Golden Visa: Dubai vs Portugal & Spain Compared

Is Dubai’s Golden Visa the Best Residency Route for Real Estate Investors? With Portugal tightening its rules and Spain phasing out its Golden Visa, more investors are asking: is Dubai now the top choice for second residency through real estate? In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast , I speak with Charlie Maggi, founder of The Open World, Residencies and Citizenships, about how Dubai’s Golden Visa compares to investor residency programs in Europe. If you're exploring second residency through real estate, this is the side-by-side comparison you need. We break down: How to qualify for Dubai’s Golden Visa through a property investment of AED 2 million or more What documentation is needed, and what timeline to expect How Dubai allows 100% foreign ownership in designated freehold zones The differences between Dubai, Spain, and Portugal when it comes to flexibility, taxes, and…