Archive by Imtiaz | Imtiaz | Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), Dubai

About this Development

Archive by Imtiaz

  • Developer: Imtiaz
  • Status: Off-plan (Pre-launch)
  • Type: Fully furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom smart apartments 
  • Starting Price: From AED 660K
  • Launch: 2026
  • Completion: Q3 2028
  • Location: Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC)

Overview:

The Archive by Imtiaz takes a sledgehammer to the boring, cookie-cutter apartment blocks that often plague standard suburban master plans, delivering a moody, concept-driven residential sanctuary inside the Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC). Imtiaz has deliberately skipped the standard, sterile lobby design to build an intellectually charged creative incubator—complete with a signature writer's room, a curated library, and high-spec co-working lounges. Every studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom space is an absolute masterclass in interior aesthetic, loaded with rich Italian finishes, advanced home automation, and integrated Bosch appliances. For remote entrepreneurs and design-forward families, it offers an elevated, inspiring, plug-and-play haven that genuinely feels like an extension of your own personality.

The Archive is a highly sophisticated asset that differentiates itself through niche, lifestyle-oriented branding. It is highly worth considering because DLRC is experiencing massive public and private infrastructure investment, transforming it into a vital residential artery. The property commands an immediate premium over generic developments in the surrounding community while remaining highly accessible. Buyers can secure a unit during the active pre-launch phase with an entry-level EOI deposit of just AED 50,000 and a highly flexible 50/50 payment plan that reduces upfront capital constraints.

This niche, lifestyle-first branding is a deliberate masterstroke for investors. By trading out generic dead space for functional creative zones, the building targets the high-earning remote-work demographic, driving defensive returns and a projected 8% to 9% rental yield. Capital appreciation is projected to reach 22% to 28% from off-plan procurement to building completion, capturing the organic land-value growth of the DLRC master plan as new road networks and retail centers mature around the project.

The Archive seamlessly merges a distinct, warm cultural concept with rock-solid financial fundamentals. It delivers a deeply secure real estate play, offering end-users an elegant home and providing investors with a highly liquid vehicle designed to outpace baseline market growth.

 

FAQs

Where exactly is it located?
It is situated in the Dubailand Residence Complex (DLRC), positioned directly between Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai International Academic City. 
Are the Italian finishes durable enough for kids and pets?
Yes, the developer utilizes premium, scratch-resistant Italian materials engineered to withstand high-volume family living without losing aesthetic value. 
What if local infrastructure lags?
Fully furnished, smart apartments allow immediate rental income or instant move-in for families, bypassing neighborhood delays.
Will there be metro access?
Yes, the development is located near the planned route for the upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line extension, which is scheduled for completion by 2029.
Is there capital appreciation potential?
Yes. The area is highly undervalued compared to neighboring Silicon Oasis. Capital appreciation is driven by two upcoming catalysts: the Dubai Metro Blue Line (2029) and the rapid expansion of Academic City universities.