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Golden Visa Through Property in Barsha Heights

How buying in Barsha Heights qualifies you for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, and what it costs end to end.

Price per sqft

AED 1,300 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 70,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

70%

The AED 2M threshold

Any Barsha Heights property, or a combination of properties, valued at AED 2M or more on the DLD title deed qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa. At AED 1,300 per sqft, that is reachable with a larger apartment or a smaller villa in this community.

Off-plan and mortgaged property

Off-plan units qualify once you have paid AED 2M or hold an Oqood showing that value. Mortgaged properties qualify if the paid equity reaches AED 2M and the bank issues a no-objection letter.

Barsha Heights at a glance

Barsha Heights is a central Tecom district popular with corporate tenants and long-stay guests. Buying sits at AED 1,300 per sqft — roughly AED 1,014,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 70,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 403 a night at 70% occupancy, around AED 102,967 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 142,094 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get the Golden Visa with an off-plan unit in Barsha Heights?

Yes, provided the paid amount reaches AED 2M and the DLD issues the corresponding title or Oqood.

Does the visa cover my family?

Yes — spouse, children and domestic staff can be sponsored under the investor's 10-year visa.