Dubai has revised the requirements for the two-year investor visa for property owners, making access much easier. The previous minimum investment threshold of AED 750,000 for sole owners has been completely removed, meaning that in principle any owner of a property in Dubai is eligible for the visa, provided the unit is solely owned. In the case of jointly owned properties, each co-owner must now hold a share of at least AED 400,000 in order to be able to apply for their own investor visa.

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Overall, the real estate market in Dubai got off to a stable start in 2026. Demand remained high, transactions remained at a solid level and the basic market mechanisms continued to function unchanged.

At the same time, the quarter was increasingly shaped by the geopolitical situation. The escalation of the Iran conflict from the end of February had a noticeable impact on market sentiment. While the figures for Q1 still appear robust overall, there was a certain slowdown in momentum in March in particular. Buyers are acting more cautiously, decision-making processes are taking longer and negotiations are increasing.