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Hi there

I heard a rumour that expats are now allowed to purchase property in Dubai and apply for citizenship. Is this true?

Thanks in advance

Bugwandinn wrote:I heard a rumour that expats are now allowed to purchase property in Dubai and apply for citizenship. Is this true?

No. At least not that I've seen.

Expat property purchase was allowed from a few years ago. Residency visa available for property owners.

UAE citizenship possible but unrelated to property purchase, and eligibility is quite restrictive (unless your father a UAE citizen). I don't know details.

Yup thought that was too good to be true

Expats can purchase property which then allows them to 'apply' for a residency visa, but there's no guarantee that it will be issued. You cannot work on a residency visa. But this is not citizenship and can be revoked at anytime.

If you require some more information I can give you the full lowdown if you PM me.

I'm involved with a consultancy company which gives advice on such matters and offers products from reputable developers, so feel free to ask any questions.

Chocoholic wrote:Expats can purchase property which then allows them to 'apply' for a residency visa, but there's no guarantee that it will be issued. You cannot work on a residency visa. But this is not citizenship and can be revoked at anytime.

If you require some more information I can give you the full lowdown if you PM me.

I'm involved with a consultancy company which gives advice on such matters and offers products from reputable developers, so feel free to ask any questions.

Wow Chocs, this could almost be classified as Spam