RAW District II, Dubai · Sheikh Zayed Road · By Imtiaz
District Mall. Retail built
for footfall, not just footage.
A two-level retail podium at the base of RAW District II — a Sheikh Zayed Road mixed-use development by Imtiaz. New retail units are now available from AED 1.79M. This is a commercial investment: read how it works before you register.
What’s Released So Far
Three retail formats. Full price list in the brief.
Headline entry price only below — exact unit numbers, sizes and the complete price list by configuration are in the investment brief.
At A Glance
Why this release is getting attention.
The Concept
Not built to be walked past.
Imtiaz’s own positioning for the retail podium is “not a mall — a mindset”: ground-floor and podium storefronts built around F&B, fashion and lifestyle tenants, long communal tables instead of isolated food-court seating, and a design language meant to hold people rather than move them through quickly. Two levels of retail, fronting Sheikh Zayed Road, at the base of a mixed-use development with its own office and residential towers overhead.
That’s the developer’s brand promise, not a guarantee of footfall — see who this investment suits before you register.
Before You Register
Is a District Mall retail unit right for you?
Commercial retail is a different asset class from a residential apartment — higher entry price, more specialised leasing, and returns that depend on tenant demand rather than a straightforward rent comparable. We’d rather you know that now than after you’ve registered.
- Experienced commercial-property buyers who can hold through delivery and lease-up
- Cash buyers, or those comfortable with commercial financing terms
- Business owners who could occupy the unit themselves
- Investors who want a compact, visible, ground-floor unit — not the cheapest one
- First-time property investors seeking a simpler purchase
- Buyers who need income from day one — leasing takes time after handover
- Anyone underwriting on a headline ROI figure rather than an achievable rent
- Buyers who prioritise easy resale over long-term hold
Location & Connectivity
Off Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Jebel Ali.
RAW District II sits at the convergence of Dubai Marina, Expo City, Palm Jebel Ali and the future Al Maktoum International — reportedly set to become the world’s largest airport. Reported travel times, per Imtiaz’s own release materials:
| Metro Station | A park away (on foot) |
| Palm Jebel Ali | ~10 min |
| Expo City | ~10 min |
| Dubai Marina | ~15 min |
| Palm Jumeirah | ~20 min |
| Al Maktoum Int’l Airport | ~25 min |
| Dubai Int’l Airport (DXB) | ~30 min |
| Abu Dhabi | ~50 min |
Times as published by the developer; not independently verified against live traffic conditions.
Tenant Strategy
Who actually rents a unit like this.
Retail value comes from the right tenant, not the lowest price per square foot. Necessity-based and recurring-demand tenants are typically the more resilient fit for a retail podium at this stage of a district’s growth.
Daily convenience demand from residents and nearby workers.
Recurring essentials, healthcare-adjacent demand.
High-frequency local service, low competition risk.
Benefits from office, resident and commuter footfall.
Works with a resident base and repeat business.
Needs visibility, access and health-authority approvals.
Full tenant-fit table, including F&B and larger formats, is in the investment brief — F&B units in particular require confirming grease trap, exhaust and gas provisions before assuming a tenant type is workable.
Retail Economics — Illustrative Only
What rent would this actually need?
Commercial retail returns are not guaranteed and depend on the tenant you secure. As a framework, not a promise, here is the approximate annual rent per square foot a unit would need to reach a given gross yield at current pricing levels reported for this release.
| Target Gross Yield | Required Rent / sq ft / yr |
|---|---|
| 5% | ~AED 160 |
| 6% | ~AED 192 |
| 7% | ~AED 224 |
| 8% | ~AED 256 |
Illustrative gross-yield framework only — not a projection, guarantee, or promise of rental income. Net yield will be lower after service charges, leasing commission, fit-out contribution and any vacancy period. Full worked examples by unit size are in the investment brief.
The Developer
A Dubai-headquartered developer that has scaled quickly across Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Islands, and now the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor. RAW District — this project’s first phase — reportedly sold out on its June 2026 launch day at an AED ~2 billion valuation; RAW District II followed with a second consecutive launch-day sellout in July 2026, at an AED ~1.5 billion valuation, for its residential and office release. District Mall is the retail component now being released.
Imtiaz runs design, construction and delivery largely in-house, and has reported several early handovers across its JVC portfolio. It’s a fast-growing, privately held developer — not on the scale of Emaar or Damac, but reported among Dubai’s top developers by 2026 sales volume.
Buyer Protections
Your payment doesn’t just sit with the developer.
Dubai regulates off-plan sales — commercial units included — specifically to protect buyers during construction.
Developer payments for off-plan sales must sit in a dedicated, DLD-regulated escrow account used only for that project’s construction — shielded from the developer’s other creditors.
Your purchase is registered with the Dubai Land Department through Oqood once you sign — a recognized record of your interest while the unit is under construction.
Commercial mortgages typically require higher equity and stricter underwriting than residential ones. Confirm financing terms before relying on a leveraged purchase.
Questions
Before you register.
What’s the difference between this and a residential unit at RAW District II?
District Mall units are commercial retail assets, not apartments. They cost more to enter, require a tenant-leasing strategy rather than a straightforward rent comparable, and depend on footfall and tenant demand as the district matures. The residential apartments at RAW District II are a separate, simpler purchase.
Is a specific rental return or ROI guaranteed?
No — and we wouldn’t want to tell you otherwise. The yield framework in this pack is illustrative, based on the rent a unit would need to hit a given gross yield at current pricing. Actual returns depend on the tenant you secure, market conditions at handover, and how the district’s footfall develops.
Is my payment protected if the project is delayed?
Yes. Funds sit in an escrow account reserved for the project’s construction, not the developer’s general accounts, per Dubai’s Law No. 8 of 2007. If a project stalls, the Dubai Land Department and the escrow bank are required to work toward completion or refunds.
What’s the payment plan?
A standard construction-linked plan and a post-handover option have both been reported for this release — the post-handover option has reportedly carried a price premium in similar releases. Exact percentages, instalment schedule, and total cost comparison are in the investment brief.
Can non-UAE residents buy here?
Yes — this is a freehold area, so full ownership is open to buyers of any nationality, resident or not.
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