The Archive (Dubailand Residence Complex) — SKID Score 5.7/10

Key information

Delivery date: Sep 2028
Location: Dubai, Dubailand Residence Complex, The Archive
Payment plan: 20/30/50
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4% + AED 4,000 admin
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 1,896 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 379 sq.ft
SKID score: 5.7 / 10 (Proceed with caution)

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Payment plan

20%

Down payment

AED 144K

At sales launch

30%

During construction

AED 216K

Construction milestones

50%

On handover

AED 359K

Sep 2028

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan 1

20% + 4% DLD + 4000 AED Admin fee20% · AED 144K

5%5% · AED 36K

50%50% · AED 359K

Project timeline

Project announcement
Imtiaz Developments official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Sep 2028

About the project

Proceed with caution.

Several evidenced factors are weak.

The Archive is a residential complex by Imtiaz Developments, located in Dubai Land Residence Complex. The building comprises one basement level, a ground floor, three podium levels, thirteen residential floors, and a rooftop. Its architecture features a stepped composition, panoramic glazing, and spacious open terraces complemented by landscaping. The concept is inspired by the culture of reading, with shared spaces and interiors united by a library theme and a sense of calm, private retreat. The Archive offers studios as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The interiors are designed in a soft palette of light tones and warm wood finishes, while built-in bookshelves and dedicated reading areas continue the project’s library-inspired concept. Amenities include a library and cozy spaces for reading and work, a gym, relaxation areas, rooftop pools for adults and children, mini golf, an outdoor cinema, a barbecue area, a rooftop garden, floating cabanas, a lounge by the water feature, sunken seating, a pet area, and changing rooms. Dubai Academic City, Dubai Outlet Mall, and Dubai Silicon Mall are five minutes away, IMG World and Global Village are ten minutes away, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is fifteen minutes away, while The Dubai Mall, Culture Village, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Design District, and Dubai International Airport are twenty minutes away.

Asking price is 43.2% above nearby closed sales (+AED 572/sq.ft.)

Published starting price per sq ft is notably above historical closed transactions in this district.

Amenities

Adults’ Pool
BBQ
Broadband Internet
Children’s Pool
Floating Cabana
Kids’ Play Area
Leisure Areas
Library
Lift
Lobby
Lounge
Mini Golf
Outdoor Cinema
Pet Garden
Resting Areas
Roof Gardens
Security & CCTV
Shared Gym
Sitting Area
Social Zone
Sunken Seating

Units

from developer

Studio

Floor plan not published by source

379 sq.ft · AED 1,896 / sq.ft

From AED 719K

1 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

2 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

7/8 factors backed by verified evidence (82% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

5.7/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 43.2% higher than nearby completed homes (+AED 572/sq.ft.)

43.2% above comparable sales

The developer asks AED 718,593 (~AED 1,896/sq.ft. for a published 379 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Dubailand Residence Complex sold for a median of AED 1,324/sq.ft. (AED 501,796 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 1,896 / sq.ft.

AED 718,593 starting price · 379 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 1,324 / sq.ft.

~AED 501,796 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

+AED 572 / sq.ft. (+43.2%)

+AED 216,797 vs historical median

Show bar comparison & transaction context

Published Launch AskAED 1,896 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 1,324 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: The asking rate is 43.2% (~AED 216,797 on a 379 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Dubailand Residence Complex. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 43.2% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

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Down payment20%

AED 144K

At booking

During construction30%

AED 216K

Construction milestones

On handover50%

AED 359K

Handover Sep 2028

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Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

Asking price is 43.2% above nearby closed sales (+AED 572/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 1,896/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Dubailand Residence Complex sold for a median of AED 1,324/sq.ft. (~AED 216,797 higher for the same area). (Verified Fact · Verified DLD Sales)

Pricing vs. Closed Sales

+43.2% (+AED 572/sq.ft.)

Asking price is 43.2% above nearby closed sales (+AED 572/sq.ft.)

The developer asks AED 1,896/sq.ft., whereas comparable homes in Dubailand Residence Complex sold for a median of AED 1,324/sq.ft. (~AED 216,797 higher for the same area).

Why this matters: The asking rate is 43.2% (~AED 216,797 on a 379 sq.ft. unit) above recent nearby completed homes in Dubailand Residence Complex. Paying above recent nearby transactions increases your upfront entry basis—local secondary prices would need to sit at least 43.2% higher—plus ~4%–6% in registration and resale costs—at handover just to match today's baseline.

Competing Supply (Potential Risk)

57 Launches

57 competing off-plan launches tracked in Dubailand Residence Complex — potential handover competition

SKID tracks 57 competing off-plan launches in Dubailand Residence Complex. While phased handovers and district demand may absorb new inventory, a concentrated pipeline increases potential competition among resale buyers at handover.

Why this matters: Future supply impact is a potential risk rather than a certainty: if multiple towers deliver in the same window, sellers may face longer marketing times or more competitive secondary resale pricing.

Developer Track Record (Incomplete Data)

History Incomplete

Incomplete historical delivery data for Imtiaz Developments in catalog

Imtiaz Developments is named on the launch, but SKID currently has 0 verified past-handover completion records in its catalog to evaluate historical on-time delivery performance.

Why this matters: An incomplete catalog record does not necessarily mean a developer has no prior projects elsewhere, but it introduces uncertainty—rely on verified DLD construction escrow milestones and independent due diligence.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 7/8 factors (81.8%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

• Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window
• 1207 closed sales in the last year in this community

Watch

• Located in Dubailand Residence Complex
• 50% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion
• Service charge published at 16

Risk

• Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +43.2% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community
• Heavy competing supply: 57 other launches in Dubailand Residence Complex

See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 5.7

Why SKID gave it 5.7

Location

Weight: 29.6%

6.0/ 10

Located in Dubailand Residence Complex

Entry price

Weight: 22.2%

3.2/ 10

Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +43.2% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

Insufficient evidence (N/A)

Supply / competition

Weight: 14.8%

3.6/ 10

Heavy competing supply: 57 other launches in Dubailand Residence Complex

Payment plan

Weight: 14.8%

7.8/ 10

50% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion

Delivery risk

Weight: 7.4%

8.6/ 10

Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Exit liquidity

Weight: 7.4%

8.6/ 10

1207 closed sales in the last year in this community

Service charges

Weight: 3.7%

7.1/ 10

Service charge published at 16

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Located in Dubailand Residence Complex	29.6%	6.0/ 10
Entry price Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: +43.2% above historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community	22.2%	3.2/ 10
Developer Insufficient evidence (N/A)	18.2%	Insufficient evidence (N/A)
Supply / competition Heavy competing supply: 57 other launches in Dubailand Residence Complex	14.8%	3.6/ 10
Payment plan 50% of the price is due at or after handover, keeping strong buyer leverage until completion	14.8%	7.8/ 10
Delivery risk Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window	7.4%	8.6/ 10
Exit liquidity 1207 closed sales in the last year in this community	7.4%	8.6/ 10
Service charges Service charge published at 16	3.7%	7.1/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 930K	730	1,274
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.58M	1,231	1,281
2026-07-07	Ready · Apartment	AED 995K	1,287	773
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.17M	768	1,522
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 590K	314	1,877
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 800K	550	1,456
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 807K	575	1,402
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 555K	329	1,689
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.1M	963	1,141
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 776K	842	921
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.1M	800	1,373
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 527K	365	1,443
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.18M	930	1,268
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 899K	534	1,682
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 832K	534	1,557
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.13M	827	1,368
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 545K	422	1,292
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.15M	772	1,493
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.15M	810	1,423
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 711K	440	1,614
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 815K	765	1,066
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.01M	770	1,318
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.41M	1,529	922
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 741K	746	994

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Dubai, Dubailand Residence Complex, The Archive

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai

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Living in Dubailand Residence Complex

Historical DLD Median

AED 1,324 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

1382 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is The Archive a good off-plan investment in Dubailand Residence Complex?

The Archive in Dubailand Residence Complex (Dubai) scores 5.7/10 (caution) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 82% evidenced factor weight. Proceed with caution. Several evidenced factors are weak. Strongest evidenced factor: delivery risk. Weakest: entry price. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Dubailand Residence Complex record a median of AED 1,324/sqft across 1382 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building The Archive?

Imtiaz Developments is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for The Archive?

The published handover is Sep 2028.

What is the starting price of The Archive?

The published starting price is AED 719K.

What does the SKID screen mean for The Archive?

The SKID screen for this launch in Dubailand Residence Complex is 80 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.