Question №1 — What is RAW District and who is the developer?

RAW District is a fully furnished mixed-use development by Imtiaz Developments in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed Road adjacent to the metro station. The project comprises four towers with studios, one-bedroom suites, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, plus office and retail units. Handover is scheduled for Q1 2029.

Question №2 — Where is RAW District located?

RAW District is located in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed Road directly beside the Jebel Ali metro station. Palm Jebel Ali and Expo City are 10 minutes away by road, Dubai Marina is 15 minutes, Palm Jumeirah is 20 minutes and Al Maktoum International Airport is 25 minutes.

Question №3 — What types of properties are available at RAW District?

RAW District offers studios from 380 sq ft, one-bedroom suites from 610 sq ft, one-bedroom apartments from 720 sq ft, two-bedroom apartments from 1,054 sq ft, three-bedroom apartments from 1,400 sq ft, office units from 700 sq ft and retail units from 1,000 sq ft. All residential units are delivered fully furnished.

Question №4 — What are the starting prices for RAW District?

Studios start from AED 649,000, one-bedroom suites from AED 889,000, one-bedroom apartments from AED 1,000,000, two-bedroom apartments from AED 1,489,000, three-bedroom apartments from AED 1,900,000, office units from AED 1,200,000 and retail units from AED 2,500,000.

Question №5 — What is the RAW District payment plan?

Two plans are available. Plan 1 is a 60/40 structure: 60% across booking and construction instalments, with 40% paid quarterly post-handover over three years. Plan 2 is a 50/50 structure: 50% in instalments during construction and 50% on completion in Q1 2029. Both plans require 20% plus 4% DLD fee on booking.

Question №6 — When is the handover date for RAW District?

RAW District is scheduled for handover in Q1 2029. The project by Imtiaz Developments is currently under construction on Sheikh Zayed Road in Downtown Jebel Ali. Two payment plan options are available, including a 60/40 structure with quarterly post-handover instalments paid over three years from the completion date.

Question №7 — Does RAW District qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

Retail units at RAW District start from AED 2,500,000, which exceeds the AED 2,000,000 minimum threshold for UAE Golden Visa eligibility. The Golden Visa provides 10-year renewable residency with no sponsor required, covers spouse and dependants, and carries no minimum annual stay requirement.

Question №8 — What amenities are available at RAW District?

RAW District includes RAW Theory Gym, a membership-focused fitness facility, cold plunge pools, a rooftop pool deck, indoor and outdoor cinemas, a podcast and media studio, a library reading room, zero gravity nap pods and an observation deck. Additional amenities include co-working spaces, the Distrikt Table dining concept, RAW Lab fabrication studio and the 6AM Coffee Club.

Question №9 — Are the residences at RAW District furnished?

Yes. All residential units at RAW District are delivered fully furnished. The package includes Bosch and Samsung appliances, Villeroy & Boch, Bagno Design and Geberit bathroom fixtures, built-in smart wardrobes, fitted kitchen islands and an Alexa-enabled smart home system with integrated home automation and smart entry.

Question №10 — What smart home features are included at RAW District?

All residential units include an Alexa-enabled smart home system covering entry control, climate automation and integrated home systems. Smart wardrobes, energy-efficient European appliances and acoustic detailing are part of the standard specification across all residential unit types at RAW District.

Question №11 — What is the expected rental yield at RAW District?

No developer-projected rental yield is confirmed for RAW District. Mixed-use developments with metro access, furnished delivery and active retail and F&B in comparable Dubai districts along Sheikh Zayed Road have recorded gross rental yields in the 6–8% per annum range. Buyers should conduct independent yield analysis based on specific unit type and current market conditions.

Question №12 — Who is Imtiaz Developments and what have they built?

Imtiaz Developments is a Dubai-based developer founded in 1993 with an AED 10 billion portfolio, 40-plus completed projects and more than 2,000 delivered units. The company operates a vertically integrated model covering design, construction, joinery, property management and after-sales in-house, led by CEO Masih Imtiaz.

Question №13 — What is the construction status of RAW District?

RAW District by Imtiaz Developments is currently under construction in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai. Handover is scheduled for Q1 2029. Two payment plan options are available, including a 60/40 structure with quarterly post-handover instalments over three years from the date of completion.

RAW District by Imtiaz by Imtiaz Developments in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Unit Type

Studios, 1-bed suites, 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments, offices and retail

Area From

380 ft²

Handover

Q1 2029

Payment Plan

60/40 post-handover or 50/50

Developer

Imtiaz Developments

RAW District by Imtiaz — Urban Mixed-Use Development on Sheikh Zayed Road

RAW District spans four interconnected towers in Downtown Jebel Ali, positioned on Sheikh Zayed Road directly beside the metro station. The development combines fully furnished residential apartments with commercial office floors, retail space and a multi-level cultural amenity podium. Architecture is built on deliberate contrast: stacked rectilinear volumes with expressive cantilevers, reflective bronze glass and warm timber soffits, with a direct physical link to the adjacent metro station that integrates the building into the city’s transport infrastructure from the ground floor up.

Fully Furnished with Alexa Smart Home, Bosch Appliances and Villeroy & Boch Fixtures

Every apartment in RAW District is delivered fully furnished. Kitchens come fitted with Bosch and Samsung appliances, and bathrooms with Villeroy & Boch, Bagno Design and Geberit fixtures. Built-in smart wardrobes and walk-in storage are standard across all unit types, alongside fitted kitchen islands. An Alexa-enabled smart home system controls entry, climate and home automation throughout, making each unit occupancy-ready and rental-ready from the date of handover.

RAW Theory Gym, Cold Plunges and Yoga Deck for All Residents

RAW Theory is a standalone, membership-focused fitness facility within the development, programmed and equipped independently of the standard residential gym model. Cold plunge pools and a dedicated yoga deck with outdoor training areas sit alongside it on the amenity podium. An observation deck above the rooftop level provides open city views. These facilities are designed for daily use and included in the building for all residents.

Podcast Studio, RAW Lab and Distrikt Table as Permanent Community Infrastructure

The amenity floors include a podcast, media and photography studio and RAW Lab, a fabrication and 3D print space available to residents and commercial tenants. The Distrikt Table is a communal dining format with open kitchen integrations at its centre. A dedicated Reading Room provides library and quiet study space. The Gallery features the Masih Imtiaz Art Collection across the shared circulation and common areas of the building.

Jebel Ali Metro Station at the Building Threshold on Sheikh Zayed Road

RAW District is built directly adjacent to the Jebel Ali metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line. Sheikh Zayed Road provides direct road access north towards Dubai Marina and south towards Expo City and the Jebel Ali Port zone. The project sits at the convergence of three active development corridors: Palm Jebel Ali resort, the Expo City district and the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion, each within 25 minutes by road.

RAW District Location in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Downtown Jebel Ali is located on Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Marina and Expo City, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port and the free trade zone. Expo City, the permanent successor to World Expo 2020, is the district's nearest major urban development. The area forms the stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road between Palm Jumeirah and Al Maktoum International Airport, a corridor where residential supply remains limited relative to its transport connections.

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Dubai Marina

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RAW District — Life and Work Infrastructure in One Building

Co-working, serviced apartments, dining and cultural programming in the same structure

RAW District is built on the principle that residents access the core parts of their working and social life without leaving the building. Coworking floors under the RAW Station brand, the 6AM Coffee Club, serviced apartments under the RAW Stay brand, retail at the building’s base and cultural programming throughout the amenity podium create an environment where daily life, professional activity and community overlap. The metro at the door connects the whole to the wider city.

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Amenities at RAW District by Imtiaz

Indoor and outdoor cinema

Zero gravity nap pods

Observation deck

Property Types at RAW District by Imtiaz

RAW District offers three-bedroom apartments from 1,400 sq ft and two-bedroom apartments from 1,054 sq ft for buyers seeking larger floor plans. Three-bedroom units provide open-plan living with fitted kitchens, built-in wardrobes and full smart home integration. Two-bedroom units follow the same specification with proportionally configured layouts suited to primary occupancy or long-term rental. Both types are delivered fully furnished with Bosch and Samsung appliances as standard.

One-bedroom apartments are available in two configurations: the standard one-bedroom from 720 sq ft and the one-bedroom suite from 610 sq ft. Studio apartments from 380 sq ft are compact, fully furnished units with open kitchen layouts and smart home integration. Office units from 700 sq ft are available for commercial purchase. Retail units from 1,000 sq ft occupy the ground-floor frontage directly on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Developer: Imtiaz Developments

Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Starting price

AED 649,000

($ 176,715)

Developer: Imtiaz Developments

Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Starting price

AED 889,000

($ 242,064)

Developer: Imtiaz Developments

Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai

Starting price

AED 1,000,000

($ 272,287)

20%

Booking payment (+ 4% DLD + Admin fee)

On booking

1st Instalment

15 October 2026

10%

2nd Instalment

1 March 2027

3rd Instalment

15 July 2027

10%

4th Instalment

1 December 2027

5th Instalment

15 April 2028

On completion

Q1 2029

40%

Post-handover (3.3% quarterly)

3 years post-handover

20%

Booking payment (+ 4% DLD + Admin fee)

On booking

1st instalment

15 October 2026

2nd instalment

1 March 2027

3rd instalment

15 July 2027

4th instalment

1 December 2027

5th instalment

15 April 2028

6th instalment

1 September 2028

50%

On completion

Q1 2029

Early Entry in Downtown Jebel Ali’s Growth Corridor

Downtown Jebel Ali sits at the intersection of three major infrastructure projects: Palm Jebel Ali’s resort and residential development, the Expo City district expansion and the Al Maktoum International Airport build-out. Properties in this corridor are at early-stage pricing relative to comparable Dubai addresses with equivalent metro access and Sheikh Zayed Road frontage. Entry now positions buyers ahead of the infrastructure completions that have historically driven capital growth in comparable Dubai districts.

Furnished Delivery and Day-One Rental Readiness

All residential units at RAW District are delivered fully furnished, eliminating the gap between handover and rental listing. Bosch and Samsung appliances, Villeroy & Boch fixtures and Alexa-enabled home automation are installed at the point of transfer. Mixed-use buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road with metro access and active ground-floor retail and F& B have delivered gross rental yields in the 6–8% range in comparable Dubai districts. The furnished specification removes the cost and time-to-market barriers for investors seeking immediate income.

UAE Golden Visa Eligibility

The UAE Golden Visa requires a minimum real estate investment of AED 2,000,000. Retail units at RAW District are priced from AED 2,500,000, qualifying at entry level. The Golden Visa provides 10-year renewable residency for the primary holder with no sponsor required. Spouse and dependants are covered under the same visa, and there is no minimum annual stay requirement, making it compatible with non-resident ownership and investment-led purchase structures.

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Infrastructure Advantages of Downtown Jebel Ali

Transport and Road Connectivity

The Jebel Ali metro station on the Dubai Metro Red Line is located directly adjacent to RAW District, providing car-free access to Dubai Marina, JBR and central Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Road runs alongside the development, connecting the site north to Dubai Marina in 15 minutes and south to Expo City in 10 minutes. Al Maktoum International Airport is 25 minutes by road, Dubai International Airport is 30 minutes and Abu Dhabi is reachable in 50 minutes via the E11.

Lifestyle and Leisure Infrastructure

Expo City Dubai, operational since 2022, is 10 minutes from the site and includes museums, hotels, restaurants, parks and event venues functioning as a permanent lifestyle district. Dubai Marina and JBR Beach are 15 minutes away, offering a full range of waterfront retail, dining and leisure. Palm Jebel Ali's resort and villa development is actively under construction 10 minutes south, with hotel, beach club and marina infrastructure expected to significantly expand the area's lifestyle offer over the coming years.

Social and Urban Infrastructure

The Jebel Ali district is one of Dubai's most established employment zones, home to the world's ninth-largest port and a major free trade zone with a large active commercial population. Schools and healthcare facilities in the Al Furjan and Jumeirah Village areas to the north are within 10 to 15 minutes. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan designates the broader Jebel Ali corridor as a priority urban expansion zone, supporting long-term residential density and infrastructure investment across the district.

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About the Developer — Imtiaz Developments

Imtiaz Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer founded in 1993, with an AED 10 billion portfolio across 40-plus projects and more than 2,000 delivered units. Led by CEO Masih Imtiaz, the company operates a fully integrated model covering design, construction, joinery, aluminium and glass fabrication, investment, property management and after-sales. In-house control across every phase means structural decisions and fixture selection are both executed internally rather than outsourced. RAW District is the developer’s first mixed-use urban lifestyle project under the RAW brand.