What is difference between UAE Golden Visa, Dubai Golden Visa and Abu Dhabi Golden Visa? Are they the same?

Golden Visa programs in different Emirates offer a variety of benefits to you and your family members across various sectors. When looking to apply for citizenship its important to consider all visa options.

Dubai

• Golden Visa holders in Dubai may be granted an Esaad privilege card depending on the category they fall under. This card is granted, cost free, to people who Golden Visas in Dubai
• Foreign residents in Dubai who hold a driving license from another country and hold a Golden Visa can take a UAE driver’s license test without the need for UAE specific lessons.
• If Golden Visa holders have a licence from one of 32 approved countries, they will be eligible for a UAE driver’s licence automatically.
• If you are an exceptional foreign student in Dubai, you and your family may be granted a 10 year residency visa. Expatriate students who fall into this category may also be given discount to international universities throughout Dubai.

Abu Dhabi

• In Abu Dhabi, residents with golden visas are entitled to numerous offers and discounts on real estate, health, hospitality, cars, insurances, and banking services. This is due to the partnerships the Resident’s Office has across these industries.
• Due to the Abu Dhabi Resident’s Office commercial partnerships, holders of the Golden Visa in Abu Dhabi will be entitled to discounts on selected properties from real estate developer, Imkan Properties.
• Numerous Banks, including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank, are offering Golden Visa investors in real estate a reduction on mortgage fixed-interest rates. They are also offering non-real estate investors attractive interest rates on savings accounts.
• Golden Visa holders in Abu Dhabi will get special deals on Gymnasiums, spas and stays at selected hospitality
• Golden Visa holders will be eligible for discounts on cars and will receive priority booking for new releases, as well as special payment facilities, maintenance offers and licensing services.
• Another major benefit offered to Golden Visa holders in Abu Dhabi will be entitlement to reduced premiums on annual health insurance packages for families and individuals.