Pakistani in Dubai: Is an Investor Visa Easier to Get Than an Employment Visa in 2026?

Pakistani here currently working in Dubai.

My current visa is expiring soon and I have a new job offer for a skilled managerial position. The company can apply for my employment visa, but I’m concerned about the possibility of a rejection.

Because of this, I’m considering skipping the employment visa route altogether and setting up my own company to apply for an investor visa instead.

Has any Pakistani recently obtained an investor visa through a newly established company? Does this route generally have a higher approval rate than a standard employment visa?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this recently.