WHAT?!
No India!Dubai is technically an indian city so whats the point of an Indian district? How about the UAE instead? :happy:

-_-

DREAM SQURE is ugly

ugly in ugly nakheel project ever ...

How long does it take nowadays for IC apartments to go out on rent?

some pics of the IC, Persia

http://www.lacruiseanddubai.blogspot.com/

and here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lacruise/20080115Eso

Need more info. on different IC clusters:

Which are the best (and why).
Which are the worst (and why).
Which clusters are still not delevered.

Did they open any fast food shop (Pizza Hut, McDonalds, KFC, etc) in the Dragon Mart or elsewhere in IC.
What about grocery, any supermarkets nearby?

Is the smell from sewerage plant still there?
What about the rodents?

Thanks.

Tameer hands over Al Dana II units in International City

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Tameer Holding Investment, the region’s leading real estate developer, has announced that the first set of keys has been handed over to the residents of the recently completed Al Dana II, which is identical to Al Dana I that was handed over in July of this year.

Tameer CEO, Abdallah Hageali, said, “As demand for quality residential space in Dubai continues to grow, it is with enormous satisfaction that we deliver this first set of keys to the owners and residents of Al Dana II. We congratulate the owners on their new homes acknowledging that they will be enjoying a lifestyle of comfort, eminence and consolidation”.

The delivery of Al Dana II follows closely on that of Al Dana I, which is Tameer’s first ever development. “At Tameer, we hold ourselves to the highest of standards, not only in terms of the quality of our projects, but also in terms of on-schedule delivery of those projects. The completion and delivery of Al Dana II so soon after that of
Al Dana I reaffirms our commitment to our clients and investors. It also sends out a clear message that we respect the promises we give, we abide by them and we hold ourselves accountable for the delivery of results”, Hageali added.

Al Dana I and Al Dana II residential towers are situated at the Central Business District Area of Dubai International City, overlooking the Dragon-Mart Shopping Mall and are only an 8-minute drive away from Dubai International Airport. Each tower is comprised of 10 luxury residential floors, with 110 apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, each with a fully equipped kitchen) that reflect everlasting luxury and comfort. The amenities include a Hi-tech gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, fully equipped health spa and a luxurious reception hall. Each tower features an attractive and harmonious design with exceptional architectural touches.

Dubai is technically an Indian city so whats the point of an Indian district? How about the UAE instead? :happy:

Mr Smussuv,

I regret to inform you that Dubai is an ARABIAN city and has not much Indian architecture.

Yours sincirely,
'SLion'

;););)

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Global green view 3 is a project that aims to mirror the resounding success of the global green view and global green view 2. Like its predecessors, this construction will be set in the phase 1 of international city. Global Green View 3 is set in the burgeoning, vibrant community of international city’s central business district (CBD). This impressive sculpture has a dynamic blend of residential units and retail outlets – all of which have access to world class facilities.

Location:
International City Phase I, off the Emirates Highway in Dubai.

About the Location:
Just eight minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport, and situated on the arterial Emirates Road, International City offers a secure living environment with world-class schools, well organized libraries, Police and fire stations, post offices, hospitals, parks and plazas, mosques and other essential services. In addition, restaurants and recreational facilities abound, as do retail outlets that cater for every conceivable need. The nearby Dragon Mart and The Forbidden City offer respite and recreation, and the living environment is on par with that offered by the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. It’s lay out was inspired by the intricately patterned traditional carpets of the Middle East and holds with in its self great business opportunities and tourist attractions.

Residence Visas will be provided by the Government of UAE to all Owners/Buyers of freehold property.

Types of units available:
* Studio
* One – bedroom
* Two – bedroom apartments
* Two and three - bedroom duplexes

Salient Features:

Rooms:
* Centrally air-conditioned.
* Ceramic floor tiles.
* Build-in wardrobes.
* Insulated and double glazed windows.

Kitchen:
* High quality kitchen cabinetry.
* Ceramic tiles flooring and walls.
* Selected granite tops.

Bathrooms Features:
* Quality vanities with granite tops.
* Ceramic tiled flooring and walls.
* Ceramic sanitary ware with matching accessories.
* High mirrors and vanity lighting.
* High quality mixer taps.

Additional features of global green view 3:
* Feature entrance lobby.
* State of the art design
* 24 hour Concierge desk.
* 3 – high speed elevators
* Ample parking space
* Swimming pool.
* Steam and sauna (Separate for males and females)
* Separate gymnasium for males and females
* Access to digital / satellite TV
* Retail area on ground floor

Technology and Security:
* Closed circuit television, security and access control.
* Convenient enter phone system allows direct access to suites.
* Cabling to facilitate high-speed internet access and State-of-the-art security systems.
* High quality switches and outlets.

Completion Date: June 2008

location map

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Furnished with all the facilities and comforts your lifestyle demands, Global Green View 2 is a preferred choice for luxury living. Global Green View 2 is located in International City Phase-I off the Emirates Highway in Dubai. It is a Ground + 10 floors Building with 2 Basement Car Parking. Apart from offering 160 families, a place to live in one of the prestigious address in International City, it is one of the most attractive investment opportunities for serious investors at very attractive Prices.

Location:
Global Green View 2 is located in International City Phase-I off the Emirates Highway in Dubai.

About the Location:
Just eight minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport, and situated on the arterial Emirates Road, International City offers a secure living environment with world-class schools, well organized libraries, Police and fire stations, post offices, hospitals, parks and plazas, mosques and other essential services. In addition, restaurants and recreational facilities abound, as do retail outlets that cater for every conceivable need. The nearby Dragon Mart and The Forbidden City offer respite and recreation, and the living environment is on par with that offered by the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. It’s lay out was inspired by the intricately patterned traditional carpets of the Middle East and holds with in its self great business opportunities and tourist attractions.

Residence Visas will be provided by the Government of UAE to all Owners/Buyers of freehold property.

Types of units available:
* Studio
* 1bedroom
* 2bedrooms
* 3bedrooms
* 2bedrooms duplex

Salient Features:

Rooms:
* Centrally air-conditioned.
* Ceramic floor tiles.
* Solid core entry door with security view hole.
* Build-in closets.
* Insulated and double glazed windows.

Kitchen:
* High quality kitchen cabinetry.
* Ceramic tiles flooring and walls.
* Selected granite tops.
* Twin bowl stainless steel sink with quality mixer taps.

Bathrooms Features:
* Quality vanities with granite tops.
* Ceramic tiled flooring and walls.
* Ceramic sanitary ware with matching accessories.
* High mirrors and vanity lighting.
* High quality mixer taps.

External Features and Services:
* Feature entrance lobby.
* Underground on-site parking facilities.
* 24 hour Concierge desk.
* Coffee Bar.
* Juice Bar.
* Swimming pool.
* Leisure deck incorporating barbecue areas.
* Health club and Gym incorporating sauna steam room.

Technology Security.
* Closed circuit television, security and access control.
* Convenient enter phone system allows direct access to suites.
* Cabling to facilitate high-speed internet access and State-of-the-art security systems.
* Connections for cable TV and Telephones.
* High quality switches and outlets.

Completion Date: June 2008

Global Residencia - Indulge in spacious luxury.

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Global Residencia, located in the heart of International City, comprises meticulously planned studio and one-bedroom apartments with elegant interiors. The two distinctive towers are inter-connected that promises astonishing views of the landscape, park and the city beyond. At Global Residencia, you can truly indulge in space yet always be close to all the modern amenities and convenience of an apartment life.

Why International City?

*World-class schools and well organized libraries
*Police and fire stations, post offices and other services
*Next generation open parks and plazas
*Parking space for up to 20,000 vehicles through the development
*Great business opportunities and tourist attractions
*Its layout was inspired by the intricately patterned traditional carpets of the Middle East.
*Mosque

Facilities and Amenities:

Enter your home and experience what luxury is all about.


Centrally air-conditioned
Ceramic floor tiles
Solid core entry door with security view hole
Built-in wardrobes
Insulated and double glazed windows

Kitchen

High quality kitchen cabinetry
Ceramic tiles flooring and walls
Selected granite tops

Bathrooms

Quality vanities with granite tops
Ceramic tiles flooring and walls
Ceramic sanitary ware with matching accessories
High mirrors and vanity lighting
High quality mixer taps

Security

Closed-circuit television, security and access control
Convenient enter-phone system allows direct access to suites
Cabling to facilitate high-speed Internet access and state-of-the-art security systems
High quality switches and outlets

Additional Features of Global Residencia

6 high-speed elevators
Open and covered car parking
Big terrace/balcony with a landscape view
Separate Steam & Sauna and Gymnasium for males and females
Swimming pool
Retail area on ground floor

Luxury. Lifestyle. Location.

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Prime location is of paramount importance when it comes to choosing a property. As an investor or a future resident of a property, you want to know that your investment will appreciate reasonably in value in the years to come, and as a homeowner, you need to be assured that your family will benefit from living in a healthy environment.

Other compelling reasons to consider International City:

*It is one of the fastest developing locations in Dubai
*There is parking space for up to 20,000 vehicles through the development
*Great business opportunities and tourist attractions
*Its layout was inspired by the intricately patterned traditional carpets of the Middle East .


Security

Closed-circuit television, security and access control
Convenient enter-phone system allows direct access to suites
Cabling to facilitate high-speed internet access and state-of-the-art security systems
Connections for cable TV and telephones
High quality switches and outlets
External Features and Services

Feature entrance lobby
Underground on-site parking facilities
Retail space
24 hour concierge desk
Swimming pool with temperature control
Health club and gym
Leisure desk
High-speed elevators
Professionally maintained surroundings and lush landscaping
Rooms

Centrally air-conditioned
Ceramic floor tiles
Built-in closets
Insulated and double-glazed windows
Tiled Balconies
Kitchen
High quality kitchen cabinetry
Ceramic tiled flooring and walls
Wall and floor unit cabinet with hard surface granite worktop and stainless steel sink
Bathrooms

Luxurious bathrooms with full height polished ceramic wall tiles
Quality vanities with granite tops
Ceramic sanitary ware with matching accessories
High quality mixer taps
High mirrors and vanity lighting

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^^ why this map look like not being IC??

^^ why this map look like not being IC??

Because its International City Phase 2.

Original IC - is on "top" of this image.

^^ oh didnt know, thank you for clarifying.
in this case do someone have the full masterplan of IC?

Where are they gona put the sewer in this one?

^^ oh didnt know, thank you for clarifying.
in this case do someone have the full masterplan of IC?

entre this site
http://internationalcity.ae/
go for contact us
email them
wait for masterplan for all phases .
:)

^^ Bizzy if you have it and can share it, that would be great.

@ Tavik this is to the left of existing IC (between IC & SO) not down. it is set to replace the area marked before as "Heavy Truck and Industry Zone"

Indigo Optima 1 & 2 in International City progress

Indigo Optima 1 & 2 in International City progress: Indigo Properties, one of the UAE’s fastest growing real estate development companies, has announced that the construction of two developments, Indigo Optima 1 and 2, in the Central District of International City, Dubai has begun. The two mid-rise building developments will provide only business spaces within the International City Phase 1.

Ramesh Sawlani, Director, Indigo Properties, said, “We are very pleased to confirm that construction has begun on these two developments at this crucial phase in the long term development of International City. Indigo Optima will add a new dimension to our already diverse portfolio and provide added proof that Indigo Properties is delivering both exciting and relevant projects for Dubai”.

Indigo Optima 1 and 2 real estate projects will feature innovative ‘mix and match’ commercial and retail space. They are designed to provide the flexibility that Dubai businesses are demanding. The anticipated completion date is July 2009.

for more info about Optima 1 & 2 towers
check this link

http://indigogroup.com/newsite/home.asp

new project from indigo group called (indigo specturm )

check this link
http://indigogroup.com/newsite/home.asp

from the Nakheel:

Nakheel completes handover of all buildings at International City


Dubai, 05 March 2008

Nakheel, one of the world's largest privately-held property developers, has completed the handover of all buildings at International City.
All 387 buildings have been handed over to owners and residents across all nine internationally themed precincts which make up the Residential District of International City. These buildings comprise of over 22,000 apartments and will be home to over 70,000 residents.
Eng. Rashid Obaid Al Helli, Director International City said:
“We are delighted with the delivery of International City. With more than 50,000 residents already living there, it is becoming, not only a great place to live but a great community. We are thrilled to see the hard work that has gone into creating this development pay off. With landscaping well underway and a number of retail offerings now open, International City is an attractive option for a diverse range of people to call home.”
International City began construction in 2003 and comprises of the Residential District that includes 387 buildings and the Central District that includes 34 plots that are currently under construction by private developers. Neighboring developments include the Dragon Mart Complex and Al Warsan Lake.
The nine internationally themed communities that make up the Residential District of International City are: China, England, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Persia & Russia.
Situated 12 km from Dubai International Airport, International City’s location, combined with its affordability, make it an instant magnet for local and international businesses, retailers, commercial establishments, traders, residents and tourists.
The project was designed as an integrated multi purpose development to meet the increasing demand for affordable housing in Dubai. International City will be home to more than 70,000 people by the end of 2008.

Anyone know the average maintenance charge per Sq Ft for completed properties here ?
Also will they be building a quick access road from here to DSO?

If Nakheel has handed all buildings over than Vista Real Estate is telling me more lies! I paid in full plus all fees in December and still am awaiting keys and handover. Agent keeps blaming Nakheel and the builing owner. Im washing my hands of it and have decided to sell IC and buy elsewhere in Dubai that will be more saleable in the long term. IE JV or JLT

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Riviera Residence

The future has no place doubts are here, the latest crisis shows that this American economy is in recession, while the value of oil reached levels never seen before.

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:cheers:





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Nakheel's International City adds final Emirates precinct
Staff Report
Published: March 23, 2008, 00:17

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Dubai: Nakheel has launched Emirates, the tenth and final precinct to be added to the existing nine precincts that make up the Residential District of International City.

Construction on the Emirates Precinct began early this year, with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2009. Emirates will feature 856 studios and 756 one-bedroom units. In addition to the residential units, 52 units will be handed for commercial use.

"Emirates Precinct presents the beauty and timelessness of traditional regional architecture, adding to the wide variety of styles that make this development truly international," said Rashid Al Helli, director of International City.

International City began construction in 2003 and comprises the Residential District that includes 387 buildings and the Central District that includes 34 plots currently under construction. Neighbouring developments include the Dragon Mart Complex.


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This is Ready Shop for sale in International City-Russia Cluster ( IC 1-RUS- V 16- S20 ) -its in corner location.

Size: 550.98 Sqft. Price: 550,000 D.H.


Free Hold

My e-mail:sohaibq_@hotmail.com

:spam1: :banned:

from the Nakheel:

Nakheel sells all residential units of Emirates Precinct at International City

Dubai, 03 April 2008: Nakheel, one of the world’s largest and most innovative real estate developers, has sold out all residential units of the Emirates Precinct, the tenth and final precinct to be added to the Residential District of International City.

This new development features 1612 residential units and 52 retail spaces across a total of 26 buildings. The residential buildings offer a range of spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments in International City's growing residential community, which is now home to more than 50,000 people. Construction on the Emirates Precinct began earlier this year, with the completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2009.

Manal Shaheen, Nakheel Director - Sales, Marketing and Customer Service, said:

“International City continues to be an enormous draw for people in search of quality housing at an affordable price, which has been demonstrated further by the enormous sales success of the Emirates precinct. We see this success as reflective of the quality of the development being delivered and it shows that there is great demand in the market place for affordable housing. With its location and affordability, International City is an ideal place to live.”

Eng. Rashid Al Helli, Director, International City, Nakheel said:

“International City is now fast establishing itself as a vibrant community, providing much-needed affordable living with excellent facilities for a broad range of people in Dubai. We are delighted with the progress to date and more than 50,000 people have now moved into their new homes; facilities are also continuing to be made available, landscaping is well underway, and community events are regularly being held, including a hugely successful basketball tournament held this weekend.”

International City, which began construction in 2003, comprises of the Residential District that includes 413 buildings and the Central District that includes 34 plots that are currently under construction by private developers. Neighboring developments include the Dragon Mart mall and Al Warsan Lake.

International City now has ten internationally themed communities that make up the Residential District: Emirates, China, England, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Persia and Russia. The project was designed as an integrated multi-purpose development to meet the increasing demand for affordable housing in Dubai and will be home to more than 70,000 people by the end of 2008, with a number of further launches throughout the year.

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SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT THE TAMEER PROJECT "ALJAWZAA" IN INT'L CITY PHASE III?
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES PHOTOS AND LOCATION MAP OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT?
BYE!

Vinello, i have a studio in Aljawzaa. All I know is that construction has started albeit it is delayed after nakheel moved the plot. Planned completion date is dec 2008. I get regular update pics of construction site but I delete them because not much to see except for construction workers. You can email lamia.abougendia@tameer.net who will send you these updates. I have no idea where he plot is in IC3 so if you get more info let me know.

Thank you so much!

I have now heard from two sources about the relocation of the sewage plant, but have read nothing about it. Can someone confirm this? Apparently plans exist on what is to be developed on that site.

There's nowhere to shop, say International City residents


Dubai: Residents of International City are upset by the lack of shops and medical services in the area.

This comes after Gulf News reported last week that residents complained about the traffic and access problems, the lack of signage and the smell of waste water from the nearby Al Aweer sewage plant.

Other issues raised by International City residents in recent days are the lack of shops and facilities.

British-Egyptian A.H. moved to the Spain cluster last month: "My local supermarket is really expensive. I think they know that we can't go anywhere else and there's no competition nearby."

"Things like doctors, forget about it. There are no doctors here," he said.

Local business owner A.S., an Iranian, called an ambulance after his friend had a domestic accident.

"I had to call the emergency services after my friend had an accident, because there's no immediate medical assistance in the area. There aren't even any pharmacies."

Filipino resident W.T. said he leaves International City to do his shopping, because "it's too expensive to buy inside the development".

Another issue still proving to be a bone of contention for residents is the traffic situation.

J.H. a secretary from the UK, said: "Big trucks pull up on the side of the road by the main entrance, making cars drive across two lanes to get in, it's very dangerous.

"I want to know whey there's only one lane leading to the main part of International City."

A spokesperson at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said road development projects in the area surrounding International City are on the cards and there will be more roads linking the area with Emirates Road and the Dubai Bypass Road.

Gulf News also received more complaints about the smell. W.T., a Filipino, has been living in International City's Spain cluster for the past three months.

"My daughter is two years old and is supposed to be coming to live with me soon.

"However, I feel it's not healthy to let a two-year-old live in this place, it smells. I was told I would enjoy the community lifestyle, but I don't see anything like that here."

A Dubai Municipality official said there are plans to move the sewage treatment plant, which is currently in Al Aweer. But he did not say when.

Developer's Response

'Vibrant community'

Rashid Al Helli, General Manager of International City, a Nakheel development, responded to the complaints of some residents.

"International City is fast establishing itself as a vibrant community, providing much needed affordable living with excellent facilities for a broad range of people in Dubai. We are delighted with the progress to date and more than 50,000 people have moved into their new homes; facilities are continuously being being made available, landscaping is well underway, and community events are held regularly.

"As this community develops further, International City will continue to provide a diverse range of commercial and retail offerings for residents. In total, there will be more than 5,000 retail units, with each building in the residential district offering a variety of retail and dining outlets.

"International City continues to be an enormous draw for people in search of quality housing at an affordable price, which was demonstrated by the sales success of the Emirates precinct recently."
(Gulfnews)

Nakheel Retail Shopping Malls division to become the largest shopping mall developer in the Middle East by 2012

-Nakheel to showcase 5 new mega malls at the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres annual convention

Dubai, STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01, 21st April, 2008: Nakheel, a Dubai World company and one of the world’s largest and most innovative real estate developers, has announced plans that will make its integrated retail division Nakheel Retail, the largest shopping mall developer, owner and manager in the Middle East by 2012 and one of the largest in the world by 2018.

Nakheel Retail Shopping Malls division is about to commence the development of 13 million square feet of new retail space across five separate mega projects: Palm Mall, Palm Jumeirah a premier retail destination on the first Palm development; Palm Mall, Palm Deira an enormous retailing precinct planned for the first phase of the Palm Deira; Ibn Battuta Mall Phase II, doubling the mall’s size with new themed courts and an expanded retail mix; India Mart, which will combine the very best of Indian wholesale and retail shopping with entertainment facilities; and finally Great Mall Dubai a ‘3-in-1’ mall concept at International City.
Ahead of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) Annual Convention; at which Nakheel Retail’s future plans will be showcased, Graham Dreverman, Group Managing Director, Nakheel Retail said:

“With the success of Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart, we are in a very strong position to expand the Shopping Malls division of Nakheel Retail across Dubai to meet the retail demands of a growing population. Nakheel is known for its iconic projects and this extends to all its divisions. With the design and delivery of five new innovative, world-class shopping malls, through our Shopping Malls division Nakheel Retail is poised to become one of the most successful shopping mall developers, managers and owners in the world.”

Nakheel Retail has created a new structure to meet its ambitious plans for growth. There are four divisions spanning shopping mall and retail brand development – Shopping Malls, RetailCorp, Hypermarkets and Food & Beverage.

Nakheel Retail Shopping Malls is the retail property division of Nakheel Retail undertaking ownership, development, management, leasing and marketing of shopping malls strategically located around Nakheel’s residential communities.

Nakheel Retail RetailCorp is already a dominant operator in the sports sector through a mix of franchise and joint venture agreements with brands including: Lillywhites, Sports Direct, Dunlop, Slazenger, Karrimor, Carlton, Donnay, No Fear, Kangol, Voodoo Dolls, Antigua, Lonsdale, Nike, Go Sport, Peak Performance, Inwear, Soaked in Luxury, Joe Bloggs. New retail brands for Nakheel RetailCorp will focus on general apparel, sports, entertainment and leisure, cinema and home sectors.

Nakheel Retail Hypermarkets complements the other retail platforms dedicated to establishing an international hypermarket that will set the benchmark for the region. An announcement regarding a partnership with a leading international brand will be made shortly.

Nakheel Retail Food & Beverage will target the diverse market in the region by embracing the cuisines of the world, will become the largest and most diverse food and beverage operator in the UAE within five years.

Nakheel Retail Shopping Malls division’s existing asset portfolio includes more than two million square feet including the world’s largest themed shopping centre in the world, Ibn Battuta Mall, and the largest Chinese wholesale trade centre outside of China, Dragon Mart. Over the next 10 years, Nakheel Retail Shopping Malls division will build an extensive portfolio of shopping destinations in Dubai to serve the needs of new mega projects such as Waterfront and the Palm Deira and the growing population of Dubai.

Nakheel Retail’s focus is to become the dominant player in Dubai’s changing retail landscape, providing extraordinary vision and expertise during a period of remarkable change and growth.
(Nakheel)

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Lady Ratan Manor, Internat. City

International City is hardly vibrant, and I wonder what lifestyle they refer to when there are hardly any shops around or even cafes and restaurants... It's just one huge residential area, and that's about it.

Anyone knows what was Nakheel's price per sqft in Emirates cluster in the latest launch?
Actually what was the price of typical 716 sqft one bed?

Location : International City
Property Type : Freehold Residential
Total Floors: G+10 Floor
Unit Types : Studio, 1 BR, 2 BR
Completed Date : December 2008


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8/May/2008

International City

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2 things.

First of all, some trees and some grass would make this project 100% nicer.

Also, the whole area despite lots of completed buildings looks pretty deserted (looking at the amount of cars around)

yea , it will be typically like DG project :)

What a disaster.

This is one lovely project

I wish it wasn't overpriced !!

Nakheel begins Lake District construction

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on Saturday, May 10, 2008



Nakheel, the real estate arm of Dubai World, has commenced construction work on Lake District, a 26-acre residential community, with sales starting next week.

"Construction has already commenced and will continue in five phases. The estimated completion date is the fourth quarter of 2010," a Nakheel spokesperson told Emirates Business.

The project, which is one of the districts of International City, will house 34 buildings with Al Warsan Lake.

The other districts are Dragon Mart Complex, Central District and Forbidden City near Emirates Road.

Shadid Engineering Consultants are the architects for the project, which will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and some penthouses.

"All buildings will have underground parking and a dedicated internal road system to allow quick and easy access to each building. Each building will have access to a range of amenities, including gym facilities, swimming pools and recreational areas."

Nakheel had earlier announced the launch of the first phase of Veneto, a residential district in Waterfront. It will comprise 1,400 villas and townhouses, and 1,200 low-rise apartments to accommodate 14,000 people. "Groundwork has begin on the first phase, with the handover for villas expected in 2009," the spokesperson said. The company is expected to begin sales for Canal District soon and plans to launch the Badrah phase by end of this month.

In March, Nakheel had revealed the masterplan for Waterfront City, which will be the centrepiece of the development. Covering a land area of more than 330 hectares, Waterfront City consists of a central island surrounded by four neighbouring districts – the Boulevard, Madinat Al Soor, the Resort and the Marina.

Anyone interested in buying a nice Studio in CBD Building near Dragon Mart facing park and Forbidden City?

PM me for details.

This is one lovely project

I wish it wasn't overpriced !!

I agree this is a nice project, looks well organized. Unfortunately prices bite there and that to my mind significantly diminishes its potential to lure investors. I compared the prices and decided to throw some extra cash and get JLT apartment rather than IC.

All of you who have a studio in "Persia" in International City and are renting it out, would you mind telling me how much rental you are getting for it. I had been renting mine out on a monthly basis as the tenants were not sure how long they would need to rent for, but they have since moved out and the company who was dealing with the rentals has now got someone renting for a year, but unfortunately the rental is considerably less now. I did expect not to get as much when renting long-term but didn't think it would be quite as low. I just want to make sure it is a fair rate I am getting. The studio is unfurnished but it is in N1 so it is right on the outside so not completely surrounded by other buildings. So is in a good position. Would appreciate any info and what others are renting theirs out for.

Cheers,

Studio rentals are 38k to 44k. What are you getting?

I'm getting 38k minus the 10% the rental company are taking. So I suppose it is within the normal rental fee but in the lower end.
Thanks for your help.

Looking for a one bed to rent in England cluster.... plz pm me if you have anyting available thanks.

Inv.

What a disaster.

Indeed. Building layouts/massing remind me of the crappy dowms where I used to live, but at least those were in the middle of a real, vibrant city.

Do you prefer "gahba" instead? :D

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:ohno: http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10225546.html

Two-week sewage flood hits International City

Dubai: Sewage has flooded an International City residential area for two weeks in a row.

An entire car park, roads and pavements are now submerged under the stinking sewage, which is still bubbling up from the drains on Wednesday morning.

The sewage is now just a metre from the entrances of some residential buildings in England cluster, near one of the main roads.

The car park is also flooded with the sewage.

Motorists have no choice but to drive through the pools and around the hazard caused by tankers that are working to pump out the water.

The unbearable smell in the heat of summer is attracting many flies, particularly as most of the flood is still static over the sandy areas next to buildings.

..................Residents have previously told Gulf News they are unable to escape from the stench of the sewage, and although they keep their windows shut during the summer months, the smell comes in through the air-conditioning system.

This is not the first spill to plague the area. The weekend of June 20 saw a large spill, which forced motorists off the road, as reported in Gulf News. The spill was preceded by a smaller flood on the weekend of June 6. Residents had previously complained about the smell of sewage on one of the main roads as far back as May.

International City currently has approximately 60,000 residents.

Finally landscaping is underway in full swing....:) Any idea about what is happening with the official road opening up? they kind of made a temporary one last month behind the epco where the real one should be.
Any news on the Forbidden city there is some digging work going on there now.
And it seems that the main roundabout is being removed as they r bilding a road right through it. So probably they will sell the plots (the former round about).

....sorry about going off subject here but not sure where to poat this question??? I am selling my studio in International City and needed a power of attorney letter for the agent in Dubai to do all the legal work on my behalf. I have got the power of attorney letter stamped by a Notory and he has told me i need to send it to the FCO in London to be stamped and legalised, then I send it to Dubai so that thye can act on my behalf. I have also heard that it needs to go to the UAE Embassy to be stamed also but the solicitor says he doesn't think it needs to be stamped by both the FCO and the Embassy. I have heard from others on this forum that they got theirs stamped at both places. I eed this as a matter of urgency but my solicitor says it probably will take around 3 weeks for the FCO to return it to me. My other option is to go down in person to London, but would mean a flight down from Scotland. So does anyone know if the FCO office is central or what airport would be easiest for me to fly to(sorry don't know London at all) and if it has to be stamped by both places, does anyone know if the UAE Embassy and the FCO offices are near each other?
Has anyone else from the UK had to get a power of attorney letter here so that they could sell their property in Dubai? I look forward to your reply.

Thanks

Original!

nakheel should keep the promise & build forbidden city at international city; as the reputation of company as iconic projects develper.The projects under development are greener & the company can be said eco iconic project developer

Hi all, i was just chatting with some friends who told me that prices are getting high in International City. I double checked on the web page of Better Homes and the Studios of 479 sq ft are around 500K!!!!

Renting prices also increased a lot!!! (55K for studios!!!)

It seems to be something related to Satwa area, apparently people will be obliged to leave Satwa and this is the reason behind the price increases in some other areas

Does somebody know about this???

Hi all, i was just chatting with some friends who told me that prices are getting high in International City. I double checked on the web page of Better Homes and the Studios of 479 sq ft are around 500K!!!!

Renting prices also increased a lot!!! (55K for studios!!!)

It seems to be something related to Satwa area, apparently people will be obliged to leave Satwa and this is the reason behind the price increases in some other areas

Does somebody know about this???

Yes, satwa will be completely flatened to build 'Jumeirah Garden City' there...

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I counted to 100 then gave up,,, So many waste water trucks... Was tempted to see where they go.. :)

WOW!!!!!!!! wonder where there going too

Dubai Mall Aquarium - maybe?!

^^ thats a good chance

from the Nakheel:

Nakheel sells all residential units of Emirates Precinct at International City


http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/775/internationalcityemiratlr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is one lovely project

Hah, at first I thought that was a real picture, but then I noticed it was just a computer one.

Anyone know when they plan to make a real entrance to the area? Currently about 85% of residents seem to drive through the garage to get to the slip road and the other 15% through Dragon Mart on a zig road with lots of speed bumps. Somehow I don't understand this... they make an entire area with so many buildings and then don't make a road leading into the area.

Yeah, you look at all the cars parked outside, and then you think, no way is this real life International City!!!! :lol:

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I counted to 100 then gave up,,, So many waste water trucks... Was tempted to see where they go.. :)

WOW!!!!!!!! wonder where there going too

Dubai Mall Aquarium - maybe?!

^^ thats a good chance

Yeah right, Dubai Mall's Aquarium. :hahaha:

http://prescott-developers.com/primeresidency.htm

Hi guys (and gals?),
Does anyone have any recent/updated info about this project?
Construction, prices etc?
Regards,
B.

My studio in england has not yet been registered with the Lands Dept by Nakheel. So I've been unable to sell it for the past 4 months (even though prices maybe moving up) because Nakheel has frozen the transfers of International City?

Anyone else stuck like me?

^^ use the investment thread to ask such questions

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=490764&page=396

I have a question. How come International City looks nothing like this?

http://business24-7.ae/SiteLists/ArticlesTempPhotoGallery/5_9_2008/ArtclDtaPg_b9e32eaa5a9f459e97a4edc2ed3c572e_0.2.jpg

www.forbiddencity.ae

me and many bought shops in international city , and no one wants to buy them even uder cost price or rent it cheaper than a wharehouse rent in satwa . there are like thousands of empty shops in international city , what will happen to us , is it possibl they allow shops to be converted into apartments ? . it takes years to take a licence from jafza . so no one can start a shop .

forbidden city is glorious
the mosque is dam preety
i think hotel should be more iconic.
great work Nakheel.
best of luck

Nakheel marks its entry into the Forbidden City

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Saturday, 25 October 2008

A vibrant residential community to be created within International City

Inspiration will be taken from the legendary Royal Court Palace of Imperial China

Dubai, 25 October 2008: Dubai's master developer NakheelNakheelLoading... is delighted to announce the unveiling of Forbidden City in International City. Inspired from the legendary Royal Court Palace of Imperial China, Forbidden City will be a residential neighbourhood offering its own extensive community facilities, enhanced by the range of retail and leisure offerings at International City and Dragon Mart.

Forbidden City will be home to 4,000 low rise studio, one bed and two bed apartments. At the heart of the development will be a landscaped vista leading to an ornate Grand Mosque, the spiritual centerpiece of the community. Work on the development started in April 2008 with final completion estimated to be in April 2011.

Eng. Rashid Al Helli, Director, International City, said:

"We are very excited about the unveiling of Forbidden City; another significant milestone for International City. This low-rise residential community will be quite unique in its design, inspired by the architecture of Imperial China. The development has been carefully planned to take into consideration everything that residents will need in terms of retail and leisure amenities, to help build a thriving and sustainable community."

In addition to 4,000 homes, Forbidden City will feature 50 retail stores including food outlets, restaurants, internet cafés and boutiques. Residents will also benefit from the close proximity to Dragon Mart, which offers the widest range of Chinese merchandise available outside of mainland China.

International City provides a diverse range of affordable accommodation options in an accessible living environment. Truly international in its design, the project's Residential District is divided into ten internationally themed communities representing, China, England, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Persia, Russia, and Spain.

Also located nearby is Lake District, thoughtfully designed residential community that shares enthralling views to Al Warsan Lake, one of the very few freshwater wetlands in the UAE. The lake is home to more than 190 species of birds, including some of the rarest birds know to the Arabian Peninsula and neighbouring regions. NakheelNakheelLoading... has undertaken a series of measures to ensure that this habitat is protected and in the longer term, there are plans to provide suitable facilities that will enable the general public to enjoy the wildlife there.

International City is situated in Dubai's Al Warsan area, 12 kilometers from Dubai International Airport.

http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20081025071626/Nakheel%20marks%20its%20entry%20into%20the%20Forbidden%20City

I have a question. How come International City looks nothing like this?

http://business24-7.ae/SiteLists/ArticlesTempPhotoGallery/5_9_2008/ArtclDtaPg_b9e32eaa5a9f459e97a4edc2ed3c572e_0.2.jpg


I wish it will be likes this... the only problem in Int city.. is the sewerage...

Dubai World villa sales begin to slow down

Published: 30 October 2008 12:54 GMT Author: Matthew Martin More by this Author Last Updated: 30 October 2008 15:01

Sultan bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai World, has said villa sales in Dubai are beginning to slow as it becomes more difficult to secure housing finance in the emirate.
"We started selling property in Forbidden City recently. We usually sell over 100 villas a day but now we are selling about 30 a day," said Sulayem, speaking to an audience of bankers in Dubai on 30 October.

"This indicates that it is not speculative buyers any more, it is end users buying the units, so for me it is ok."

He said he was not expecting to see real estate prices in Dubai decrease, and pointed to the recent sales of villas on Palm Jumeira facing the Atlantis hotel as evidence that appetite for Dubai real estate remained strong.

"I don't see a reduction in prices," he said. "The appetite is there, it is just the financing that is not."

Forbidden City is a 4,000 unit development by Nakheel, a subsidiary of Dubai World, within the International City real estate project.

http://www.meed.com/news/2008/10/dubai_world_says_villa_sales_beginning_to_slow.html

R

My studio in england has not yet been registered with the Lands Dept by Nakheel. So I've been unable to sell it for the past 4 months (even though prices maybe moving up) because Nakheel has frozen the transfers of International City?

Anyone else stuck like me?

I tried to purchase a 1 BR, I would have if the banks supported even at a higher price. But the Regn problem of Intl City with Lands dept kept all financiers away & finally I purchased a 1 BR in DSO.

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I counted to 100 then gave up,,, So many waste water trucks... Was tempted to see where they go.. :)

Dubai should apply for the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest queue of tankers/vehicles in the world. However it's very beautiful to see the shimmerring yellow lights all over the desert behind Sewerage plant. Media should hire a helicopter during night and report with photos.

...and thats why they dump it into the sea, no wonder. I feel sad about these guys and can understand their frustration. I might will do the same. This is not humane and who gives a dam?

No I don't understand what they are doing and this should never be an excuse, anyone who dumb into the sea should be deported immediately. :ohno:

stop using this pathetic inhuman card, it is boring already. We all suffer in a way or another :bash: :bash:

I'm not approving it, I can only understand that these drivers are very frustrating. It is not the drivers fault of mismanagement. The goverment is doing too less to find solutions. They rather look only at their prestigious projects than trying to find solutions for the lower incomes. We all know how the workers are getting abused here in one way or the other. No hard feelings Patriote but it is a fact!

do u think international city shops will ever be filled ?

Hi,

Any one interested in renting out a shop. I need a min 100 sqft for leasing. Also it needs to be a end unit.

Thanks
Preetham

do u think international city shops will ever be filled ?

I don't think it'll happen in my life time :lol:

Forbidden City will offer buyers affordable homes


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By Saifur Rahman, Business Editor
Published: November 21, 2008, 23:30

Dubai: Construction of a new affordable housing cluster, Forbidden City, has started at International City, a top official said.

Dubai's master developer Nakheel last month unveiled Forbidden City in International City.

Inspired by the legendary Royal Court Palace of Imperial China, Forbidden City will be a residential neighbourhood offering its own extensive community facilities, enhanced by the range of retail and leisure offerings at International City and Dragon Mart.

Gammon and Billimoria has been awarded the construction contract of the project's first phase.

Forbidden City will be home to 4,000 low-rise studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.

At the heart of the development will be a landscaped vista leading to an ornate grand mosque, the spiritual centrepiece of the community.

Work on the development started last April and final completion is expected in April 2011.

The price of a studio flat is about Dh730,000, while one-bedroom apartments start at Dh950,000 and a two-bedroom apartment starts at Dh1.4 million.

"This is about 20 per cent higher than the prices at International City," Rashid Obaid Al Helli, general manager of Nakheel's International City, told Gulf News.

"The contractor has already carried out 10 per cent of the works. They are about to start working on the superstructure. The overall project will be completed in four phases."

Prices

Prices at the Forbidden City is around Dh1,300 per square foot, which Al Helli said is still below the market price.

"Although the real estate market is not booming, it is still in good shape. Prices are coming to a more realistic level and becoming attractive to real buyers. At the Forbidden City there is still room for profits," he said.

"Having said that, the days of making overnight profits have gone. At Forbidden City we have seen some good response. About 40 per cent of the project has been sold out."

He said a buyer is forbidden to purchase more than three properties. "This is to eliminate the speculators and help the end-users to enter the market," he said.

Driver

"Real estate is driving our economy. There is panic in the market as buyers are becoming more mature, sophisticated and knowledgeable. They are more cautious.

"The chain of profit/premium cycle has shrunk. Small developers and brokers will disappear from the market, leaving more room for credible and stable players.

"However, this is a good time to buy."

He said Nakheel will retain some rental units in the project.

In addition to 4,000 homes, Forbidden City will feature 50 retail stores including food outlets, restaurants, internet cafés and boutiques.

Residents will also benefit from the close proximity to Dragon Mart, which offers the widest range of Chinese merchandise available outside mainland China.

Also located nearby is Lake District, a carefully designed residential community that offers stunning views of Al Warsan Lake, one of the few freshwater wetlands in the UAE.

The lake is home to more than 190 species of birds, including some of the rarest known to the Arabian Peninsula and neighbouring regions.

Nakheel has undertaken a series of measures to ensure that this habitat is protected and in the longer term there are plans to provide suitable facilities that will enable the general public to enjoy the wildlife there.

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10261641.html

kaku67, I just got my shop rented in IC-france:banana:

Hi,

Any one interested in renting out a shop. I need a min 100 sqft for leasing. Also it needs to be a end unit.

Thanks
Preetham

i have two shops togather in england cluster corner area is 1664 sq feet for rent . e mail amul1@hotmail.com

kaku67, I just got my shop rented in IC-france:banana:

how much per sq foot did u get as rent?

:bash::bash:

kaku67, I rented for 77 AED/SQF.....please check the following forum for IC that might help:
http://www.propertycommunity.com/forum/international-city-dubai-owners-group-forum/

No I don't understand what they are doing and this should never be an excuse, anyone who dumb into the sea should be deported immediately. :ohno:

stop using this pathetic inhuman card, it is boring already. We all suffer in a way or another :bash: :bash:

and its because you don't understand what they are doing that we have this problem. push ANYONE into a corner and they'll do all sorts of ridiculous/illegal shit to survive.

you can't simply expect people to wait 12 hours in a truck waiting to dump their sewage. eventually the situation will explode like it has and these guys will start dumping shit into the sea. either they dump illegally or they quit their jobs and sewage builds up in the city anyway.

maybe if the government aand people like you had been more considerate of their situation, a new sewage plant would have been built two years ago. and do you REALLY want to compare your "suffering" to the suffering of these truck drivers? we all whine and cry and complain when we have to spend 2 hours in traffic for ONE DAY when a crane falls down... these guys spend 12 hours in traffic EVERYDAY for months and they don't get paid because of it. (they get paid for every load they dump remember?)

somewhere in the past 15 years this city has started to mess up its priorities. many years ago, the only complaint i ever read in gulfnews would be about how a certain speedhump is dangerous.

The goverment is doing too less to find solutions. They rather look only at their prestigious projects than trying to find solutions for the lower incomes.

we all know this is true. the government is pandering to all the wealthy new expats and "investors" coming to city due to these prestigious projects... while really putting the concerns of lower income workers way down on their priority list.

International city smells really bad. Been even worse over the past few days! Cannot wait to get outta here...

Doesn't the sewage problem kinda sum up Dubai flashy on the outside and to the World but actually just full of shit :)

They forgot India, USA, Brazil, and Australia.... They should have added these 5.......

anyone have any news ?

global garden view / global green view 6 ?????????

besthomes emirates ?

regards mark

They forgot India, USA, Brazil, and Australia.... They should have added these 5.......

I don't think so, what does a typical USA/Brazil/India/Australia building look like? They are mostly influenced by other, mostly european, countries and don't have something very special about them and that's what International City aims to rebuild.

and its because you don't understand what they are doing that we have this problem. push ANYONE into a corner and they'll do all sorts of ridiculous/illegal shit to survive.

you can't simply expect people to wait 12 hours in a truck waiting to dump their sewage. eventually the situation will explode like it has and these guys will start dumping shit into the sea. either they dump illegally or they quit their jobs and sewage builds up in the city anyway.

maybe if the government aand people like you had been more considerate of their situation, a new sewage plant would have been built two years ago. and do you REALLY want to compare your "suffering" to the suffering of these truck drivers? we all whine and cry and complain when we have to spend 2 hours in traffic for ONE DAY when a crane falls down... these guys spend 12 hours in traffic EVERYDAY for months and they don't get paid because of it. (they get paid for every load they dump remember?)

somewhere in the past 15 years this city has started to mess up its priorities. many years ago, the only complaint i ever read in gulfnews would be about how a certain speedhump is dangerous.

Absolutely right luv2bebrown. Those drivers stuck in this endless queue have to be in the most frustrating position of any worker in this country. You can't respond to that with some pompous remark about "our country"--i.e. ssmuw. Just think for a short moment about what these guys are suffering and all the nearby residents due to some very poor city planning and bureaucracy.

Nice projects

Hi, I have a 2 bedroom apartment in INDIGO SPECTRUM (floor 6) and looking to sell. Please contact me via email jayganglani@gmail.com (subject: INDIGO). I'm also in the process of advertising through a real estate company.

M&R’s second Middle East project scrapped

Read Here (http://www.exchange4projects.com/MISC/its-rescission-time-mrs-second-middle-east-project-scrapped)

Anyone own an apartment in Aljawzaa (IC3)? Any news on construction?

IC phase 3 still on or not?

nice infra project

anyone have any news ?

global garden view / global green view 6 ?????????

besthomes emirates ?

regards mark

hi anyones have project in rufi grand international city phase 3 and do you know what is happening with this please
se

IC phase 3 still on or not?

PHASE ONE? Looks like a huge council estate with posh prices......

PHASE ONE? Looks like a huge council estate with posh prices......

Actually its worse.....A council estate being perfectly inhabitable, with no sewerage to pollute the immediate air and flood the area.....

Due for completion October 2009

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Rather interesting article:

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/the-dark-side-of-dubai-1664368.html

My sister lives in International City. It's shit. None of the zones look anything like their supposedly county influences. It smells at night really horrible as well.

Is there any demand for shops in IC? Are they selling and at what price??

Is there any demand for shops in IC? Are they selling and at what price??

Anybody know??

There are more and more shops opening here, so there must be demand either now or potentially for the future as more people move to Dubai and look for affordable housing.

There are more and more shops opening here, so there must be demand either now or potentially for the future as more people move to Dubai and look for affordable housing.

Thats good news...How long does it take to start a shop, get permission from the authorities, etc?

Thats good news...How long does it take to start a shop, get permission from the authorities, etc?

Anyone know??

Are shops being bought and sold in IC?? :)

Anyone know??

check

www.dubaided.gov.ae

it all depends on the kind of business. if a retail shop, no more than 3 weeks. if a restaurant maybe 4 to 6 weeks.


good luck

Are shops being bought and sold in IC?? :)

Anyone?? :)

Hello,

Anyone have any news / Pics on International City Phase 3? In particular Al Jawzaa by Tameer project?

Thanks.

E.

It is a strange project.. I guess when it comes to architecture, there's a fine line between innovation and gimmickry

What makes you say that?

What makes you say that?

The idea of the project is to create different themed areas within the project.

This could either be a profound mixing of cultures, or it could be profound as the Egyptian addition to the las vegas hotel, the luxor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Las_Vegas).

^^ What the fuck is this shit?

I would agree that it is highly unlikely that viewers of the Dubai International City section would be interested in an apartment in Tunisia - even if it is advertised several times in a seldom spoken dead language!

Perhaps someone technical can get rid of it?

Thank you very much to whoever deleted that rubbish (234sale, probably).

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Thanks - how recent is this ariel view?

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18/10/09
International City Phase II & III
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18/10/09
International City Phase I
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so Al Jawzaa lies somewhere in the ariel view of IC3...does not appear to be many plots there but atleast it's close to IC1 :)

and yuk look at that huge sewage tank next to IC1..no wonder it stinks!

so Al Jawzaa lies somewhere in the ariel view of IC3...does not appear to be many plots there but atleast it's close to IC1 :)

also close the the DSO and the academic city :) however thw whole area is still very undeveloped.

and yuk look at that huge sewage tank next to IC1..no wonder it stinks!

I don't think thats a sewage tank. Its either the polo club or part of the desert palm resort.

Does anyone know if the forbidden city and lake district projects are going to go ahead?

I don't think thats a sewage tank. Its either the polo club or part of the desert palm resort.

and yuk look at that huge sewage tank next to IC1..no wonder it stinks!

what you can see are the Dubai Pivot Fields. Reported to be a good birding site by the way.

y que onda con el Burj Dubai?? ya esta listo!!^^

podrian subir fotos del Burj Dubai!! gracias

podrian subir fotos del Burj Dubai!! gracias

y que onda con el Burj Dubai?? ya esta listo!!^^

please check the Burj Dubai thread in the 'Downtown Dubai Development' subforum for pictures.

IC3 is very under-developed, what has happened to all the projects? Only Aljawzaa going up and another building which I cannot tell if finished or not.

To see the queues of tankers look at this:

http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=25.16265752588238~55.433277413249016&lvl=17&sty=h&eo=0&where1=Dubai%2C%20United%20Arab%20Emirates

The roundabout is the entrance to the sewer farm, then look at the queues to the east and west. Amazing! No wonder lorries are dumping elsewhere.

Is this development the worlds biggest council estate or what?

Is this development the worlds biggest council estate or what?

I bought and have lived in the central district of IC for about 2 years and never really thought of leaving, but recently the place has gotten out of control.

There is absolutely no maintenance of public areas and it seems nakheel has just evacuated and left everyone to fend for themselves.

Luckily the central district buildings have their own maintenance, but still half finished side walks and overgrown greenery is no pretty sight.

I think there is little or no hope now that nakheel will finish off the project. And I agree that IC will or even has become a council estate. The only chance to reverse the trend is to finish off the place and enforce the community rules which now seems hopeless.

I bought and have lived in the central district of IC for about 2 years and never really thought of leaving, but recently the place has gotten out of control.

There is absolutely no maintenance of public areas and it seems nakheel has just evacuated and left everyone to fend for themselves.

Luckily the central district buildings have their own maintenance, but still half finished side walks and overgrown greenery is no pretty sight.

I think there is little or no hope now that nakheel will finish off the project. And I agree that IC will or even has become a council estate. The only chance to reverse the trend is to finish off the place and enforce the community rules which now seems hopeless.

The way forward is to form a residents association which can appoint an independent contractor to undertake the maintenance, in view of the current contractor's failure to do so. The residents can contribute towards the cost of maintenance by making monthly/quarterly payments into a pool fund which will be subject to yearly audit by an independent accountancy firm, with any under/over payments to be adjusted for in the next year's charges.

For the avoidance of doubt and unnecessary litigation, I suspect that a legal opinion may be necessary. Initially, at least, it may be worth taking legal action against Nakheel for their failure to perform.

I have property in international city, & i know that all the mess that is happening has only one & very easy solution that is building a real independent home owner's. I guess all of us "owners" should join hands & then we could take action.

del

Does anyone know if the forbidden city and lake district projects are going to go ahead?

Does anyone know? Would really appreciate an update!

Does anyone know? Would really appreciate an update!

All I know is what I have seen. Over the past 8 months they have removed all but one crane from the forbidden city plot. There used to be about 10 cranes. And about twice or three times a week for the past few months there has been a mobile crane moving stuff around. No real progress or activity for the past year and a half.

There was a reader's letter on Gulf News saying that IC has a problem with plants and grass overgrow ... LOL

Actually they started cutting it a few weeks ago :)

what is the current rate of the IC shop rent?

Did anyone enter into a rental guarantee with Minc Property in relation to apartments at International City?

I am having serious trouble receiving my rental payments and I am being fed excuse after excuse. They seem totally unprofessional and their excuses range from cheque signaturees being sick for months, being on vacation and the latest excuse is they have just discovered that a member of staff has being lining his own pockets and has defrauded the company of its cashflow.

I do not believe any of these excuses but would like to know if anyone else is being fed the same crap and if there is anything we can do about it??

I drove through international city for the first time today and was shocked. A total disaster and no maintenance etc. Does anyone seriously pay Nakheel a management fee for keeping the place like a slum !! Will Palm Jumeirah turn into an upmarket slum in the years to come??? Nakheel should be ashamed at such a disaster.

International City... hmm... high service charges for what?? Nakheel should be ashamed of themselves.

Pay up for the sake of PJA! ;)

International City units selling below launch price

Owners offering up to 15% discounts on studios and one-bedroom apartments

By Parag Deulgaonkar | Published Thursday, August 12, 2010

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The residential district is spread over 300 hectares and consists of 387 buildings. (FILE)

Price of apartments in International City are at their lowest as property owners are selling at prices below the launch price.

While studios were sold for Dh220,000 and one-beds for Dh320,000 at the time of launch, property owners are now offering the units at a discount ranging from 10 to 15 per cent, according to data analysed by Emirates 24|7.

The current asking price for studios is between Dh190,000 and Dh210,000, while one beds are available for Dh290,000 to Dh310,000. As for the furnished apartments, owners seek an additional Dh15,000 to Dh20,000.

In 2008, the average sale price touched a high of Dh870 per square feet, declining to Dh600 per sq ft in 2009 and now hovering at Dh400 per sq ft this year.

According to Nakheel’s website, International City project was launched in July 2002 and consisted of a residential district and a central district.

The residential district spreads over an area of 300 hectares and consists of 387 buildings.

It will house a total of 27,437 units, made up of 22,235 residential units (44.5 square metre studio and 66.5 sq m one bed) and 5,202 retail units, while the central district covers an area of 21 hectares and consists of 34 plots.

Dubai-based Harbor Real Estate estimates that less than 60 per cent of the 27,000 odd units that came on stream in 2007, 2008 and 2009 have been occupied-to-date.

Reasons for the low occupancy rate are lack of proximity to central Dubai, shops, restaurants and other amenities are being occupied slower than expected due to lengthy licensing processes and negative publicity related to parking issues, poor signage, lack of on-site facilities.

Harbor, however, expects to see a reversal in these factors, citing that most of the issues are being addressed and resolved.

Although not many banks are providing mortgage for properties in International City, agents say mortgage availability is handled on a case-by-case basis depending on the profile of the applicant.

Emirates 24|7 (http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/international-city-units-selling-below-launch-price-2010-08-12-1.278035)


I think the people who do actually live here would know a whole lot better. :|

just a random question here, but does anyone know how the thailand/Indonesia, Lake District buildings look like? Rendering perhaps??

Before for single unit price was 220,000 AED for studio for example. a lot of investor purchased full buliding as the single unit becomes very cheaper and still day make profit.
also do not forget more than 5 years they unse rent income also

There are some images on the web site

Persia
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Russia
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Italy
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Spain
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England
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France
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Morocco
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Greece
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China
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Thailand
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Indonesia
http://www.gowealthy.com/internationalcity/images/elevations_indonesiag3.jpghttp://www.gowealthy.com/internationalcity/images/elevations_indonesiag3.jpghttp://www.gowealthy.com/internationalcity/images/elevations_indonesiag3.jpg

No Australia !

wow..:banana:

Dubai building residents in service charge row

Escalating service charge rows are mounting pressure on owners, developers and strata firms.

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Strata faucet * Image Credit: Supplied

Residents of a Tameer-developed building in International City are embroiled in a service charge row — they risk having essential utility services disconnected owing to a few owners playing truant on service fee payments. Owners in Al Dana 1 claim to have received mail from BCS Strata Management Services, a strata management company hired by Tameer, warning them to make outstanding payments or face disconnection.

"While all possible options are currently being investigated, common services currently maintained by third-party providers such as pool, landscaping and elevator maintenance are likely to be suspended in the future due to non-payment issues, inconveniencing not only those owners defaulting on payments but unfortunately even those who have made regular contributions, as well as tenants currently renting units in the project," says Federico Tauber, president, Tameer.

However, strata experts explain that it is not legal to disconnect the whole building because a small number of residents are in arrears with their utility costs. "It would be permissible to disconnect [services to] individuals who are in arrears, after giving adequate notice - such as two reminders - and those more than a month behind [on payments]," suggests Graham Yeates, head of strata management, Cluttons. Concurring with him, Adrian Quinn, chairman, Essential Community Management, says: "It is illegal to disconnect any essential service to residents. The only item that is not an essential service is district cooling, which is supplied via a supply agreement, and they have the right to disconnect if residents do not pay their chilled water charges. If it's disconnected, it would normally be done by the district cooling company whose supply agreement allows disconnection for non-payment of chilled water costs."

Requesting anonymity, an owner in Al Dana 1 says: "I am concerned because we live on the 9th floor and this could affect fire alarms and the sprinkler systems. I am also concerned because I am 65 years old and climbing stairs would be impossible."

According to the developer, 40 per cent of owners in Al Dana 1 have overdue service charges for the past 12 to 24 months. "With regards to serving notices, Tameer and BCS have formally notified defaulting owners on several separate instances as to the consequences of unpaid fees. While services have not been discontinued to date, payment of third-party service and utility providers requires considerable funding that owners are obligated to contribute. While Tameer has been honouring these payments to date, the continuation of funding is unsustainable," Tauber observes.

As per the Jointly Owned Property Law, only licensed owners' association (OA) managers are allowed to manage interim OAs prior to and after they are registered with Rera (Real Estate Regulatory Agency). Tameer has appointed BCS to oversee the day-to-day management of Al Dana 1, contracts and financials, as well as offer advisory and educational services to the interim OA Board (IOAB). "BCS' current responsibilities include administrative, secretarial and treasury services, as well as interaction with the IOAB in the management of day-to-day operations. People need to understand that they are now part of a defined community who have elected to live together in a building which they jointly own. The developer's role has ended," the Tameer executive adds.

According to Peter Crogan, CEO, BCS: "At all times, we act under the direction of Tameer and it is the developer who has made the decision to restrict services to try and encourage payment of many long outstanding debts."

Fines, a deterrent

Interim committees have the power to put pressure on owners whose service fees are in arrears. "There is no buffer in the event of slow payers. The OA will not be able to meet its expenses and service providers will decline to work. Community liabilities must be met from existing reserves. OAs should impose the maximum penalties, starting with 20 per cent discount if paid by the due date. Normally, that means 30 days after the issuance of the approved service charge invoice. Additional penalties will be imposed at the maximum rate allowed by Rera," explains Graham Yeates, head of strata management, Cluttons. If an owner continues to ignore breach notices, eventually the unit can be put up for auction after Rera has approved the process to have the courts put up a ‘sale of the unit' notice on the defaulter's property.

Gulf News (http://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-building-residents-in-service-charge-row-1.678822)

http://www.gpdinvestments.com/construction-status/tr-2010-june.php

update

hey very good

Happy New Year to Everyone

Any unit owners in Persia cluster- Have you received your invoice for the Service Charges since March 2010? I have sent about 10 emails now to Nakheel but they are saying that the charges have not been finalized yet! No suprise they have money problems -I want to pay -They dont't want my money!!!:) Can anyone help ?
Thanks

Hi,
There is the Prime Residency I and II next to the Spain cluster that are about to be finished.
Does anyone have any info about these building?
Any owners here?
Thanks.
nb.

Hi,
There is the Prime Residency I and II next to the Spain cluster that are about to be finished.
Does anyone have any info about these building?
Any owners here?
Thanks.
nb.

I just found a Google Group for this but it has no rela info ('prime residency dubai')

Simplismente linda.. Cresce assustadoramente.

Hi there,
I have a flat in PR-2 ( prime residency - 2 ) , 1 BR, the handover will be done within 2 weeks.
Cheers
Naseer : naseer_md@yahoo.com

prime residency details

http://www.prescott-developers.com/prime_residency/amenities.htm

Hi there,
Im planning to rent out my 1 BR flat in Prime residency -2 from 1st of Feb 11, its 800 Sft, east facing, 2 bath, garden view, covered car park, emirates road/ burj bubai view from balcony, guest lobby , children recreating area, etc…
will highly appreciate for any kind suggestion from the group.
Cheers
Jabee
naseer_md@yahoo.com
for more info : http://www.prescott-developers.com/p.../amenities.htm

What are shops selling for now???

No idea about the shop selling price, but most of the shops are still with prescott, they are mostly suitable for large showroom / restaurants / supermarkets,
There’s a heavy correction in the price, cud be the rite time to invest.

Has anyone had a problem with gdp investments? I bought in Mayfair and its nearly 2 years late! They dont answer emails (or get back to you with phone calls) and refuse to refund. Any thoughts or suggestions?

They started to hand over the flats to owners of Prime Residency 1 & 11

where is the pictures???I cant see them :(

http://www.prescott-developers.com/prime_residency/imagegallery.htm

Hi,
I have 1 Br for rent, 800 sft, east facing, sunset & garden view, can mail : naseer_md at yahoo dot com.

Nakheel says problem solved, but spot check shows stagnant water and stench still permeate parking lots

By Bindu Suresh Rai | Published Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Many inhabitants of the area simply shrug when questioned how are they living comfortably when
surrounded by such unhygienic conditions. (Bindu Suresh Rai)

The first thing that hits you is the overpowering stench.

Accumulated pools of water and the surrounding muddy embankments in the parking lot, along with similar conditions at the nearby roundabout is a regular sight for residents and proprietors of the Greece cluster in International City – Nakheel’s sprawling residential and commercial district that provides affordable accommodation for Dubai’s many denizens.

Many inhabitants of the area simply shrug when questioned as to how are they living when surrounded by such unhygienic conditions, which is fast becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rats.

“We are enduring such conditions for months now; it’s just a nuisance that has blended into the background like white noise,” said a tenant of K-10, a residential block in the Greece cluster. “We simply keep the doors and windows closed at all times so only a faint whiff of the bad odour seeps into the house.”

A Nakheel spokesperson tells Emirates24|7: “The minor floods that are happening at K-12 and M-01 parking areas is due to lake water seepage and it has been resolved by means of deploying dewatering pumps. The areas are now dried and being utilised.”

However, a trip down to the said K-12 lot (see pictures) tells a different story. Pools of water are still causing problems for commercial enterprises, along with residents who have to wade through the water to reach their work premises and home.

Water worries

Some neighbouring residents suggest it’s a possible sewage overflow from the drains, while others theorise its illegal water waste being dumped in the nearby lake that is overflowing into the residential complex areas.

Saleem, a driver with nearby Al Fareej Cafeteria said: “This problem is all over International City. No one really understands where all this water is originating from, but some days it’s difficult to find parking in a dry spot so we are forced to walk through the dirty water.”

The accompanying pictures clearly show that dewatering pumps have been deployed in the area, but the problem is hardly drying up fast enough for the area inhabitants.

Jagged holes in the parking lot tarmac sees water flow into the ground, but one resident says that when the hole fills up, the same water pours back out.

“We have given up hoping for a solution to this problem,” said another resident in K-9. “I guess you can’t have it all, cheap rent and clean conditions.”

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http://www.emirates247.com/news/international-city-s-greece-cluster-is-a-fetid-swamp-2011-03-22-1.371380

Can someone tell me what price range from per.sq to buy fitted/unfit & also to rent fit/unfit.?? Thanks

By Shane McGinley | Monday, 16 May 2011 8:50 AM

Nakheel, the Dubai developer restructuring $10.8bn in debt, is offering up to two months rent-free in units in lower-priced developments in a bid to attract tenants.

The government-owned company is offering new tenants free periods on leases in Discovery Gardens and International City, where rents start from AED25,650 and AED17,100 a year.

A spokesperson for Nakheel said the offer had been “well-received” but declined to specify how many apartments have been leased under the scheme.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/nakheel-offers-rent-free-periods-entice-tenants-400073.html

PLEASE excuse me for this off topic subject.

I do hope you guys can help us to save our last Asian building in the "Supertalls World Cup" final; our Petronas Twins with Islamic design are in the final competing with American's Chrysler.

Hope that you can vote for Petronas to make our Asian buildings to win the first ever world cup title. Please click the link below and vote for Petronas.

Thank you!!!!!:)

http://xl.skyscrapercity.com/?page=oneonone&otherday=20110714#whovoted

By Ed Attwood | Tuesday, 19 July 2011 7:42 AM

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Rents have more than halved in Nakheel's International City development

Rents in the International City area of Dubai have slipped below AED15,000 a year for the first time, as prices in Dubai’s battered property market continue to fall.

Several studios in the Nakheel development are available for as little as AED14,000 a year, although most landlords require potential tenants to pay the full amount in a single cheque.

A series of studios measuring 455 sq ft in size are listed in many of the development’s clusters, including England, China, Italy and Greece.

The prices are more than 50 percent lower than the AED30,000-35,000 bracket recommended in RERA’s first Dubai rental index, published in October 2009.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/international-city-rents-slip-below-aed15-000--411155.html

By Parag Deulgaonkar | Published Sunday, September 18, 2011

Dubai-based Nakheel will start hand over of 1,663 apartments in International City before year-end, while it claims to have handed over 1,180 units over the past 18 months.

http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/handover-of-1-663-international-city-units-to-start-by-year-end-2011-09-18-1.419211

Foul water flooding roads, taps running dry and tiles coming off walls are only a few of the problems plaguing International City residents

By Jay B. Hilotin, Chief Reporter | Published: 00:00 September 29, 2011

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Residents are sick to the bone with the state of affairs in International City. Image Credit: Oliver Clarke/XPRESS

DUBAI: International City residents are at their wit's end over pools of water fouling up roads, taps running dry for days on end and broken tiles coming off walls and floors.

"It used to be that every winter we had flooding, and the smell was awful," said Nancy, an Iranian-Canadian resident who owns a unit in the Morocco cluster. "Now it's there even in summer."

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/dubai-s-international-city-kicks-up-a-stink-1.879957

For a studio unit

General Fund Service Charge 1,473.46

Reserve Fund Service Charge 997.69

Master Community Service Charge 685.00


General Fund

The Owners Association General Fund covers expenditure required for the daily running and general maintenance of your building by the Owners Association. This includes all repairs and maintenance to buildings, plant and equipment, electrical, plumbing and lifts. It also includes the cost of cleaning and maintaining all common area corridors, foyers, stairwells and other common areas, building security, as well as admin istrative costs such as the building and common area insurance premiums, auditor’s fee, management fees, utility costs and other miscellaneous expenses.

Reserve Fund

The Owners Association Reserve Fund is to be used to meet planned long-term major maintenance or the required capital expenditure of your building. There is a need for the maintenance and/or replacement of all common areas and facilities including painting, roof repair and replacement, lift and foyer refurbishment, replacement of all plants, equipments and general utilities, as they become required. The contributions towards the Reserve Fund are put towards forecasted future expenditures.


The Master Community Service Charge is for the management and maintenance of the International City Master Community areas. That includes but not limited to community fire protection systems, security, management and maintenance of utilities networks and infrastructure such as roads, pathways and crossings and amenities. It also covers landscaping, waste management and community cleaning and pest control. There is a provision for management fees in the Master Community Service Charge

Do you Believe these all?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

great!!

Heard that international city is not one of the better places in Dubai for families!

Dubai developer Nakheel has signed a lease agreement with international supermarket chain Geant Hypermarket for a 10,000 sq m space in Dubai’s Dragon Mart Phase II.

Adnan Hegrat, managing director Nakheel Retail, said: “We are delighted to welcome Geant as a flagship addition to Dragon Mart, where 60 per cent of the leasable area has been booked and paid for.

"Today’s signing is our third new leasing agreement with Geant, who recently took space space at our Discovery Pavillion and Jumeirah Park Pavillion developments in addition to its huge store at Ibn Battuta Mall.

"Geant will undoubtedly be a big draw for Dragon Mart customers and visitors, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with this internationally-renowned supermarket chain,” he said.

Mohammad Ashfaq, Geant Group head, business developments, described the new partnership as “a win-win situation for both Geant and Nakheel. Through Dragon Mart we can further enhance our savy managerial skills and operation and capitalise on our thorough understanding of the local market’s needs by offering diverse and wide-ranging merchandize and products,” he said.

Dragon Mart Phase II, newly under development by Nakheel, will be a unique project in terms of concept and design, with a large food court and a terraced food and beverage strip overlooking a unique outdoor plaza to accommodate a variety of functions and activities, a statement said.

There will also be various department stores in addition to cinemas and hotels adjacent to Dragon Mart, providing shoppers and visitors even more entertainment and dining options, it said. - TradeArabia News Service

29th of March 2012

Nakheel is delighted to announce the completion of its projects comprising of the Emirati Buildings in the International City, the cluster area of its Jumeirah Heights and the Jumeirah Islands - Mansions.

Nakheel is pleased to hand over the units to its customers as scheduled in the International City, the residential development, consisting of 1663 units in 26 buildings. These buildings have been deigned on an Emirati theme to complement the different themes of the Residential District of International City.

Similarly, 246 units in Jumeirah Heights and 31 luxury villas in Jumeirah Island – Mansion development are in the process of being handed over to the respective owners.

The homeowners are moving in and are pleased and satisfied; Nakheel continues to fulfil meeting its planned targets by delivering sustainable residential communities in Dubai.

In accordance with the restructuring plan, Nakheel is to develop 8252 units across various developments in Dubai. To date, the handover of 3549 units has been successfully completed with remaining units planned for hand over in 2012 and early 2013.

The real estate sector is showing signs of maturity and, it is vital for Nakheel to continuing playing an effective role in the growth of the local real estate sector. The Company is witnessing almost 100% occupancy across its residential portfolio reflecting a much improved residential sector compared to the past few years. Furthermore, the retail sector continues to prosper in Dubai and remains the focus concentration area for the Company.
Source: http://www.nakheel.com/en/news/nakheel-reaches-milestone-with-the-completion-of-its-projects

Looks like the last residencial project they will complete in International City.

By Parag Deulgaonkar | Published Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Property prices in certain freehold areas across Dubai are showing signs of resurgence, but gloomy days are not yet over for owners of units in International City.

http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/international-city-s-reputation-as-bachelor-haven-pushes-property-prices-down-2012-04-24-1.455375

Advertisment for the appartments in the Emirati Cluster is in all newspapers, but the last time I passed there were still no cars in front of the houses.

They started with the soil test for the Dragon Mart expansion. I think contractor is Kele.

^^......:banana:

what is the best cluster for a restaurant ?

italy , france and i have a question guys this is a good zone ?

minutes of the center ? minutes of the beach ?

thanks

By Staff | Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Residents and owners of properties in International City, Academic City, and Silicon Oasis and all the way up to Warqaa, depending which way the wind is blowing will welcome this news.

http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/smells-good-news-for-international-city-and-academic-city-residents-2012-05-22-1.459852