Dubai's authorities have revised the conditions attached to the two-year property-linked residency visa, easing eligibility for investors. The changes appeared on the Cube Centre — a Dubai Land Department–affiliated platform that handles services for real estate investors — though no formal public announcement has accompanied the rule change.
The most significant shift is the removal of the AED 750,000 minimum property value that previously applied to individual investors. Under the revised rule, sole owners can now apply regardless of the property's purchase price, provided the title is held in their name alone. The framework for jointly owned properties has also been relaxed: each co-owner must hold a share worth at least AED 400,000 to qualify, even where ownership is split equally. Previously, joint applicants had to meet the higher AED 750,000 threshold individually.
For NYX buyers, the practical implication is straightforward — Xenia Residence units, which start from AED 637,000, now qualify a sole purchaser for the two-year residency visa where they previously did not. Couples buying jointly can each qualify with shares above AED 400,000, opening up additional purchase structures for families.
As always, immigration policy is subject to interpretation by the issuing authority and individual cases vary. We recommend confirming current requirements with a registered Dubai immigration consultant before making purchase decisions on the basis of visa eligibility alone.