UAE Residency: General Information

This is an informational real estate resource, not a government service or immigration advice. Verify all details with official authorities. Last reviewed: October 2026 (demo).

Residency vs citizenship

Residency permits allow living in the UAE under specific conditions. Citizenship is a separate legal status with different requirements. Buying property does not automatically grant citizenship.

Property-linked residency

Owning property may support a residency application where eligibility criteria are met. Requirements, minimum values, and procedures change; verify with official sources before relying on any figure.

Official resources

UAE Government portal (u.ae)

Dubai Land Department