The Raw District by Imtiaz in Jebel Ali, Dubai
Jebel Ali, Dubai

The Raw District by Imtiaz in Jebel Ali, Dubai

Fully furnished studios to 3BR at The Raw District — a four-tower mixed-use district on Sheikh Zayed Road with metro bridge access, co-working spaces and RAW Stay serviced apartments. 60/40 PHPP. Q1 2029.

Launch Price
649k
Handover
Q1 2029

Project Overview

The Raw District is a residential and commercial development by Imtiaz Developments on Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The project is planned as a 4-tower district combining fully furnished studios, 1-3BR apartments, RAW Stay serviced apartments, offices and retail spaces within one connected address. All residences are delivered with open kitchens, integrated appliances, smart home system and acoustic detailing. It integrates work, wellness and community — a podcast studio for creatives, a RAW Pro Gym with cold plunges for active residents, and a cinema and shared dining at Distrikt Table for everyday social life — and much more.

  • Location
  • Developer
  • Property type
    Apartments, Offices
  • Number of bedrooms
    1-3, Studios
  • Area from
  • Handover
    Q1 2029
  • Payment Plan
    60/40, 50/50

Payment Plan

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  • On Booking

    20%

    Payment
  • On construction

    35%

    Payment
  • On Handover

    5%

    Payment
  • Post-Handover

    40%

    Payment
  • On construction

    50%

    Payment
  • On Handover

    50%

    Payment

Key points

Work, Wellness and Community

The Raw District brings together three distinct ecosystems across a four-tower mixed-use district on Sheikh Zayed Road. Creative and work spaces include co-working areas, a design lab with 3D printing, a podcast studio and photo studio. The wellness offer includes RAW Pro Gym, adult and kids pools, cold plunges, yoga terrace, outdoor training park and zero-gravity nap pods. Community spaces cover Distrikt Table with shared dining, a reading room, indoor and outdoor cinema, and The Gallery featuring the Masih Imtiaz art collection.

Fully Furnished Residences with Smart Home System

Every apartment at The Raw District is delivered move-in ready: fully furnished with open kitchens, integrated appliances, smart home system and acoustic detailing. Studios start from 380 sq.ft, 1BR suites from 610 sq.ft, 1BR apartments from 720 sq.ft, 2BR from 1,054 sq.ft and 3BR from 1,400 sq.ft. RAW Stay serviced apartments, offices from 700 sq.ft and retail from 1,000 sq.ft are also available within the district — making The Raw District one of the few genuinely mixed-use addresses in the Jebel Ali corridor.

Amenities

These are just a few of the amenities available in this residence. To receive the full list of features and detailed information, please contact our agent — we will tailor the best option for your needs.

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    Leisure Pool

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    Gym

  • Kids Pool icon

    Kids Pool

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    Co-working Area

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    Fine Dinning Restaurants

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    Cinema

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    FAQ

    • Who is the developer of The Raw District?

      The Raw District is developed by Imtiaz Developments — a Dubai-based developer that builds, furnishes and manages its projects entirely in-house, from design and construction to handover and after-sales support. The company has delivered over 2,000 residential units, holds 40+ active projects and a total portfolio value exceeding AED 10 billion. Imtiaz was the first developer to complete and deliver a residential project on Dubai Islands.

    • Where is The Raw District located?

      The Raw District is located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali, connected to the nearest metro station via a dedicated pedestrian bridge. Palm Jebel Ali and Expo City are 10 minutes away, Dubai Marina 15 minutes, and Al Maktoum International Airport 25 minutes.

    • What types of residences are available at The Raw District?

      The Raw District offers studios, 1BR, 2BR and 3BR fully furnished apartments, 1BR serviced apartments under the RAW Stay brand, offices from 700 sq.ft and retail spaces from 1,000 sq.ft across a four-tower mixed-use district.

    • What is the starting price at The Raw District?

      Studios start from AED 649,000 (USD 176,700), 1BR suites from AED 889,000 (USD 242,000), 1BR apartments from AED 1.0M, 2BR apartments from AED 1.4M and 3BR apartments from AED 1.9M. Office spaces start from AED 1.2M and retail spaces from AED 2.5M.

    • What payment plans are available at The Raw District?

      Two plans are available. Plan 50/50: 50% during construction and 50% on handover in Q1 2029. Plan 60/40 post-handover: 20% plus 4% DLD Fee and admin fee on booking, instalments across construction milestones, 5% on handover in Q1 2029, and 40% paid quarterly over 3 years after handover.

    • When will The Raw District be completed?

      Handover is scheduled for Q1 2029.

    • What amenities are available at The Raw District?

      The Raw District includes a dedicated creative floor with co-working, a design lab with 3D printing, podcast studio and photo studio. Wellness facilities cover RAW Pro Gym, adult and kids pools, cold plunges, yoga terrace, outdoor training park and zero-gravity nap pods. Community spaces include Distrikt Table, a reading room, indoor and outdoor cinema, and The Gallery featuring the Masih Imtiaz art collection.

    • What is RAW Stay?

      RAW Stay is a collection of serviced apartments within The Raw District, owned and operated by Imtiaz Developments and designed for short-term rental.

    • Can foreigners buy property at The Raw District?

      Yes. The Raw District is a freehold project open to buyers of any nationality.

    • What visa benefits are available when buying at The Raw District?

      Any property purchase qualifies for a 2-year UAE residency visa. Buyers investing from AED 2M may qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa, subject to eligibility criteria.

    • Is The Raw District a good investment?

      Jebel Ali generates consistent rental demand from professionals working across JAFZA's 9,500+ companies and Expo City. The Raw District offers fully furnished apartments, RAW Stay serviced apartments, offices, retail, metro access and a post-handover payment plan allowing the final 40% to be repaid after handover, with entry from AED 649,000.

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