Palm Jebel Ali & the Golden Visa: 10-Year UAE Residency Explained

One of the biggest draws of buying at Palm Jebel Ali isn't just the beachfront lifestyle — it's the UAE Golden Visa. A qualifying property purchase can secure a renewable 10-year residency for you and your family. Here's how it works.

What the Golden Visa is

The Golden Visa is a long-term UAE residency (typically 10 years, renewable) that doesn't require a local sponsor. Property investors qualify by owning real estate worth at least AED 2 million. It allows you to live, work and study in the UAE, sponsor your spouse and children, and stay outside the country for extended periods without losing residency.

How a Palm Jebel Ali purchase qualifies

Because entry-level villas at Palm Jebel Ali start from around AED 18.5M — comfortably above the AED 2M threshold — essentially every villa and mansion in the development qualifies. Off-plan purchases are eligible provided the required equity threshold is met, so you don't have to wait for handover in 2028 to begin the process.

What you get

• 10-year renewable residency with no local sponsor required
• Sponsorship for your spouse, children and household staff
• 0% income tax and no property or capital-gains tax in Dubai
• Freedom to live abroad without your residency lapsing

The process

In practice: reserve your unit, meet the equity requirement, and submit the Golden Visa application with the title/sales documentation. It's straightforward with the right guidance. You can browse qualifying homes in the Palm Jebel Ali collection, and the Binayah team can walk you through eligibility for a specific unit.