Raw District II

Overview

Raw District II is a mixed-use development by Imtiaz on Sheikh Zayed Road that combines a residential tower with office space, a retail podium and shared areas for work, wellness and events. It extends the original Raw District concept and is planned for people who want to live, work and meet at the same address. The project is under construction, with completion scheduled for April 2029, in the second quarter of the year.

The residences are sold fully furnished and range from studios to three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting at AED 666,000. Alongside the homes, the project offers office units and retail units, so a buyer can choose between a home, a workplace or a shop front in the same development. Among the apartments for sale in Dubai close to a metro station, this one also comes with a large public park at its door.

For investors comparing off-plan projects Dubai has launched along its main highway, the appeal rests on three facts: a Sheikh Zayed Road address, a walking connection to the metro, and a payment plan that leaves 40% of the price until after handover.

Location and connectivity

The building sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, beside a metro station and the 80,000 sq ft Flame Tree Park. A pedestrian connection through the park links the development to the Dubai Metro, so residents and office users can reach the line on foot. The area forms part of the growing Downtown Jebel Ali corridor, between Dubai Marina and Expo City Dubai.

Approximate drive times from the project:

• Palm Jebel Ali: about 10 minutes
• Expo City Dubai: about 10 minutes
• Dubai Marina: about 15 minutes
• Palm Jumeirah: about 20 minutes
• Dubai International Airport: about 25 minutes
• Al Maktoum International Airport: about 30 minutes
• Abu Dhabi: about 50 minutes

For a daily commuter, the main benefit is choice. Sheikh Zayed Road runs north towards the city's older business districts and south towards Abu Dhabi, while the metro gives an alternative on days when traffic is heavy.

The residences and commercial units

Every apartment is delivered fully furnished. The developer's specification lists open-plan kitchens, integrated appliances, built-in storage, layered lighting and acoustic detailing for quieter rooms. Starting sizes and starting prices for each unit type are:

• Studio: from 380 sq ft, from AED 666,000
• 1 bedroom: from 620 sq ft, from AED 949,000
• 2 bedroom: from 1,054 sq ft, from AED 1,600,000
• 3 bedroom: from 1,400 sq ft, from AED 1,900,000
• Office space: from 700 sq ft, from AED 1,400,000
• Retail space: from 1,000 sq ft, from AED 1,600,000

The 380 sq ft studio is the simplest way in. It is a studio for sale Dubai investors can let without a separate fit-out, because the furniture is part of the purchase. At 620 sq ft, the one-bedroom layout suits a couple or a single professional who wants a separate bedroom within a short walk of the metro. If you are weighing up a 1 bedroom apartment Dubai landlords can let to working tenants, compare it with the studio on price per square foot as well as on total cost. The two- and three-bedroom units add room for families who want the pools and wellness areas downstairs.

The office units are aimed at founders, small firms and established companies that want a workplace inside a community of residents and creators. These Sheikh Zayed Road offices share the building with co-working rooms, media studios and event venues, so a small team can use meeting and recording facilities without paying for that space inside its own unit. For a business that prefers to own rather than lease, this is office space for sale Dubai companies can occupy themselves or let to a tenant.

The retail units, from 1,000 sq ft, face the community and suit cafés, boutiques and showrooms that serve residents and visitors. Buyers interested in commercial property Dubai can look at these alongside the offices, since both benefit from the footfall that the park and the metro link bring.

Amenities

The amenity programme is large and leans towards creative work, wellness and shared social space. It falls into three groups.

Creative and business spaces

• Design Lab
• Podcast, media and photography studios
• The Forum amphitheatre and The Stage event venue
• The Shuffle entertainment zone
• Co-working spaces, meeting rooms and modular offices
• Reading room (library)
• The communal Distrikt Table

Wellness

• Indoor gym and outdoor sand training park
• Adult swimming pool and kids' swimming pool with pool terraces
• Cold plunge pools
• Yoga deck and observation deck
• Zero gravity nap pods

Lifestyle

• Indoor and outdoor cinema
• Retail outlets
• Landscaped public spaces and Flame Tree Park
• Community event and outdoor gathering areas

In practice, a resident can hold a meeting, record a podcast, train and swim without leaving the development.

About the developer

Imtiaz is a Dubai-based developer established in 1993, with a portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects. The company is known for fully furnished residences, modern design and close attention to detail, and it combines smart-living features, quality finishes and lifestyle amenities in its buildings. Raw District II follows the first Raw District and adds office and retail space to the residential mix.

Pricing and payment plan

Prices start at AED 666,000 for a studio and at AED 1,900,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, with offices from AED 1,400,000 and retail units from AED 1,600,000. The published payment plan Dubai buyers can use here has three stages:

• 20% on booking
• 40% during construction
• 40% after handover, spread over 3 years

On the entry studio, the 20% booking payment works out at AED 133,200. Because 40% of the price is paid after handover, an investor can start collecting rent while the balance is still being settled.

Buyer's guide for this project

If you plan to buy property in Dubai off-plan, the same checks apply to Raw District II as to any project still under construction.

• Dubai Land Department fee: 4% of the purchase price, which is AED 26,640 on the AED 666,000 studio.
• Escrow: payments for off-plan units should go into the project's registered escrow account, never to a personal account.
• Sales and purchase agreement: check the unit number, the size, the April 2029 completion date and what the contract says about delays.
• Furniture schedule: since the homes are sold furnished, ask for the list of what is included.
• Commercial terms: office and retail buyers should confirm permitted uses and service charges before booking.

The project is offered on a freehold basis. As a real estate agency Dubai buyers use for new-build purchases, Mahboob Estate can request the floor plans, the payment schedule and the developer's documents for the unit you choose.

Who it suits

Raw District II fits several kinds of buyer. Investors focused on Dubai property investment along the metro line get furnished units that need no fit-out before letting. Freelancers, creators and small business owners can live upstairs and use the studios, co-working rooms and meeting spaces below. Families can consider the two- and three-bedroom apartments, which start at 1,054 sq ft and 1,400 sq ft, with pools for adults and children on site.

It is less suited to anyone who needs a home now, because completion is not scheduled until April 2029. If you are new to Dubai real estate and want to compare this project with ready properties for sale in Dubai, Mahboob Estate can set out the options side by side.

FAQ

Who is developing Raw District II?

The project is developed by Imtiaz, a Dubai-based developer established in 1993 that focuses on furnished residences and mixed-use projects.

When is completion scheduled?

Completion is scheduled for April 2029, in the second quarter of the year, and the project is currently under construction.

What is the starting price?

Studios start from AED 666,000 for 380 sq ft, one-bedroom units from AED 949,000 and offices from AED 1,400,000.

What is the payment plan?

You pay 20% on booking, 40% during construction and the remaining 40% after handover over three years.

Are the apartments furnished?

Yes, the residences are delivered fully furnished with integrated kitchen appliances, and you can ask for the furniture schedule when you reserve.