In a post dated 12 August 2026, Lucretia presents The Archive by Imtiaz, a DLRC residence built around a 10,000-book library, due for delivery in Q3 2028.
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In a post published on 12 August 2026 on our Instagram account, Manon, from the Lucretia team, presents The Archive by Imtiaz, a residential project whose concept breaks from the usual Dubai mould: here, you walk through a library of 10,000 books to reach your home. Developed by Emirati developer Imtiaz Developments and set in the heart of the Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), in Dubailand, the project offers everything from studios to three-bedroom apartments, fully furnished, with delivery announced for the third quarter of 2028.
@lucretia_immobilier · 12 August 2026
📚✨ Imtiaz delivers one of Dubai's most singular projects: welcome to The Archive, a residence where you come home by walking through a library of 10,000 books. Right from the entrance, the tone is set: a two-storey library topped by a spiral staircase, leading to a reception desk crafted from the books themselves. And the spirit carries through into the apartments, giving this residence an identity like no other in Dubai. 🏡 Studios to 3 bedrooms, fully furnished and equipped, warm styling with premium materials. The same signature everywhere: built-in libraries in every room, and even a Writer's Room to read or write in peace. 📍 In the heart of the DLRC, 5 minutes from Dubai Academic City and at the gates of Dubai Silicon Oasis. The Dubai Mall and the airport just 20 minutes away. A project built for solid rental demand: students, families and professionals. ✨ The 10,000-book library, the heart of the project. On the rooftop: an infinity pool, an open-air cinema and a garden terrace. A uniquely designed gym facing the skyline. And a real clubhouse, to host in peace. 💡 A rare concept, in a sought-after locati…
The essentials
- The Archive by Imtiaz is a residence located in the Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), in Dubailand, presented by Lucretia on 12 August 2026.
- The project is built around a two-storey library of 10,000 books, topped by a spiral staircase, with built-in libraries in every apartment and a Writer's Room.
- The range runs from studios to three-bedroom apartments, fully furnished and equipped.
- Imtiaz Developments offers a payment plan of 60% during construction and 40% spread over three years after handover, with delivery in the third quarter of 2028.
- The residence sits 5 minutes from Dubai Academic City, at the gates of Dubai Silicon Oasis, and 20 minutes from the Dubai Mall and the airport.
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A rare residential concept in a strong rental-demand location
The Archive by Imtiaz rests on an architectural choice that is unusual for Dubai: the library isn't just an amenity, it's the heart of the residence. From the entrance, a two-storey library topped by a spiral staircase leads to a reception desk crafted from the books themselves. The idea extends into the homes, with built-in libraries in every room and a Writer's Room dedicated to reading and writing.
The location, within the Dubai Silicon Oasis area and Dubailand, targets a specific rental demand: students, families and professionals. The residence stands five minutes from Dubai Academic City and its international schools, at the gates of the business hubs of Dubai Silicon Oasis, with the Dubai Mall and the airport reachable in around twenty minutes. It is this combination — a distinctive concept and an identified pool of tenants — that gives the project its rental appeal.
Finishes, furnishings and staggered payment plan
The Archive by Imtiaz will deliver homes furnished and equipped, in a style the developer describes as warm, using premium materials. On the common-area side, the rooftop brings together an infinity pool, an open-air cinema and a garden terrace, complemented by a carefully designed gym facing the skyline and a clubhouse. The Archive project profile details the layout of the homes and shared spaces.
The financing structure is a central selling point: Imtiaz Developments applies a payment plan of 60% during construction, then 40% spread over three years after handover. This kind of post-handover arrangement stretches the buyer's cash effort beyond delivery, scheduled for the third quarter of 2028.
What it changes for the investor
For an investor, The Archive's appeal lies in its ability to stand out in a market where new supply is abundant. A strong concept — here the library residence — and a home delivered furnished make quick letting easier, particularly in the furnished and short-to-medium-stay segments. The proximity of Dubai Academic City naturally channels part of the demand towards students and teaching staff, while Dubai Silicon Oasis brings in a clientele of professionals.
In Dubai, individuals pay no tax on rental income or on property capital gains: a framework that improves the net yield the owner receives. The three-year post-handover payment plan reduces the initial outlay required, but we encourage buyers to think in terms of total cost and the actual payment schedule rather than the headline monthly instalment alone. The DLRC remains an area under development: we advise comparing price per square metre and rent levels with mature rental districts, as shown in our guide to Jumeirah Village Circle.
Finally, we place this launch within the broader market dynamic that we track in our analysis of Dubai property trends. On an off-plan purchase due in 2028, the key factors are the developer's strength, the quality of the location and thorough contract checks: this is the ground on which Lucretia supports you, from the initial study through to handover.
Source: Original post on Instagram (@lucretia_immobilier) — 12 August 2026
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Benoit CLAUDEL
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With over 18 years of experience in real estate and wealth management, Benoît has developed recognized expertise in advising private investors, business executives and family offices. After starting out in a real estate agency and working within one of the most reputable wealth management firms in Paris, he then joined LCL as Head of Private Banking for Île-de-France, advising high-income clients on their real estate strategies. An entrepreneur, he founded and ran his own wealth management firm for 7 years, structuring investment and wealth optimization solutions. Today at Lucretia, Benoît oversees operational strategy, sales performance and advisor training. He works on high-value-added cases, particularly investments via French holding companies, legal structuring and wealth taxation.
