Imtiaz's RAW District drew attention when its first phase sold out on launch day. The phase you can buy now is RAW District 2, on Sheikh Zayed Road in the Downtown Jebel Ali corridor. Here is what it is and the numbers as they stand at launch.
RAW District 2 price, unit mix and payment plan
RAW District 2 is a mixed use community on Sheikh Zayed Road, the same live, work and stay idea Imtiaz built the first phase around. Prices start from around AED 649,000 for a studio. The mix is furnished studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments, plus office and retail space. The payment plan is set around 50 percent during construction and 50 percent on handover, with an after handover option, confirmed at launch. The handover date for this phase is not published yet; the first phase is set for 2029.
Why RAW District 2 is worth a look
The location is the strongest argument. It sits on Sheikh Zayed Road, walking distance to Dubai Marina, near Expo City, on the Metro red line, with the airport about 25 minutes away. The concept puts furnished homes alongside offices, shared workspaces and retail in one community, which suits both a resident and a landlord chasing short term rental demand. Units from AED 2 million qualify for the ten year Golden Visa. And the first phase selling out on day one tells you the developer reads this corridor well.
What to check before you commit at RAW District 2
This is an early release, so treat the soft numbers as soft. The final price list, the exact unit sizes and the handover date for RAW District 2 are confirmed at launch, not before, so get the specifics in writing for your unit. Projected yields and appreciation you see quoted are estimates, not guarantees. And on a furnished, short stay building, read the service charge and the building's rental rules carefully, because they decide your real net yield.
My take on RAW District 2
A prime Sheikh Zayed Road address with a low entry price and a phase one sellout behind it is a strong story, and the furnished short stay angle can work well near the Marina. The catch is that this is launch stage, so the discipline is to lock the exact price, size and handover in writing before you commit. If you want the live price list and the units worth taking, message me.
Run the developer split through the payment plan comparator before signing, and read my take on the first RAW District for how this developer prices.
Frequently asked questions
Prices start from around Dh 649,000 for a furnished studio, as of the June 2026 launch stage. The mix is furnished studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments, plus office and retail space. The payment plan is set around 50 percent during construction and 50 percent on handover, with an after handover option confirmed at launch.
RAW District 2 sits on Sheikh Zayed Road in the Downtown Jebel Ali corridor. It is walking distance to Dubai Marina, near Expo City, on the Metro red line, and about 25 minutes from the airport. The location is the project's strongest argument.
Yes, units from Dh 2M qualify for the ten year Golden Visa. Entry level furnished studios from around Dh 649,000 sit well below that line, so if the visa is your goal, pick a unit or combination that crosses the Dh 2M threshold and confirm the specifics in writing.
The handover date for RAW District 2 is not published yet; the first phase is set for 2029. This is an early release, so the final price list, exact unit sizes and the handover date are confirmed at launch, not before. Get the specifics in writing for your unit, and on a furnished short stay building read the service charge and rental rules carefully, because they decide your real net yield.