier, investors needed to buy property worth at least AED 750,000 (around ₹1.9 crore) to get a two-year property-linked visa. Now, this minimum value requirement has been removed, making it easier for more people to enter the market.
This move is expected to make Dubai’s property market more attractive for mid-income buyers and foreign investors.
New Rules for Joint Property Investment
While the minimum property price rule is gone, new conditions apply for shared investments. If a property has multiple investors, each investor must have a minimum share of AED 400,000 (around ₹1.03 crore).
Earlier, this limit was AED 750,000 per investor, which made it difficult for smaller buyers to participate. With the new rule, more people can now invest together and still qualify for a visa.
Experts believe this will help boost property sales, especially for projects that were earlier not eligible for visa-linked benefits.
Market Impact and Investor Response
This decision comes at a time when regional tensions, including concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, are affecting the property market.
Due to uncertainty, Dubai has recently seen a slowdown in sales, and developers have started offering discounts and flexible payment plans.
Despite this, the market had already shown strong growth earlier. In 2025, residential property sales in Dubai reached AED 547 billion, with strong participation from investors from countries like India and the UK.
Experts say the new visa rules will help balance the market. They will encourage small investors while also preventing misuse of the system through strict minimum share requirements in joint investments.
