#TOPPED OUT: MARINA WHARF 1+2, 29F+29F Res [Archive] - Page 2

bizzybonita

September 24th, 2009, 02:55 AM

23/Sept/2009

Marina Wharf II

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-2309093843Overall%20Project%20%20View%20from%20the%20West%20Side.jpg

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http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-2309094103Overall%20Project%20View%20from%20the%20North%20Side.jpg

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-2309094205Overall%20Project%20View%20from%20the%20South%20Side.jpg

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/content/Construction-Update-Images.aspx?CUID=306&pID=7

speedy333

September 24th, 2009, 05:53 AM

wharf II is years behind, at least progressing

bizzybonita

September 24th, 2009, 09:21 AM

^^ Yes indeed :)

bizzybonita

September 25th, 2009, 08:51 AM

23/Sept/2009

Thanks for chefdude :cheers:

nice view from JLT

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9554/dsc0471u.jpg

bizzybonita

September 28th, 2009, 06:38 AM

27 September 2009

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http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/content/Construction-Update-Images.aspx?CUID=309&pID=11

Concerned Purchaser

September 28th, 2009, 06:27 PM

What's a good per square foot price on this development? Thanks.

TowerBuilder

September 28th, 2009, 06:57 PM

What's a good per square foot price on this development? Thanks.

I reckon between 1000 - 1100 per sq.ft depending on floor/view etc. I'm no expert and I haven't been in Dubai for a few months now, however I reckon in the current climate these rates will be about right once the building is complete.

Does anyone know what the sales activity is like on completed properties in The Marina at the moment?

Any other opinions?

speedy333

September 28th, 2009, 10:16 PM

this looks like a nice building, no useless height, just a nice building all around

bizzybonita

October 8th, 2009, 10:57 PM

any update out there ?

Imre

October 9th, 2009, 12:34 PM

any update out there ?

Bizzy ,done!!?? :lol:

09/October/2009

Marina Wharf 1-2

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bizzybonita

October 9th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Bizzy ,done!!?? :lol:

09/October/2009

Marina Wharf 1-2

Yea iam Done with this tower , we still stick for another 6 months i guess .

:ohno: March 2010 More realistic now if not after that "good holiday payment also for my side" :)

Stephan23

October 9th, 2009, 10:33 PM

What is shown in the pictures? The 1 or 2 Marina Wharf??

bizzybonita

October 9th, 2009, 11:33 PM

MW2

Core already rising so fast

http://i34.tinypic.com/v82zhs.jpg

Imre

October 23rd, 2009, 01:40 PM

23/October/2009

Marina Wharf

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charlie big potatoes

October 27th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Bizzy good news the front crane is coming down and will be gone today. I will post later.

charlie big potatoes

October 27th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Bizzy this tower is looking good quality from the outside.

http://i38.tinypic.com/r2qnt5.jpg

charlie big potatoes

October 27th, 2009, 12:05 PM

http://i38.tinypic.com/2uprb4m.jpg

charlie big potatoes

October 27th, 2009, 12:06 PM

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charlie big potatoes

October 27th, 2009, 12:14 PM

http://i38.tinypic.com/2efsvwz.jpg

charlie big potatoes

October 27th, 2009, 12:38 PM

http://i36.tinypic.com/242vpfq.jpg

bizzybonita

October 27th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Bizzy this tower is looking good quality from the outside.

according to original prices of units and total price of tower i would say the finishing is very good from outside but i don't think so it will include also the interiors :) but it really good for extra facilities like Bowling (MWI), tennis court , network games Room (MWII) etc usually that's my point is a rare facilities like this with good appearance from out side ...push me to cover the rest :lol: like home smart system and the interiors nothing perfect with 1st Man Made Marina in world i guess :cheers: thanks alot for pictures CBP Luv it...

bizzybonita

October 27th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Bizzy good news the front crane is coming down and will be gone today. I will post later.

:rock:

charlie big potatoes

October 30th, 2009, 07:34 PM

http://i36.tinypic.com/wvz95s.jpg

Taken 2 days ago.

charlie big potatoes

October 30th, 2009, 07:45 PM

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charlie big potatoes

October 30th, 2009, 07:47 PM

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charlie big potatoes

October 30th, 2009, 07:48 PM

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charlie big potatoes

October 30th, 2009, 07:52 PM

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bizzybonita

October 31st, 2009, 06:29 PM

The WORLD Ain't Ready The Game Ain't Ready The WHARF Ain't Ready ...

MarkWass

November 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM

The WORLD Ain't Ready The Game Ain't Ready The WHARF Ain't Ready ...

:weird::?

bizzybonita

November 3rd, 2009, 05:38 PM

^^ what's up wass ?

MarkWass

November 3rd, 2009, 06:31 PM

Just didn't understand the comment that's all. But google has now given me the answer... song lyrics... :)

MarkWass

November 4th, 2009, 01:13 AM

PS As an investor in MW2, looks like I am in for a long wait...

Tho not as long as some of my other prop investments in Dubai (in the marina and also JVS, the latter of which has turned out to be a bit of a non starter), where absolutely nothing has happened. At least we have seen some sort of action going on here, rather than purely hot air from the developers...

bizzybonita

November 4th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Just didn't understand the comment that's all. But google has now given me the answer... song lyrics... :)

:lol:

bizzybonita

November 4th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Imre

November 7th, 2009, 04:22 PM

07/November/2009

Marina Wharf

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AppleMac

November 12th, 2009, 01:43 PM

I hope this is not bad news, but workers busy today covering MW2 in plastic sheet - usually a sign of project on hold.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/sids666/P1000254.jpg

Imre

November 15th, 2009, 07:47 PM

MW2 seems ON HOLD now, any info Bizzy ?

bizzybonita

November 15th, 2009, 08:52 PM

^^ i don't have any info on this one but let me guess for second it's time to collect that paper so fast ! oh escrow account looks empty because of Eid Alfiter coming soon :D

Not bad for a lil rest . all towers will be in deep rest because of Eid UAE + Eid Alfiter a double up reason ... let workers sleep for at least two weeks from now .

bizzybonita

November 19th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Construction Update

As on 18 November 2009

MWI

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-19110913587u%20Swimming%20pool.JPG

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-1911091611MW1-Ele.D-%207T%20side.JPG

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http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/content/Construction-Update-Images.aspx?CUID=330&pID=11

bizzybonita

November 19th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Construction Update

As on 18 November 2009

MWII

Nothing On Hold " plastic cover this time for protection procedures ) :lol:

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-1911091825MWII%20GF%20slab.JPG

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http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/content/Construction-Update-Images.aspx?CUID=331&pID=7

Imre

November 20th, 2009, 07:28 PM

good news Bizzy:)

20/November/2009

Marina Wharf

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Imre

December 4th, 2009, 12:08 PM

04/December/2009

Marina Wharf

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baba toto

December 7th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Does anyone know if the launch prices were the same for both Wharf I & II towers?

Imre

December 18th, 2009, 01:18 PM

Crane coming down from the Wharf I but the II seems ON HOLD now, I saw every day in this week, nothing there.

18/December/2009

Marina Wharf

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True Blue

January 3rd, 2010, 01:05 AM

Any news on completion date?

This is another tower that does not look too far away from handover.

bizzybonita

January 3rd, 2010, 06:49 PM

TowerBuilder

January 4th, 2010, 09:59 AM

That's right TB, but it looks need another 6 months ...Unfortunately there is a main problem that the only access for MW I & II so close to new tram project working area+ the most dangerous road inside Dubai Marina which lead to facing a lot of difficulty for finishing materials to entire so smoothly inside the MW I Tower (kind of interruption) for handover date to delayed again (it was last month)...Btw We are now preparing for final payment but it will take time as i said before ...

Yes, Imre MWII seems to be on hold for a while :)

6 Months!!!!!!!!!!! Are you sure Bizzy? I haven't been there for a couple of months, however I wa thinking 1 or 2 months from now. I think I will give DEC a call later and try to find out some info (mind you Developers don't often tell the truth).

Any Idea what sq.ft price these are selling at now - I have seen them advertised anywhere between 900 - 1200, but I don't know if they are actually selling?

bizzybonita

January 4th, 2010, 05:17 PM

from the last pictures , you must ensure that the handover date around March/2010 (if not Q 3rd of 2010)... don't call anyone those peoples looking for paper$ only ....handover date is the last matter for them .

About the prices & selling i really don't have any idea about it at moments .

TowerBuilder

January 11th, 2010, 08:19 PM

For anyone that is interested I spoke with DEC today and they advised me that snagging of apartments will start in February and handover is expected during March.

I haven't seen the interior of the building but I think its hopeful.

bizzybonita

January 18th, 2010, 10:01 AM

16/01/2010

MWI

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http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/content/Construction-Update-Images.aspx?CUID=362&pID=11

bizzybonita

January 18th, 2010, 10:03 AM

16/01/2010

MWII

http://www.dheerajeastcoast.com/images/consupdate/CU-170110215116012010121.jpg

TowerBuilder

January 21st, 2010, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the pics Bizzy.

MW1 looks really good, I think they have done a fantastic job. It will be good to see the inside - I will be in Dubai next week, will try and get inside to take a look.

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 01:50 PM

A New axis of devil has just been arrived with DEC developer this time by increasing the unit seq feet during pre-delivery inspection , what a great time to collect a pure profit from end user with this rubbish way and badly tactile .... i just get a letter that my 3bed 1860seqfeet " which the same number was in my sale contract" get pump into 2390seqfeet " adding 530seqfeet which is like a small studio inside 3 bed units ... oh shit they are looking so deep to cover there mess by us :ohno:

"maintenance fees getting so high , rent price so low "

how it come the final design of the unit "that i just received now and for the first time " in last time of completion date are they in Marc or something nothing include in my contract .. they keep adding every drops they got at neck of end user and they called a services LOL

Court action is my first concern ! i think it has been most common now days ...

Hahahhahahahah

TowerBuilder

February 2nd, 2010, 03:12 PM

Wow,

That doesn't sound too good Bizzy! I haven't received a letter of this type yet.

I received an Email last week asking me to book my 'Home orientation' but nothing else.

I can't believe that, you are right the S&P agreement soes not make any allowance for a size fluctaution. I would agree with you, if the same happens to me I will be seeking legal action!

True Blue

February 2nd, 2010, 03:47 PM

I would get it checked out and see where the additional area is coming from. If they are trying to add in the escape stairs and part of the lift lobby etc then this is illegal. Rera should be able to sort it out. If the apartment is genuinely bigger then they have to negotiate with you on the extra. First 5% free, pro rata for the next 5% and split the difference on the rest as it is unreasonable to build something 29% bigger than you agreed to pay for.

Sounds like they are trying it on for more money for doing nothing so pay nothing until they provide the details.

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 06:43 PM

MWI 3bed

The new design

http://i48.tinypic.com/316u2hv.jpg

The old design

http://i49.tinypic.com/2hwpx7o.jpg

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 07:02 PM

Imre

February 2nd, 2010, 07:21 PM

adding 530seqfeet

How much they ask for the extra 530 sqft?

I read the same problem , New Dubai Gate (JLT) thread .

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 07:36 PM

How much they ask for the extra 530 sqft?

I read the same problem , New Dubai Gate (JLT) thread .

you will never imagine how much is it :lol:

it's like any studio with 530sqft to be honest i don't know till now how much is it ?!...but i guess they are dreaming . iam owner with old contract i don't know if some owners ( secondary buyers ) knew about this long time ago but they can't do anything with this ...

if this happened what the different between 2005-06 and now in term of Property Buyers ?! they should knew how can they update there main info from beginning fixed with original price not right now with extra i don't know what they can called !

so dummy work .

True Blue

February 2nd, 2010, 07:38 PM

Bizzy, tell them to take a flying fu<k if they want you to pay for service space. This is of no benefit or value to you. Infact having looked closely at the 2 plans, it looks like the revised one is smaller living space.

Get into their nuts, they are robbing cheating and lying. Statutory authorities do not dictate that you should be responsible for service areas, they form part of the communal areas. They are just trying to see if you are stupid.

I would make a visit to RERA with the documents and get a decision from them.

Imre

February 2nd, 2010, 07:40 PM

How much is the new selling price and how much was the original one?

The difference should be the velue for the 530 sqft :)

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 07:47 PM

How much is the new selling price and how much was the original one?

The difference should be the velue for the 530 sqft :)

around these numbers :)

1,530,000 O.P
1,990,000 with extra dreaming

530sqft = approx 450k

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 07:52 PM

True Blue

February 2nd, 2010, 08:12 PM

^^Remember to post pics of the apartment when you get the orientation:okay:

bizzybonita

February 2nd, 2010, 08:16 PM

^^ NO Doubt ;)

TowerBuilder

February 22nd, 2010, 07:12 AM

Anyone been to do the snagging yet. I am trying to arrange a date, since the 2 days they gave me were not convenient.

What is the interior finish like?

Bizzy - Did you get your problems sorted?

bizzybonita

February 22nd, 2010, 07:22 PM

Anyone been to do the snagging yet. I am trying to arrange a date, since the 2 days they gave me were not convenient.

What is the interior finish like?

pictures coming soon

Bizzy - Did you get your problems sorted?

still under process :)

charlie big potatoes

February 22nd, 2010, 07:30 PM

They were doing viewings today, plenty of people in and out. MW2 is not moving on well.

True Blue

February 22nd, 2010, 09:42 PM

Did you manage to get an exit poll? how many :) and how many :(

AppleMac

February 23rd, 2010, 02:23 PM

MW2 looks to be on hold - no work for weeks now.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/sids666/mw2.jpg

charlie big potatoes

February 23rd, 2010, 07:07 PM

http://i46.tinypic.com/241kmts.jpg

Yes, hope this gets up and running again soon

bizzybonita

February 25th, 2010, 08:14 PM

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TowerBuilder

April 5th, 2010, 01:28 PM

Hi All,

So.......

I visited Marina Wharf last week to conduct my Property Inspection. All I can say is that I was really not happy with the overall quality of finish and the materials used.

DEC have really gone cheap and installed very poor quality materials. The standard installation is also not very good.

I kind of expected this from them and thought that provided they are in compliance with the Contract Agreement then they are within their rights. Pretty funny though for a developer who's catch phrase is 'Qality as far as the eye can see'!!!!!!!!!

However, on inspection I found that many items were not as per the Contract agreement, Namely;

Cheap ceramic tiles on the floor instead of natural stone
Only 1 balcony instead of 2
Area of a 1400ft flat measures at less than 1000
Single sinks instead of double in bathrooms and kitchen

So I write them an Email with all of my complaints. Their response - "it is in line with the contract agreement." Sorry guys, just by saying that it is doesn't make it true!!!!

I have decided to seek legal advice with the full intention of pursuing this isue rght to the end. Can someone please provide me with details of a reliable and reputable property solicitor that they have used.

Also is anyone else experiencing the same difficulties with DEC.

bizzybonita

April 5th, 2010, 02:23 PM

to be honst , most of developers came with same thing of first project (in term of finishing ) with some adds. from my previous visit to site work i saw it so clear as new DEC TOWERS fully of rubbish standard finsihing even in size it could be as you said because it was not build it in 33,000,000 seq feet so everything just resize it so small .
BTW, your'e 2 beds in which side i mean Plan A or B ?

P.S 'Qality as far as the eye can see'!!!!!!!!! lovely :D

TowerBuilder

April 5th, 2010, 04:44 PM

Hi Bizzy,

My 2 bed is on the MW2 side.

bizzybonita

April 5th, 2010, 06:30 PM

same my side ;) BTW, i am still not paying for completion date yet they will be another delayed because of final certification +DEWA which will take at least two month also from now .on other hand , i had bad history of delivery time during DEC TOWER project i was fully paid and waiting 1 year just for key ... and now i kept my paper till i saw it handover let them do whatever they said if they can !

Imre

May 7th, 2010, 08:49 AM

Marina Wharf 2 still ON HOLD

bizzybonita

May 13th, 2010, 08:54 PM

MW1

Certification of completion tower from RERA/Land department = ready

DEWA = ready

External Lights = ready for test

Bill44us

May 19th, 2010, 11:46 AM

Hi bizzybonita,
Please can u confirm and post a copy of
Certification of completion tower from RERA/Land department = ready
DEWA = ready
External Lights = ready for test

bizzybonita

May 19th, 2010, 12:00 PM

i got connection that's all what i have !

i don't know why they are so slow . handover process already started !

True Blue

May 19th, 2010, 01:40 PM

Bizzy, what was the outcome of the extra space/ additional charges issue?

You can pm me if you prefer.:)

Any chance of some interior pics if you get a chance?

bizzybonita

May 19th, 2010, 03:49 PM

no doubt , BTW it was a small trick to put me on pressure to do a final payment !
JUST imagine that ...now everything just ok still i have to pay the last payment on handover date but still nothing till now . on other hand , they keep till us a lot of lies to make us pay as much faster as we can !

to me it's all about negotiator skills you can delayed it depend on what the progress are i mean the payment !

back at 2006 reschedule of handover date was difficult to find now days they keep change in it like they will not be any handover date (like you give them a penalty kick and the keep it out of goal again , again n again)

they told me one more thing , bill 4 us :D

bizzybonita

May 19th, 2010, 08:00 PM

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bizzybonita

May 21st, 2010, 01:10 AM

Hi bizzybonita,
Please can u confirm and post a copy of
Certification of completion tower from RERA/Land department = ready
DEWA = ready
External Lights = ready for test

could you please let me know what you have in here ?!

Bill44us

May 21st, 2010, 11:02 AM

2 BHK

bizzybonita

May 21st, 2010, 12:40 PM

^^ Did you paid for them to get your'e key or still they promised you something fake ?

Bill44us

May 21st, 2010, 09:49 PM

Final Payment is still not done. Waiting for DEWA approval.

bizzybonita

May 22nd, 2010, 12:48 PM

same as here ! Expected keys with heavy equipment to wash all Chinese finishED LOL

Full mouth extraction coming soon :D !

IBROX

May 25th, 2010, 11:22 PM

Tower Builder.

I read with interest the problems you were having with DEC.

I too purchased a 2 bedroom apartment [in MW2] back in 2006........seems a long time ago. As you are all too aware the completion date kept moving to the right. When I spoke to DEC in London yesterday the guy there said 'end 2011, but actually its going to be early 2012 before its finished'. I was angry when I read you were not happy with the finished article in MW1 as I was assured the quality would be of the highest order. It would appear that even DEC, whom I was led to believe were a reputable company, can pull the wool over our eyes too.I would be most interested to see how things develop with you once you settle in to your new apartment. I have already started action against them. Good Luck.

TowerBuilder

May 26th, 2010, 03:08 PM

Hi Ibrox,

Firstly I still think DEC are a reasonable developer, from my experiences. Your experiences sound entirely different. When I purchased I had the option to buy in MW 1 or MW 2, both were at the same stage - zero work on site. I decided to go for MW 1 and I am so glad now!

Is Marina Wharf 2 still on hold? I was in Dubai 4 weeks ago and there was nothing happening there. I know its frustrating for you (it would be driving me nuts!) but my true opinion is that it will get built.

When the economic crisis set in alot of developers, just shut up shop and left investors in the lurch. DEC continued to strive on and complete Projects. They have cut corners in the delivery of MW1 as I have stated previously.

The thing that actually infuriates me the most is when you try and reason with them that what they have supplied is not in accordance with the contract. They simply say yes it is!!! For example my contract states natural stone flooring throughout. there is a clause that states the Developer can substitute materials providing they are of "equal or better". So when I say to them cheap ceramic tiles are not equal to natural stone they reply "yes they are".

This mentality is infuriating and without meaning to sound racist is simply down to their cultural lack of understanding.

So basically The apartment is 18 months late, the quality is not as per spec, however I'm still relatively pleased (or will be) when its completed. I do intend to fight for compensation for the items not in accordance with my contract as this is what we deserve, irrespective of financial difficulties. I am just hoping that DEC are adult enough to say "OK, we are under financial pressure, we had to reduce the spec - however we'll compensate you by......." If they offered me half the cost of natural stone I'd probably accept!

I think I'm reasonable, they just have to prove that they are.

DEC - If your reading please be reasonable. You the developer are still making a profit. We the investor now have apartments that are less than the value we paid for them, so we're suffering too!

True Blue

May 26th, 2010, 04:31 PM

..............The thing that actually infuriates me the most is when you try and reason with them that what they have supplied is not in accordance with the contract. They simply say yes it is!!! For example my contract states natural stone flooring throughout. there is a clause that states the Developer can substitute materials providing they are of "equal or better". So when I say to them cheap ceramic tiles are not equal to natural stone they reply "yes they are".

This mentality is infuriating and without meaning to sound racist is simply down to their cultural lack of understanding.
..........................

There is nothing wrong with their cultural lack of understanding, the problem with their culture is they are prepared to lie in your face. No honour amoungst thieves. DEC have basically stolen from you and cheated you out of money, lets call a spade a spade. They signed an agreement to provide gold for the price of gold but instead took your money and gave you silver with gold paint on it.

If you are reading this DEC, no one will buy from you again, you are finished unless you rectify your dishonest actions.

DxbPC

May 26th, 2010, 05:39 PM

There is nothing wrong with their cultural lack of understanding, the problem with their culture is they are prepared to lie in your face. No honour amoungst thieves. DEC have basically stolen from you and cheated you out of money, lets call a spade a spade. They signed an agreement to provide gold for the price of gold but instead took your money and gave you silver with gold paint on it.

If you are reading this DEC, no one will buy from you again, you are finished unless you rectify your dishonest actions.

excellent advice again. i agree.

amie lauren

May 26th, 2010, 06:53 PM

I also agree with True Blue. My husband and I purchased a 1 bed apartment in DEC towers back in 2006. In our contract it was stated that we would be getting stone floor finish, separate shower, counter top lighting amongst other things (we got none of these). We were also led to believe that it would be a luxury apartment. Instead we have cheap crappy appliances and fittings. The only thing that DEC are good at is marketing and not caring about their customers.
The finish of our apartment is rubbish. Our bath is so scratched, but when we complained all they did to rectify the problem was to spray the bath with some white car paint which has left runs all in the bath- it looks terrible.
I could go on and on. My husband and I went to RERA, visited lawyers etc, but unless you are well connected in Dubai you stand no chance, the developers can do what they like.
On a positive note, at least the towers were completed. We could have paid alot of money for a pile of sand. It was always a bit of a gamble and at least we have an apartment albeit a bog standard one and not the promised luxury we were expecting.

IBROX

May 26th, 2010, 10:39 PM

Dear All,

Interesting info for me to digest!

My lawyer is chasing them this week as they ignored his notice of termination. If they don't reply next week, I will go to litigation.

What really xxxxxx me off is that I went to Dubai to talk to them to see if we could do a deal but they basically ignored me.

So it appears even the most reputable firms are full of rubbish.

I will let you know how I get on.

Anybody want to buy a 2 bedroomed apartment in Marina Wharf 11....984 square feet, ready early 2012? I will be VERY easy to deal with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IBROX

June 2nd, 2010, 02:01 PM

Anybody been to MW1 lately for a viewing?

Do more people have a problem with internal material and/or finish quality?

Still trying to get DEC to talk to me but so far...........no!

We will keep fighting!

bizzybonita

June 2nd, 2010, 03:57 PM

That because most off plan properties investment inside Dubai are ON of dreamy demo video finishing made it with Chinese CD,design it by Italiano Storage it inside Jabel Ali Zone Or RAK !

IBROX

June 7th, 2010, 11:05 PM

Has anybody been to MW1 lately?
Have any new buyers seen their property?
I am still very keen to hear from buyers in this building to gauge if the problems of poor quality are rife.

IBROX

June 7th, 2010, 11:07 PM

True Blue.

Given your handle and mine, are we singing off the same hymn sheet on Saturdays?

True Blue

June 8th, 2010, 12:35 PM

^^Yeah! As well as Beasly and Edo link, half my family live in the USA so although I'm a unionist at heart I will be very slightly pro USA;) I will of course be supporting England in their other games.:hahano:

A bit of an omen that American Woody scored the winning penalty against England in the charity game:lol:

IBROX

June 10th, 2010, 08:20 PM

Its gone quiet on this thread.

Anybody any more stories regarding MW1 owners having visited........any comments.
Any luck with DEC?
Any news on MW2?

bizzybonita

June 13th, 2010, 01:04 PM

(about MWII) i guess they will restart working by 2 months from now or it could be before that ! they just waiting cash from MWI key's payment !

MarkWass

June 13th, 2010, 08:36 PM

Hi

Got an email a couple of weeks ago from DEC: telling me that work at MW2 is due to start by 15th June.

bizzybonita

June 18th, 2010, 03:10 PM

The service charge here is around AED 10 / Sq.ft .

carpetking

June 18th, 2010, 03:27 PM

The service charge here is around AED 10 / Sq.ft .

Service charge AED 10 + AED..... chiller ?

bizzybonita

June 18th, 2010, 03:30 PM

yes i guess so all together !

carpetking

June 18th, 2010, 03:50 PM

yes i guess so all together !

thats good,until now Timeplace has the lowest service/chiller charge

AED 13 all incl. :)

IBROX

June 21st, 2010, 08:32 PM

MarkWass

June 21st, 2010, 08:53 PM

^^

Hi Ibrox

As an investor in MW2, I wrote to them a short while ago asking what is going on.

Initially they replied with photos showing progress. I replied to them, saying that I had already seen the photos on their website in early February, what is is happening now...

They then replied saying that works at MW2 were expected to start by June 15th.

That’s all I know. :)

bizzybonita

June 22nd, 2010, 04:47 AM

Bizzy.

I have just read the complete Marina Wharf 1 and 11 thread to get up to speed.

I note that you said DEC increased the size of your apartment, AND the cost, but did not tell you until very late. Did you pay the difference or did you argue with them about this?

Also, do you or anybody else have any more photos of the inside of MW1?

Basically iam still within the handover procedures + i didn't get my key as the tower itself didn't get any electricity yet ! you know how the deal telling you different kind of lies we already get the approval from DEWA everything will be ready by this month .... all kind of these stuff but nothing happens only blah blah this is only happened when it's all about our time when payment time came you know how it is .

i told him one word that i never trust on these crap words regard my flat size which it's get suddenly increased in last mins "how idiots are they".

Those idiots they don't knows about site of work forget about re-planning off design off floors off tower and they broke up the handover date million time at there financial crisis they discover off new planning off each floor by early this year and they want to let us set down and talk about this thing and handover payment in same time with extra idiot idea.

last thing they care about ......is the time of handover or the investor!

From march 2006 till ?2010 ! how many years it take for them to know about size of there tower ... This is a completely Idiotology .

on other hand ,i am still not open that issue about my flat size yet till i complete my payment within next couple of month after that who knows maybe my flat will increase every one month with new fees & they can called whatsoFu***never :lol:! we can discuss these bulls**t in court

i know and iam surely know that some pussycats working for DEC are around this thread... i would like to tell him something

Meet me "fe almsh mash" aka in Moon , I'll never give an extra cent for DEC!

IBROX

June 23rd, 2010, 01:48 AM

Hi All,

Receiced an email from DEC today telling me they are grateful for my continued support of MW11 Project and that work is ongoing [again]!

Photos on the DEC website uploaded by DEC on the 16th June 2010 confirm work has recommenced.....still no completion date though!!!!!

IBROX

June 29th, 2010, 08:48 PM

Dear All,

In order to gauge what further problems have been encountered by MW1 buyers, I really need to know from any of you what problems you have had with either DEC, or in particular, the materials of construction and the quality of workmanship provided.

Your info will as always be gratefully received.

bizzybonita

July 4th, 2010, 08:46 PM

Advertised 2beds in Better Home with high quality shot not finishing :)

http://i48.tinypic.com/2lu2xrd.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/34nfwcw.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/1zwkviv.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2n0o9ys.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/1zvc0nq.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/jsbuar.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/15371co.jpg

MarkWass

July 4th, 2010, 09:12 PM

^^

Do you mean these pictures are just for marketing purposes and not accurate?

Does anyone have any real photos of the interior?

Steve Profke

July 16th, 2010, 06:07 AM

The photos look like DEC Towers. If you look at the quality of the fit out, Bl--dy woeful! Good luck all I am still in dispute with their project DEC Towers. Has gone on for over 2 years, this developer has done nothing to try to finalise our handover. They ignore court decisions! My advise is fight the battles now prior to completion, because the dveleoper has little or no respect for their customers. I have learnt a valuable lesson from this experience, I will never deal with anyone who briefly has any similarities to this developer!!! Don't rely on trust, make sure all is documented and signed, because their interpretation of doing the right thing, differs from the beliefs of normal people.

Steve Profke

July 16th, 2010, 09:39 AM

We purchased an apartment in DEC Towers. It is now over 2 years since that project completed. We are still fighting for compensation. Good luck, what they did do was offer everyone a television as a sweetener!! What a joke!!Hi Ibrox,

Firstly I still think DEC are a reasonable developer, from my experiences. Your experiences sound entirely different. When I purchased I had the option to buy in MW 1 or MW 2, both were at the same stage - zero work on site. I decided to go for MW 1 and I am so glad now!

Is Marina Wharf 2 still on hold? I was in Dubai 4 weeks ago and there was nothing happening there. I know its frustrating for you (it would be driving me nuts!) but my true opinion is that it will get built.

When the economic crisis set in alot of developers, just shut up shop and left investors in the lurch. DEC continued to strive on and complete Projects. They have cut corners in the delivery of MW1 as I have stated previously.

The thing that actually infuriates me the most is when you try and reason with them that what they have supplied is not in accordance with the contract. They simply say yes it is!!! For example my contract states natural stone flooring throughout. there is a clause that states the Developer can substitute materials providing they are of "equal or better". So when I say to them cheap ceramic tiles are not equal to natural stone they reply "yes they are".

This mentality is infuriating and without meaning to sound racist is simply down to their cultural lack of understanding.

So basically The apartment is 18 months late, the quality is not as per spec, however I'm still relatively pleased (or will be) when its completed. I do intend to fight for compensation for the items not in accordance with my contract as this is what we deserve, irrespective of financial difficulties. I am just hoping that DEC are adult enough to say "OK, we are under financial pressure, we had to reduce the spec - however we'll compensate you by......." If they offered me half the cost of natural stone I'd probably accept!

I think I'm reasonable, they just have to prove that they are.

DEC - If your reading please be reasonable. You the developer are still making a profit. We the investor now have apartments that are less than the value we paid for them, so we're suffering too!

bizzybonita

July 16th, 2010, 12:38 PM

I really don't know how in hell they have been extend into Australia market with a couple of project !

Imre

July 16th, 2010, 01:30 PM

16/July/2010

Marina Wharf 1-2

http://i29.tinypic.com/15ekc0.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/aonx8n.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/x0pnwh.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/339r51h.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/kf5kbb.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/rr2fz9.jpg

Steve Profke

July 17th, 2010, 01:12 AM

I really don't know how in hell they have been extend into Australia market with a couple of project !

We visit Dubai fairly regularly. We purchased on one of our visits.

flashinglights

July 17th, 2010, 02:54 PM

this building may have one of the best vantage points in the marina...

but what's with the "no balcony from the living room" idea?

complete madness.

bizzybonita

July 17th, 2010, 04:48 PM

We visit Dubai fairly regularly. We purchased on one of our visits.

iam talking about DEC developer !:) they have a couple of project it has been launched 2 years previously .

flashinglights

July 21st, 2010, 10:23 PM

decent activity over the last few days.

formwork tables have now been placed closer towards JBR.

Spurs

July 22nd, 2010, 08:14 AM

http://i28.tinypic.com/par29.jpg

Steve Profke

August 8th, 2010, 05:24 AM

excellent advice again. i agree.

It is a pity that all people that have been hurt by this unscrupulous developer don't band together and take them to court. Make them accountable for their original promises regarding the quality that we had paid them for!!!!!!!

Steve Profke

August 8th, 2010, 05:37 AM

MarkWass

August 8th, 2010, 01:09 PM

Hi All

As an investor in MW2, naturally very concerned about the lack of progress with the project. Given that we have paid for the majority of the total cost of our apartment (and assume other investors were forced to do that as well) there is presumably little reason for delay.

Reality is, as far as I understood it anyway, is that the impact of the global economic downturn of recent years has brought labour and material costs down in Dubai. Even if quality of those materials was very high. Actually if the quality of the materials was high (and relatively costly), the developer should be able to negotiate a bigger cost saving from the suppliers at the moment.

So the theory should be that for a presold project, like MW2, the developers profit could be higher as result of recent economic situation. Certainly not lower. From a developers point of view, this may not apply to other projects in less established areas, particularly if that project had struggled sell in the first place.

But for a project in the Marina, which as far as I knew was sold out, economic impact of recent years, theoretically should encourage the developer to bring the completion date forward, as opposed to postponing it?

If the project is ever eventually completed, also obviously concerned with all this talk of poor quality internal finishing and materials by DEC.

Presumably someone must have some actual photos, or actual spec of the actual interior of the completed MW1?

flashinglights

August 8th, 2010, 09:37 PM

They've now got safety mesh above Level 1. This generally means they'll be putting in the reinforcing soon. Can't tell too much from the road - reinforcing may have started.

Steve Profke

August 15th, 2010, 05:30 AM

Hi Mark Wass,

Check out the comments on DEC TOWERS SKYSCRAPER CITY. We purchased an apartment in that development. The developer certainly didn't deliver what we were led to believe by the contract. Be very careful.

Our project was completed a little under 2 years ago, and we have still not settled the final payment yet. This also means that we have not got final possession. So we have been out of pocket for a long time and also have been unable to use or rent out our investment.

Good luck.

bizzybonita

August 25th, 2010, 12:14 PM

23/Aug/2010

MWII

http://s3.dubizzle.com/images/user_images/2010/08/23/4153476_CP_photo.jpeg

flashinglights

August 31st, 2010, 07:22 PM

Was surprised to see people working at night on this - lifting reinforcement onto the first level - slowly but surely.

charlie big potatoes

August 31st, 2010, 09:16 PM

Was surprised to see people working at night on this - lifting reinforcement onto the first level - slowly but surely.

Yes just passed it 10pm and workers on the pod level. Great to see this get complete. Pier 8 back in swing. Understand there is going to be a supermarket in MH1 pretty soon.

bizzybonita

September 11th, 2010, 03:42 PM

http://i56.tinypic.com/oqwzs2.jpg

bizzybonita

September 14th, 2010, 07:45 PM

http://i53.tinypic.com/2i1jtl0.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/105tnqg.jpg

IBROX

October 2nd, 2010, 02:02 PM

Hello All,

Whats the current position with Marina Wharf 11?

Is it actually being built; what progress, and does anyone know the new [real]completion date?

IBROX

October 2nd, 2010, 02:05 PM

Bizzy,

Must complement you on the pictures of MW1 and what will be MW11.

Don't visit Dubai much these days as I was informed that MW11 will not be ready until 2012 so no point in coming from Scotland to have a look. The pictures you provide are very much appreciated.

I hope they are actually progressing with this project.

IBROX

October 2nd, 2010, 03:05 PM

MESSAGE FOR DREAM DAYS.

Got your private message but unable to answer [I think] due to PC problem.

My lawyer is on the case.

bizzybonita

October 5th, 2010, 11:19 PM

They said Handover date will be at 15th of this month (MWI)... i hope so :)

bizzybonita

October 5th, 2010, 11:23 PM

IBROX

October 6th, 2010, 08:33 PM

Biz,

You must be joking!

Work has been suspended and they have no idea when they will restart; if at all!

You bet my lawyer is on their case and will be until I get all my money back.

IBROX

October 6th, 2010, 10:17 PM

flashinglights

October 13th, 2010, 07:28 PM

Had a look at the pool area of MW1. Nowhere near ready. At least 2months or so.

bizzybonita

October 14th, 2010, 03:38 AM

It's called a post handover facilities and one of most common "off facilities" appeared within a handover date add to that elevators (2 out of 3) off , GYM off , everything including AC in common area off . On other hand ,operation of the whole tower depend on last payments no postponed no delayed ! so i guess it's a long breath time for investors and developer to making sure no delayed from both side .

anacreon

October 24th, 2010, 11:31 PM

I went in there a week or so ago. Still looks like there is a lot to do. Anyone have the latest projected handover date?

Steve Profke

October 25th, 2010, 07:17 AM

Biz,

You must be joking!

Work has been suspended and they have no idea when they will restart; if at all!

You bet my lawyer is on their case and will be until I get all my money back.

I believe that some entries on this site are being done representatives of the developer. I have noticed that when ever adverse comments are posted photographs are logged on. They take up space and force these comments off the local listing page.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR LEGAL ACTION. MY ADVICE IS STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS.

sgn7200

October 25th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Bizzy,

Ref my last message.

I should have added at the end............................'unless someone wants to buy it of course, because I am prepared to sell if a reasonable offer comes in. Then I would not go to court, which I am preparing to do at the end of this month'.

Any interested parties should send me a private message.

Contemplating legal acton by end of this month! You must be brave. Many others are waiting on the side lines. Shall follow your example. Keep us informed of the proceedings. Believe, some others have legal proceedings against DEC. Is there anyone who can get us an update on this point.

IBROX

October 25th, 2010, 03:37 PM

Instructed my Dubai lawyer this morning to proceed. Not prepared to wait any longer.

Will advise of developments.

Steve Profke

October 26th, 2010, 03:07 AM

Instructed my Dubai lawyer this morning to proceed. Not prepared to wait any longer.

Will advise of developments.

We have our Dubai based lawyer trying to settle our apartment from one of this developers previous developments. Words can't describe how fustrating this whole experience has been!

bizzybonita

November 4th, 2010, 05:08 PM

MWII

Oct/2010

http://s3.cdn.dubizzle.com/images/user_images/2010/11/02/5261357_CP_photo.jpeg

bizzybonita

November 4th, 2010, 05:33 PM

MWI

4th November 2010

http://s3.cdn.dubizzle.com/images/user_images/2010/11/03/5300721_CP_photo.jpeg

IBROX

November 5th, 2010, 11:27 PM

I need to find out from all buyers in MW1 if any of them have seen the property and are happy to proceed with final payment.
Are there still MAJOR snagging issues which are holding things up, or is it the case of having to sort out minor problems before completing.
Is the building ready for full handover; if not when is this expected.

Your replies are very much appreciated and important.

gian68

November 8th, 2010, 09:11 AM

I agree with IBROX that it would be important for all buyers in MW1 to get together in some way and discuss a common way to proceed with DEC.
DEC have started sending Completion Notice letters and even Debit Notes, including 1.5 year Service Charges (to be paid in advance, while common practice now is to pay on a quarterly basis).
I'm trying to define a site visit for final snagging but no reply so far from DEC.
I will definitely provide an update upon my site visit.
In the meantime any help from the administrator would be highly appreciated (to circulate privately a list of all buyers in MW1).

bizzybonita

November 8th, 2010, 03:21 PM

http://www.rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/SharedFolder/ProgressIndicator/267_139.jpg

gian68

November 8th, 2010, 03:41 PM

BizzyBonita, thanx for the above update.

Regarding MW1, I have an appointment tomorrow with DEC regarding the hand-over and their debit notes on the Service Charges (they are charging for the balcony area as well while the indoor areas only should be included) + OQOOD charges of AED 3,000 (while the on-line registration is of AED 295).
I would appreciate comments from other buyers on the above.
I will post pictures upon my hand-over visit (hopefully within this week).

sydneyjay

November 8th, 2010, 08:42 PM

Where do you get the note on service charges that they should not include balcony area's in the area calculation????

BizzyBonita, thanx for the above update.

Regarding MW1, I have an appointment tomorrow with DEC regarding the hand-over and their debit notes on the Service Charges (they are charging for the balcony area as well while the indoor areas only should be included) + OQOOD charges of AED 3,000 (while the on-line registration is of AED 295).
I would appreciate comments from other buyers on the above.
I will post pictures upon my hand-over visit (hopefully within this week).

bizzybonita

November 10th, 2010, 04:05 PM

10/11/2010

Tennis network ... Still not arrived yet

http://s3.dubizzle.com/images/user_images/2010/11/09/5471150_CP_photo.jpeg

gian68

November 15th, 2010, 08:30 AM

Sydneyjay, if you talk to RERA they will confirm that Service Charges relating to the Chiller should be based on the INDOOR portion only, while DEC mixed all together, without providing any break-down.
DEC should understand they cannot just send Debit Notes without any details of what the Charges are and more important without any evidence these charges are approved by RERA.
Hope nobody is going to pay this one.....
Moreover, Circular no.1/2010 (issued on 5 Sept 2010) clearly states that prior to collection of service charges fees, any developer must call all owners to a General Assembly meeting to elect the board and discuss on the Service Charges budget. It is only the Owners Association who has the right and privilege to take action against unit owners in respect of unpaid Service Charges.......

bizzybonita

November 15th, 2010, 01:22 PM

^^They don't have a sufficient sells contract !

For example :

1st Handover date (3-4 times postponed )
2nd Seq/feet of unit ( screwed )
3rd Service charge they add chiller charge = 14seq/feet
4th Ogood charges of AED 3,000 ( LOL )
5th 1 year deposit of service charges + 6 months of this year ( I never knew that i should paid service charge before handover date !!!!!!!! if they official said handover date by October then only 2 months of this year !

therefore , a new contract should be set for all owners again & again to help us during rent time !

about Handover date they told me that all owners start moving on ! I never saw any ...

of course iam going to be one of those owner association to cut alot of crap.

No final installment till end of DEC ! :lol:

bizzybonita

November 15th, 2010, 02:32 PM

MarkWass

November 30th, 2010, 10:54 AM

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/what-ask-rera--364171.html?tab=Article

DUBAI'S RERA: Next week Arabian Business will be interviewing Marwan Bin Ghalaita, CEO of RERA

This week Arabian Business will be interviewing Marwan Bin Ghalaita. He is CEO of RERA, the body that regulates the would-be jungle that is the Dubai real estate market. The world knows his job cannot be an easy one.

During the boom, Bin Ghalaita must have spent his days undertaking the Sisyphean challenge of trying to spot the cowboys in the stampede, and now it would be easy to believe his working hours are spent head in hands, trying to address a variety of nightmarish, multi-million dollar versions of the chicken and egg conundrum — did the developer go bust because the investors went bust, or the other way around? — while trying to keep everyone happy.

Pre-summer 2007, a lot of people got very rich very quickly by dabbling in the property market in Dubai. But since then, since the party stopped, a lot of people have become very poor very quickly. For hundreds of thousands of people, the fallout is still being felt. As RERA decides how best to move the market forward and restore confidence, everyone has a view on how the future will play out. Bin Ghalaita’s statements though, should hold more credibility than anyone else’s — the emirate’s ruler excepted. After all, he more than anyone should know the true condition of the market, and what measures the state will or won’t take to further stimulate it. Smart investors and developers have long hung on his every word, and with good reason.

Bin Ghalaita, who in my experience is a charming and courteous man, does not often give interviews. I would, then, like to give readers of Arabian Business the opportunity to submit questions beneath this column — or by email to me — that they would like him to answer.

Perhaps you would like to know how you, as an investor, are protected by the law against a developer that is not delivering on promises. Perhaps you would like to know the status of a project in which you have invested. Or perhaps you would like to know what the likelihood of you receiving your deposit back on a project that doesn’t look like it will ever be completed is.

Whatever your question, please make sure we receive it before Tuesday next week, and I will try my hardest to make sure as many as possible are put to Bin Ghalaita. He has long made clear he is an advocate of transparency — and I am sure he will welcome the opportunity to respond to the public directly.

vijay@stavanger

November 30th, 2010, 10:36 PM

MarkWass

November 30th, 2010, 11:04 PM

Hi Vijay,

The article was written by the editor of Arabian Business, who was asking for suggestions of questions to put to the CEO of RERA when he meets up with him for an honest interview. I’m just an investor like yourself who found about this article from another forum and merely reposted it on this one.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/what-ask-rera--364171.html?tab=Article

So, if you have any questions, perhaps you might like to comment on them below his article, where there is an area for posting comments. or send him an email directly. I see that it also says at the end of the article that his email address is damian.reilly@itp.com.

Given that there are hundreds of projects in Dubai in similar situations, I doubt the editor, Damian, will have time to question / focus on specific projects or developers during whatever time he manages to get with Marwan?

Mark