Question №1 — What is The Archive by Imtiaz and who is the developer?

The Archive by Imtiaz is a library-themed residential development in Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai, developed by Imtiaz Developments. The building comprises a basement, ground floor, three podium levels, thirteen residential floors, and a roof, offering studio to 3-bedroom apartments delivered fully furnished.

Question №2 — Where is The Archive by Imtiaz located?

The Archive by Imtiaz is located in Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs past the development, placing Dubai Academic City and Dubai Silicon Mall five minutes away and Dubai International Airport around twenty minutes away.

Question №3 — What types of properties are available at The Archive by Imtiaz?

The Archive by Imtiaz offers studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments. 1-bedroom units come in Compact and Executive layouts, ranging from 546 to 1,234 sq ft including balconies. Studios range from 384 to 426 sq ft, and 3-bedroom apartments reach up to 1,884 sq ft including balconies.

Question №4 — What are the starting prices at The Archive by Imtiaz?

Prices at The Archive by Imtiaz start from AED 666,000 for a studio from 360 sq ft, AED 979,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment from 600 sq ft, AED 1,550,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment from 1,035 sq ft, and AED 1,900,000 for a 3-bedroom apartment from 1,314 sq ft.

Question №5 — What is the payment plan for The Archive by Imtiaz?

The Archive by Imtiaz is offered on a 50/50 payment plan, with 50% paid through a 20% booking instalment plus six further instalments during construction, and 50% due on handover in Q3 2028. A post-handover plan spreading 40% over three years after handover is also available.

Question №6 — When is the handover date for The Archive by Imtiaz?

The Archive by Imtiaz is scheduled for handover in the third quarter of 2028, or Q3 2028. The project has not yet reached its official launch and is currently open for Expressions of Interest, with construction instalments scheduled between November 2026 and July 2028 ahead of the final payment on completion.

Question №7 — Does The Archive by Imtiaz qualify for the UAE Golden Visa?

The UAE Golden Visa requires a real estate investment of at least AED 2,000,000. At The Archive by Imtiaz, 3-bedroom apartments start from AED 1,900,000, close to the threshold. A unit priced at or above AED 2,000,000 within the same typology qualifies a buyer for the 10-year renewable residency.

Question №8 — What amenities are available at The Archive by Imtiaz?

The Archive by Imtiaz includes a two-storey library with a 10,000-book collection, a Writer's Room, a rooftop Reading Salon with fireplace, adult and children's rooftop pools, floating cabanas over a shallow water feature, an outdoor cinema, a mini golf course, and a dedicated pet area.

Question №9 — Are the residences at The Archive by Imtiaz furnished?

Yes. Every apartment at The Archive by Imtiaz, from studio to 3-bedroom, is delivered fully furnished, including fixed reading lamps and dedicated shelving built into the bedroom and kitchen walls. This removes the fit-out period that typically delays a newly handed-over unit's first tenancy.

Question №10 — What is the EOI amount for The Archive by Imtiaz?

The Expression of Interest amount at The Archive by Imtiaz is AED 50,000 for a studio, AED 80,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment, and AED 100,000 for a two- or 3-bedroom apartment, payable ahead of the project's official launch and price list confirmation.

Question №11 — Is there a special payment plan for UAE Police, Civil Defense, or Armed Forces personnel?

Yes. The Archive by Imtiaz offers a dedicated payment plan for UAE Police, Civil Defense, and Armed Forces personnel: a 15% down payment plus 4% DLD fee and admin fee, 30% paid in equal monthly instalments over 30 months, and the remaining 55% due on handover.

Question №12 — What is the service charge at The Archive by Imtiaz?

The service charge at The Archive by Imtiaz is AED 16.00 per sq ft per year, payable by owners toward the upkeep of shared amenities, including the library, rooftop pools, gym, gardens, lift, lobby, and building security and CCTV systems.

The Archive by Imtiaz by Imtiaz Developments in Dubailand, Dubai

Unit Type

Studio, 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments

Area From

360 ft²

Handover

Q3 2028

Payment Plan

50/50

Developer

Imtiaz Developments

The Archive by Imtiaz — A Library Built Into Daily Life

The Archive by Imtiaz turns the idea of a private library into the organising concept for an entire building. The two-storey library at the entrance holds a ten-thousand-book collection, reached by a spiral staircase, and sets the tone for a Writer’s Room, a Reading Lounge, and a rooftop Reading Salon with a fireplace and firepit. Every residence is designed around the same idea: a fixed reading lamp, a dedicated shelf, and daylight positioned for a chair rather than a view alone.

A Two-Storey, 10,000-Book Library at the Entrance

A two-storey library, wrapped by a spiral staircase, stands at the building’s entrance in place of a lobby, holding a ten-thousand-book collection meant to be read rather than displayed. A wall of lit display drawers rises behind the front desk. Few residential buildings in Dubai open with a working library on this scale, giving The Archive by Imtiaz a distinct identity among new launches in Dubailand Residence Complex.

A Writer’s Room and Rooftop Reading Salon With Fireplace

Off the main library, the Writer’s Room holds a desk and a door that closes, built for residents who need to work without interruption. On the roof, the Reading Salon adds a fireplace, deep seating, and an outdoor firepit and water feature for cooler months. Both spaces extend the library concept beyond the entrance, giving residents dedicated space to work or host guests without leaving the building.

A Gym Built Around Imtiaz’s Raw Theory Wellness Philosophy

The gym is shaped by Imtiaz’s Raw Theory wellness philosophy, which treats daily movement as a routine rather than an occasional visit. Treadmills face the skyline behind a glass curtain, with a brick and timber interior. For residents renting out their units, a gym built around a named wellness concept, rather than generic equipment, is a feature tenants can search for by name when comparing furnished apartments in Dubailand Residence Complex.

A Rooftop Deck With Dual Pools, Floating Cabanas, and a Mini Golf Course

The rooftop combines an adult pool and a separate children’s pool, floating cabanas set over a shallow water feature, an outdoor cinema, and a mini golf course across a stretch of grass. A rooftop terrace garden and barbecue lounge complete the level. The combination of family and adult-focused amenities on one rooftop is uncommon at this unit size range and supports year-round use by tenant households as well as owner-occupiers.

The Archive by Imtiaz Location in Dubailand Residence Complex

Dubailand Residence Complex is a mid-market residential district in Dubai built around a growing mix of apartment and townhouse communities. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs directly past the development, connecting to Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport without a change of route. The district sits within a short drive of established education, retail, and leisure destinations, making it a practical base for residents working across the city.

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Dubai Academic City, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai Silicon Mall

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IMG World, Global Village

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library

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The Dubai Mall, Culture Village, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai International Airport

Why Choose The Archive by Imtiaz

A Fully Furnished, Family- and Pet-Friendly Building From Handover

Every apartment at The Archive by Imtiaz is handed over fully furnished, removing the fit-out period that typically delays a new unit’s first tenancy or move-in. Ground-floor garden lounges and a separate pet area sit alongside a dedicated children’s play area, extending the building’s amenities to residents with families and pets. Combined with rooftop pools split by age group, the building supports long-term occupancy across several household types, from single professionals to families with children and pets.

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Amenities at The Archive by Imtiaz

Outdoor cinema

Mini golf course

Dedicated pet area

Property Types at The Archive by Imtiaz

The largest residences at The Archive by Imtiaz are 3-bedroom apartments, ranging from 1,305 to 1,884 sq ft including balconies. Below them, 2-bedroom apartments range from 1,022 to 1,686 sq ft including balconies. Both configurations include a shelf built into the bedroom wall, a positioned reading light, and a kitchen counter shelf set beside the coffee machine, carrying the building’s library concept into the layout of every room.

1-bedroom apartments come in two layouts: a Compact type from 546 to 1,053 sq ft and an Executive type from 605 to 1,234 sq ft, both including balconies. Studios range from 384 to 426 sq ft including balconies. Every layout, from studio to 3-bedroom, is delivered fully furnished, with a fixed reading lamp and dedicated shelving built into the bedroom as standard.

Developer: Imtiaz Developments

Dubailand, Dubai

Starting price

AED 666,000

($ 181,344)

Developer: Imtiaz Developments

Dubailand, Dubai

Starting price

AED 979,000

($ 266,569)

Developer: Imtiaz Developments

Dubailand, Dubai

Starting price

AED 1,550,000

($ 422,045)

20%

Down payment + 4% DLD Fee + Admin Fee

On booking

2nd Instalment

15 November 2026

3rd Instalment

1 April 2027

4th Instalment

15 August 2027

5th Instalment

1 November 2027

6th instalment

15 February 2028

7th instalment

1 July 2028

50%

Final instalment

On completion, Q3 2028

Early Entry at EOI Stage

The Archive by Imtiaz has not yet reached its official launch date and is currently accepting Expressions of Interest, with EOI amounts of AED 50,000 for studios, AED 80,000 for 1-bedroom units, and AED 100,000 for two- and 3-bedroom units. Reserving at this stage locks in current starting prices, from AED 666,000, ahead of the price adjustments that typically follow a formal launch in Dubailand Residence Complex, a district still building out its residential supply.

Rental Yield Potential

Dubai’s citywide gross rental yields average 5,53% as of Q2 2026, led by studios at 7,80% and 1-bedroom apartments at 6,03%, according to Global Property Guide market data. The Archive by Imtiaz delivers every unit fully furnished, removing the furnishing cost and turnaround time that typically delay a new unit’s first tenancy. The building’s gym, library, and rooftop amenities also support the studio and 1-bedroom segment that carries the highest yields in the current Dubai market.

UAE Golden Visa Eligibility

A real estate investment of at least AED 2,000,000 qualifies for the UAE Golden Visa, a 10-year renewable residency that requires no sponsor, covers a spouse and dependants, and carries no minimum stay condition. At The Archive by Imtiaz, 3-bedroom apartments start from AED 1,900,000, close to the qualifying threshold. A unit priced at or above AED 2,000,000 within the same typology brings a buyer to the investment level the programme requires.

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Infrastructure Advantages of Dubailand Residence Complex

Transport and Road Connectivity

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road runs directly past Dubailand Residence Complex, linking the district to Dubai Academic City and Dubai Silicon Oasis in around five minutes and to Dubai International Airport in about twenty minutes. The Dubai Metro Blue Line, planned to open in September 2029, will add stations at both of those nearby campuses, though the district itself is currently served only by road access and RTA bus routes rather than a direct metro stop for now.

Lifestyle and Leisure Infrastructure

Global Village and IMG World sit within ten minutes of Dubailand Residence Complex, alongside Dubai Outlet Mall and Dubai Silicon Mall within five minutes. Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, one of the largest libraries in the region, is around fifteen minutes away. The Dubai Mall, Dubai Design District, and Dubai Creek Harbour extend the reach to about twenty minutes, giving residents a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment destinations beyond the district itself.

Social and Urban Infrastructure

Dubai Academic City sits five minutes from Dubailand Residence Complex, placing several higher-education campuses within easy reach of residents and staff. The district is an active, still-expanding residential community built around a growing base of apartment and townhouse developments rather than a single finished neighbourhood. This ongoing build-out supports steady population growth nearby, a factor that underpins long-term rental demand for new supply entering the area.

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About the Developer — Imtiaz Developments

Imtiaz Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer founded in 1993. The company has built a portfolio valued at AED 15 billion across more than 50 projects and over 2,000 delivered residential units. Led by CEO Masih Imtiaz, the company operates a vertically integrated model spanning design, construction, joinery, aluminium and glass manufacturing, investment, property management, and after-sales services. In 2025, Imtiaz Developments received the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Medal for Philanthropy.