Imtiaz's RAW District Records Complete Sell-Out On Launch Day

Jun 26, 2026
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Imtiaz Developments has sold out its AED2 billion ($544.6 million) mixed-use development known as RAW District located along Sheikh Zayed Road on the first day of its launch. The developer had announced this new project in March, following a strategic acquisition of the Downtown Jebel Ali area, which will host this same project. Construction of the RAW District is slated to be completed in Q1 2029.

This launch shows the continuing robust demand in the Dubai properties, commercial and lifestyle property market. The launch also demonstrates the strength of Dubai real estate, with investment confidence continuing to support the launch of significant projects despite uncertainty in the wider region.

ImtiazRawDistrictRecordsCompleteSellOutOnLaunchDay

Strong Market Performance Created the Ideal Conditions

Dubai provides a supportive environment for successful launches within the property sector.

Dubai Land Department reported in Q1 2026:

Total transactions amounted to AED252 billion ($68.6 billion)
60,303 completed real estate transactions
31% year-on-year transaction growth
Total investments of AED173 billion ($47.1 billion)
AED148.35 billion ($40.4 billion) was contributed by foreign investors
48,448 active investors
29,312 new investors entered the market

These statistics create further confidence in property investment in Dubai, especially as developers are creating their properties with long-term growth potential at the forefront. An increase in the ongoing supply of end-users has also contributed to the demand for 1 bedroom apartments for sale in Dubai, particularly among developers who have completed numerous large master-planned projects.

A Community Incorporating All Aspects of Daily Life

Instead of creating another stand-alone residential building, Imtiaz created RAW District to be the place where people can live, work and play all within an integrated environment.

This development will bring together:

Residences with full services
Modern offices
Coworking space
Health and wellness facilities
Food and beverage outlets
Creative workspace

The demand for this type of mixed use community continues to drive the change in buyer preferences which are having an impact on the Dubai real estate market. Investors looking at off plan properties for sale in Dubai are now focusing more on projects that offer a convenient location/accessibility combined with long-term lifestyle benefits.

Amenities, Community and Architecture

According to Imtiaz RAW District's project focuses on community, movement, culture, creativity, and human interaction as opposed to traditional vertical tower projects.

The master plan for this project will consist of:

Four contiguous buildings
A public courtyard in the middle
Sky bridges that connect the buildings
Terraced and landscaped roof areas
Social plazas
Wellsness centers for residents and workers in the building

The project will also provide innovative formats such as:

Raw Stay (Serviced residential units)
Raw Theory (wellness and rehabilitation)
Distrikt Table (food and beverage service)
6AM Coffee Club
The Design Lab
The Studio
Raw Station ( Co-working space)

Interest in retail shops for sale in Dubai is growing, particularly where there are fully integrated and mixed-use developments with retail and residential options. Developments that provide the above level of connectivity have been positioned with the best residential projects in Dubai due to their ability to bring business, home and lifestyle amenities together in one location.

Location Will Have Significant Value Going Forward

One of the most significant advantages that the project has as an investment is its location.

RAW District is part of Downtown Jebel Ali, which has excellent transportation connections to the following:

Sheikh Zayed Road
Palm Jebel Ali
Expo City Dubai
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai Southern Growth Area

As expansion continues, it will only continue to bolster the real estate investment Dubai, especially in developing areas that are being supported by major transportation and infrastructure projects. Demand from buyers for luxury properties for sale in developing areas that will be part of long-term urban expansion remains a strong driver of new build activity.

Investor Confidence is also Continuing to Increase

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) released its own statistics giving insight into overall investment activity during Q1 2026.

Market statistics show the following:

AED87.71 billion ($23.9 billion) invested in high-end real estate
26% increase in value of high-end investments
15,540 investments made by women
AED32 billion ($8.7 billion) purchased by female buyers
26% increase in value of foreign investments

Thus, it is clear why there have been so many large-scale launches that have achieved incredible sales throughout Dubai.
Some buyers who initially sought properties for rent in Dubai are now looking to buy as their long-term confidence in the market grows. As this collection of projects come to fruition and become available, buyer confidence in all well-established real estate brokers in Dubai will continue to grow, particularly those delivering large, planned communities.

RAW District’s Growth Continues Outside of Dubai

RAW District builds on Imtiaz’s position as a leader in the rapidly expanding World of Mixed-Use developments in Dubai.

Imtiaz’s portfolio of projects in Dubai is represented by various communities, including:

Dubai Islands
Meydan
Dubailand
Other high-value developments throughout the city.

Updates from the Company include:

More than 15 projects valued at over AED6 Billion ($1.63B) on Dubai Islands
Over 40 projects globally
Over 2,000 housing units completed
Total development value exceeding AED10B ($2.72B)

With the continued success of RAW District, off plan projects in Dubai will experience an increased demand for new developments that offer both residential and commercial environments. The addition of dedicated business services further indicates that there is a substantial demand for offices for sale in Dubai within mixed-use communities, both in the UAE and across the globe

Prospective Buyers in the Future

The selling out of the RAW District development upon launch, is an indication of buyer preference; being attracted to developments that provide a blend of combined amenity, (location, lifestyle and commercial convenience) all within the one location. The development of infrastructure into Dubai's southern corridor, coupled with record levels of transaction and public and private foreign investment continue to encourage strong interest from buyers.

There is still strong interest by those interested in purchasing a 2 bedroom apartment for sale In Dubai, as well as the continued growth of family oriented mixed-use communities. Due to the successful sale of the RAW District, Imtiaz Group have confirmed their next project on the horizon will be the RAW District 2 (officially to be announced) therefore, prospective buyers/investors should keep a close eye for news about this development in the future.

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