UAE scraps upfront-payment rule for Property Golden Visa, widening investor pool

As of 20 February 2026, investors no longer have to pay 50 % upfront to secure the UAE’s Property Golden Visa; only the AED 2 million asset value matters. The move lowers the cash barrier, is set to stimulate off-plan and mortgaged purchases, and gives employers an extra tool to anchor senior talent in the Emirates.