The Archive by Imtiaz Developments

The Archive by Imtiaz is an off-plan residential building by Imtiaz Developments in Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubailand, with 310 studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. The developer has organized the whole building around reading: residents arrive through a two-storey library, and each apartment includes built-in shelving, a reading lamp within reach and a deep chair by the window.

The Archive is in Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubailand, Dubai, with direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Per the developer, approximate drive times are 5 minutes to Dubai Academic City, Dubai Outlet Mall and Dubai Silicon Mall, 10 minutes to IMG Worlds of Adventure and Global Village, 15 minutes to Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and 20 minutes to The Dubai Mall, Culture Village, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai International Airport.

Four apartment types are offered: Studio Apartments from AED 666K ≈ USD 181K at 390 sq ft (36 sq m); 1 Bedroom Apartments from AED 979K ≈ USD 267K at 600 sq ft (56 sq m); 2 Bedroom Apartments from AED 1.55M ≈ USD 422K at 1,226 sq ft (114 sq m); and 3 Bedroom Apartments from AED 1.80M ≈ USD 490K at 1,490 sq ft (138 sq m). Prices are set by the developer and can change between releases, and 10 units are currently available.

The developer lists 18 amenities: The Library, Reading Lounge, Writer's Room, Gym, Reading Salon, Relaxation Lounges, Kids' Play Area, Pets' Area, Floating Cabanas, Shallow Water Feature Lounge, Sunken Seating, Mini Golf, Rooftop BBQ & Lounge, Outdoor Cinema, Adult Rooftop Pool, Kids Rooftop Pool, Rooftop Terrace Garden and Changing Rooms. The rooftop Reading Salon has a fireplace, the gym follows Imtiaz's Raw Theory health philosophy, and the building is pet-friendly by design, with a dedicated pets' area.

Handover is expected in Q3 2028. The project is at an early stage of construction, and under the main payment plan the final 50% of the price falls due on completion. Dated progress readings from the Dubai Land Department project register are tracked in my construction updates guide for The Archive by Imtiaz.

The main plan splits the price 50% during construction and 50% on completion. You pay 20% plus the 4% DLD fee and an admin fee on booking, then six instalments of 5% on 15 November 2026, 1 April 2027, 15 August 2027, 1 November 2027, 15 February 2028 and 1 July 2028, and the remaining 50% on completion (Q3 2028). The developer publishes these dates as indicative, so the binding schedule is the one in your SPA.

Yes. Imtiaz also publishes a 60/40 alternative: 60% during construction and 40% after handover. It runs 20% plus the 4% DLD fee and admin fee on booking, then 5% on 15 November 2026, 10% on 1 April 2027, 5% on 15 August 2027, 10% on 1 November 2027, 5% on 15 February 2028 and 5% on 1 July 2028, with the 40% balance paid quarterly (about 3.3% a quarter) over three years after handover. It suits buyers who prefer a smaller payment at completion in exchange for paying more during construction.

At booking, buyers pay the 4% DLD registration fee to the Dubai Land Department on top of the price, plus a developer admin fee. The admin fee amount is not stated in the developer's published payment plan, so confirm it in the reservation paperwork before paying.

Yes. The Archive by Imtiaz is a freehold property, open to all nationalities, so foreign buyers can hold the title in their own name.

Every listed home type at The Archive is priced below the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property investment threshold for the 10 year UAE Golden Visa, so a single unit bought at list price does not reach the property route on its own. The closest is the 3 Bedroom Apartment at AED 1.80M ≈ USD 490K, AED 200K below the threshold. Other UAE residence routes exist, and the Golden Visa guide for The Archive by Imtiaz explains how the threshold is assessed.

Off-plan payments are made into the project's DLD-registered escrow account with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and released to the developer only against verified construction progress, a framework regulated by the Dubai Land Department. The escrow account guide for The Archive by Imtiaz explains how the account works and how to check it.

Yes. The full process, from reservation and booking payment to SPA signing and registration, can be handled 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.