Dubai Holding Real Estate launches Golden Visa support at Meraas and Nakheel sales centres
Dubai Holding Real Estate introduces in-sales-centre Golden Visa guidance, helping investors pursue 10-year residency while buying property.
Dubai Holding Real Estate launches in‑sales Golden Visa service
Dubai Holding Real Estate has introduced a dedicated service to facilitate Golden Visa and investor residency applications directly within Meraas and Nakheel sales centres. The initiative integrates visa guidance into the property purchase journey to give eligible buyers immediate support on eligibility, documentation and application requirements. The company said applications will be managed by an authorised visa service provider while Nakheel and Meraas will offer on-site assistance rather than issuing visas themselves.
How the service will operate inside sales centres
The new service places residency advisors at the same physical locations where purchasers choose homes, enabling real-time answers to eligibility and paperwork questions. Sales centre staff will be able to refer buyers to the accredited visa provider and help coordinate submission of documents without acting as the issuing authority. This model aims to reduce uncertainty for investors at the point of sale and accelerate the transition from purchase decision to residency application.
Golden Visa eligibility and the 10‑year investor residency
The service focuses on the UAE’s Golden Visa pathway, which grants long-term residency to qualifying investors and property owners. Under current rules, investors who own property or a portfolio of properties valued at AED 2 million or more may be eligible to apply for a 10‑year renewable residency, subject to approval by the competent authorities. The sales-centre support will outline the specific thresholds, acceptable documentation and any additional conditions required by government entities overseeing the visa.
Roles of Nakheel, Meraas and the accredited provider
Nakheel and Meraas will provide customer-facing assistance within their sales centres but will not act as visa issuers, the company clarified. An accredited third-party visa services firm will handle the formal application process, lodgement and follow-up with immigration authorities. Dubai Holding Real Estate described the arrangement as a partnership that combines developer customer service with regulatory expertise from licensed visa providers.
Expected benefits for investors and the Dubai property market
By embedding Golden Visa guidance into the home-buying experience, Dubai Holding Real Estate expects to boost buyer confidence and clarity at the point of purchase. Investors will be able to assess residency possibilities alongside title and payment arrangements, which may shorten decision cycles and enhance transparency. Market participants say clearer access to long-term residency options can make Dubai property offerings more attractive to international buyers seeking stability and family sponsorship privileges.
Operational details and consumer protections
The firm emphasised that the new in-sales-centre service will provide information on eligibility and required documents, while the accredited provider will manage formal submissions and approvals. Buyers should be aware that final visa issuance remains subject to government discretion and regulatory checks by the competent authorities. Dubai Holding Real Estate also indicated that the service aims to help buyers prepare complete applications to reduce processing delays and minimize avoidable rejections.
The company quoted its chief executive as saying that integrating Golden Visa and investor residency support into the property ownership journey enhances clarity and trust for customers selecting homes in Dubai. The statement framed the move as part of broader efforts to position Dubai as a leading destination for living and long-term investment.
Potential applicants are advised to verify eligibility criteria and documentation requirements during their sales-centre visit and to confirm that any application is submitted through the authorised visa provider. While the support offers practical guidance, residency approval timelines and final conditions remain governed by the relevant UAE immigration and land authorities.
The in-sales centre service is designed to support a range of investor residency options available to property owners in Dubai and to streamline the preliminary steps buyers must take when considering a significant real estate investment.
