IREIS 2026 | International Real Estate & Investment Show
Prime Legal is coming to Abu Dhabi
Meet our legal team at IREIS in Abu Dhabi and explore how Portugal can open new opportunities for investment, residency and international planning.
When and where
Abu Dhabi
10 to 12 November 2026, 10:00 to 20:00 (Abu Dhabi time, UTC+4), at ADNEC Centre, Hall 6. Prime Legal is a Silver Sponsor of IREIS 2026.
Who will you meet with?
Sara Rebolo
Co-Founder and Partner at Prime Legal.
Sérgio Charneco
Lawyer at Prime Legal.
Let's Meet!
Schedule a call for IREIS 2026
Calls with the Prime Legal team can be booked before or during IREIS (November 10 to 12, Abu Dhabi). Sara Rebolo, Co-Founder and Partner, keeps her calendar open on Microsoft Bookings.
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One step closer to Portugal
Portugal is a recurring question for international investors and families looking at Europe. At IREIS 2026, the Prime Legal team will explain the legal side: which residence routes exist, how buying property works for a foreign national, how tax residence is determined and what nationality requires. The aim is clear information from a regulated law firm, so that each topic can be assessed on its own facts.
Immigration
Residence permits for investors, retirees, remote workers and families. We explain the ARI (Golden Visa), the D7 and the D8, and what each one requires.
Real estate
Buying property in Portugal as a foreign national: due diligence, taxes on purchase and ownership, licences, and how property interacts with residence rules.
Citizenship
Nationality is never automatic. It depends on a period of legal residence, a Portuguese language test, a clean criminal record and a decision by the State.
Tax
How tax residence is determined, what it means for income and assets abroad, and why it should be considered before a move.
About the event
International Real Estate & Investment Show
IREIS is the annual real estate and investment show of Abu Dhabi, now in its 15th edition. According to the organisers, it is aimed at investors and consumers rather than trade visitors. It brings together UAE developers, international property agents and advisers from the Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific, over three days at ADNEC.
Source: realestateshow.ae, consulted on November 3, 2026.
Who we are
Prime Legal is a Portuguese law firm based in Lisbon. It works as a boutique: clients deal directly with the partners who take the decisions. Immigration, real estate, tax and nationality are handled in the same place, so the topics are looked at together instead of one by one.
Recognised by Best Lawyers. The partners hold the Cert (IM) certification of the Investment Migration Council. Sara Rebolo is President of PAIIR (Portuguese Association of Immigration, Investment and Relocation) and Vanessa Rodrigues Lima, co-founder, is Vice-President. Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Frequently asked questions
Where can I meet Prime Legal at IREIS 2026?
Prime Legal is a Silver Sponsor of IREIS 2026 and will be in Hall 6 at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, from 10 to 12 November 2026, between 10:00 and 20:00. Sara Rebolo, Co-Founder and Partner, and Sérgio Charneco, Lawyer, will be there.
Can I book a call before or during the event?
Yes. Calls can be booked in advance through the calendar of Sara Rebolo on Microsoft Bookings, before the show or during the three days in Abu Dhabi.
What can I discuss with the team?
General information on immigration, real estate, citizenship and tax in Portugal. Each case depends on its own facts, so a conversation at the show is a first orientation and not legal advice on a specific situation.
What is the Portuguese Golden Visa (ARI)?
ARI stands for Autorização de Residência para Atividade de Investimento. It is the official name of the Golden Visa: a residence permit linked to a qualifying investment, decided by AIMA, the Portuguese immigration agency. It does not grant nationality and it does not guarantee an outcome. Eligible investment routes change, so each case needs a current check.
Does a residence permit lead to a Portuguese passport?
Not automatically. Residence and nationality are different legal statuses. Nationality can only be requested after the legal residence period required by law, and it depends on a language test, a clean criminal record and a decision by the State.
Can a lawyer promise a result?
No. Portuguese professional rules do not allow it. What a lawyer can do is explain the rules, the documents and the steps involved.
