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Golden Visa Through Property in Bluewaters Island

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

Price per sqft

AED 3,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 175,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

87%

The AED 2M threshold

Any Bluewaters Island 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 3,400 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.

Bluewaters Island at a glance

Bluewaters Island is an island of sea-view residences wrapped around Ain Dubai. Buying sits at AED 3,400 per sqft — roughly AED 2,652,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 175,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,007 a night at 87% occupancy, around AED 319,773 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 441,287 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get the Golden Visa with an off-plan unit in Bluewaters Island?

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.