Wiebe Vekemans
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Een publicatie van: Wiebe Vekemans
Dubai has traditionally been viewed as a city for the young and the "hustling." However, in 2026, the "Retire in Dubai" program has successfully birthed a thriving Silver Economy. By lowering the property investment threshold for those aged 55 and above to AED 1 million, the UAE has attracted a demographic of high-net-worth retirees who are swapping their European and Asian estates for the year-round sunshine of the Emirates.
Residency as a Retirement Asset The 2026 retirement visa is a masterclass in economic planning. To qualify, retirees must meet one of three criteria: earn a monthly income of AED 15,000 (for Dubai), have savings of AED 1 million, or—the most popular choice—own a property worth AED 1 million in their personal name.
This policy has created a surge in demand for a specific type of real estate: the "Wellness Villa." Communities like The Sustainable City and Victory Heights are seeing record-low inventory as retirees prioritize walkable neighborhoods, high-quality healthcare facilities, and low-maintenance, energy-efficient homes. These "Resident-Retirees" are not looking for speculative gains; they are end-users who provide incredible stability to the secondary market.
The Multi-Generational Impact A fascinating trend in early 2026 is the Multi-Generational Investment strategy. We are seeing families where the parents hold the Golden Visa through business investment, while the grandparents hold the Retirement Visa through a secondary property purchase in the same community (often in areas like Dubai Hills Estate). This "clustering" of family wealth in Dubai real estate is a strong indicator of the city's transition from a transient hub to a permanent global home.
For developers, this has necessitated a shift in design. New projects in 2026 are increasingly featuring "universal design" elements—ramped entries, wider doorways, and smart-home health monitoring systems—as standard features. The real estate firm that can market a property not just as an investment, but as a "Legacy Home" for the silver generation, is capturing a highly loyal and affluent market segment.
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Updated 09-01-2025
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