The Archive by Imtiaz

The Archive by Imtiaz is a 13-storey residential tower in Dubai Land Residence Complex built around a literary theme. Its defining feature is a two-storey lobby library holding 10,000 physical books, complete with a book-built check-in desk and a spiral staircase. Every home includes wall-length bookshelves, angled bedside reading lights, and a dedicated reading nook with a coffee station.

The Archive sits in Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), a growing residential corridor in Dubai. Dubai Academic City, Dubai Outlet Mall, and Silicon Mall are all within approximately five minutes. The area attracts professionals, academics, and families seeking value-for-money apartments close to education and retail hubs.

The Archive offers studios from 360 sq.ft, 1-bedroom Compact units from 546 sq.ft, 1-bedroom Executive units 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 balcony and a built-in reading nook with a coffee station, regardless of size.

Prices start from AED 666,000 for a studio apartment of 360 sq.ft in Dubai Land Residence Complex. One-bedroom units begin at higher price points depending on the Compact or Executive configuration. All prices are subject to a 4% Dubai Land Department fee and an admin fee on booking.

The Archive offers two payment plans, both requiring 20% on booking plus the 4% DLD fee. The 50/50 plan spreads the remaining balance through construction, with 50% due at Q3 2028 handover. The 60/40 plan offers a post-handover option, paying 40% over three years after handover in quarterly instalments of 3.3%.

The Archive by Imtiaz is scheduled for handover in Q3 2028. The project is currently off-plan, giving buyers roughly three years of construction timeline to complete staged payments. Both the 50/50 and 60/40 plans are structured around this completion date.

Amenities span the ground-floor podium and rooftop. Ground level features a Grand Arrival Library, Writer's Rooms, a Reading Salon, gymnasium, lush garden, mini golf, kids' play area, and a pets' area. The rooftop adds an adult pool, kids' pool, outdoor cinema, BBQ and lounge area, floating cabanas, and a terrace garden.

The Archive is developed by Imtiaz, a Dubai-based developer known for concept-driven residential buildings. Imtiaz has previously delivered projects featuring their Raw Theory gymnasium philosophy, which also features in The Archive's fitness facilities. The literary concept here — from the 10,000-book lobby to in-home reading nooks — represents one of their most distinctive design commitments to date.