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Golden Visa Through Property in City Walk

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

Price per sqft

AED 3,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 160,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

80%

The AED 2M threshold

Any City Walk 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 3,000 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.

City Walk at a glance

City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Buying sits at AED 3,000 per sqft — roughly AED 2,340,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 160,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 921 a night at 80% occupancy, around AED 268,932 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get the Golden Visa with an off-plan unit in City Walk?

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.