Raw District by Imtiaz | Imtiaz | Downtown Jebel Ali, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
About this Development
Raw District by Imtiaz
- Developer: Imtiaz
- Type: Fully furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, plus office and retail spaces
- Completion: Q1 2029
- Location: Downtown Jebel Ali, Sheikh Zayed Road
Status:
| Phase 1: | Sold out / Under construction |
| Phase 2: | Launched / EOI and active sales stage |
Starting Price:
| Phase 1: | From AED 649,000 |
| Phase 2: | From AED 666,000 |
Launch:
| Phase 1: | Jun 2026 |
| Phase 2: | Jul 2026 |
Overview:
Raw District Phase 1 and Phase 2 are major mixed-use developments by Imtiaz Developments located along Sheikh Zayed Road in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai. This project transitions the district into an urban lifestyle center by delivering fully furnished residential apartments, offices, and retail spaces directly connected to the metro network via an integrated pedestrian bridge. Comprising a highly sought-after inventory of studios up to 3-bedroom smart apartments, Phase 1 rapidly sold out upon its launch, prompting the recent market release of Phase 2. Both phases are heavily backed by institutional buyers attracted to entry prices starting from AED 649,000 for Phase 1 and AED 666,000 for Phase 2, with full structural completion and handovers scheduled for early 2029.
Raw District represents a high-utility investment that capitalizes on Dubai’s expanding transportation infrastructure and the growing corporate migration toward the Jebel Ali and Expo City corridors. The project is uniquely worth considering because it targets the severe supply deficit of premium, fully furnished commuter housing outside of Dubai's traditional central business districts. Investors can leverage highly competitive capital deployment terms, including a structured 50/50 payment plan that balances cash-flow allocations across the construction timeline. This micro-location serves as a major demand driver for commercial tenants and young corporate professionals who require direct rail connectivity, minimizing vacancy risk from day one.
The long-term investment potential of Raw District is firmly underpinned by strong underlying fundamentals, targeting a net rental ROI of 7.5% to 8.5% driven by high occupancy metrics in the furnished mid-market residential segment. Because Downtown Jebel Ali is rapidly modernizing alongside Dubai's master infrastructure expansions, capital appreciation is conservatively projected at 20% to 25% by the 2029 handover window. Ultimately, Raw District provides an optimal environment for balanced wealth growth, offering entry-level pricing with premium commercial infrastructure. It stands as a bulletproof addition to any real estate portfolio aiming to capture stable, commuter-driven rental yields in an expanding economic zone.