Property revaluation for the Golden Visa: if you bought below AED 2 million
For a Golden Visa through property, what counts is not the price you paid but the property's value in an official valuation on the date you apply. If your home has gone up and is now worth AED 2 million or more, a revaluation can open the way to the visa.
Why the valuation matters, not the purchase price
When you apply for a Golden Visa through property in Dubai, the property's value is confirmed by a Dubai Land Department valuation certificate. The price in the sales contract is only a starting point: if the market has risen, today's valuation can be noticeably higher. So an owner who bought below AED 2 million does not necessarily lose the right to the visa.
Example: AED 1.7 million → 2.2 million
A client bought an apartment for AED 1,700,000. Similar apartments in the same building have recently sold for AED 2.1–2.3 million. If an accredited valuer values the apartment at AED 2,200,000, the certificate confirms a value above the threshold and the client can apply for the Golden Visa on that basis. If the valuation comes in at AED 1.95 million, the threshold is not met and another option is needed.
How to order a revaluation
The valuation is carried out by a valuer accredited with the DLD. You apply through Dubai Land Department services — the website, the Dubai REST app or service centres. Usually you need the title deed, the owner's passport and access to the home for an inspection. It is a paid service; check the cost and timing when you order. The certificate is valid for a limited time, so apply for the visa soon after the valuation.
What the valuer looks at
Above all, prices of actual sales of similar properties in the same building and area over recent months (DLD data). Area, floor, view, condition and finishing, and parking are also taken into account. Before ordering, look at recent sales yourself: if similar apartments sell for under AED 2 million, a revaluation is unlikely to reach the amount you need.
Mortgages, off-plan and several properties
A mortgaged property qualifies: you need a valuation of AED 2 million or more and a no-objection letter (NOC) from a UAE bank. For a property under construction the value may be determined differently — based on the contract price and the developer's statement; check before applying. If you own several properties, their valuations can be added together to reach AED 2 million.
If the valuation falls short
Options: buy another property and combine the values; wait for the market to rise and repeat the valuation later; or apply for the two-year investor visa — since 2026 a sole owner of a ready home in Dubai faces no minimum value. If the property is in another emirate, that emirate's land department does the valuation.
How PromptEstates helps
PromptEstates shows actual DLD sale prices by building and area, so you can estimate in advance whether your property will reach AED 2 million on revaluation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a Golden Visa if I bought below AED 2 million?
Yes, if the property's current DLD valuation is AED 2 million or more. The value on the date of application counts, not the purchase price.
Who carries out the valuation?
A valuer accredited with the Dubai Land Department, ordered through DLD services.
How long is the valuation certificate valid?
For a limited time — apply for the visa soon after the valuation. Check the exact period when you order.
Can a mortgaged apartment be revalued?
Yes. For the visa you need a valuation of AED 2 million or more and a NOC from a UAE bank.
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