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Program comparison
Dubai (UAE) vs Portugal
Compare Dubai (UAE) and Portugal side by side: minimum investment, timeline, stay requirement and key benefits (2026).
Dubai (UAE)
The UAE Golden Visa offers 10-year renewable residence through a real estate investment of approximately AED 2 million (approximately USD 545,000).
- Program
- Golden Visa (10 years)
- Real estate
- Approximately AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000)
- Duration
- 10 years (renewable)
- Tax
- No income tax
- Citizenship
- None
- Family
- Spouse, children, and domestic staff included
Benefits
- Long-term, renewable 10-year residence.
- No personal income tax.
- Living and business opportunities in Dubai and the UAE.
- Family and domestic staff sponsorship.
- Strong real estate returns and a low stay requirement.
Portugal
The Portugal Golden Visa (ARI) offers residence in Europe through a EUR 500,000 investment in investment funds; the real estate route has been eliminated.
- Program
- Golden Visa (ARI)
- Fund investment
- From EUR 500,000
- Real estate route
- Eliminated (no longer eligible)
- Stay requirement
- Average of 7 days per year
- Path to citizenship
- 5 years (new law extended timelines for non-EU applicants)
- Family
- Spouse, children, and dependents included
Benefits
- Free movement within the Schengen area.
- A very low physical presence requirement of just 7 days per year.
- Family members can be included in the application.
- Path to permanent residence and citizenship.
- Access to living, education, and healthcare in the EU.
Cost comparison
Dubai (UAE)
- Real estate investment
- ~AED 2,000,000
- Visa and application fees
- Apply separately
- Property transaction costs
- Vary by purchase
Portugal
- Investment fund
- From EUR 500,000
- Government and application fees
- Vary by applicant
- Renewal fees
- Periodic
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