Hey guys,
Check this building out.....I like the glass bottom pool! Different!
I think its better than most buildings in Sports City!

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8518/uninightnew6zv.th.jpg (http://img115.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uninightnew6zv.jpg)


http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3513/wide2copy4dv.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wide2copy4dv.jpg)


http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/8559/wide1copy3xc.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wide1copy3xc.jpg)


http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/4885/unievefrev4oa.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unievefrev4oa.jpg)

how do we know it's approved? your source?

Their plans have been approved by DSC.

what's your source for this news?

do u know the location (plot number) for this one?

nice tower and awesome renderings.

i heard of this tower a while ago, so it might be approved, i would be interested in the source though as well.

welcome to the forum btw :)

are u into the industry?

Yeah the Plot is R9-5...
Its at the foot of the canal....

can be seen better if you enlarge the picture below.

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/3682/untitled48xu.th.jpg (http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitled48xu.jpg)

cool design...love the glass swimming pool!!! circular windows are a great idea.

when is the launch?

design is quite nice
will add it to emporis as soon as it works again

really nice design....what views of Sports City from the building?
Any interior shots?

Yeah the Plot is R9-5...
Its at the foot of the canal....

can be seen better if you enlarge the picture below.

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/3682/untitled48xu.th.jpg (http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitled48xu.jpg)

looks like it wont provide much views

Launch will be approximately in a month....
The are 3 unblocked views, the canal, the stadium, and a park/dubailand...
Here are some interior shots..

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4681/1bedmay104rf.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1bedmay104rf.jpg)


http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/6136/dup14se.th.jpg (http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dup14se.jpg)


http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/8899/kitchen8ud.th.jpg (http://img330.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kitchen8ud.jpg)


http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3416/living15de.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=living15de.jpg)

No, there is a slight mistake in the masterplan picture, Sports City havent removed one building..
The are 3 unobstructed views....
Only one view is blocked (the building on the leftside)....but the building behind is now a park.

great.. thanks! the interiors look great. What are the prices like and the payment plan? Just trying to see if this one offers anything better than the rest in sports city

Prices start at 600 dhirams per square foot on the superbuiltup area, but it includes the parking. There is a mixture of studios, 1 beds, 2 beds, and 1 bed duplex penthouses.

Payment plan is 10% deposit, and 10% every 3 months thereafter till completion - end 2008.

wow like the swimming pool idea. looks better than some of the other sports city projects ive come across....price is good too...do u know if there is a website?? who is the architect??

how do the new property laws come into play? is residence visa included now for properties in sports city?

As of now, regarding residency visas, I dont think Sports City or the rest of Dubailand qualify as yet....but I think it will be included later on..

The website for this tower is still under construction, but the developers site is www.universalrealestateuk.com

xxxxxx

Does anyone know if all residential properties in sports city leasehold?
thanks


Yeah all properties in Dubai Sports City are on a 99 year lease

when will this one be launched in Dubai?

We will be launching this tower in three weeks or so. We have been doing prelaunch sales as of now.

Hi!
Any apartments sold in July and August will come with free plasma tv's...
Secondly, the developers have just tied up with an Australian Firm to offer clients a 7.5% rent guarantee per annum for 3 years....

Apartments have been designed by M3AR - they also designed Bonnington Tower, Jumeirah Lakes and Time Place, Dubai Marina.

Universal Towers Dubai offers 7.5% rental guarantee p.a. for 3 years

Universal Tower in Dubai offers a three-year rental guarantee, best location in Dubai Sports City, state-of-the art building with many facilities and a choice of contemporary furniture package. Free parking and free plasma TV are offered to buyers in the pre-launch phase.

LONDON - Universal Tower is a five star development situated in the mot desirable location in Dubai Sports City. The top-quality residences boast breathtaking views, are fully-furnished and come with a 7.5% per annum NET rental guarantee for three years. In addition, there is a pre-launch offer until 1st January 2007 giving buyers free parking space (value US$8,200) and a free plasma TV.

Best location in Dubai Sports City
Dubai Sports City (DSC) will be the world’s largest sports and cultural destination, capturing the drama, the exhilaration, the very essence of sport. Covering over 50 million square feet and situated along the major Emirates Road, DSC offers exceptional connectivity and convenience.

Considered to be the world’s first purpose-designed sports city at a cost of nearly two billion Dollars, DSC is boasting a host of global brand names and is currently the most exciting project in Dubai and the first part of the Dubailand complex. As a self-contained community, it has all major facilities for living, working and entertaining. It will be the centrepiece for Dubai’s proposed Olympic bid in 2020.

Universal Tower is situated in the most desirable location in Dubai Sports City and is the only building in Sports City that boasts unobstructed views in three directions: Canal View, Park View, and Stadium View. The apartments will also overlook the Manchester United Football and the International Cricket Council (ICC) training academies.

The David Lloyd Tennis Academy and Ernie Els Championship Golf Course will be at the resident owners’ doorstep.

Five-star quality apartments
Entrance to the building is via a grand, spacious, and well decorated lobby. The ground floor will accommodate a reception area and a 24 hour concierge service, with CCTV monitoring and security swipe card access required throughout the building.

Residents will also have exclusive access to
• A stunning bottomed rooftop swimming pool, which can be seen from quite a distance
• State-of-the-art gymnasium including sauna/steam facilities
• A rooftop terrace barbeque area


The five-star quality apartments will be boasting luxurious features and amenities:
• Panoramic floor to ceiling windows
• All apartments have a balcony (except for some studios)
• Open plan contemporary kitchen, with hard wood laminate or porcelain tile flooring, granite work surfaces and stainless steel oven and integrated appliances
• Luxury bathroom
• Choice of colours for bathrooms and kitchens
• Choice of flooring
• BOSE Entertainment systems
• High speed internet and digital/satellite TV facilities available
• Pre-wired with Smart Home Technology (allowing residents to control curtains, TV, DVD, speakers, lights etc from one unit)
• Choice of contemporary furniture packages
• 1 – 2 free parking space with each apartment ( only during the pre-launch)

Boundaries of style, design and functionality are taken to the limit in this state-of-the-art development.

7.5% per annum NET rental guarantee for three years
The rental guarantee is 7.5% net per annum for three years. The rental guarantee is paid in advance at the beginning of each rental year.

Most competitive prices in Dubai sports city
Universal Tower comprises of Studios, Executive Studios, 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments, and Duplex Penthouses. The apartments range in size from 536 square feet to 1,604 square feet.

The prices for Universal Towers are very competitive:

Studios from US$117,229
1 beds from US$158,280
2 beds from US$275,505
Duplex Penthouses from US$376,665

The prices include furniture.

As an extra incentive, any deposits paid in December, will receive a free Plasma TV in the apartment living room as well as free parking space.

Universal Tower is designed by one of the most respected architectural firms in Dubai, M3ar, who designed Bonnington Tower in Jumeirah Lakes, and Time Place in Dubai Marina. The developer, Universal Real Estate is a well established and internationally respected company with offices based in Manchester, Dubai and Pakistan.

Developments in Dubai Sports City are currently 99 year leasehold, although documentation between the Dubai Government and Dubai Sports City highlights Sports City as being an area which is due to become freehold.

Construction of Universal Tower is expected to begin early 2007 and should be completed by end of 2008. There will a 24 hour webcam on site to monitor construction in progress

To request further information about Universal Tower, please send an email to info@HotPropertiesWorldwide.com or call +44 (0)20 7095 8701, or visit www.HotPropertiesWorldwide.com

i dont like it

Project: Universal Tower
Type: Residential
Location: Dubai Sports City
Floor Count: 18
Status: Approved
Construction Start: ?
Construction End: ?
Developer: Universal Real Estate

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7355/universalyx1.jpg

Location:

http://www.universaltowerdubai.com/images/1414x2000mm_universal.jpg


Project Brochure (http://www.universaltowerdubai.com/Pdfs/floorplan.pdf)

Construction end : Dec 2008

Hi,

Sports City has recently come to my attention and am considering buying a couple of units. How does these development compare with others?
Any help/guidance appreciated !!

Hi,

Sports City has recently come to my attention and am considering buying a couple of units. How does these development compare with others?
Any help/guidance appreciated !!

Hi there.....
Well firstly in terms of location, this is the only building with 3 unobstructed views...one of the canal, one of a park, and one of the stadiums....
Secondly, prices are more reasonable than competitors, and there is a 5 star finish to the property.
Thirdly, Universal Tower has the 1st glass bottom swimming pool on this side of the world.
Fourth, the apartments come with an optional 9% rental guarantee per annum, which is a substantial amount compared with its competitors...
Thanks,
Jess

Thanks for this. I agree the building looks nice but I'm concerned that although this block has been available for sale since July last year there are still a lot of units available. When looking at the website or agents advertsing the units they are offering pre-launch prices but this development was launched some time ago !! Other developments have sold out within 6 months. The views do not look very good, it's too far from the Standium and the main area of Sports City. Think I might look at some of the other developments instead.

^^
what are the prices for this one?

Prices start at AED 650 per square foot

Prices start at AED 650 per square foot

After comparing prices of similar units this is pretty good value. Although location may not be the best. The building looks good and prices are pretty good. Am now seriously consdiering buying a unit.

so sirha.. when is construction going to start?

Hi there.....
Well firstly in terms of location, this is the only building with 3 unobstructed views...one of the canal, one of a park, and one of the stadiums....
Secondly, prices are more reasonable than competitors, and there is a 5 star finish to the property.
Thirdly, Universal Tower has the 1st glass bottom swimming pool on this side of the world.
Fourth, the apartments come with an optional 9% rental guarantee per annum, which is a substantial amount compared with its competitors...
Thanks,
Jess


How do you compare to Kensington Royale?:bash:

I've recently purchased 2 units in this development and the apartments do seem really good value compared to similar developments. I really like the glass bottomed pool !

Would like to know when construction will start, can you advise Sirha?

Construction should start by August 2007. From what I understand, the piling contracts are already in place.

aLL PROPERTIES ARE FREE HOLD.
CAN ANYONE GUIDE ME ON THE PRICING AND DEVELOPMENT ON THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT....?
I PLAN TO BUY A DUPLEX HERE...!!!
PLS GUIDE ME ON PRICING.

Hi,

If construction is starting in August when is completion due?

Thanks

Hello Denise 2007,
Its first time i am hearing from ppl who bought in Universal tower! I bought one appartment in this building but dont know when construction will start ! Can you or any one else reading this help me about latest updates? thanks.:ohno:

Hi,

Nice to find someone else who's bought an apartment in this block! I have tried to email the developer but haven't received any response yet. When did you buy?

Hello ,
I bought in November ! though its looking okai but still thinking how to pay
3rd installment befor they start and end up paying full price befor even they start work on site ! What do you think about it ?::ohno:

I totally agree. I bought in March so have paid 50% and no sign of building starting yet. I would also like an assurance that the payments are going into an escrow account. Still no response from the developer.

Hi,
Lets hope for the best ! 2 weeks back they said they will start in january and never heard from them again ! But what I heard from friends that if they delay hand over of appartment(this can happaen if they dont start soon) by more than 1 year then they will be fined 10% according to UAE law..but i wish they start soon and we see business conclusion happyly for evey one .

Hi every one !
Can any one please update me on constrution of Universal tower ! thanks !

Hi,

Per the Go wealthy website where units for this development are being sold according to the payment schedule, completion will take place after May 2010 !!

Thanks Denise 2007,
Did not heard anything for long time ! Thanks for your update ! yes it says 2010 and upsetting !:ohno: Thanks.

hi guys,

i am also one of those who has paid up 40% and am getting regular emails reminding me of the fact that i am now in arrears. i am not sure why i should pay anymore if the development is not scheduled to be ready until 2010. i have sent a number of emails to the developer but no response. i am beginning to get worried and am close to escalating this to the authorities; what do others think? if others are in the same state of mind then i would be happy to consolidate our compliant and represent all of us together, let me know by posting a reply after which we can exchange email addresses.

Hi . I am as worried as you ! I called universal office yesterday but did not get a response ! i am not in dubai and if you have a number i can call you or just send my e mail address and can work out together ! thanks .

Hi guys,

Have you tried to re-negotiate the payment terms with the developer? I'm sure there isn't anything to worry about.

Can you please contact me with a private message.

Thanks
Denise

Hi,
I did not negotiate the payment terms but I got a message from universal group with some picture of construction site and then talked to them ! they said the work is about to start ! I also got a new account (Escrew Account ) number from them ! What I dont know is that I am the first one to get these all information or last ! Hope to hear from you.

I too have a unit here. Every time I call I am told construction will start within 21 days. This has been going on for 8 months now. Payment plan they are not budgin on. I have paid about 50% now. Who do you guys normall deal with there. I used to deal with Ushma who was very professional. She has now left and I dont really know who is the best of those remaining to build rapport with.

Hi, I have a unit here. Today I got mail from UT that there Escrow account in Mashreq bank is approved by RERA and you should start transfering funds. Is any one else also got the intimation, please convey?

Hi,

I have received no response from the developer at all about escrow accounts. Am getting very concerned. I'm trying to get in contact with the developer but no luck. All very disappointing.

Hi,

I have received no response from the developer at all about escrow accounts. Am getting very concerned. I'm trying to get in contact with the developer but no luck. All very disappointing.

Info from RERA site:
It's not a project I invested in, but it seems there's an escrow account for this project... :)

Developer Name : Cornica Tradings Assets LimitedMaster Developer : DUBAI SPORT CITYTrust Acc. Number : 494334146Bank Name : Badr Islamic Bank

Any update on construction?

I have info that the project will be canceled...

do you know why? what will happen to the cash paid to the developer? is it all lost??

Not good news.

I know a project manager in Dubai Sport City that told me that....We need to put pressure on the developer... i will follow legal aproach with my lawyer so if anybody interested let me know?

Hi,

What do you mean by pressure on the developer? Can you please let me know the outcome of your meeting with your lawyer. I have a very good friend who is a solicitor with one of the main legal firms in Dubai and will ask her for some advice and revert back.

Thanks
Denise

Hi
Just joined the forum. Interested to know whats happenening with the tower construction? The agent I bought it through tells me that everything has stopped and he has gone to court against the builder. There is a possibility that the construction will stop altogether.
Anyone know any different? I am upset since I have paid 50% already and I have been told by the agent not to pay anymore until court decision. Have not paid the last instalment.

Guys,

This developer is not responsive at all, they are always delaying the project and not communicating anything.

We are all investors in this project and dont want to believe the worst but I think we have backed a loser and need to do something before it is to late.

I suggest we form a committe and raise our concerns to the right people and try to salavge the monies we have already paid.

I fear the worst but lets go down with a fight.

Yes, I agree with everything you are saying but hoping for the best too. Are you aware of any kind of legal dispute with the developer? Would be keen to join a committee.

Perhaps Jesspal Sirha as the MD of the Universal Group could comment??

hi also bought into universal tower but paid into company called cornica trading , got a email from thm few months ago assuring me project would go ahead but having doubts ,has any 1 got new info, thanks
im gonna head out thr if i dont get any answers from the developer

has anyone tried speaking to masrek bank about the escrow a/c. i beleive the a/c
number is 0494334146

All Developers have escrow a/c. The problem with this developer he has done nothing yet. I think we should approach RERA as a group to get our money back before its too late.

hi has any 1 tried ringing the various numbers that they gave , everytime i tried they were not answering.
and what is RERA
thanks

Anyone any updates? I spoke to the developer last week and construction is apparently starting in two weeks. I am really hoping the best for this development. This is the website for the developer http://universaltower.universalgroupuk.com. There are no timelines mentioned or construction updates although the plans for the apartments do look really good.

yeah, but they are just pictures. any idea who the selected contractors are?

The below is an email received from the developer, no confirmation of contractor.

_________________________________________________________________

From: Customer Care - Universal Tower [mailto:customercare@universalgroupuk.com]

I will arrange a meeting once you have given me the confirmed date and time you want to meet Mr. Jesspal.

We have already appointed the new architect and construction will start in two weeks time.


Thank you.

Best Regards,

SHEREE ANN FERNANDO

Hi,
Any update from Universal Tower?? They are not replying my mails also. I have real problem , I am out of Dubai now and thus can not meet them. It is better we make a forun and represent together. Is RERA going to do some thing, any one know this?

any updates?

Anyboday any updates? the developer is completely ignoring me.

Hi,

The phones are now disconnected at the office. I think we need to do something now. has anyone any updates at all or recent communication with the developer?

Helllo Denis,
I did have a telephone conversation with some one in thier office but could not find some one with authority and knowledge of the project and as this guy said the were on leave ! dont know what is going on and Am as worried as you ! could you please drop a fe line and lets find out more people and take an action to protect our money !

Hi,

I have now sent a message to each investor on this forum with my personal email address. I will try to co-ordinate all the investors and reach a decision on the best apparoach.

Please respond as soon as possible, I would like to deal with this quickly.

thanks
Denise

Hi,

The phones are now disconnected at the office. I think we need to do something now. has anyone any updates at all or recent communication with the developer?

In reply to your statement, I seem to have received a reply from them (see below) - maybe they don't like you!!!

Dear Mr. Hoque,

Hope you are doing fine.

We are sorry to inform you that your name is not included in
our system. In this regard, may i kindly request to please
mention your apartment number and it is my pleasure to
update you with regards to the construction of Universal
Tower.

Will appreciate your soonest reply in this regard.

Thank you.

Regards,

Sheree Ann Fernando
Customer Care - Universal Tower

----- Original Message Follows -----
From: <shiraj_hoque@yahoo.co.uk>
To: "customercare@universalgroupuk.com"
<customercare@universalgroupuk.com>
Subject: Universal tower
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:45:24 +0000 (GMT)

Why are you stealing investors money??Thanks & Regards

Hi,

I'm happy that you got a response! if you receive any update can you please let us know as soon as possible.

I still think we should get together and approach as a group.

thanks
Denise

Guys,

I live in Dubai and Im working on different projects one of them in sport city.

Im ready to go to the extreme limit to get my money back- Jesspal Sirha is the biggest liar ever. He lied to everyone of us. We have to act now or never i went to rera and asked about the tower. its registered but the problem is that Jesspal partner who left dubai has sold some units twice and rera is not allowing him to start construction and not acting against him becuase the investors are not pushing.

Lets do what other investors are doing in similar situations and sign a memo to cancel Universal Tower and get our money back and forward it to rera and i will personally follow up and in parellel lets approach the property court since i was told by my lawyer that 100% i will get my money back but it takes time 6 months minimum and you have to bare the expenses around 5% what you have paid to dubai court and similar amount to the lawyer.

Any ideas for initiating the memo lets get as many investors as possible. i know that 55% of the tower was sold.

Awaiting your reply

Hi,

Very distresing and disappointing post. We need to act very quickly. I am happy to pull together a list of investors but investors on this forum need to contact me. Can any investors in Universal Tower please send me a personal message with contact details and the unit number you have purchased.

I will get in contact with the agent who arranged the puchase for me and see if he can help with contact details for any other investors.

This will only work if we can get as many investors together as possible.

I am obivously happy to pay the legal costs. However, the developer confirmed with me that none of the money I paid was held in the escrow account as I bought early in the development. Does this mean I will not get any fund paid back?

thanks
Denise

Hi,

I agree. I am ready to join you. Please tell me what details you need. This project is definitely not going anywhere. Lets try and get our money back ASAP.

Regards,

Hi,

Can you please send me a personal email with your contact details and unit number purchased and I will start compiling a list.

thanks
Denise

Hi,

Can investors please get in touch with me and provide contact details. I have approached RERA directly to get further clarification on this development. I will chase up this week and provide details on the response from RERA.

Thanks

Hi
my name is knopps and i red your massege, i live in sweden and i have also bought a unit i universal tower(sports city), i have paid all the money.I bought it from Cornica trading in oct 2007
but in january 2009 i went to dubai and ask about my unit , i understood that it has not been built yet.
please help me what i have to du to get back my money, i have paid around 600,000 AED.
my email adress is robert.knopps@yahoo.com
thanks

Hi,

Thanks for that. Can all other investors get in touch with me, I am compiling a list.

Thanks
Denise

Have also looked into as friend has brought few units. I have spoken to few internal sources and have found out that they are commencing construction however just awaiting the letter from rera to commence. Rera issue the letter to bank to release the funds so hopefully any time now. Just hope my source is right however also checked this process with rera and they have confirmed that this is the process and they are releasing many developers these letters.

My email is addal786@hotmail.com, please contact me and lets get to the bottom of this.

Thanks

Hi,

Can you please confirm your sources.

Thanks
denise

I am also an investor.
Universal group's offices are empty and all mobile phones are not working.
Have you gathered some investors to start legat action? Can anyone update me?

Thanks,

I am also an investor.
Universal group's offices are empty and all mobile phones are not working.
Have you gathered some investors to start legat action? Can anyone update me?

Thanks,

Hi,

I've sent you a personal message. Please come back to me as soon as possible.

Thanks
Denise

Denise,
I am another investor. you can contact me on my email mofaisy@gmail.com
Like you and the rest of the investors, not receiving any response from the developer. I called Go-Wealthy today and asked them for the current price of 1 bed in UT and they told me its available at 750/- hmmmm much less then what i am paying them right now or what i was paying them, since i have stopped paying them any thing since October 2008. But not paying them will not help. This is our hard earned money and we have every right to fight for it.

hi,

I too had booked one BR in UT 603 and paid 20% so far. It is frightening to read that there is no one in office. I am right now in Kuwait and worried. I am also willing to join for legal action. Please send my contact address to concerned.

Hi,

Thanks for that. Can all other investors get in touch with me, I am compiling a list.

Thanks
Denise

Hi Denise and others,

I too purchased an appt. you can contact me on fitzroyr@gmail.com

I havent heard anything since May. 2009

Fitzroy.

I received the following on 6th May 2009.

cheers.


Dear Mr. Fitzroy,

Hope you are doing fine.

This is to kindly inform you that we are just waiting RERA
to release the money from escrow account. As soon as the
construction started i will immediately inform you.

Thank you.

Regards,

Sheree Ann Fernando
Customer Care - Universal Tower

this is reply I got
customercare@universalgroupuk.com <customercare@universalgroupuk.com> Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Cc: samani@universalgroupuk.com
Dear Sir,

Hope you are doing fine.

My sincere apology for the delay of my reply.

This is to kindly inform you that we will proceed with the
construction. We are just waiting RERA's approval to release
the money from escrow account. As soon as we get the
approval, constructon will immediately start. With regards
to you discount request it is still under negotiation. Once
we receive the decision i will immediately inform you.

This is to inform you also that the company at this time has
no procedure of refunding money since we are not allowing
any client to cancel the unit.

Your kind understanding of the delay will be highly
appreciated.

Will always keep you posted.

Thank you.

Regards

Sheree Ann Fernando
Customer Care - Universal Tower

hi,

I too had booked one BR in UT 603 and paid 20% so far. It is frightening to read that there is no one in office. I am right now in Kuwait and worried. I am also willing to join for legal action. Please send my contact address to concerned.


HI,

Please send me a personal message with your email address.

thanks
Denise

I have once again confirmed and have been told from insider that the new payment plans will be issued and hopefully work will commence. I got soembody to check why the office was supposedly closed down and was told that they where moving however just renewed tenancy contract for same office so will be operational by next week. Lets hope for the best and once again hope that my source is correct so far he been so good.

I have once again confirmed and have been told from insider that the new payment plans will be issued and hopefully work will commence. I got soembody to check why the office was supposedly closed down and was told that they where moving however just renewed tenancy contract for same office so will be operational by next week. Lets hope for the best and once again hope that my source is correct so far he been so good.


If that's true, that would be good news.

If that's true, that would be good news.

It would be excellent news. lets keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.

If that's true, that would be good news.

HI All, I guess am a bit late for the party, I bought an apartment Feb.08 and paid until Oct. 45%, however after the economic meltdown stopped payments and asked the developer to varify their consruction plans and reschedule payments accordingly, it took a while (two months) and reverted with a letter notifying that ex contractor was fired and new contractor was hired and they are proceeding in project and along the new payments plan ..!!

and since then all im hearing is construction will start next week or the week after and nothing is hapening just exactly what happened with each and everyone of you and lately their tel is disconnected and offices are empty, i tried even to call their Diera office but obviosly it was an office to some investment company and not Cornica or universal .

Dear All, I urge you all to send private messages to denis giving her your contact details and apartment number, she is being extra caring and will do the work on behalf of all of us, by providing your email address only you are putting extra burden on her to contact one at a time to get the details he required which she might not be able to do.

Denis, im sending you in a private message the info requested,
I hope that you'll proceed following the right channels and will not wait to see whether the formentioned hope is true or not(that UT is moving offices), in my openion, if they wanted to start this project they would have started long time ago.

Regards, Wess

i have finally given up after much belief in the developer and we have constantly been let down. im willing to join in and help in tackling the developer with rera. we have started legal procedding with cornica/universal group over this tower.

Thomas, can you give us more info on the legal action you have taken, who are your lawyers ?

Has anyone else engaged a lawyer? Perhaps a conslodated approach might be a better option.
Fitzroy.

Thomas, can you give us more info on the legal action you have taken, who are your lawyers ?

Has anyone else engaged a lawyer? Perhaps a conslodated approach might be a better option.
Fitzroy.

I second that

as the investors are already aware i believe we are making alot of progress as a group and the outcome from the lawyers meeting.
Universal will feel the pressure soon. How can they think of building the tower with no money in the escrow account. They couldnt build in the good days and they are pretending on progressing in the downturn. Let you make your own decisions. Anyways the legal route is proving to be auccessful start.

as the investors are already aware i believe we are making alot of progress as a group and the outcome from the lawyers meeting.
Universal will feel the pressure soon. "How can they think of building the tower with no money in the escrow account." They couldnt build in the good days and they are pretending on progressing in the downturn. Let you make your own decisions. Anyways the legal route is proving to be auccessful start.

They could try charging 20 durhams per square foot for connection charges like memon have done .They could then built the tower no problem :lol::lol::lol:

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Hello guys, i guess i am late to join the group. I am representing an investor from overseas, can you please update me with the process of the universal group. How do i get on board. About 45% of the flat has been paid.

Please contact me on amladenovski@gmail.com

Thank you

Hi Denise and others,

I have also purchased an apartment i Universal Tower. Please contact me on jason.borges@yahoo.se so I know whats going on and can participate in this matter.

Jason

Dear All,

Yesterday I visited Universal Tower office in Saba Tower, Dubai. It is closed since last 5 months. I tried to contact Kunnal Samani, on his three mobiles, Dubai, UK and Kenya but all are coming switched off. Any where about of this man, please let me know?

Hi,
I have recently joined this forum and like all of you i invested in their project i have some serious complaints here when i approached their office and their accounts for confirmation whether my payments have been transferred to the escrow account they told me that yes sir it has been transferred to our banker mashriq bank.
when i approached the bank they took 2 months to handover the statement which turned out to be nil ZERO by the time universal had shut their office however i took all these issues to RERA and my lawyer.
i have submitted an application with RERA they told me that if the developer goes into construction or not he is entitled to keep 30 Percent of the value of the property IF THEY GO INTO CONSTRUCTION OR NOT but to my disbelief the lawyer told me some facts about these people that their company is a offshore company and legally Dubai court will issue you a refund order but since their is no Local Dubai Or UAE citizen involved will eventually end up in legal iches and gliches
However their is a big problem that despite universal has sold nearly 60 percent of the project they made a payment of 15 million Dirhams to the land department total cost of the land is 30 million Dirhams and what is their agreement of payment to the land department is not known how will they open their office ? what will happen? May Allah help us all Ameen

I have just discovered this thread. I invested in several units 11 months ago and have heard the developer is negotiating with an Indian investor and a newsletter is imminent with construction timetables. My e-mail is cummings450@btinternet.com. I will join u and help if i can.

Hi ,

I have also invested in an apartment at Universal Tower. Please contact me at
khalidmh1@hotmail.com.

Hi All , i have just seen this thread and too am an investor based in the UK, have paid 80% so far.

i had spoken with M3AR who were the architechts contracted , they say the resigned over 1 year ago due to non payment , and they themselves would like to get hold of Universal.

Looking at the threads , i see there are a few of us in the same boat and am happy to persue any legal action to try and recover some of this money. Please can someone let me know what i should do , etc. I am more than happy to contribute towards legal costs

Also , i will be in Dubai next week and will be happy to represent any of us / try to get more info etc.... so if anyone needs me to do something whilst i am there please let me know

Look forward to hearing from you
Roger

Hi All , i have just seen this thread and too am an investor based in the UK, have paid 80% so far.

i had spoken with M3AR who were the architechts contracted , they say the resigned over 1 year ago due to non payment , and they themselves would like to get hold of Universal.

Looking at the threads , i see there are a few of us in the same boat and am happy to persue any legal action to try and recover some of this money. Please can someone let me know what i should do , etc. I am more than happy to contribute towards legal costs

Also , i will be in Dubai next week and will be happy to represent any of us / try to get more info etc.... so if anyone needs me to do something whilst i am there please let me know

Look forward to hearing from you
Roger

Dear Roger,

Please send your details to one of the e-mail.

Regards,

Good morning all. My name is Alex. I also bought an apartment in Uniwersal Tower chepez Agency Go Wealthy. I live in Moscow, my telefn 007-916-578-11-58 my e-mail transstroylaw@yandex.ru last time I saw Mr. Jesspal in June and he said that he did not RERA transfers the money to build, but promised that soon everything is ready. I understand that they are crooks and vsez we had been deceived. Let us all turn to RERA. Dear Roger said that he will be in Dubai, maybe At least go to RERA and see what they think about this? I am also willing to pay for a lawyer if necessary. Can we make sense to call the police? Laws such as the Dubai protect investors, as it turns out that we took the money and did nothing.
I beg you share your experiences or give advice that we do and how to get the money back, let us sign a letter to Sheikh of Dubai of all, let us protect the Government of Dubai and is taking steps to find this Mr. Jesspal and attract him to criminal liability

Dear All,

I think all are silent now. we need to do something.:bash:

on hold ?

Not according to the developer but certainly for the investors. Police now involved.

hi everyone.
we bought an apartment too. we have paid 65%. and now dont know what to do. please let me know if there any updates. any case opened against them?

http://www.rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/home/projects.do?lang=0

I would appreciate if anyone has any information on Universal Group or Universal Towers or Jesspal Sirha to please reply to me or sms me, will call u.
I am uploading his pics here for more info about him. Pls let me know if he is spotted or seen anywhere in Dubai[

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=f900bf7243&view=att&th=12b09cebcb90f922&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_ge0yn1970&zw

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=f900bf7243&view=att&th=12b09cebcb90f922&attid=0.2&disp=inline&realattid=f_ge0yn6l71&zw

can not se pics!:)

Any updates? :ohno:

Any updates? :ohno:

Are you an invester in this apartments building?
last update we have are on a different forum
look here
http://www.skyscraperlist.com/showthread.php?547-UNIVERSAL-TOWER-18F-Res-m
:)

Everything seems to have gone quiet. Does anyone have any updates ?

Everything seems to have gone quiet. Does anyone have any updates ?

Never built!

never mobilised to the site altho sign was there...
:)

Was looking on the internet for news about Universal Tower, Sports City and found this site.

I can see that Denise was very active some years ago and recently posted a message that nothing has happened since her previous message 3 years earlier.

Has everyone given up or is something happening that I do not know about?

I am now living in Dubai and I am a lawyer. I might be able to help if enough investors were interested. I know a few of the investors personally and they know nothing about what is happening but would support action to get their money back or cancellation of the project.

Can you help at all with a way forward? There are a lot of email addresses of investors contained in various threads.

Please respond.