Can a foreigner own property in Abu Dhabi?

An ownership deed to the unit for 99 years, with the land not included, and only in the nine designated investment areas. Musataha, usufruct and a long-term lease are the other forms.

Does the published Golden Visa price apply here?

Yes. 20,000 AED, guaranteed in eight business days, subject to qualification, the same as in every other emirate.

What do I send for an off-plan property?

The Pre-registration Certificate, plus the shared off-plan list: stamped SOA, stamped NOC, the signed SPA, passport and photograph.

Property residency

AbuDhabi.

Abu Dhabi is covered by our standard Golden Visa price and eight-business-day guarantee for property owners, subject to qualification. A foreign owner here holds a deed to the unit for 99 years, and the land is not included; that title exists in nine designated investment areas. A case begins with an individual assessment to confirm the local procedure.

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Prices are total in AED. Government fees included.

Golden Visa property threshold2,000,000 AED
Golden Visa - Standard8 business days guarantee. All seven emirates, subject to qualification.20,000 AED

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Required documents for your property.

Finished property

01
Title Deed
Official document confirming registered ownership of the property.
02
Valid Passport
Passport copy with at least six months of remaining validity.
03
Visa Photograph
A recent photograph meeting UAE visa application requirements.

Bought off-plan

01
Pre-registration Certificate
Proof that the property is officially registered with the relevant Land Department or Municipality.
02
Statement of Account
A current developer-stamped statement confirming payments made toward the property.
03
Developer NOC
A stamped No Objection Certificate issued by the property developer.
04
Signed SPA
The executed Sales and Purchase Agreement for the property.
05
Valid Passport
Passport copy with at least six months of remaining validity.
06
Visa Photograph
A recent photograph meeting UAE visa application requirements.

Can a foreigner own property in Abu Dhabi?: An ownership deed to the unit for 99 years, with the land not included, and only in the nine designated investment areas. Musataha, usufruct and a long-term lease are the other forms.
Does the published Golden Visa price apply here?: Yes. 20,000 AED, guaranteed in eight business days, subject to qualification, the same as in every other emirate.
What do I send for an off-plan property?: The Pre-registration Certificate, plus the shared off-plan list: stamped SOA, stamped NOC, the signed SPA, passport and photograph.

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