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Off Plan

Raw Districtby Imtiaz Developments at Downtown Jebel Ali

Starting Price AED 649K

About The Project

Raw District at Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown Jebel Ali

Raw District by Imtiaz Developments is a mixed-use launch on Sheikh Zayed Road, in the Downtown Jebel Ali corridor, with pedestrian access to Jebel Ali Metro Station. It’s planned as a compact, connected district where furnished homes, co-working, retail and shared lifestyle spaces sit in one place. That blend is a big reason it stands out for buyers comparing Sheikh Zayed Road apartments for sale, especially if the goal is a furnished, metro-linked base that works from day one.

The residential mix runs from studios through 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Public launch pages list fully furnished delivery, smart home technology, and sizes from about 380 sq ft up to about 1,400 sq ft. Freehold ownership for all nationalities is stated, along with a 50/50 payment plan and completion in Q1 2029. Property Finder also shows a delivery date of 30 March 2029 and a starting price from AED 649,000. For investors and end users searching apartments for sale on Sheikh Zayed Road, that combination of furnishing, smart features and payment clarity is easy to compare across the corridor.

Studio to 3 bedroom apartments for sale at Raw District on Sheikh Zayed Road

What makes Raw District feel practical is the way it keeps routine in one district. Studios and 1 bedroom layouts suit professionals who want a furnished base near the metro. The 2 and 3 bedroom homes suit couples, small families, and residents who need a proper work-from-home setup. The size range, roughly 380 sq ft through to 1,400 sq ft, supports both compact city living and larger layouts without losing the project’s efficient identity.

Amenities and shared spaces are positioned as part of the mixed-use lifestyle. Public pages reference swimming pools, wellness zones, gyms, cinema rooms, landscaped social areas, co-working spaces, retail outlets and community areas. The point is convenience: a gym session without travel, a co-working day without leaving the district, and outdoor areas that make the project feel less enclosed.

The payment structure is also simple. 50% during construction and 50% on handover keeps the offer easy to follow, especially when you’re comparing launches across the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. Freehold for all nationalities is another key anchor for international buyers looking at Sheikh Zayed Road apartments with metro access and long-term rental logic.

Location is where it becomes especially clear. The project sits on Sheikh Zayed Road with direct pedestrian connectivity to Jebel Ali Metro Station. Engel and Völkers places it about 2 minutes from the station, about 10 minutes from Expo City Dubai, and about 20 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport. For many tenants and end users, that metro proximity is what turns the address into a daily advantage, not just a headline.

Raw District – interior and lifestyle

Studio - 3

Bedroom Types

50/50

Payment Plan

2029

Handover

380 - 1400 sqft

Unit Sizes

Gallery

Visual Tour

Amenities

World-Class Living

CCTV Security

CCTV Security

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Retail Outlets

Retail Outlets

Gym or Health Club

Gym or Health Club

Restaurants

Restaurants

Parking Area

Parking Area

Prime Position

Location & Connectivity

Key Distances

  • 15 Minutes to Dubai MarinaDubai Marina
    15 Minutes
  • 25 Minutes to Burj KhalifaBurj Khalifa
    25 Minutes
  • 30 Minutes to Downtown DubaiDowntown Dubai
    30 Minutes
  • 35 Minutes to Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport
    35 Minutes

About Community

Downtown Jebel Ali

Sheikh Zayed Road is Dubai’s main spine, and the Jebel Ali side of the corridor is one of the most practical stretches for people who want road and metro access without paying prime CBD pricing. Raw District sits on this part of Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Jebel Ali Metro Station, which is why the location works well for commuting and everyday movement.

Metro access matters here. With pedestrian access to the station, residents can move along the Red Line and keep the car for weekends rather than daily necessity. The corridor is also referenced as being around 10 minutes to Expo City Dubai and around 20 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, which suits frequent travellers and residents working in the wider Jebel Ali and Dubai South zones.

Day-to-day convenience is also stronger than many people assume on this side of Sheikh Zayed Road. Area guides reference supermarkets, clinics, malls and beaches within a short drive, with Ibn Battuta Mall and Jebel Ali Beach named as nearby anchors. That helps the district feel lived-in rather than purely speculative, which fits a mixed-use concept where home, workspaces, retail and transport sit close together.

For buyers comparing Sheikh Zayed Road apartments for sale, this stretch offers a different value profile: major infrastructure, metro connectivity and straightforward road access, with room to grow as the corridor continues to develop.

About Downtown Jebel Ali

Flexible Payments

Payment Plan

20%

BOOKING

30%

CONSTRUCTION

50%

HANDOVER

Common Questions

FAQ

The Developer

Imtiaz Developments

Imtiaz Developments is a privately held Dubai real estate company with roots in construction and an increasingly broad residential and mixed use pipeline across the emirate. Its history has two distinct stages. The wider business traces its construction heritage to 1993, while October 2014 marks the establishment of Imtiaz Developments in the UAE as the property business recognised today.

Masih Ullah Imtiaz serves as Chief Executive Officer and is the principal public face of the company. Imtiaz operates as an integrated development business with in house capabilities spanning architecture, interior design, construction, joinery, aluminium works and customer experience. This structure gives the company greater control over design execution, finishes and construction than developers that outsource most stages of delivery.

The business has expanded considerably in recent years. Its completed record now extends beyond 5,000 residential units, while the value of its active development pipeline exceeds AED 15 billion. Earlier Imtiaz Developments projects in Dubai were concentrated around communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle and Al Furjan, where Westwood, Westwood Grande and the Pearl House series established a visible delivery record.

Westwood was completed in 2023, followed by Westwood Grande and later phases. Pearl House reached handover in 2025, with subsequent Pearl House residences also completing. These projects helped establish the company's preference for furnished apartments, practical layouts and buildings with relatively extensive communal facilities.

That product strategy remains visible across newer launches. Imtiaz apartments are frequently delivered fully furnished, with integrated appliances, contemporary interiors, smart home technology and shared spaces that combine fitness, wellness, recreation and social use. Rather than depending on external hotel or fashion branding, most schemes continue to carry the Imtiaz identity directly.

Geographically, the business has moved well beyond its earlier JVC concentration. Dubai Land Residence Complex has become home to the Cove series, while Dubai Islands now represents the largest concentration of Imtiaz waterfront properties. Meydan has emerged as another growth corridor, and RAW District has introduced the company to major mixed use development along Sheikh Zayed Road.

The progression from compact apartment buildings into waterfront collections and integrated urban destinations is important. It shows Imtiaz Developments Dubai moving towards larger and more varied formats while retaining its focus on furnished residences, distinctive architecture and extensive lifestyle spaces.

LuxuryProperty.com maintains a dedicated Imtiaz Developments developer page covering its growing selection of ready and off plan projects in Dubai.

Imtiaz Developments Projects in Dubai

Dubai Islands has become central to the company's current strategy. Imtiaz was among the earlier private developers to commit heavily to the destination and now has a substantial pipeline of apartment and waterfront projects across the islands.

Beach Walk Residence at Dubai Islands is particularly important because it became the first residential project handed over on Dubai Islands in 2026. The 80 residence building gave Imtiaz a completed waterfront reference at a time when much of the wider destination was still under construction.

The Beach Walk concept has since expanded through several releases, including Beach Walk Residence 2, 3 and 4 and the larger Beach Walk Grand series. These remain separate residential schemes rather than phases of a single building.

Cotier House at Dubai Islands moves further into premium marina front living. The project combines apartments with larger duplex, townhouse and penthouse formats and is scheduled for completion in 2027. Cotier House 2 extends the same coastal identity through another independently registered residence.

Other Imtiaz Developments off plan projects at Dubai Islands include Sunset Bay, Wynwood and the newer Sea Cliff Residence. Sea Cliff entered construction in 2026 and introduces one to three bedroom homes together with four bedroom duplex residences. Its interiors incorporate products from Hermès, Villeroy & Boch and Miele, although these are interior and product collaborations rather than branded residence licensing arrangements.

Wynwood Residence at Dubai Islands represents another part of this waterfront expansion, combining furnished residences with a lower rise format and resort influenced communal spaces.

Away from the coast, the Cove collection has established a sizeable presence in Dubai Land Residence Complex. Cove by Imtiaz and subsequent Cove Edition releases focus on furnished studios and apartments within a growing residential district rather than a waterfront location.

The company's most significant move into mixed use property is RAW District by Imtiaz along Sheikh Zayed Road near Downtown Jebel Ali. The scheme combines residences, offices, co working, retail, hospitality, wellness and social spaces within an integrated district. The original RAW District and RAW District 2 both sold through their initial releases, while further projects under the concept are planned.

Meydan represents another strategic expansion. Wynwood Horizon introduced the company to Meydan Horizon as part of a wider multi project pipeline focused on lagoon front residential property.

Together, these developments show a business moving from individual apartment buildings towards larger lifestyle concepts, mixed use schemes and an increasingly significant waterfront portfolio. For clients considering Imtiaz Developments properties for sale, the choice now ranges from completed JVC and Dubai Islands homes to new off plan apartments across several of Dubai's major growth districts.

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