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THE ARCHIVE

THE ARCHIVE is a contemporary residential development in Dubailand, Dubai, offering studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences within a distinctive lifestyle concept centred around reading, relaxation and considered communal spaces. The development combines varied apartment layouts and outdoor spaces with landscaped leisure areas, swimming pools, a library, reading spaces, fitness facilities, family amenities and an extensive rooftop environment.

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THE ARCHIVE Dubailand

THE ARCHIVE is a residential development in Dubailand, Dubai, built around an unusually distinctive lifestyle concept: creating a home environment where reading, quiet spaces, wellness and outdoor living form part of everyday residential life.

The concept extends beyond the apartments themselves. A substantial library, dedicated reading environments, landscaped communal areas, swimming facilities, fitness spaces and rooftop amenities create different settings for residents throughout the building.

The residential collection ranges from studios to three-bedroom apartments, with multiple layouts and outdoor-space configurations available across the development. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

Location in Dubailand

The official project location map places THE ARCHIVE in Dubailand, Dubai. The Archive by Imtiaz_Location …

The project brochure states approximate travel times of:

5 minutes to Dubai Academic City
5 minutes to Dubai Outlet Mall
5 minutes to Dubai Silicon Mall
10 minutes to IMG Worlds
10 minutes to Global Village
15 minutes to Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
20 minutes to The Dubai Mall
20 minutes to Culture Village
20 minutes to Dubai Creek Harbour
20 minutes to Dubai Design District (d3)
20 minutes to Dubai International Airport

These are developer-stated travel times and can vary according to route and traffic conditions. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz

Architecture & Design

THE ARCHIVE uses a contemporary architectural composition of interconnected building volumes, extensive glazing, projecting sections and outdoor terraces.

The building's architecture creates a variety of residential positions rather than a completely uniform tower configuration. Different apartments therefore have different relationships with the landscaped amenity areas, surrounding community, outdoor spaces and building orientation.

The floor plans also show considerable variation in balcony and terrace configurations, making the specific unit position an important consideration when selecting within the project. The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

Building Configuration

The supplied floor plans show the following configuration:

Ground Floor
1st to 13th Floor
Roof Floor

Residential units are distributed across the numbered floors, while substantial communal facilities are incorporated into the development at the lower amenity level and rooftop. The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

For website classification, the project can therefore be listed as 13 floors, with the Ground Floor and Roof Floor treated separately.

Property Types

The confirmed residential categories are:

Studios – starting from approximately 390 sqft / 36.2 sqm
1-Bedroom Apartments – starting from approximately 600 sqft / 55.7 sqm
2-Bedroom Apartments – starting from approximately 1,226 sqft / 113.9 sqm
3-Bedroom Apartments – starting from approximately 1,490 sqft / 138.4 sqm

The floor-plan package shows multiple configurations within the individual categories, particularly for studios and one- and two-bedroom residences. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

Apartment Layouts & Outdoor Space

One of the aspects worth examining carefully at THE ARCHIVE is the difference between individual apartment layouts.

The detailed plans show residences with conventional balconies as well as selected layouts with considerably larger terraces and outdoor areas. Some configurations provide outdoor space along more than one side of the apartment. The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

For buyers comparing units, Beachfront Real Estate recommends considering:

Internal living area
Balcony or terrace area
Floor
Orientation
Actual outlook
Privacy
Relationship with communal spaces
Layout efficiency

This provides a more meaningful comparison than considering total saleable area alone.

The Library & Reading Concept

The defining feature of THE ARCHIVE is its reading-focused residential concept.

The project brochure presents a two-storey library with approximately 10,000 books, arranged around a spiral staircase and conceived as an actively usable part of the residential environment rather than simply a decorative lobby feature. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz

Additional reading-oriented spaces include:

The Library
Reading Lounge
Writer's Room
Reading Salon
Pocket Library areas

Together, these spaces give THE ARCHIVE a more individual identity than a conventional residential development built primarily around standard leisure amenities.

Swimming Pools & Outdoor Living

Water and landscaped outdoor areas form another significant part of the project.

The lower amenity environment shown in the floor plans incorporates facilities including:

Floating cabanas
Pool lounge
Outdoor lounge
Sunken seating
Kids' pool
Kids' area
Mini golf
Landscaped communal spaces

The brochure also describes a landscaped ground-level garden with outdoor reading lounges, floating cabanas positioned over a shallow water feature and dedicated areas for children and pets. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

Rooftop Lifestyle

The roof level provides a second major leisure environment within THE ARCHIVE.

Confirmed rooftop facilities include:

Adult rooftop pool
Kids' rooftop pool
Rooftop terrace garden
Rooftop BBQ & lounge
Outdoor cinema
Reading Salon
Outdoor leisure spaces
Changing rooms

The rooftop layout also incorporates fitness and landscaped areas, creating a more comprehensive resident environment rather than using the roof solely as a swimming-pool deck. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz The Archive By Imtiaz - Floor P…

Fitness & Wellness

THE ARCHIVE includes dedicated fitness facilities within its wider lifestyle concept.

The brochure identifies a gym, while the rooftop plan also shows fitness and outdoor exercise areas.

The project's wellness approach therefore combines:

Gym facilities
Outdoor exercise areas
Swimming
Landscaped outdoor environments
Relaxation spaces

These facilities complement the quieter reading and social spaces that form the project's central concept. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz

Children, Pets & Family Living

The development includes facilities intended for different household requirements rather than focusing solely on adult leisure spaces.

Confirmed facilities include:

Kids' play area
Kids' pools
Dedicated pets' area
Landscaped gardens
Outdoor lounges
Mini golf
Family-oriented communal areas

The brochure specifically describes the property as pet-friendly by design, with a dedicated pet area. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz

Lifestyle & Amenities

The project's confirmed amenity programme includes:

The Library
Reading Lounge
Writer's Room
Gym
Reading Salon
Relaxation Lounges
Kids' Play Area
Pets' Area
Floating Cabanas
Shallow Water Feature Lounge
Sunken Seating
Mini Golf
Rooftop BBQ & Lounge
Outdoor Cinema
Adult Rooftop Pool
Kids' Rooftop Pool
Rooftop Terrace Garden
Changing Rooms

This mix of conventional leisure facilities and more distinctive reading-oriented spaces is one of the clearest characteristics separating THE ARCHIVE from more standard residential projects. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz

Maintenance & Service Charge

The expected maintenance/service charge for THE ARCHIVE is approximately:

AED 15–16 per sqft

The exact service charge, chargeable area and applicable annual amount should be confirmed for the selected property before purchase.

Payment Plans

The supplied documentation presents two payment structures. The Archive by Imtiaz – Payment…

The standard 50/50 payment plan is structured as:

20% on booking, plus 4% DLD fee and administration fee
5% – 15 November 2026
5% – 1 April 2027
5% – 15 August 2027
5% – 1 November 2027
5% – 15 February 2028
5% – 1 July 2028
50% on completion – Q3 2028

A separate post-handover payment plan is also shown:

20% on booking, plus 4% DLD fee and administration fee
5% – 15 November 2026
10% – 1 April 2027
5% – 15 August 2027
10% – 1 November 2027
5% – 15 February 2028
5% – 1 July 2028
40% post-handover, stated as approximately 3.3% quarterly over three years

As payment plans are live commercial information, Beachfront Real Estate confirms the currently applicable schedule and conditions for the selected property before reservation.

Completion

The supplied project documentation states a Q3 2028 handover date. Brochure_The Archive by Imtiaz

The payment-plan documentation also uses Q3 2028 as the completion milestone for the standard payment structure. The Archive by Imtiaz – Payment…

The contractual completion and handover provisions applicable to an individual purchase should be checked in the relevant reservation and sale documentation.

Beachfront Buyer Perspective

THE ARCHIVE stands out primarily through the relationship between its residential layouts, outdoor spaces and reading-led lifestyle concept.

For buyers, however, the individual apartment remains more important than the concept alone. The floor plans show substantial differences between unit positions, particularly in balcony and terrace configuration.

Beachfront Real Estate therefore recommends comparing:

Exact floor and apartment position
Internal usable area
Balcony or terrace area
Orientation and actual view
Privacy relative to communal areas
Layout efficiency
Included finishing and specifications
Parking allocation
Service charge and chargeable area
Current payment structure
Contractual completion and handover provisions
Ownership and registration documentation

The objective is to identify the individual property that best matches the buyer's intended use rather than selecting solely by bedroom count or headline project features.