
Imtiaz Developments · Downtown Jebel Ali
RAW District by Imtiaz Golden Visa
Seven Unit Tiers Measured Against the AED 2M Line
Every apartment tier at RAW District, from studios at AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K to 3 bedroom apartments at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, sits below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa threshold, and so do the offices. See the one tier priced above the line, why its eligibility still needs confirming, and how timing works ahead of the Q1 2029 handover.
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RAW District by Imtiaz Golden Visa Facts
RAW District by Imtiaz is a 670-unit freehold, mixed-use development by Imtiaz Developments in Downtown Jebel Ali, registered with the Dubai Land Department under project number 4500 on 16 June 2026, with a Total Built Area of 35,391.30 sq m and construction scheduled to start on 15 October 2026. The DLD project register reads 0% against the only RERA inspection on file, dated 09 June 2026, which recorded no construction activity on site. For residency planning, the price list settles most of the question: all five apartment tiers, from studios at AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K up to 3 bedroom apartments at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, and the office tier at AED 1.20M ≈ USD 326K sit below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program. Retail spaces from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K are the only tier priced above that line, and whether a commercial unit is accepted under the property route has to be confirmed with the authorities under the regulations in force when you apply. Handover is anticipated in Q1 2029, when Oqood registration converts to a title deed.
AED 2M ≈ USD 545K
AED 649K ≈ USD 177K
Retail Spaces, AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K
Freehold, open to all nationalities
Oqood now, Title Deed at Q1 2029 handover
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Data as of September 2026, based on the Dubai Land Department project register, the RERA inspection report of 09 June 2026 and current Imtiaz Developments prices. Figures are updated quarterly.
Unit by Unit
Which RAW District Units Meet the AED 2M Threshold
At most off-plan launches the Golden Visa question is which layout to choose. At RAW District the residential side barely offers that choice: the apartment ladder tops out at AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K for a 3 bedroom, so no apartment and no office clears the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line on its own at current starting prices. That reflects what the district is built for, furnished and rentable entry points rather than residency-grade ticket sizes. The table names every tier and where it lands.
| Unit Type | Starting Size | Starting Price | Clears the Threshold Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | From 380 sq ft (35 sq m) | AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K | No |
| 1 Bedroom Suites | From 610 sq ft (57 sq m) | AED 889K ≈ USD 242K | No |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | From 720 sq ft (67 sq m) | AED 1.0M ≈ USD 272K | No |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | From 1,054 sq ft (98 sq m) | AED 1.40M ≈ USD 381K | No |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | From 1,400 sq ft (130 sq m) | AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K | No |
| Office Spaces | From 700 sq ft (65 sq m) | AED 1.20M ≈ USD 326K | No |
| Retail Spaces | From 1,000 sq ft (93 sq m) | AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K | Yes |
| No apartment or office tier at RAW District clears AED 2M ≈ USD 545K alone. Retail Spaces are the only tier priced above the line, and their eligibility as commercial property must be confirmed with the authorities at application. | |||
Why this matters: eligibility is assessed on the registered purchase value of a single unit, and the closest apartment tier, 3 bedroom apartments from AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, still sits AED 100K ≈ USD 27K under the line at its starting price. For the retail tier, clearing AED 2M ≈ USD 545K on price is only half the test: the authorities decide whether a commercial unit counts under the property route, and resale retail units priced below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K would not qualify on their own. Confirm both points on your specific unit before relying on it for residency.
Payment Plan and Timing
What the RAW District Payment Plans Mean for Application Timing
Imtiaz sells RAW District on two plans. The 50/50 plan takes 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee and an admin fee, six instalments of 5% scheduled between 15 October 2026 and 1 September 2028, and 50% on completion in Q1 2029; the 60/40 alternative keeps the 20% booking payment and moves 40% of the price into quarterly payments over 3 years after handover. Off-plan Golden Visa applications are commonly supported by the Oqood-registered sale contract, together with proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied by the Dubai Land Department and the residency authorities at the time you apply.
My read on the timing: for the apartment and office tiers, neither plan opens a residency window at any stage, because paying more instalments never lifts a registered purchase value above AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. The timing question only arises for a retail buyer, and only once commercial eligibility is confirmed. On the 50/50 plan the paid share climbs in 5% steps, from 20% at booking to 50% after the 1 September 2028 instalment, so any paid-value condition in force during construction is met later than on a front-loaded plan, and the simpler file is often the title deed at the Q1 2029 handover. The 60/40 plan reaches 55% paid by 15 April 2028 but leaves 40% owed for 3 years after handover, so check how the rules in force treat a unit with an outstanding developer balance before choosing that plan for residency purposes. The DLD register also carries a later registered completion date, 15 December 2029, than the developer's anticipated Q1 2029 handover. Because requirements for off-plan applications are updated from time to time, confirm the current conditions before submitting.
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The Project
A Furnished Mixed-Use District Priced Mostly Below the Line
Most RAW District buyers will not hold a Golden Visa through their unit, which puts the weight on what the unit itself delivers. The full project guide covers the furnished layouts, current pricing, the amenity programme and the Downtown Jebel Ali setting around it.

RAW District: Imtiaz's Mixed-Use Address in Downtown Jebel Ali
RAW District holds 670 units of furnished homes, offices and retail in Downtown Jebel Ali, with co-working and rooftop pools.
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Requirements, Process, and Benefits in Full
The rules of the Golden Visa program are the same for every Dubai property, so they live in the dedicated guides below rather than being repeated here.
Golden Visa Requirements: AED 2M in Real Estate Registered in Your Name
Golden Visa requirements for property investors: real estate worth at least AED 2M, ownership proof, mortgages, off-plan rules and documents.
Read the requirements guideApplying for the Golden Visa in Seven Steps, From Purchase to Approval
For a property investor, the seven steps run from the purchase to the visa, usually within weeks of ownership being confirmed.
Read the application guideGolden Visa Benefits: Residency, Family Sponsorship and Long Periods Abroad
Golden Visa benefits: residency without an employer, long periods abroad without losing status and the right to sponsor your family.
Read the benefits guideInsights
Project Insights for RAW District Golden Visa Buyers
A Golden Visa decision at RAW District rests on more than the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K line. Buyers should follow the build from its scheduled 15 October 2026 start toward the title deed, and confirm escrow protection on every instalment. The resources below cover both before you commit.

RAW District by Imtiaz Golden Visa Guide
This page: which RAW District unit tiers sit above and below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold and how application timing works.

RAW District: Downtown Jebel Ali Mixed-Use Baseline Record
RAW District by Imtiaz brings 670 units to Downtown Jebel Ali, its record opening at 0% on 09 June 2026.
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RAW District Escrow: Imtiaz in Downtown Jebel Ali
Imtiaz Developments' RAW District is DLD project 4500, 672 units escrowed at First Abu Dhabi Bank, 0% certified June 2026.
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Explore Downtown Jebel Ali Structure
Whether or not a unit carries residency, its value depends on the district around it. Compare RAW District with other Downtown Jebel Ali listings, understand the community taking shape along Sheikh Zayed Road, and review the Imtiaz Developments portfolio before finalizing your purchase.

Downtown Jebel Ali Properties for Sale
Compare off-plan and ready listings across Downtown Jebel Ali and check which sit above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K Golden Visa line.
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Downtown Jebel Ali Community
Discover the Sheikh Zayed Road layout, metro links, and new mixed-use districts behind RAW District's long-term residential value.
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Imtiaz Developments: Fully Furnished Residences in Dubai Islands, JVC and Meydan
Imtiaz Developments, founded in 2011, has completed and under-construction design led residential projects in Meydan, JVC and Dubai Islands.
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RAW District by Imtiaz Golden Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Only one. Retail spaces start from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K, above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program. Studios from AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K, 1 bedroom suites from AED 889K ≈ USD 242K, 1 bedroom apartments from AED 1.0M ≈ USD 272K, 2 bedroom apartments from AED 1.40M ≈ USD 381K, 3 bedroom apartments from AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K and office spaces from AED 1.20M ≈ USD 326K are all below the threshold and do not qualify alone. Whether a retail unit is accepted as commercial property must be confirmed with the authorities at application. Full criteria are covered in the Golden Visa requirements guide.
Possibly, but it is not confirmed. Retail spaces at RAW District by Imtiaz start from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K, above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property-value line, so the price test is met at the starting level. The open point is the property type: whether a commercial retail unit is accepted under the property investment route is decided by the authorities under the regulations in force at the time of application, and it should be confirmed before a unit is bought for residency purposes.
Not on its own. Office spaces at RAW District by Imtiaz start from AED 1.20M ≈ USD 326K, which is below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K minimum property value applied under the UAE Golden Visa program, so a single office unit at the starting price does not meet the threshold. The case for the office tier rests on use or rental income rather than residency.
Only once commercial eligibility has been confirmed. Off-plan applications are commonly supported by the registered sale contract and proof that the purchase meets the qualifying value and any paid-value conditions applied at the time of application, and these conditions are updated from time to time. A buyer who prefers a simpler file can wait for the title deed at the anticipated Q1 2029 handover of RAW District by Imtiaz. The off-plan route is explained in the off-plan Golden Visa guide.
At the starting price, that is unlikely to work. Under conditions commonly applied to jointly owned property, each co-owner's share has to reach the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold on its own, and a RAW District retail space at AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K split equally gives each owner AED 1.25M ≈ USD 340K. Rules for co-owners, including spouses, are set by the authorities and can change, so the treatment of any joint purchase should be confirmed at the time of application.
A mortgage does not by itself rule a property out under conditions commonly applied, but the lender's no-objection letter and the value rules in force at application decide whether a financed unit counts. Financing does not change the threshold test: the apartment and office tiers at RAW District by Imtiaz, from AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K up to AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, remain below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K whether bought with cash or a mortgage.
Under the program's current terms, a property Golden Visa holder can sponsor a spouse and children, with age and eligibility conditions set by the residency authorities at the time of application, and the visa itself is a 10-year renewable residency. At RAW District by Imtiaz, only retail spaces from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K are priced above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K threshold, subject to confirmation that commercial property is accepted. Further detail is in the Golden Visa benefits guide.
Applications commonly require a passport copy, a recent photograph, the registered sale contract or, after handover, the title deed, and Dubai Land Department ownership evidence showing the registered purchase value. The authorities may request further documents under the rules in force at the time of application. For RAW District by Imtiaz, the registered value needs to reach AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, which only the retail tier does at starting prices. The steps are covered in the Golden Visa application guide.
No. For buyers who purchase through this advisory, the VIP application service, covering document preparation, submission, and status follow-up, is included at no charge. Only the official government fees apply, as published by the issuing authorities at the time of application.
No. A registered purchase at or above the qualifying value makes an owner eligible to apply, but approval depends on satisfying all requirements in force at the time of application, including ownership verification and standard background checks. At RAW District by Imtiaz, the apartment and office tiers are priced below AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, and the retail tier's eligibility as commercial property still has to be confirmed. Construction status is tracked on the RAW District by Imtiaz construction updates page.

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