Which Dubai off plan projects reach the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold?

As of 10 October 2026, 294 off plan projects in Dubai start at AED 2,000,000 or more and hand over in 2026 or later. The median starting price among them is AED 3,557,849. The median payment at booking is 20 percent. 27 of them offer a plan that continues after handover. The UAE government lists a minimum property investment of AED 2 million for the investor Golden Visa.

As of 10 October 2026. Figures from the VILA project register.

What does the government say?

The UAE government portal, u.ae, lists for investors in real estate:

"5 years (real estate investments)"

"Minimum capital of AED 2 million"

The portal does not say whether an off plan unit counts, or from which payment stage. That is decided by the authority when you apply. Ask before you rely on it.

How are the 294 projects spread by price?

When do they hand over?

Which areas have the most?

Which developers have the most?

What is the lowest way in?

The six lowest starting prices in the set, as of 10 October 2026:

What can AED 2 million buy?

237 of the 294 are apartments, 25 villas, 15 townhouses, 11 offices.

The smallest unit on offer is a studio in 16 projects, a one bedroom in 107, a two bedroom in 72.

Buyer questions

Does the starting price alone make me eligible?
No. The government threshold is on the value of the property you own. A project that starts at AED 2 million may have units below or above that. Check the price of the unit you buy.

Does an off plan unit count?
The u.ae portal does not say. Confirm with the authority before you buy for the visa.

How long is the visa?
The u.ae portal lists 5 years for real estate investments.

How is my money protected while the building goes up?
In Dubai, payments for an off plan unit go into an escrow account for that project, under Law No. (8) of 2007 Concerning Escrow Accounts for Real Estate Development in the Emirate of Dubai.

How do I know the sale is registered?
Off plan sales in Dubai are recorded in the interim property register, under Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.

Official sources

u.ae, the UAE government portal, Golden Visa page.

Law No. (8) of 2007 Concerning Escrow Accounts for Real Estate Development in the Emirate of Dubai.

Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai.

Both laws are published on the Dubai Legislation Portal, dlp.dubai.gov.ae.

As of 10 October 2026. Figures from the VILA project register.

VILA Properties. RERA ORN 45990, BRN 55719.