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.
The basics
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 it 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
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
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.
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