RAW District by Imtiaz Developments

RAW District by Imtiaz is a mixed-use development by Imtiaz Developments in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai. It combines fully furnished studios and 1 to 3 bedroom apartments with office space, retail and F&B, and a large shared amenity programme that includes co-working, a membership gym and rooftop pools. Handover is scheduled for Q1 2029.

It is located in Downtown Jebel Ali on Sheikh Zayed Road, with a direct connection to the adjacent metro. The developer lists Palm Jebel Ali and Expo City at 10 minutes, Dubai Marina at 15 minutes, Palm Jumeirah at 20 minutes and Al Maktoum International Airport at 25 minutes.

Studio apartments start from AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K (from 380 sq ft), 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 and 3 bedroom apartments from AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K. Office spaces start from AED 1.20M ≈ USD 326K and retail spaces from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K.

Handover is expected in Q1 2029, with construction scheduled to start on 15 October 2026. The Dubai Land Department project register carries a later registered completion date of 15 December 2029. Progress against RERA inspection data is tracked in the RAW District by Imtiaz construction updates guide.

Two developer plans are available. The 50/50 plan takes 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD registration fee and an admin fee, six instalments of 5% between 15 October 2026 and 1 September 2028, and 50% on completion in Q1 2029. The 60/40 post-handover plan takes the same 20% on booking, 35% in instalments up to 15 April 2028, 5% on completion, and 40% over 3 years after handover, paid quarterly.

Yes. All apartments are delivered fully furnished, with open kitchens, integrated European appliances, smart storage and an Alexa-enabled smart home system. Raw Stay, a serviced apartment operation owned and operated by Imtiaz, is also part of the district.

It suits buyers looking for a low entry price and a long, light payment runway: studios start at AED 649K ≈ USD 176.7K, and only the 20% booking payment plus fees is due before the first scheduled instalment on 15 October 2026. The furnished handover, metro connection and on-site offices are the features that typically drive rental demand, but suitability still depends on entry price, holding horizon and exit strategy, because returns at the pre-construction stage rest on the developer delivering rather than on anything already built.

Not through the residential units on their own. The 10 year UAE Golden Visa property route requires a property value of at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K, and every residential tier, up to 3 bedroom apartments from AED 1.90M ≈ USD 517K, as well as the office tier, is priced below that line. Retail spaces start from AED 2.50M ≈ USD 680K, above the threshold, but whether a commercial unit is accepted under the property route must be confirmed with the authorities at application. The RAW District by Imtiaz Golden Visa guide covers the eligibility steps in detail.

Yes, RAW District by Imtiaz is a freehold property, open to all nationalities.

Yes. The full process, from reservation and the booking payment to SPA signing and DLD registration, can be completed remotely, and I manage it end to end with the developer on your behalf. Each stage of the remote purchase is documented in my Dubai real estate guide library.

All off plan payments are made to the project's DLD-registered escrow account at First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. and released to the developer only against verified construction progress, a framework regulated by the Dubai Land Department. Learn more in the RAW District by Imtiaz escrow account guide.

According to the developer, Imtiaz Developments has an AED 10 billion portfolio across 40+ projects and 2,000+ delivered units, and it runs design, construction, joinery, aluminium and glass, property management and after-sales in-house. Its wider portfolio is covered in the Imtiaz Developments developer profile.