The Archive
A Life, Well Read.
The Archive by Imtiaz — a residence on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road built entirely around the quiet hours that count.
Starting price
AED 666,000
Indicative, from published listings (2026-08-11) — confirm current pricing
Handover
Q3 2028
Concept
A residence arranged around reading and quiet attention
Library
Two-storey library with a spiral stair and 10,000 books
Dedicated Spaces
Writer's Room, Reading Lounge, rooftop Reading Salon
Wellness
Gym, pilates/reformer studio and yoga space under Imtiaz's Raw Theory philosophy
Rooftop
Infinity pool, cabanas, firepit lounge and skyline views
Configuration
Twin-tower architecture set on a landscaped podium
The project
The Archive is not a building that keeps books — it is a way of living arranged around them. Most homes measure the view; this one measures how far a chapter takes you.
You do not arrive through a lobby. A front desk built from stacked, bound books stands where a check-in counter usually would, and two storeys of shelving — a real collection of ten thousand books — rise around a spiral stair before you've even reached your door.
Every residence carries the same intent: a shelf waiting for your collection, a reading lamp fixed exactly where your hand reaches, a deep chair positioned where the room goes dark and the skyline arrives in the glass.
Ideal for: Residents who read past midnight · Writers and thinkers who want a room that closes properly · Those who prefer one thing done deeply over many things done briefly · Buyers who value a considered daily wellness ritual
Location
Dubai Academic City5 min
Dubai Outlet Mall5 min
Dubai Silicon Mall5 min
IMG World10 min
Global Village10 min
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library15 min
The Dubai Mall20 min
Culture Village20 min
Dubai Creek Harbour20 min
Dubai Design District (d3)20 min
Dubai International Airport20 min
Set directly on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road — described in the brochure as sitting at 'the middle of everything worth reaching,' with the entire city within twenty minutes.
Interiors & finishes
- Built-in shelving designed for a personal book collection
- Reading lamp positioned exactly where the hand naturally reaches
- Deep lounge chair placed where the room dims and the skyline arrives in the window
- Residences designed on the assumption that owners collect books and intend to keep collecting
Finishes and furnishings as conceptually described in the brochure; confirm final specification package before publishing.
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Amenities
LITERARY & QUIET SPACES
- Two-storey library with spiral stair and 10,000-book collection
- Front desk built from stacked, bound books
- The Writer's Room — a private desk and closing door off the library
- The Reading Lounge for solitary or two-person quiet time
- Rooftop Reading Salon with fireplace and deep seating
WELLNESS & ACTIVE
- Gym shaped by Imtiaz's Raw Theory health philosophy
- Treadmills facing the skyline in curtained bays
- Pilates / reformer studio
- Yoga space with hanging hammocks and brick-and-timber styling
SOCIAL & OUTDOOR
- Communal dining and co-working tables among the book displays
- Games area (chess) within the lounge
- Rooftop infinity pool with skyline views
- Outdoor firepit and water feature for cool-month gatherings
- Cabana and daybed seating around the pool deck
What makes The Archive different
For investors
- Direct frontage on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with Downtown Dubai and the airport both within a 20-minute drive
- Within 5–10 minutes of Dubai Academic City, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai Silicon Mall, IMG World and Global Village
- Delivered by Imtiaz, a developer established in 1993
Questions buyers ask
Where exactly is The Archive located?
On Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Dubai, described in the brochure as sitting at the centre of everything worth reaching within the city.
How far is Downtown Dubai?
The Dubai Mall is approximately 20 minutes away by car.
How far is the airport?
Dubai International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.
What makes The Archive's library different from a typical building lounge?
It's a real two-storey library holding 10,000 books, wrapped by a spiral stair — built to be read, not just displayed.
Is there a private space to write or work quietly?
Yes — the Writer's Room sits just off the library with a desk and a door that closes properly, away from shared spaces.
What wellness facilities does the building offer?
A gym designed around Imtiaz's Raw Theory health philosophy, a pilates/reformer studio, and a yoga space with hammock seating.
Is there a pool?
Yes — a rooftop infinity pool with skyline views, along with a Reading Salon featuring a fireplace and an outdoor firepit and water feature.
Do the residences include any reading-specific design features?
Each residence includes shelving for a personal book collection, a reading lamp positioned for natural reach, and a deep chair set where the skyline appears through the glass.
Who is the developer?
Imtiaz, a developer established in 1993.
What is the price and when is handover?
Please request current pricing and availability details directly, as these are confirmed at time of enquiry.
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