🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai
Retirement Residence
A renewable five-year residence pathway for qualifying retirees
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Dubai’s retirement residence supports eligible international retirees who meet the age, service and qualifying financial criteria.
Eligibility
What to review
- At least 55 years of age and 15 years of service under the current Dubai criteria
- Qualifying property and deposit structure: AED 1,000,000 property plus AED 1,000,000 financial deposit
- Alternatively, qualifying fixed annual income of at least AED 240,000
- Official documentation for the selected financial pathway
Important considerations
Before you proceed
- Savings are not automatically treated as fixed annual income.
- Property value and financial evidence must meet the competent authority’s current standards.
- This five-year route differs from property-based Golden Residence.
Application journey
Your next steps
Assess age, service and retirement profile
Select and document the financial route
Submit the residence application
Complete medical, insurance and Emirates ID procedures
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