This really seems to be prestige beyond prestige.

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Hotel Block:

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Apartment Block

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There are more pics that I could post but instead I'll just post the link:

http://www.dubaiwaterfronts.com/palm_grandeur.htm

those dubaiwaterfront guys always get the latest stuff.


i have been to there showroom/sales office on SZR :eek:

This is simply fantastic!!! But AED 12Million for a 4 Bedroom apartment?!?!

Docc ...Its 12 million Aed for a villa 6100 sq ft....2 bed apartment is between 3.1 million and 3.5 million. I called them in india today but they are so slow in responding and could not ask them to many details. They told me they would send the details but will have to wait and see if they really do.

I think the service charges will also be very high. It's going to be managed by Taj and having been to their resort hotels they are not cheap.

i'll put the rest of the pics...
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its looks V.good!!!!! :cheers:

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yup very nice......

these bigger renders make it look so much better
lovely design

mix of madinat jumeirah and emirates palace :D

online now
http://www.etastar.com/uae/grandeurr/

it's 2 buildings
one for the taj hotel and one for the grandeur residences


check the location map and renders! nice

God gracious...

It looks like Heaven on Earth. Thanks for starting this Tread.

Holly poo poo!! This is magnificient!!

Wow! I'm in love with this place!!! Owning an apartment or a villa here would be like staying in a hotel 365 days of the year (and paying as much :D).

The guys over at Taj Group dont f**k about do they!

one of the most imp pics...imo...the site plan and location on palmj

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ETA Star in $327m Palm project
Posted: Saturday, March 18, 2006




Dubai


UAE property developer ETA Star has launched the Dh1.2 billion ($326.7 million) Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences, located at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent.

The projects are being launched in partnership with the Taj Group of Hotels.

The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, is a plush five-star hotel complete with a host of world-class facilities, whereas The Grandeur Residences is a luxury residential complex designed to provide residents a lifestyle reminiscent of royalty. The project is modelled on the archetypal palaces of Rajasthan.

The Grandeur Residences comprises of 200 freehold fully furnished one- bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, including 10 beach front villas.

The entire facility will be serviced by Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

The ground- breaking ceremony, marking the commencement of construction for the project, was held at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent and was attended by dignitaries who included Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata and Nakheel executive chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.

The one-bedroom apartments at The Grandeur Residences cover a floor space of 1,121 to 1,236 square feet while the two bedroom apartments range from 1704 to 2148 square feet.

All three bedroom apartments range from 2,658 to 2,676 square feet. The prices range from Dh1.9 million for a one- bedroom apartment to Dh13 million for the 4-bedroom palatial villa.

ETA Star has put together a variety of options for The Grandeur Residences, including outright sale with furnishing, outright sale where the property is leased back to ETA Star for a minimum period of 5 years, that would make the project interesting not only to own but also as an investment option.

Every apartment in the condominium of ‘The Grandeur Residences’ offer stunning views of the sea from the trunk of The Palm, the Burj Al Arab and the skyline of Dubai Marina.

The property comes equipped with an array of amenities such as spa, swimming pools, health club, restaurants, helipad, tennis court and 24-hour security and a concierge. Residents of ‘The Grandeur Residences’ will have full access to the 5-star facilities of the adjacent Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah.

In addition, all units at The Grandeur Residences will be serviced by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces who are, the internationally renowned group with over of a century of experience in hospitality.

The highlight of the 232-room Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is the internationally renowned ‘Jiva Spa’ which will be the largest Spa in the Middle East. The spa comprises single and double treatment suites, beauty treatment rooms, meditation and yoga pavilions, relaxation pools and fully equipped gyms. Other facilities at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai include swimming pools, tennis courts and private beach.

“Having made a name for itself in developing prestigious commercial and residential properties, ETA Star was looking for the right project to mark its foray into the hospitality sector,” said Abid A Junaid, executive director, ETA Star.

“Few places in the world offer a more unique setting than the Palm. Also, in the Taj Group, we have as a partner an internationally renowned hotel group with more than 100 years of industry experience, who manages some of the best hotels and resorts in the world. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, and The Grandeur Residences will be the defining project on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent.

“Given the wide investor response The Grandeur Residences has already drawn, we are confident we can sell out the entire apartment and villa blocks very soon.”

Raymond N Bickson, chief executive officer and managing director, The Indian Hotels Company, said:

“The launch of this prestigious project is in keeping with the Group’s strategy to expand into the key gateway cities of the world. The Luxury Residences at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai will be a truly world-class development.

“The entire project will resemble a Rajasthani palace in its entire splendor, and is designed to provide a regal lifestyle to residents. By drawing on the combined expertise of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and ETA Star, we are sure we can turn this project The Grandeur Residences into the most desirable address on The Palm, Jumeirah.”

ETA Star is one of the leading property development companies in the GCC.

ETA Star’s portfolio includes pioneering projects such as 23 Marina, Al Manara, Liberty House, Gold Crest Executive, Pearl Residence, The Belvedere and Gold Crest Views-2.

The company had recently forayed into the Indian and Sri Lankan property market with the launch of “The Gardens”, an environment-certified residential complex in Bangalore and the Golden Enclave Residences in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island in Dubai, strategically located on the Arabian Gulf. Termed as the eighth wonder of the world, the island is shaped like the date palm, and is visible even from space.

ETA Star Property Developers is the property development arm of the ETA-Ascon Group.

The company’s prime objective is to harness the growing commercial opportunity in Dubai's freehold market.

Developments over five million square feet of built-up area are already underway and many more are planned over the coming months.

ETA Star’s portfolio currently includes prestigious commercial and residential properties such as 23 Marina, Liberty House, Goldcrest Executive, Goldcrest Views - 2, The Belvedere and The Palladium. In addition, ETA Star is developing commercial and hospitality projects at the DMC complex, Palm Jumeirah Crescent, Port Saeed, Salahuddin Road and other prime locations in the U.A.E. ETA star is also developing major residential & info-tech parks in India & Sri Lanka.

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 56 hotels in 39 locations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Seychelles, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.

From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.

The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai.

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.


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never expected ETA star behind this one.

they have some amazing projects.

site plan looks good, spacious.

and it occupies two plots.

we will need a palm plot map soon :D

that building is crazyness... one of my favorite dubai buildings

This is ging to be great...its going to be a wonderful view of the Taj from my jbr apartment which is overlooking the palm and very near to this site

ETA Star launches AED 1.2 billion Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences

ETA Star, a leading property developer in the UAE, launched the AED 1.2 billion Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences, located at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent.
United Arab Emirates: 6 hours, 32 minutes ago

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Left to right: Syed Salahudeen, Managing Director, ETA ASCON; Easa Abdulla Al Ghurair, Vice-Chairman, ETA ASCON; Yash Sinha, Indian Consulate General; Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group; and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel at the ground-breaking of TAJ Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences, Palm Jumeirah.

The projects are being launched in partnership with the world-renowned Taj Group of Hotels. The ground breaking ceremony, marking the commencement of construction for the project, was held today at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent and was attended by dignitaries who included Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Group and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel.

The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is a plush five-star hotel complete with a host of world-class facilities, whereas The Grandeur Residences is a luxury residential complex designed to provide residents a lifestyle reminiscent of royalty. The project is modeled on the archetypal palaces of Rajasthan.

The Grandeur Residences comprises of 200 freehold fully furnished one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments, including ten beach front villas. The entire facility will be serviced by Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The one bedroom apartments at The Grandeur Residences cover a floor space of 1121 to 1236 square feet while the two bedroom apartments range from 1704 to 2148 square feet. All three bedroom apartments range from 2658 to 2676 square feet.

ETA Star has put together a variety of options for The Grandeur Residences, including outright sale with furnishing, outright sale where the property is leased back to ETA Star for a minimum period of 5 years, that would make the project interesting not only to own but also as an investment option.

Every apartment in the condominium of 'The Grandeur Residences' offer stunning views of the sea from the trunk of The Palm, the Burj Al Arab and the skyline of Dubai Marina. The property comes equipped with an array of amenities such as spa, swimming pools, health club, restaurants, helipad, tennis court and 24-hour security and a concierge. Residents of 'The Grandeur Residences' will have full access to the 5 star facilities of the adjacent Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah. In addition, all units at The Grandeur Residences will be serviced by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces who are, the internationally renowned group with over of a century of experience in hospitality.

The highlight of the 232-room Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is the internationally renowned 'Jiva Spa' which will be the largest Spa in the Middle East. The spa comprises single and double treatment suites, beauty treatment rooms, meditation and yoga pavilions, relaxation pools and fully equipped gyms. Other facilities at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai include swimming pools, tennis courts and private beach.

'Having made a name for itself in developing prestigious commercial and residential properties, ETA Star was looking for the right project to mark its foray into the hospitality sector,' said Abid A Junaid, Executive Director, ETA Star.

'Few places in the world offer a more unique setting than the Palm. Also, in the Taj Group, we have as a partner an internationally renowned hotel group with more than 100 years of industry experience, who manages some of the best hotels and resorts in the world. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, and The Grandeur Residences will be the defining project on the Palm Jumeirah Crescent. Given the wide investor response The Grandeur Residences has already drawn, we are confident we can sell out the entire apartment and villa blocks very soon.'

Raymond N Bickson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, The Indian Hotels Company Limited, said, 'The launch of this prestigious project is in keeping with the Group's strategy to expand into the key gateway cities of the world. The Luxury Residences at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai will be a truly world-class development. The entire project will resemble a Rajasthani palace in its entire splendor, and is designed to provide a regal lifestyle to residents. By drawing on the combined expertise of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and ETA Star, we are sure we can turn this project The Grandeur Residences into the most desirable address on The Palm, Jumeirah.'

ETA Star is one of the leading property development companies in the GCC. ETA Star's portfolio includes pioneering projects such as 23 Marina, Al Manara, Liberty House, Gold Crest Executive, Pearl Residence, The Belvedere and Gold Crest Views-2. The company had recently forayed into the Indian and Sri Lankan property market with the launch of 'The Gardens', an environment-certified residential complex in Bangalore and the Golden Enclave Residences in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island in Dubai, strategically located on the Arabian Gulf. Termed as the eighth wonder of the world, the island is shaped like the date palm, and is visible even from space.

ETA Star partners with ADCB on The Grandeur Residences

ETA Star, a leading property developer in the UAE, has partnered with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to offer an attractive limited period promotion for the newly launched 'The Grandeur Residences' at the Palm Jumeriah Crescent.

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The Grandeur Residences.

Customers can take advantage of a special interest rate of 5.99 per cent for six months, for loans booked during the promotion that runs till April 15th, 2006, thereafter the rate will automatically revert to the bank's standard variable rate.

Abid A. Junaid, Executive Director, ETA Star, said, 'This offer will certainly generate a lot of interest among buyers as they will see a definite advantage in availing this special scheme. The terms of the promotion are clear, with no fine print or hidden costs involved. We hope that customers make the most of this opportunity to realise their dream of owning one of the most prestigious and elegant properties in Dubai.'

ETA Star recently launched the AED 1.2 billion Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences, in partnership with the world-renowned Taj Group of Hotels. The Grandeur Residences is a luxury residential complex designed to provide residents a lifestyle reminiscent of royalty, as the project is modeled on the archetypal palaces of Rajasthan, in India.

'Despite the fact that The Grandeur Residences was launched less than ten days ago, the response we have received for the project has been overwhelming, with regional and international buyers showing keen interest in investing in the property. With the introduction of this attractive promotion in association with ADCB, we are providing a chance for a greater number of people to invest in this one-of-a-kind development,' added Junaid.

Arup Mukhopadhyay, Head Retail Banking Division, said 'ADCB is delighted to offer a tailor made specialised mortgage package for purchasers of The Grandeur Residences. This project from ETA Star and the Taj Group presents buyers with a wonderful opportunity to own luxury residences on the Palm Jumeirah, made even more compelling through a unique ADCB mortgage offer. ADCB prides itself of transparency and innovation, and a promise of exceptional one to one service, and we look forward to delivering this promise to ETA Star and its customers.'

The Grandeur Residences comprises of 200 freehold fully furnished one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments, including ten beach front villas. The entire facility will be serviced by Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai. The one bedroom apartments at The Grandeur Residences cover a floor space of 1121 to 1236 square feet while the two bedroom apartments range from 1704 to 2148 square feet. All three bedroom apartments range from 2658 to 2676 square feet.

ETA Star has put together a variety of options for The Grandeur Residences, including outright sale with furnishing, outright sale where the property is leased back to ETA Star for a minimum period of 5 years that would make the project interesting not only to own but also as an investment option.

Every apartment in the condominium of 'The Grandeur Residences' offer stunning views of the sea, the Burj Al Arab and the skyline of Dubai Marina. The property comes equipped with an array of amenities such as spa, swimming pools, health club, restaurants, helipad, tennis court and 24-hour security and a concierge. Residents of 'The Grandeur Residences' will have full access to the 5 star facilities of the adjacent Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah. In addition, all units at The Grandeur Residences will be serviced by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces who are, the internationally renowned group with over of a century of experience in hospitality.

ETA Star is one of the leading property development companies in the GCC. ETA Star's portfolio includes pioneering projects such as 23 Marina, Al Manara, Liberty House, Gold Crest Executive, Pearl Residence, The Belvedere and Gold Crest Views-2. The company had recently forayed into the Indian and Sri Lankan property market with the launch of 'The Gardens', an environment-certified residential complex in Bangalore and the Golden Enclave Residences in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

this is under c now

excellent renderings, i cant wait to till its completed.

ETA Star releases Maurya block of The Grandeur Residences

ETA Star, a leading property developer in the UAE, has announced impressive sales of The Grandeur Residences at the Palm Jumeriah Crescent, with the substantial portion of the Mughal Block of the project being sold out within a month of launch.
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 4 minutes ago

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Grandeur Residences at the Palm Jumeriah Crescent.

The company has now officially opened for sale the Maurya Block, which is expected to evoke similar response from regional and international investors.

Abid A. Junaid, Executive Director, ETA Star, said,

'The pace at which the Mughal Block was sold out was certainly heartening and we are confident that the Maurya Block will also have an overwhelming response. The interest generated by the project hasn't come as a surprise to us, given that The Grandeur Residences at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is one of the most prestigious projects in Dubai, and is on the same league as the Burj Dubai in terms of lifestyle benefits and pricing. Another crucial factor that was instrumental in generating so much interest in this project was the launch of Star Select Club, an exclusive channel management initiative for select agent partners. Since the launch of the program our agent's contribution has increased substantially.'



ETA Star has also revealed plans to invest in international markets especially CIS countries, while also stepping up its direct marketing initiatives in the UAE where it is keen on further consolidating its position in the market.

'Over the coming weeks we plan to target other high net worth individuals across markets which should help us achieve our business objectives,' highlighted Junaid.

ETA Star recently launched the AED 1.2 billion Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and The Grandeur Residences, in partnership with the world-renowned Taj Group of Hotels. The Grandeur Residences is a luxury residential complex designed to provide residents a lifestyle reminiscent of royalty, as the project is modeled on the archetypal palaces of Rajasthan, in India.

The Grandeur Residences comprises of 200 freehold fully furnished one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments, including ten beach front villas. ETA Star has put together a variety of options for The Grandeur Residences, including outright sale with furnishing, where the property is leased back to ETA Star for a minimum period of 5 years, that would make the project interesting not only to own but also as an investment option.

Every apartment in the condominium of 'The Grandeur Residences' offer stunning views of the sea from the crescent of The Palm, the Burj Al Arab and the skyline of Dubai Marina. The property comes equipped with an array of amenities such as spa, swimming pools, health club, restaurants, helipad, tennis court and 24-hour security and a concierge. The entire facility will be serviced by the Taj group of hotels.

even though those are incredibly expensive :eek:

amazing!! like dubai-lover said its mix of emirates palace and madinat jumeirah but with indian touch

when is completion date?

i was told 2009

absolutely amazing

looks similar to the Palace at Lost city in SA. But lovely, the views will be awesome.

Ok who knows the details on the deal ETA Star are doing on one bed apts whereby you lease the apartment back to them for 5 years...what's the anticipated return/yield? also what are the service charges and full costs?? bet they're steep!! :dunno:

TAJ EXOTICA????????

Sounds more like a strip-joint to me!

Dubai really needs to come w/ a better naming process than they currently have for all their projects/developments! .......... Most of 'em just sound plain stupid.

^^^ You obviously have not travelled much....they are the taj exotica hotels like in the maldives and goa and now in Dubai. They are ultra luxury hotels...you should try them out to know what luxury is.....this is not a name that has been given to the project....perhaps you should read about the Taj group of hotels.....before saying what you just said.

Just cause I haven't heard of Taj Erotica before does not mean I haven't traveled ... LOL.

(I have been to the UAE back in the early 90s)

Still ......... doesn't change the fact..... I think (my opinion only)......... still a dumb name for any hotel, regardless of whether there’s one in Maldives or what ever.

another Emirates palace

Taj has a tremendous reputation. Just stay at the Lake Palace in Udaipur, India top of the line service, and personnel...

Name : Taj Exotica Resort Project
Description : Construction of Taj Exotica Resort comprising a basement floor, a ground floor and (8) additional floors.
Territory : Dubai
Posted : July 1, 2006
Status : New Tender

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from ETA Star

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1.Vibro Compaction work
2.Plate Load Test Setting up

Interesting

load testing.

are those drillers for piling? or do they have to do with the compression of the ground which has to be done individually by all developers on PJ?

load testing.

are those drillers for piling? or do they have to do with the compression of the ground which has to be done individually by all developers on PJ?

As Imre said - Vibro Compacting

From ETA Star

November 8, 2006

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How long until piling is Completed?

Local firms win contracts for Palm Jumeirah hotels
CONSTRUCTION UAE
30 Mar 2007
Two more contract awards have been made for new hotel developments on the Palm Jumeirah.

Meanwhile, the local ETA Ascon has been awarded the estimated AED 340 million ($93 million) main construction contract for the Taj Grandeur Residences.

The contract involves the construction of 200 apartments and 10 beach-front villas with a total built-up area of 71,000 square metres. Tenders are expected soon for the hotel component of the project, known as the Taj Exotica. The local Arch Group is the consultant. Local real estate developer ETA Star is the client.

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Any pictures of the construction?

i can see some groundwork going on, might be piling already.. not more though.

u need to consider they have to do the vibrocompressing first.

^^^ You obviously have not travelled much....they are the taj exotica hotels like in the maldives and goa and now in Dubai. They are ultra luxury hotels...you should try them out to know what luxury is.....this is not a name that has been given to the project....perhaps you should read about the Taj group of hotels.....before saying what you just said.

I don't think he meant to disrespect the Taj Extoica as not everyone has heard of the Taj group of hotels. However, it does sound like a strip joint in american english. It was obviously a joke.:lol:

07/Sept/2007

TAJ EXOTICA & GRANDEUR RESIDENCE

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2000 sq ft 2 bdrs here are now going for over AED 6 million :eek:

Grandeur Residences U/C

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The Grandeur Residences

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^^^ i would check with the developers if i were you. Taj group are known to expensive but you will have a quality apartment in the end.

Dear owners !!!

I need urgent 1 bdr in Taj Grandeur.

I have cash buyer!!!

If you want to sell your property in Taj please contact me

nikitenko_oleg@yahoo.com

Thanks

hi funkybusiness,
I left you a message in your mail.

Hi tgrmughal.

we will buy your unit very quickly.:cheers1::okay:

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21/11/08
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Hotel works
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Appartment works
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Construction Updates

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05/01/08
Maurya block is topped out I think, the rest still in ground work status :cheers:
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Residences works

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Hotel works
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Who's the MEP contractor?

Some owner of The Grandeur has subscribed to the Rental Pool Agreement with Taj Hotels? What do you think about it? Ive readed the agreement and some clauses are discriminatory for the owners.

Are there any problems / issues here with completion?

When will the completion be?

Cheers :cheers:

Can we have a look at this agreement?

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I think they are still very optimistic with the completion date!

BTW has anyone else seen the quality of finished ETA Star projects? Having just inspected another 5* property by a different developer I am concerned that ETA will also try and rush completion at the expense of quality. I just hope ETA are different from the other developers......let's hope so :)

^^^ Doubt if quality will be compromised here...as Taj Group of Hotels have a good reputation and won't allow that.

Would have bought here but found it expensive and i am sure the service charges will be very high.

^^Eta said 15d/sqf . .... we´ll see

^^Eta said 15d/sqf . .... we´ll see
For purchase price I don't think it's that expensive when you compare it to anything else on the Crescent...

Going by some other service charge rates it will be at least 22/sqft + 6.2 /sqft Palm Tax.

For purchase price I don't think it's that expensive when you compare it to anything else on the Crescent...

Going by some other service charge rates it will be at least 22/sqft + 6.2 /sqft Palm Tax.

Moreover Palm Tax,Services Charges...Do you know if there are other kind of Taxes,Rates,expenses...??
Thank you

:cheers:

Well as far as the contract says there are service charges, master developer charges (i.e. Palm tax) and then a corpus fund which I still cannot make sense of. It is astronomincally high at 50 AED per sq/ft payable upon completion as a once off payment.

The service charges have not been announced but with Tiara rates at 20/sq ft and JBR at 22/sqft it will probably be around 25ish? But don't quote me :)

Well as far as the contract says there are service charges, master developer charges (i.e. Palm tax) and then a corpus fund which I still cannot make sense of. It is astronomincally high at 50 AED per sq/ft payable upon completion as a once off payment.

The service charges have not been announced but with Tiara rates at 20/sq ft and JBR at 22/sqft it will probably be around 25ish? But don't quote me :)

^^ Thanks

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I have visited site regularly over the last few weeks and the progress is very impressive. The hotel is a long way behind though (at least 18 months by the looks of it). There are lots of men on site and guess what...they are actually working and I mean hard, not just standing around.

If this carries on then they may have a chance of getting somewhere near completion by the end of the year but for the landscaping, facilities etc it will be another few months before they handover any apartments.

In my opinion it is the best looking and most prestigious development in Dubai by a long way:)

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Any resales or distressed properties available here?:cheers:

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Any resales or distressed properties available here?:cheers:

I don't think you will find many distressed/resales sales at the moment as most would have paid 85% already with final payment on completion. I think most will wait until it is completed as it will be a very exclusive place and there will be a lot if interest in it, hopefully pushing prices to where they should be for such a premium project.

This will be a top development but it will suffer from the lack of Palm facilities.

Infrastructure, telephone, internet and other utilities are all well behind. Not to mention the complete lack of a corner shop:lol:

This will be a top development but it will suffer from the lack of Palm facilities.

Infrastructure, telephone, internet and other utilities are all well behind. Not to mention the complete lack of a corner shop:lol:

I agree but don't let little things like that spoil the dream :)

Congratulations to Barcelona champion league.... Visca el Barça

I have seen a 1 bed available at 2.3 mil. the 1142sqft size.

2 beds I have seen for 3.2 mil. the 1742sqft. zero premium.


are these prices good, average or bad ?? can anyone help who knows.


Also I am looking for the penthouses and/or 3 or 4 bed units. Anybody have anything they willing to sell let me know.

Thanks

Here some pics!
Anybody knows what about the works in the hotel??
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I like the facade, looks really nice!

16/June/2009

TAJ EXOTICA & GRANDEUR RESIDENCE

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Good progress being made but I still don't see it being completed until this time next year...Hotel another 2 years after that. Anyway let's hope they don't rush handover of apartments just to get their final payment and leave all the residentail communial areas still under construction for another 2 years!!

residences
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view of the hotel works from the residences , it looks that it will take long time to finish the hotel
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This is going be one of the best developments on the palm....but i think the services charges will be very high knowing the Taj group...

let's hope they are lower than at Discovery Gardens!!

handover delayed Again .... this time March´10
I hope finished will be excellent.

Anybody knows what about hotel progres?
Link from TAJ about hotel
http://www.tajhotels.com/TajHotelFinder/Common_Inc/Taj%20Exotica%20Resort%20and%20Spa%20Dubai.pdf

Gorgeous development - will have to go stay at the hotel once it opens just to try it out for size - have stayed in Taj's Indian properties, so hopefully service should be excellent.

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Amazing video about the resort

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIfaMq8xnw

Main electricity must be on as the exterior lighting was being tested in Ottoman Palace around 18th Sept.

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^^When is espected the handover of ottoman?Looks really nice
What about works in TAJ hotel? There are many updates pics of the residences but not of the hotel
Plsss pics :cheers:

29/November/2009

Palm Jumeirah

Ottoman Palace and Residences and Taj Hotel

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Hi there,
Words like luxury,royal,etc...appears in their marketing sales...ummmmmm..have a look at this.:ohno:
I'm courious how it will be the smart home...:badnews:
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Hi there,
Words like luxury,royal,etc...appears in their marketing sales...ummmmmm..have a look at this.:ohno:
I'm courious how it will be the smart home...:badnews:

WOW, that really does look like crap.........

Looks like they have really messed up here....You sure you got the right development...i belive that the hotel won't be anything like this...i guess that they are cutting back. Should take up matter with the developers....this apartments /villas were not cheap when sold...

Hi there,
Words like luxury,royal,etc...appears in their marketing sales...ummmmmm..have a look at this.:ohno:
I'm courious how it will be the smart home...:badnews:
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Wow, looks like a caravan...xtra low ceilings too...way to go Taj.

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Sad thing is that this is still considered good quality when you compare to most other projects I have seen in Dubai - even top end! Duabi is way behind the world in this respect, at least in residential. Hotel finishing is usually excellent and I was hoping to see some of the same.

Can anyone verify that these photos are from Taj and if so can we have more please?

Sad thing is that this is still considered good quality when you compare to most other projects I have seen in Dubai - even top end! Duabi is way behind the world in this respect, at least in residential. Hotel finishing is usually excellent and I was hoping to see some of the same.

Can anyone verify that these photos are from Taj and if so can we have more please?

^^ Hi Dubai Dreamz
Really strange because Taj Hotels is know like a very luxury hotels chain ant this discredits him

Have a look in the pg.28 - 29 of the newsletter of eta star ( developper)
http://www.etastar.com/ETASTAR_CMS/newsLetter/sv-dec09.pdf

^^ Hi Dubai Dreamz
Really strange because Taj Hotels is know like a very luxury hotels chain ant this discredits him

Have a look in the pg.28 - 29 of the newsletter of eta star ( developper)
http://www.etastar.com/ETASTAR_CMS/newsLetter/sv-dec09.pdf

I see what you mean tgrmughal :nuts:

Developers trying to save money and the investors are the ones to suffer!

^^The second picture is a Goldcrest views apartment.

I send an email to ETA service customer but not answer yet

Outside works.of the villas and the building
Outside looks niceee

:banana:

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The main building looks very impressive from outside but the picture above of the villas look pretty much like white boxes with minarets. Also shocked to see how bad the inside [kitchen] looks. This means we have to actually go in and see the place ourself and cannot depend on what developers promise or the slick brochures etc. Are these apartments close to original price yet.

Are there any owner of the Grandeur residences Taj ?it would be interesting to join to be stronger with ETA to require not the poor quality of the interiors , require the quality tht ETA offered in the agreement, handovers ...

Owners on this thread are very conservative and quite.

13/March/2010

TAJ EXOTICA & GRANDEUR RESIDENCE

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IS it me or are works slowing up considerably here?? The construction update on their website just keeps being pushed back without any clarification as to why. The anticipated completion date is now end Sep 2010. Will be lucky to be this year!

Works on the hotel are non existant and now most of the surrounding hotels/residencies which were once well behind the Taj are now pushing on and will be completed way ahead of this project!

What is happening ETA STAR ????????????????????????????????????????????

IS it me or are works slowing up considerably here?? The construction update on their website just keeps being pushed back without any clarification as to why. The anticipated completion date is now end Sep 2010. Will be lucky to be this year!

Works on the hotel are non existant and now most of the surrounding hotels/residencies which were once well behind the Taj are now pushing on and will be completed way ahead of this project!

What is happening ETA STAR ????????????????????????????????????????????
^^S&P downgrades ETA Star group on debt outlook

S&P downgrades ETA Star group on debt outlook
Bradley Hope
Last Updated: March 18. 2010 9:46PM UAE / March 18. 2010 5:46PM GMT
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the credit rating of the ETA Ascon Star Group, which has large debts coming due next year, and the company has in turn ended its relationship with the ratings agency.

S&P lowered the engineering and property conglomerate’s long-term corporate rating to “CCC” from “minus BB”. ETA Star “faces material upcoming maturities and is likely to have lower than expected liquidity resources throughout 2010”, the agency said. ETA Star also asked S&P to cancel its rating altogether, the agency said.

ETA Star executives declined to comment yesterday.

The “CCC” rating means that S&P believes the company will have difficulty meeting its obligations unless its business or the prevailing economic conditions improve.

ETA Star, which has subsidiaries in industries such as mining, health care and property development, has a US$300 million (Dh1.1 billion) senior unsecured bank loan coming due in 2012. The joint borrowers are Emirates Trading Agency, ETA Star Holdings, and Associated Construction and Investments, according to S&P.

In a note last month accompanying an earlier downgrade, the S&P analyst Mohammed Fayek said that ETA Star’s debt profile was “largely short-term” and that the company would have trouble meeting its obligations.

“Although we consider ETA’s operations to be well diversified and predominantly conducted with large, well-established or government-related entities, we believe that the ongoing economic slowdown is having an adverse effect on demand and pricing in the group’s main markets in the Gulf Co-operation Council, India and China,” Mr Fayek wrote at the time.


In 2008, 55 per cent of ETA Star’s revenue came from the Emirates, but the sharp slowdown across the conglomerate’s most important industries was likely to harm its financial position.

While the property development arm of ETA Star has delivered several buildings in the past year, including Liberty House near the Dubai International Financial Centre, it has eight projects still under development, according to the Real Estate Regulatory Agency’s registry.

ETA Star was founded in 1973 as a joint venture between the Al Ghurair family of Dubai and Amana Investments of Hong Kong, the company’s website says.

Btw. the kitchens shown earlier are not much better than the ones Star GIGA /ETA Star has put into their show apartments in Emirates City, Ajman, a project, which has been on hold for over a year. For EC these kitchens are good, as the project is directed towards lower income clients, but for the Palm and for what people paid it is a disgrace.

Well it makes good business sense for ETA to use the kitchens they bought in bulk and have in stock. Good for them not us, as usual.
When S&P downgrades them, they come up with bright idea of telling S&P to simply cancel the rating. Very mature. What else have they swept under the carpet. Just hope the apartments don't dissapoint too much.

^^S&P downgrades ETA Star group on debt outlook

S&P downgrades ETA Star group on debt outlook
Bradley Hope
Last Updated: March 18. 2010 9:46PM UAE / March 18. 2010 5:46PM GMT
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the credit rating of the ETA Ascon Star Group, which has large debts coming due next year, and the company has in turn ended its relationship with the ratings agency.

S&P lowered the engineering and property conglomerate’s long-term corporate rating to “CCC” from “minus BB”. ETA Star “faces material upcoming maturities and is likely to have lower than expected liquidity resources throughout 2010”, the agency said. ETA Star also asked S&P to cancel its rating altogether, the agency said.

ETA Star executives declined to comment yesterday.

The “CCC” rating means that S&P believes the company will have difficulty meeting its obligations unless its business or the prevailing economic conditions improve.

ETA Star, which has subsidiaries in industries such as mining, health care and property development, has a US$300 million (Dh1.1 billion) senior unsecured bank loan coming due in 2012. The joint borrowers are Emirates Trading Agency, ETA Star Holdings, and Associated Construction and Investments, according to S&P.

In a note last month accompanying an earlier downgrade, the S&P analyst Mohammed Fayek said that ETA Star’s debt profile was “largely short-term” and that the company would have trouble meeting its obligations.

“Although we consider ETA’s operations to be well diversified and predominantly conducted with large, well-established or government-related entities, we believe that the ongoing economic slowdown is having an adverse effect on demand and pricing in the group’s main markets in the Gulf Co-operation Council, India and China,” Mr Fayek wrote at the time.


In 2008, 55 per cent of ETA Star’s revenue came from the Emirates, but the sharp slowdown across the conglomerate’s most important industries was likely to harm its financial position.

While the property development arm of ETA Star has delivered several buildings in the past year, including Liberty House near the Dubai International Financial Centre, it has eight projects still under development, according to the Real Estate Regulatory Agency’s registry.

ETA Star was founded in 1973 as a joint venture between the Al Ghurair family of Dubai and Amana Investments of Hong Kong, the company’s website says.

That would explain why the Hotel is on hold due to financial difficulties. At first I wasn't worried about the project being completed, but now I have my doubts.

If there are any owners out there please PM me as I need to see who else has contracts that state the Developer owes interest to investors as we have now passed the original longstop date of Dec 2009. I wish to approach ETA as a group and not just an individual and would like to know how others feel about the situation. We MUST take action together!

I managed to get into my apartment and although the kitchen colour choice is questionable, the finishes elsewhere in the apartment are very good. Also common areas such as corridors have a good quality finish and the development looks very special indeed. I was advised that the kitchen choice was not yet confirmed however I think this just relates to the colour of the doors :(

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We are expecting handover of a unit in Taj, went into the development to ask about handover, and they advised November time. Anyone else had any information?

I was told 4th Q for handover. Tim don't you think you are being very cheeky getting on these threads and advertising yourself and your company like this. What is next, standing in front of buildings or on street corners?

At least he's not hiding it, and anyways, nothing wrong with what he's doing, he's just giving us information. Surely he'll be one to have more info than most?

I take it back, didn't see the other thread he posted on!

We are expecting handover of a unit in Taj, went into the development to ask about handover, and they advised November time. Anyone else had any information?

Glad to see that you have removed or have had your blatant advertising of your real estate company name and contact details removed from this post and elsewhere. To be fair you should also change your registered user name, which still advertises your company.

Hi

Pls contact me on mobass9@yahoo.com
I also hv an aptmt at the Taj. Heard that construction has stopped???

Regards

Mo

Are there any owner of the Grandeur residences Taj ?it would be interesting to join to be stronger with ETA to require not the poor quality of the interiors , require the quality tht ETA offered in the agreement, handovers ...

Hi

I'm willing to join in - my friends & I have 4 apartments
Contact me on mobass9@yahoo.com

We are expecting handover of a unit in Taj, went into the development to ask about handover, and they advised November time. Anyone else had any information?

Heard construction has stopped due to a dispute with workers???

Does anyboby has update pictures ?
What about hotel works?

Visited recently. Workers were on site. construction seems almost over bu It still seems a long way to completion on the inside. They are saying DEC handover, but I think it will be much later

Official Website: http://www.zabeelsaray.com/hotel/

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/595614-jumeirah-takes-over-former-rixos-hotel-on-the-palm

You heard it here first :)

Jumeirah Group to handle this hotel.

This should also have been posted here:)

Just to note that this does not relate to the Taj hotel so should be in it's own post and not here!

Visited recently. Workers were on site. construction seems almost over bu It still seems a long way to completion on the inside. They are saying DEC handover, but I think it will be much later

I also heard December but looking at the lack of movement on site today there is NO way it will be handed over by then!

Hotel works have stopped and site claiming that there are financial problems so Hotel is up for sale!! No works will take place until further notice!

Just to note that this does not relate to the Taj hotel so should be in it's own post and not here!

Sorry, I got confused between this and the Ottoman Palace.

ETA are now asking for a "special transfer levy" which is 5% of the purchase price.
Surely we do not have to pay this as it is not in our contract. They are trying to steal from us to get over their financial problems. Anyone has more ifo about this "special transfer"? I think the investors nee to meet & take legal action collectively against ETA. The project is already 18 months late & I don't think handover is anywhere near - maybe about a year ... if they have the money?

@ zoro: im acting as POA for a unit in Taj and haven't had any communication about the transfer fee. When were you contacted and can you copy the letter here?

They can not add anything above the standard 1% land registration.

Here is the document. Any comments?
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Never heard of a "5% transfer levy" before on the Palm. Looks like another case of a developer trying to scam people out of more money. Property registration is normaly around 2%.

as per the latest law . 1% from the buyer and 1% from the developer . am i right?

^^Yes but it depends on when the original contract was signed. Not sure of the cut off date but I believe it is around 2006 sometime. Before the cut off the buyer is responsible for the full 2%. Emaar recently handed over Park Island in the marina and I know many buyers were posting on this forum that they had 3 different conditions, some paid full 2% some only 1% and I think some were in the grey area and paid 1.5%

First thing is to check if this letter is genuine and not phishing for money scam. Then check with the land department or Rera whether this is legal and within the laws of Dubai.

According to this article, news link provided by Agod, you can register your own property if the developer refuses to register and pay thier share.

http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/title-deed-assured-even-if-developer-fails-to-pay-fee-2010-09-23-1.293893

ETA are now asking for a "special transfer levy" which is 5% of the purchase price.
Surely we do not have to pay this as it is not in our contract. They are trying to steal from us to get over their financial problems. Anyone has more ifo about this "special transfer"? I think the investors nee to meet & take legal action collectively against ETA. The project is already 18 months late & I don't think handover is anywhere near - maybe about a year ... if they have the money?

^^Go directly to RERA with this letter you received. This stinks big time.
ETA has major financial problems and tries to make some extra cash or tries to get fees which they should pay to Nakheel from you. A very common thing in Dubai, btw.

I saw the pictures of the appartment in the website of ETA.... What about Sizes areas ??, the wide of living room are far away of the 4.20 m that in the agreement says:bash:

Hi
i received a letter from my developper ETA Star inform me that they are in the progres of registering the unit( taj grandeur) with Nakheel and owners , we must to pay 5% of the sale valué as " levy transfer " in favor of The PJ Co LLC .. anybody knows something about that?is this levy taxe in the agreement of purchase?
Any suggestion?
Thanks

Hi there ,
Upssss...I didn't read the previous post talking about this letter...sorry .Two days ago I've received this letter and I'm tryng to contact with the ETA manager customer relations.I will let you know if I get some info.

Hi owners
We are creating an emailgroup to join us and get stronger in order to demand our rights

if you want to join, send and email ( name ,appartment ...- optional-) to www.tajgrandeur@hotmail.com

Regards :cheers:

We need to act together & fast. Last I met with ETA - they told me handover would be in Dec. I visited the site 2 wks ago - I don't think it will be before April or JUne 2011. That's 2 yrs late. They have already taken final pm. What can we do?

hi ,
Zoro I had some problem with this contact mail .Pls ,send again another mail to tajgrandeur@hotmail.com .
- I talked with two owners that they have properties in pj and they don't know anything about this levy transfer .
- I've spoke with my lawyer about this levy transfer and he recommend me that we must go to RERA to get any clarification.Could somebody that is in Dubai go to RERA?
- I've founded this post in this forum (GOLD CREST VIEW 2 ,with eta as developer ) ..have a look...very interesting
posted by Andrewz32 on May 18th 2009

" emails from me to eta HOPE THIS IS SOME HELP ANDY.
SORRY TO TROUBLE YOU IS THERE ANY WAY YOU COULD GIVE ME A SNAGGING DATE FOR MY APARTMENT 1907 GOLDCREST VIEWS 2 AS I NEED TO BOOK MY FLIGHT ASAP. ALSO NO ONE HAS GOT BACK TO ME REGARDS WOOD GRAIN FINISHES ON UNIT DOORSI ASKED FATHIMA 18 MOUNTHS AGO
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IS COMPENSATION STILL ON GOING?

REPLY FROM ETA
I WOULD CONFIRM THAT THE EXPECTED COMPLETION OF GCV2 IS BY SEPTEMBER 2009 AND WE WOULD INFORM YOU ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE REGARDING THE WHOLE PROCEDURE.BUT AT SAME TIME WE CANNOT
CONFIRM YOU THE EXACT DATE AS WHEN YOU CAN BOOK YOUR AIR TICKETS.
FURTHER AS REGARDS TO THE FINISHING IS CONCERNED WE HAVE CHOSEN THE BEST ITEMS AS PER OUR INTERIOR DESIGNERS SUGGESTION. AND ALL THE INTERIOR IS ALMOST COMPLETED.
FURTHER TO THE COMPENSATION IS CONCERNED IT WOULD BE AS PER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS MENTIONED IN THE SALE& PURCHASE AGREEMENT.

MY REPLY

WITH REFFERANCE TO YOUR TO YOUR EMAIL IN MY SALES AGREEMENT IT STATES THAT I HAVE THE CHIOCE OF WOOD GRAIN FINISHES PAGE 13 NOT YOUR INTERIOR DESIGNER SUGGESTION? ALSO YOU TOLD ME WHEN I SPOKE IN YOUR OFFICES IN MARCH 2009 THAT COMPENSATION HAD STARTED IN DECEMBER 2008 AT A UK LIBOR RATE OF 4.5% ALL I ASKED FOR A YES OR NO??
I DO HOPE ETA ARE NOT GOING TO GIVE ME SOME NONSENCE ABOUT FORCE MAJEURE IVE PAID IN FULL OVER 16 MONTHS AGO I HAVE WAITED FOUR YEARS NOW I THINK THATS TWO YEARS TO LONG PLEASE REPLY AT YOUR EARL EST

THERE REPLY TODAY

AS WE HAVE ALMOST FINISHED THE INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING SO WE CANT HAVE ANY CHANGES DONE.
AS PER THE CONTRACT CLAUSE#13.1 THE INTEREST FOR THE DELAY WILL BE CALCULATED ON THE AMOUNT PAID FOR YOUR UNIT AT THE@ INTERBANK LIBOR RATE AT THE TIME OF HANDING OVER. "

Anyone been inside and got any pictures

220 units in Grandeur Residences handover in March 2011

By Parag Deulgaonkar | Published Sunday, December 05, 2010

http://www.emirates247.com/polopoly_fs/1.325121.1291536717!/image/2075581596.jpg
Taj Exotica was scheduled to open in 2010. (SUPPLIED)

ETA Star, the real estate arm of the ETA Star-Ascon Group, plans to open the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Palm Crescent, Jumeirah, in the fourth quarter of 2012, while handover of The Grandeur Residences is likely in March 2011.

“We haven’t stopped construction on Taj Exotica, but it is albeit slow. We will now be opening not earlier than the last quarter of 2012. The Grandeur Residences, located at the Palm Jumeirah Crescent, are scheduled to be handed over in March 2011,” ETA Star Executive Director Abid A Junaid told Emirates 24|7.

Emirates 24|7 (http://www.emirates247.com/property/real-estate/taj-palm-to-open-in-q4-2012-2010-12-05-1.325117)

Hi there,
I'm interested to sell my unit for 1.600.000 AED net ...

220 units in Grandeur Residences handover in March 2011



Any idea about the handover date?

Any idea about the handover date?

I went to see the project last week and was very surprised to the amount of work that is left to do. The Site manager isrstating that completion will be August and not March to June that ETA is stating. It is already March and the site is in my opinion only about 50% complete. You can believe what you want but in reality and with the amount of labour they have on site do not expect the residences to be handed over this year, unless you are happy to take your property and live in the middle of a building site. Additionally the Hotel is at least 2 years away once construction re-commences and there is no sign of that happening soon so 2012 is absolutley out of the question.

Has anyone had anything official from ETA? The lack of communication is just another worrying factor. Surely they are working to a revised programme and that completion has an actual date attached to it. Maybe the reason that no-one will tell you what this is, is because they don't think you want to hear the truth, when that is exactly what we want to hear!

All developers make statments regarding completion dates that are continually put back, but in this case and with the stated completion of March being now I think we deserve a little more clarification!!

I am so fed up with LIES LIES LIES :bash:

60 Living Legend investors plan march to RERA office

http://www.emirates247.com/property/60-living-legend-investors-plan-march-to-tanmiyat-office-2011-03-23-1.371971

guys - we have to do something. We have to go together to RERA & ETA. They are dishonest & keep on lying about the completion dates. I don't think we will get handover in 2011. If there is any law, we should get a refund !!!

hi , in my opinion this post and owners of this project are on hold as the building not like others where owners have mobilized against devoloppers to get some kind of refund .. its only to demand our rights. :cheers1:

I WANNA NEW PICS!!!!! :deadthrea

hi guys,
I just realized that in the thread can see that the development is on TOPPED OUT,not UNDER CONSTR. .(slip-up!!! ). Someone has been there to explain us about the works,some pictures ,.. it's only to know if it the handover it will be possible during this year.

this thread needs a little bit of.....:dance:

hi guys,
I just realized that in the thread can see that the development is on TOPPED OUT,not UNDER CONSTR. .(slip-up!!! ). Someone has been there to explain us about the works,some pictures ,.. it's only to know if it the handover it will be possible during this year.

Very little progress, i still think this will complete after March 2012. It's a waste of time talking to ETA as they just repeat the rubbish info they get told.

Best thing we can do is get together and confront them for discount etc. when final payment is requested as they will just evade us while still in contruction. However when they want more money they will have to talk! What else can be done?? It would be completed by the time any court case is heard, and I have not heard of any developer refunding money on a completed project????

hi guys,
I just realized that in the thread can see that the development is on TOPPED OUT,not UNDER CONSTR. .(slip-up!!! ). Someone has been there to explain us about the works,some pictures ,.. it's only to know if it the handover it will be possible during this year.

Well this better be topped out before handed over, so be happy. Topped out, means it's topped out, simple as that. It has reached it's architectural top. This does not imply any completion % at all, as the MEP works, block works and internal finishings can be at any given stage of construction.

Very little progress, i still think this will complete after March 2012. It's a waste of time talking to ETA as they just repeat the rubbish info they get told.

Best thing we can do is get together and confront them for discount etc. when final payment is requested as they will just evade us while still in contruction. However when they want more money they will have to talk! What else can be done?? It would be completed by the time any court case is heard, and I have not heard of any developer refunding money on a completed project????

I agree with you!!! We should meet some days before the handover when all the owners be there to talk about it.

Hi all, I have a lot of pictures of Grandeur Residences from my recent stay at Zabeel Saray, but I don't know how to upload them directly from my PC /I'm new to Skyscrapercity, so any advice is wellcomed :)

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problem solved :)

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:)

hi ,
A friend stayed yestarday in TG . A supervisor told him that the handover will be in january ... Anyone heard something about it...?

hi ,
A friend stayed yestarday in TG . A supervisor told him that the handover will be in january ... Anyone heard something about it...?


Unfortunately no chance - March to July is more realistic. Ignore what ETA say, they have not got a clue!

24/December/2011

Taj Exotica and Grandeur Residence

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Imre, really nice pictures !!!

24/December/2011

Taj Exotica and Grandeur Residence

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Finally, the apartments are ready .... Today I've receive from Eta a letter to attend to the pre delivery unit inspection and formalities...did you received it also??

not sure abt this...but has work stopped on the hotel?

Name : Taj Exotica Resort, Spa & Grandeur Residences Project - Palm Jumeirah Development More...
Description : Construction of Taj Exotica Resort, Spa & Grandeur Residences comprising (220) rooms, a five-star hotel, as well as (200) residential apartments and (10) beachfront villas, including associated leisure and entertainment facilities.
Territory : Dubai
Updated : May 22, 2012
Status : Post Poned

http://www.emiratestenders.com/CategoryResult.asp?CategoryId=39

R

I have heard the ETA Star sold the whole project..

I have heard the ETA Star sold the whole project..

Hi Imre,
Do you have more news/ updated about that?
Thanks

Finally, the apartments are ready .... Today I've receive from Eta a letter to attend to the pre delivery unit inspection and formalities...did you received it also??

what about the apartment units ? what is the current status ?

I have heard the ETA Star sold the whole project..

I've heard the same that the residences are complete but the hotel development has been sold back to Nakheel and won't be touched for 7 years.:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno: Does anyone have any further info.?:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::cheers:

Hate to be negative but maybe Taj group took a look at the construction quality and said we aren't associating our brand with this shite? :toilet::storm::toilet: The pink building looks great but what is that crappy white building directly next to it?? looks like discovery gardens before it was painted! :lol:

I have been inside today. There is still lots to do. Handover not before September or October.

Hi Imre,
Do you have more news/ updated about that?
Thanks

I dont have more info, as I have heard ETA out from 23 Marina also, it can be true as I saw today big Hirandani sign on the podium...

I dont have more info, as I have heard ETA out from 23 Marina also, it can be true as I saw today big Hirandani sign on the podium...

1- http://www.infrawindow.com/people/darshan-hiranandani_13/

Darshan Hiranandani, the Managing Director of the $3billion Hiranandani Group, India’s largest residential developer, heads the company’s real estate operations in Dubai and the energy operations in India.
At present, the Dubai arm is completing the world’s tallest residential building, 23 Marina and is also developing the Taj Exotica in Dubai.

2- http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/9288-hotelier-confidential-clowning-around/1/print/

Racing waiters and roaming clowns aside, the summer months have not precluded all serious business. Our ‘rumour of the month’ is that the Hiranandani Group has acquired Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on the Palm Jumeirah from ETA Group. According to Hiranandani “not enough information exists that would interest” Hotelier, but it will do in 10-14 days apparently, which we estimate to be around August 4.

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looks like close to handover...

wow very nice, but i hate the black and yellow sides of entrance road

Landscaping and pool area looks great! Just need a nice pool bar :)

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Keep it coming....Nice to see updates...!

Handover inspection letters issued...countdown is on... only 1 month to go !

It is starting to look very special, needs more greenery though!

Time for owners to get together and find out how we are being duly compensated. Were is the hotel and SPA? I heard it has been sold and a Singaporean company has contract and works due to start by year end. Anyone else got more info?

Handover inspection letters issued...countdown is on... only 1 month to go !

It is starting to look very special, needs more greenery though!

Time for owners to get together and find out how we are being duly compensated. Were is the hotel and SPA? I heard it has been sold and a Singaporean company has contract and works due to start by year end. Anyone else got more info?

Time for owners to get together and find out how we are being duly compensated ...... for sure :cheers:

Hi Friends

Came across this excellent forum recently.

I agree with tgrmughal. Unless we get together we are unlikely to get any discounts from eta star which we rightfully deserve for having waited for 5 years.

Tell your friends about this and let us take a firm stand.

Good luck to us

Hi Friends

Came across this excellent forum recently.

I agree with tgrmughal. Unless we get together we are unlikely to get any discounts from eta star which we rightfully deserve for having waited for 5 years.

Tell your friends about this and let us take a firm stand.

Good luck to us

Gulfer, i wrote u a private message

29/11/12
Taj Exotica: Landscaping seems to be finished, project completed!
The Grandeur Residences: n construction progress is visible, site looks unchanged, project on hold!
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:cheers:

You got the order wrong. Residences are finished, hotel/spa is about to start.

I have seen couple of units. Interiors are spacious, furnishings are ok. Whole place is very serene and tranquil... until they start the construction next door. I was told it is about to start now. So I believe it will be a torture living there next 2 years.

On a personal note... seeing this place depresses me. It looks so crowded. It seems like they plugged in any kind of concrete or crap they can find to everywhere. For example, why would you need to be dividing the balcony with concrete in so many places? 70% of the view is obstructed by the concrete... they call this design!

J

29/11/12
Taj Exotica: Landscaping seems to be finished, project completed!
The Grandeur Residences: n construction progress is visible, site looks

And on the villas, I could see the garden walls are cracking and paint peeling off. They have just finished these! You would think they could put quality material for something selling 20M!

since the hotel isn't ready, is there another way of renting them as serviced apartments?

21/01/13
Taj Exotica construction site, maybe some activity?
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:cheers:

By Parag Deulgaonkar | Published Saturday, March 30, 2013

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Renewed investor confidence in the Dubai property market has driven prices for properties in The Grandeur Residences on Palm Jumeirah by over 40 per cent.

http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/russian-indian-demand-for-prime-dubai-property-pushes-palm-s-rajasthan-palaces-up-by-40-2013-03-30-1.500575

taj looks stunning, does anyone know the service charges per square foot on these properties