The Archive by Imtiaz

Overview of The Archive

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The Archive by Imtiaz is a 13-storey residential tower (plus a 3-level podium and basement) in Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), built around a literary theme: a two-storey lobby library holds 10,000 physical books, featuring a custom check-in desk made from bound books and an integrated designer spiral staircase. Every residence includes wall-length bookshelves, bedside reading lights structurally angled for reading comfort, and a dedicated reading nook with a coffee station.

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- Dubai Academic City / Dubai Outlet Mall / Silicon Mall — 5 minutes

- IMG Worlds of Adventure / Global Village — 10 minutes

- The Dubai Mall / Downtown Dubai / DXB Airport — 20 minutes

- Mohammed Bin Rashid Library — 15 minutes

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Signature Features & Resort-Style Amenities

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The Archive is designed around a literary concept: a two-storey lobby library holds 10,000 physical books behind a check-in desk built from bound books and an integrated spiral staircase, alongside sound-insulated Writer's Rooms and a Reading Salon. Wellness is elevated by a gymnasium built on Imtiaz's signature Raw Theory philosophy. Every home adds wall-length bookshelves and a built-in reading nook with a coffee station. The rooftop carries the theme further with an outdoor cinema, while the ground floor adds a mini golf course and a dedicated pets' area.

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• Grand Arrival Library (10,000 books)
• Backlit Catalog Wall
• Writer's Rooms
• Reading Lounge
• Reading Salon
• Gymnasium
• Relaxation Lounges
• Changing Rooms
• Lush Garden

• Floating Cabanas
• Sunken Seating
• Mini Golf
• Kids' Play Area
• Pets' Area
• Adult Rooftop Pool
• Kids Rooftop Pool
• Rooftop Terrace Garden
• Rooftop BBQ & Lounge

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Property Types

The Archive offers studios from 360 sq.ft, 1-bedroom Compact homes from 546 sq.ft, 1-bedroom Executive homes from 600 sq.ft, 2-bedroom homes from 1,022 sq.ft and 3-bedroom homes from 1,305 sq.ft. Every layout includes a built-in reading nook with a coffee station and a balcony.

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Payment Plan

The Archive offers two payment plans, both starting with 20% on booking plus a 4% DLD fee and an admin fee. The 50/50 plan splits the remaining balance into instalments through construction, with 50% due at completion in Q3 2028. The 60/40 plan pays 40% over 3 years after handover, in quarterly instalments of 3.3%.

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        > 20% - On Booking

        > 30% - During Construction

        > 50% - On Handover

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Investment Potential

According to Khaleej Times (February 2026), DLRC recorded 3,721 transactions between April and October 2025, with average property values up 8.9% year-on-year and price per sq.ft up 11.9%. Imtiaz describes The Archive as offering high rental demand and strong investment potential in a rapidly developing community.

As of 2026:

• Studios from AED 666,000 under a 50/50 or 60/40 plan
• A 10,000-book library and reading nook in every home
• 5 minutes to Dubai Academic City and Dubai Outlet Mall (as per developer documentation)
• DLRC recorded 3,721 transactions between April and October 2025 (Khaleej Times)

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