Dont think you can see them at least D3 and D4 from the Marina side becuase they are not built on the marina in front they are built on the back. I was wondering does this still mean they are part of the Marina if they are built in the back. I am not sure how far back they are built are they very far from the marina walk?Some apts in D3 and D4 say Marina view I guess it is a far view of the Marina. Maybe someone could clarify more. I am in the UK so I got my info through people and not by directly seeing it for myself.

What I also heard is that there are not going to be any building built in front of D4 and D3 is this true?

All the Diamonds are at the back.But you can walk to the Marina in 30 sec - 1 min. It only matters if you are going to live there all the time. Also, metro station will be close by. Ibn Batuta mall is just a few mins. by car. Marina mall will be literally a few mins. walk when it is completed. So all in all the Diamonds are not in a bad location.

Yes you've got a few buildings infront of Marina 3 & 4, namely Timeplace, Bayside Residence and Gargash Tower. Have a look at Flo's latest map, posted on 13th Dec in Marina Plot Map thread. You're not going to get a terrific view of the marina but should see some of it between the buildings, but this was reflected in the price paid which IMO was very reasonable. Really handy for the Metro (a great feature if you want to let out your apartment out) and you'll be able to walk to the Marina in about a minute I guess. Overall a good location.

Thats fine that they are not in the front. But PLEASE EVERYONE no more saying they are cheaper than other apts or anything is reflected in the price. I have friends who bought in time place and they paid exactly the same price as a diamond apt. But I guess the hope was although they are not in the front and may not have good views the quality would be better. But from the quality i have seen in D2 and D1 it seems that who ever bought in D3 and D4 paid extra money because not in front and quality is very bad. Look at the ceramic floors, lights, kitchen cabinets(even have tubes over the ceramic walls in the Kitchen. Very Plain paint jobs and entrances look really cheap and ugle. I was going to buy in D6 but will have to see how D3 turns out. I have apt in D4 and if D3 is as ugly as the others will sell because now there is little quanity which is raising the price later people will look at quality and I will have a hard time selling if quality is the same as D2 and D1. Wait and see how D3 turns out.:ohno:

LOOKED AT THE MAPS (A COPY IS BELOW) AND IT SEEMS NO BUILDING IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF DIAMOND 3 NOR DIAMOND FLOOR SAYS OPEN SPACE IS THIS CORRECT? BUT THERE ARE PLOTS IN FRONT. MAYBE THEY WILL STILL HAVE SOMEONE BUILD IN THEM.

THIS IS THE MAP WHICH I GOT FROM THE DUBAI MARINA PLOT THREAD. OS2 AND OS3 ARE RIGHT INFRONT OF D3 AND D4 IF I AM NOT MISTAKEN. ANY THOUGHTS

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Hi Guys
when we first visited DI they said we could choose all the internal fittings- kitchen, tiles etc for our apartment in MDII but then we found we were given no choice. Perhaps they needed to reduce their expenses? whatever the reason dealing with the company has not been the most professional experience which has been really disappointing. We've also had dealings with their management arm, Phoenix properties, who seem to be similar in their approach.

Anyone know if the Rupee Room is still offering great Indian food and if so can someone tell me the location on the marina please? Any other good iedas for eating out along the marina?

To find the Rupee Room get to the fountain at the end of the main walkway in Phase 1. (Assuming you are walking down from the road at the top and at the fountain looking towards the sea). The Rupee Rooms are just off towards your right (about 50m from the fountain) and you enter by going into the covered "mall" type section. Great food at night but they also do a very good buffet at lunch times which is very reasonably priced.

Would appreciate any info/news on the following:
a) Expected completion date for MD 3?
b) E-mail to DI came back saying their mailbox was full; any way of contacting them from Toronto; other than tel?
c) What sort of furniture and appliances are they providing in fully-furnished apartments?
d) Who is the contact person at DI for MD3?

Salman

Diamond nubmer which I got from this website is below. It seems to of worked for someone in this website. There is no other way but Tel to contact them they will not get back to you unless you call. Calls from Canada to dubai can be fairly cheap . I have made some calls from Canada and it wasnt that expensive. Anyway it is a big investment if you dont contact them they will not pay much attention during snags you might have in the apt. It is good to show them from now that you mean busniess and expect good quality and to get attention when needed. I think the completion is January 30 but am not sure maybe you can ask them and let us know. Call dont know if they have any one person in-charge of D3. Good luck
DI +971-4-2833443

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An example of how MD4 is supposed to look. No chance !!!!

People got the same picture for MD3.
So watch MD3 and if it looks like that then MD4 will also. :) :ohno:

Was looking at some other sites and found builders are concentrating a lot on pleasing the clients and on quality. I wish diamond would do the same. I have already two friends who were going to buy in diamond six back out becuase of the bad quality they are seeing and hearing about in the forum.

Thank you ddubai. Will call tomorrow; cause of the 8 hour time difference, will have to call around 3 in the morning Toronto time. Calls to the UAE are charged at 35 cents a minute, compared to 10 cents for Europe; wonder why?
If it's only the structure that's complete, I doubt very much if it's gonna be ready for occupancy for at least another 4 months.
But thanks anyway.

Was looking at some other sites and found builders are concentrating a lot on pleasing the clients and on quality. I wish diamond would do the same. I have already two friends who were going to buy in diamond six back out becuase of the bad quality they are seeing and hearing about in the forum.

If you don't like the quality of the Diamonds and your friends are also running away...why dont you just get rid of your investment in the Diamonds and never look back!!

I for one am very satisfied. Good Quality for Good Price....and Excellent returns on investment!!

I am looking at the other buildings and am very interested in this idea. The quality of the others is so much better. The problem is selling the diamonds. Since the Quality of D1 and D2 came out so low and the interior was so poor quality not too many are welling to buy diamond apts. So I am stuck . My hope is that what happened in D1 and D2 was a mistake due to the company being new and they have learned and the quality would be MUCH BETTER in
D3 so I may have a good chance to either keeping my apt in D4 or able to sell it. :)

ddubai

Please have a look at Diamond apartments on myvillarenters.com. You will see how with some more expenditure the apartments can look pretty smart indeed. It is only an interior design issue.

I was impressed at the beginning of the looking at the shots they had of diamond 1 living rooms UNTIL i saw the waves living rooms on the same site. they were exactly the same with the same furniture. Which means this site is using one living room picture without clarifiying if it belongs to diamond or waves building. Look guys I am not here to make diamond buildings look bad that would be stuip of me since I have a apt. All I am saying is that diamond is as expensive as the other apartments and should do a better quality job. One small example the handles in the kitchen if you look at them you know they are very cheap dont think it would cost diamond that much to do better detailed job. I want them to do a good job so I have not just a good return in investment. But as good as a return as the others who bought in other building. I cant understand why many apartments are becoming more valued than diamond when they were bought at the same time and same price. UNTIL of course I see the quality of their INTERIOR WORK. And if this continues to all the Diamond building then the reputation of all the buildings would be good and that will be bad for all of us from D1-D6 owners. And I know that they are good maybe excellent building and it is an issue that can be fixed. But only diamond can fix it and we need to always bother them. I am doing that I hope the rest of the fourm is complainig if they got bad quality and those who still havent recieved their apts should continue to require quality.

I told them all this in an email message but of course got no reply. I am still waiting for my contract in my company name but think I'll wait until going there until my MD5 apt is finished.

I found that http://diamond-investments.ae/ has a partner login but they do not seem to protect it very well. When I went to Dubai in March this year to change my contract I warned them of this fact. 9 months later it is still not fixed so they do not seem to mind at all.... :ohno: :ohno: Here we go:

http://diamond-investments.ae/
use partner login and the following details:
username: may
password: may

and you will see a daily updated list of apartments still available. :banana: :banana: No need to call them since you will not get a proper reply (they will tell you only very few are available and then give you some ugly-view ground floor apt) but this way you can see for yourself how 'fast' they are selling and exactly WHAT apt numbers are available..

OK. You did not hear it from me! he he he

there is not much left BTW and prices are really going UP.

If you don't like the quality of the Diamonds and your friends are also running away...why dont you just get rid of your investment in the Diamonds and never look back!!

I for one am very satisfied. Good Quality for Good Price....and Excellent returns on investment!!

My thoughts exactly, VK

Minime thanks very much for you intellengent advice. Others in the forum giving me advice I would wish you would be like minime and give advice that is helpful and not take the issue personally maltster I wish you had read my earlier msg and minime's before typing any msg and please RELAX.

there is not much left BTW and prices are really going UP.

Nice One!!
Minime!

Minime thanks very much for you intellengent advice. Others in the forum giving me advice I would wish you would be like minime and give advice that is helpful and not take the issue personally maltster I wish you had read my earlier msg and minime's before typing any msg and please RELAX.

I'm not taking it personally. I've actually been and done a snagging inspection and seen first hand the absolute mess that my apartment was in. I put photo's up on this site and am getting it dealt with by a professional local property company. And I've been frustrated by the experiance. But I dont keep banging on about in every bloody post boring the arse of everybody!!! I'll make my own mind about the quality or otherwise and will also trust the opinions of those that have also bought into the development.

Not taking it personally:lol: . Everyone please stop anyone taking things so seriously and is banging on about this in every bloody post boring the arse of everybody!!! This is a fourm for grown men. I think that if people take this personally and not with an open mind they need to relax take a deep breath fix problems in there lives before they go on the fourm. I also think everyone should have a say and if anyone doesnt like he/she should disagree in an intellengent manner. And if they cant reply in an intellengent manner they may be either young and naive or have a serious problem. Anyway lets talk about buildings. :ohno: :ohno:

WOW!! Just been informed by DI that the snaggings have now been completed on my apartment. It's only taken them 11 weeks to sort out! Hopefully will get some photo's to upload.

And they responded to my email enquiry within 2 hours!

Not taking it personally:lol: . Everyone please stop anyone taking things so seriously and is banging on about this in every bloody post boring the arse of everybody!!! This is a fourm for grown men. I think that if people take this personally and not with an open mind they need to relax take a deep breath fix problems in there lives before they go on the fourm. I also think everyone should have a say and if anyone doesnt like he/she should disagree in an intellengent manner. And if they cant reply in an intellengent manner they may be either young and naive or have a serious problem. Anyway lets talk about buildings. :ohno: :ohno:

Its you DDubai, Maltster talking about..... you are spreading a hopeless situation in this thread. A melancholy and sad atmosphere about the DIAMONDS' Quality!!

Well the Diamonds are OK..... only delays... and thats all!!

Where on earth can you get 25% return by way of rentals!!
25% is what the Diamonds offer for those who bought early!
Even today the returns by way of rentals are in excess of 12%.
What with QUALITY!

In the end! Its Great!!

WOW!! Just been informed by DI that the snaggings have now been completed on my apartment. It's only taken them 11 weeks to sort out! Hopefully will get some photo's to upload.

And they responded to my email enquiry within 2 hours!

Hi Maltster,

CONGRATULATIONS!! On completion of your flat!!
You even got a response to your E-MAIL! Well thats Great!!!

V Kapoor thanks for your comments.
It good to be optamistic all of us should be. But it bothers me to see comments such as the ones today in Time place thread. But you are right in the sense that we are all owners in the diamond and should be more optamistic. Guys I am not good at responding. Can anyone respond to Time place thread. Read it and who ever is good at responding please do. We need a good name for Diamond so that they can keep good quality. Thanks

^^ Dont take it personally!!

forget it,TIMEPLACE will be good quality and a good investment,

look on the resale property market :yes:

A couple of quick questions:
1)Does anyone on the message board have thoughts on an over-supply situation developing down the road and both the resale and rental markets plummeting?
2) Is the Dubai Marina development considered more upscale than other locations in Dubai?

Good Question salmandar; i think down the road in next three years the property value is going to stabilize and the rental gonna go down.

Marina is definately upscale and for that reason renting out apartments should not be a problem because people still dont wanna commute and would prefer living closer to their jobs.

EVERYONE LOOK AT DIAMOND WEBSITE SOMETHING HAS CHANGED WITH IT. HOPE THIS MEANS BETTER QUALITY TO COME. DONT KNOW BUT SOMETHING IS HAPPENING.

P.S HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL

EVERYONE LOOK AT DIAMOND WEBSITE SOMETHING HAS CHANGED WITH IT. HOPE THIS MEANS BETTER QUALITY TO COME. DONT KNOW BUT SOMETHING IS HAPPENING.

P.S HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
Where are the changes

go to their website and you will see.

^^ :dunno:

Wish everybody on the forum a very Happy Christmas :cheers1: :drunk:

go to their website and you will see.
I have please provide a link maybe I am looking at the wrong site??

A couple of quick questions:
1)Does anyone on the message board have thoughts on an over-supply situation developing down the road and both the resale and rental markets plummeting?
YES


2) Is the Dubai Marina development considered more upscale than other locations in Dubai?

YES

Diamond web-site looks same to me also, apart from updated construction photos.

To all my NEIGHBOURS at the MARINA DIAMOND-2, and to all my Friends and Acquantances at the UAE FORUMS!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2006 WAS GREAT WITH ALL OF YOU!!
I am sure 2007 will be BETTER STILL!! FOR ALL OF US!!

VIPIN KAPOOR

I LIKE THE MARINA DIAMOND 3 AND 5

Merry Christmas, Eid Mubarak and a Happy New Year to all SSC forumers and Marina Diamond's owners and investors !

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I LIKE THE MARINA DIAMOND 3 AND 5
Wiki
Please tell us why you like the MD 3 and 5. We would love to hear why so. They are not even finished. Maybe you mean the location ?

Sorry greenbage and NeilP and everyone else.
MY mistake about the website. There was a problem with my computer that made the website look different. Happy Holidays guys

Could someone (Imre, the picture king perhaps) share how to post/insert images on the forum.

#92 on the last thread:

upload the pic on www.tinypic.com
-you get an url there (for example www.tinypic.com/uhhsiaojf34.jpg) or whatever.
-click on post reply here over at SSC, click this : button, and copy and -paste the link address given at tinypic.
-press ok, submit reply, that's it.

Come on Imre. Give us some photos of 3,4,5 and 6. Looking at them from Marina side. Cheers & Happy New Year.

Got a message in early Dec. from DI advising delay in completion of MD III, due " unavoidable circumstances" and adding that a revised date would be set in 3 weeks time. Well, it's over a month now and there's pin drop silence. Wonder what's goin' on?
Any guesstimates re. completion date? May/June I'm guessing.

Come on Imre. Give us some photos of 3,4,5 and 6. Looking at them from Marina side. Cheers & Happy New Year.

only few days and I will have an internet ...

My guess is that all the Diamonds yet to be delivered will slip to at least six months' beyond their originally promised delivery dates - especially those ones without late completion compensation provisions in their purchase contracts!

All,

Here are some pics of my apartment. it shows the furniture and finishing by DI guys.
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^^ does not look that spacious and i don't really like the finishings.

but it was surely not expensive so might be ok!
lightning was not that good also.

All,

Here are some pics of my apartment. it shows the furniture and finishing by DI guys.
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Hi dtulsani

Can you tell me the floor area in meters of the Apartment you show on your pics,it looks cramped maybe the angle the photo's were taken at.

:cheers:

^^ does not look that spacious and i don't really like the finishings.

but it was surely not expensive so might be ok!
lightning was not that good also.

MD apartments are known to be amongst the smallest in space in marina

MD apartments are known to be amongst the smallest in space in marina

Thanks for the info Krazy :cheers:

I would say not bad

and the prices are very good in MD

the furnitures looking good for me

Hi dtulsani: A few questions:
1) Which model is your apartment (A) or (B) and the sq. footage?
2) Are your appliances in black and are they Whirlpool?
3) Is the kitchen counter top granite?
4) Was the microwave included?
5) The sofas have a 3-seater; a 2-seater and a single. Is that correct?
6) How many can the dining table seat?
7) Did they provide the linen as well, in the bedroom?
8) Were kitchen utensils provided? If so, what all was included?
9) How much is your monthly maintenance fee inclusive of AC, etc?
10) Was there any provision for a clothes washing machine?
Would appreciate a reply.

Many thanks

Sal

Here are a few pictures from my apt (Type C -647Sq ft) following the snagging inspection.

Kitchen View
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Bathroom
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Lounge
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The rest being too depressing to post and I have been promised they have already been fixed.

Anyways, as pixs suggest
- microwave is included
- sofa is a three piece suite
- dining table can seat four but would be tight.
Certainly no utensils, and a 6 month maintenance charge is 4042AED.

Can anyone verify if the Internet connection in MDII is up and running?

Cheers,

Unfortunately I would say: terrible...

The furniture, large, overstuffed and boxy clearly doesn't suit this flat. Obviously MD spent ZERO on interior design consultation. Whoever was in charge struck a deal with some furniture outlet for the cheapest package. (He's not living there so why should he care, right? And the owners have few rights in this country to demand otherwise.)

This really is a shame. Even a dump can be made to look extravagent with the right interior decoration. Buyers if unable to refuse the package should throw the furniture out (donate it to the laborers) and learn the joy of decorating by spending some hours and days in the various shops around Dubai. How can you pay over US$100,000 for a flat and then let it be decorated like that!

Just to add further to my comment, a friend of mine works at Le Reve. He tells me that some of these luxurious flats, despite costing several million dollars have been furnished and decorated for prices even higher than what the flats themselves cost. That's obviously way over the top, but it goes to show that if you spend big money on a residence you should be prepared to shell out a bit to furnish and decorate it properly--say at least 10 to 20% of the value of the property.

Here are a few pictures from my apt (Type C -647Sq ft) following the snagging inspection.

Kitchen View
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Bathroom
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Lounge
http://i10.tinypic.com/2vtz3sy.jpg

The rest being too depressing to post and I have been promised they have already been fixed.

Anyways, as pixs suggest
- microwave is included
- sofa is a three piece suite
- dining table can seat four but would be tight.
Certainly no utensils, and a 6 month maintenance charge is 4042AED.

Can anyone verify if the Internet connection in MDII is up and running?

Cheers,

I was told by DI that all snaggings had been completed and that my apartment was ready. That was before Christmas. Better Homes went in and had a look and reported that hardly anything had been done. So I'm still waiting. F***ing useless is the only way to describe this outfit. I bet mine is the very last apartment to be ready!!

Unfortunately I would say: terrible...

:lol: . Actually, those were the only comforting pictures. The furniture I have been told are of good quality by a respectable property management company but agree in that they do not suit the apt size. The apt is way too small for a three piece suite. However, such little things can be easily rectified by getting rid of some furniture to suit the apt layout and floor space. On the plus side of things is the rental potential for such apts 12000+UKpounds/year i see in various web sites is being asked by several landlords. This is cool but would it be sustained in years to come?.

In general terms I'm really concerned with the quality of this constructions. Will these buildings really last for let's say 20 years? For the moment and from what I saw I would just save (and i mean not more than save) Emaar,Trident and maybe Cayan. The rest is really offensive. Moreover the attitude of this people is offensive and absolutely incredible. First of all I think a product should be decent than we can speak about rents and markets, but a product has to be delivered in decent conditions, not like those that i'm more and more seeing in Dubai.
By.

Buying offplan is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you are going to get.

Can anyone verify if the Internet connection in MDII is up and running, and functions without interruptions?

IMRE who lives in Diamond said he had a date of 16th Jan 2007 now i don't know if thats for all the building or just his apartment. SO he has no internet at the moment

^^I wonder if DI are aware that their lack of ability to organise an internet connection has become an unmitigated disaster worldwide. :lol:

Hi guys, I have been following the Dubai Marina Threads for a some time now. The pictures shown here, and for other towers are really quite disappointing. This is really at best average standard, far away from all the hype presented about the developments.

I guess it´s like Costa del Sol about 10-15 yrs. ago.

I actually think that the apartment could be made much more attractive by a simple rearrangement of the furniture

Apologies for a delayed response

1) Which model is your apartment (A) or (B) and the sq. footage?
It is Type-A 681 sq ft (incl Balcony) 1 bed appartment. Hall looks good sized but I agree bedroom is cramped.

2) Are your appliances in black and are they Whirlpool?
The are some chinese brad Teka and are Grey in colour

3) Is the kitchen counter top granite?
Yes it is Granite

4) Was the microwave included?
Yes Microwave was included

5) The sofas have a 3-seater; a 2-seater and a single. Is that correct?
You are right Sofa is 3+2+1. It luckily fits nice in my appartment but we saw they were way oversized for smaller appartments. Also included is Cofee Table, Two Side Tables and TV cabinate

6) How many can the dining table seat?
Dinning Table is with 4 chairs

7) Did they provide the linen as well, in the bedroom?
Yes they did along with blanket which was a surprise. Also they had put up the curtains

8) Were kitchen utensils provided? If so, what all was included?
No Kitchen Utensils were provided

9) How much is your monthly maintenance fee inclusive of AC, etc?
I paid about AED 8K for maint, 2chqs.

10) Was there any provision for a clothes washing machine
Washing Mashine has been provided and its Grey in color.

Ok all in all this looks ok, the furniture is too big and cramped and ugly, and those tiles in the kitchen are hideous.

apart from the the actual apartment is ok imo.

Thanks Dtulsani. Don't know much about Chinese appliances. Quality-wise? Do they have a one-year warranty?
Is the maintenance fee all inclusive? Any hidden costs, or that's it?
Are there separate metres for the utilities and does the tenant pay for these?
Do you have any idea of rental values?
My apartments 737 sq.ft, incl. balcony.

Cheers

Sal

Even I have no experience of the installed equipment but I was told it is with one year warranty.
Yes there are seperate meter's installed in riser room (next to lift seperate for each floor) for Electricity & Water. I don't remember exactly but maybe Gas meters are installed in Apartment kitchen.
I was lucky to get it rented withinn week after the handover AED.90K (single cheque). Only outstanding item was the Car Park allocation & Access card which I went and collected last Sunday.

^^ You don't get gas supplies via meter's in Dubai. I thought gas was all cylinder based and when you ran out you got a new cylinyder delivered and paid them. So i doubt there is a gas meter.

So by sounds of it water is metred is that true for all developments.

you rented your 1 bed for 90000 AED .. this is ridiculous.. unbelievable, there is a desperate need for apartments..

Even I have no experience of the installed equipment but I was told it is with one year warranty.
Yes there are seperate meter's installed in riser room (next to lift seperate for each floor) for Electricity & Water. I don't remember exactly but maybe Gas meters are installed in Apartment kitchen.
I was lucky to get it rented withinn week after the handover AED.90K (single cheque). Only outstanding item was the Car Park allocation & Access card which I went and collected last Sunday.

Thanks Dtulsani. I believe AED 90 K's good for a furnished one-bed. I have an unfurnished 2-bed on the 27th floor in the Dubai Marina which I rented for AED 98K, one check. The sq. footage is 995; so it's not big. I wonder if that was underpriced? Any thoughts?

^^ i think yours was slightly underpriced while dtulsani's is overpriced.

In MD-2 the Gas is thru pipelines no more cylinders and usage will read and charged thru meter readings.

In MD-2 the Gas is thru pipelines no more cylinders and usage will read and charged thru meter readings.

As far as I understand there is a fixed charge of AED 200 per year for piped gas for my Studio at MD2.

MD3 Furniture is by Marlin again. Looks like once again the promises made that MD3 & 4 would be of higher quality finish is just more lies from Diamond. Link on their web-site today. These guys have learnt absolutely zero.

Can anyone verify if the Internet connection in MDII is up and running, and functions without interruptions?

Internet will be on Sunday but not sure...

This is ridiculous in Dubai .. I am waiting for the internet since November 2006..

I was speaking a man who lives in Marina Pearl and he told me that they had to wait for internet 3 months after handover.

anyway.. pool, gym ready but saunas still not ready .
I have got access cards but the system doesnt work :)
no internet ... no phone... but I have TV with 6-800 chanels , at least this is free.(3 satellites, Hotbird, Arabsat and Nilesat)

Could anyone whose had a chance to see MD 3, recently, give an idea of the progress so far. Since there's hardly any communication from DI, it is kinda difficult for overseas buyers to know how much longer they'll have to wait.

Thanks
Sal

Not appropriate for the forum but can anyone suggest a "must do" in Dubai in terms of restaurants, hangin out and to get a feel for the surrounding areas :).

^^ direct that question with a new thread in Sky Majlis please

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Link to fire at marina today

Could anyone whose had a chance to see MD 3, recently, give an idea of the progress so far. Since there's hardly any communication from DI, it is kinda difficult for overseas buyers to know how much longer they'll have to wait.

Thanks
Sal
Hi, I received an e-mail from DI today saying that the contractors have informed them that MD3 should be ready by the first week of April..... but not to book a flight until it has been confirmed by them!

Hi, I received an e-mail from DI today saying that the contractors have informed them that MD3 should be ready by the first week of April..... but not to book a flight until it has been confirmed by them!

Thanks Bongo. I guess the construction would be complete in April. Add another couple of months for the finishing! Early June in Dubai I believe is absolute hell. Could one move into the apartment once the keys are handed over, that's if the AC and utilities are connected and running?

Sal

These guys are committed in writing to a monthly payment of 0.5% of purchase price for the duration of the delay. What does one have to do to claim this payment?
Does anyone on the Forum have any experience re. this?

These guys are committed in writing to a monthly payment of 0.5% of purchase price for the duration of the delay. What does one have to do to claim this payment?
Does anyone on the Forum have any experience re. this?

I would assume that the 0.5%/month comes out of the last installement. So, if there is a delay of 4 months, the final payment will be 18% instead of 20%.
Can somebody from Marina I or Marina II correct me on this please?

I have an apartment in Marina IV. DI told me it will now be ready in July.
Did anybody have similar feedback?

Also my contract says that if Marina IV is not ready by March 31, 2007; then I will get 0.5% copensation per month, starting Januray 1, 2007. (YES Januray 1st, 2007). I honestly pointed out this mis-match to DI, but they did not reply. Maybe DI had a wave of generosity at the time.

Does anyone else from Marina IV have a similar clause?

James

Diamond seem to change contract terms. I am also buying in MD IV but contract is for 1% compensation a month. You will also find as per previous posts that it is only on monies paid i.e. On the 80% paid upto completion. They then try to get balance before apartment is actually complete and ready for occupation. Snagging on MD II was done at far to early a stage. Diamond try to get balance at snagging time. Be warned !!! oh yes look out for higher than anticipated maintenance charges as well, they ask for six months in advance.

Internet will be on Sunday but not sure...

This is ridiculous in Dubai .. I am waiting for the internet since November 2006..

I was speaking a man who lives in Marina Pearl and he told me that they had to wait for internet 3 months after handover.

Finally I have an internet in MD2:)

cheers

:dance:

:hug:

welcome back imre.. do your job :D

Finally I have an internet in MD2:)

cheers


Hi Imre,

Is the so-called "High speed internet connection"
accessed via a wireless hotspot or using an Ethernet netork cable.

Cheers,

yes , something like that ... broadband internet from du

I bought a router ,after wireless:)

24/01/2007

Marina Diamond 4

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MArina Diamond 6

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Marina Diamond 5


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Beautiful stuff IMRE. Nice to have you back doing your job. Would still like to see MD4 as seen from the marina walk if poss. Thanks very much.

Looking at the pictures of MD 3, I doubt very much if it's gonna be ready for occupancy for at least another 5 months.

I predict MD3 for July/Aug completion and Sep/Oct handover having seen it recently

Looking at the pictures of MD 3, I doubt very much if it's gonna be ready for occupancy for at least another 5 months.

I would say June or July should be ready...

Imre

Complete honesty please. Is your apartment the dream as promised by Diamond or is it just OK. Do you wish that you made a different choice ?

Mine certainly isn't a dream. I have a good neighbour though and it is none other than the forumner of the year , the one and only IMRE.

Apartments are not WOW! but a good investment!! and good returns!!

Imre

Complete honesty please. Is your apartment the dream as promised by Diamond or is it just OK. Do you wish that you made a different choice ?


it is just ok .. as Tosh said it was a good investment and good rental returns..anyway nice building , good location .. 1 min only the supermarket, loundry, travel agency, photocopy-fax service , real estate agency , pharmacy, hair saloon, lady saloon, Emirates Bank ATM, pizzeria, restaurant

metro station only 150-200 m , Marina Mall 600-700 m etc....

definetely isn't a dream but should be a dream because I can see every day a Dreams building:)

^^ :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious

Marina Diamond 2

apt 1110 , you have got all furniture ... apartment is ready just need a cleaning

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looks very good for me ,nice furniture good,nice lobby,sauna and stream,
good looking building.

For me it is a dream apartment.

Hi Imre


Great pictures again

Can you tell me what the floor area of this apt is in Mtrs
or Sq Ft :cheers:

It looks very nice and luxury for me,nice furniture,nice lobby
Sauna,stream,etc.

for me it is a dream-apartment

^^ I agree

Hi Imre


Great pictures again

Can you tell me what the floor area of this apt is in Mtrs
or Sq Ft :cheers:


2 bedroom on the 11th floor , around 900 sqfeet

26/01/2007

Marina Diamond 3 , marina side

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Thanks Imre for the pics on MD3. Still a long way to go before it's complete.

I predict MD3 for July/Aug completion and Sep/Oct handover having seen it recently

MD III
Would it really take them 9-10 months from now to finish? The structure appears finished and I am told that they are working 24 hours round-the-clock. Are they gold-plating the toilet fittings for them to take so much time?

MD IV
On this same time scale, we expect MD IV will not be finished this year; although, it appears from the pictures posted that there are only 2 more floors left.

I remember that MD I took only 3-4 months from the completion of the construction to hand-over and teh interior work was not done on a 24 hour basis.

Maybe I am a blind optimist.

Imre

What is the sq of a 1 bed Diamonds apartment?

Those photos the apartment looks really small or is it just the camera angle?

2 bedroom on the 11th floor , around 900 sqfeet

Hi Imre


Thanks for the info :cheers:

Imre

What is the sq of a 1 bed Diamonds apartment?

Those photos the apartment looks really small or is it just the camera angle?




1 B/r 572,589,666,684 sqf

you can check the florplans here: www.diamond-investments.ae

is 684sq a good size?

^^ not really..

great development neverthaless.. MD is a great value for money no doubt

Well done Imre on MD3 marina side. MD4 marina side please please please. I think 1110 looked pretty good. It is all about interior design. I'm thinking may be Sept before MD4 is really complete, which is six months late.

Did anybody get an official feedback from Diamond Investments on the potential completion dates for Md III and MD IV ?

28/01/2007


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Thanks Imre for photo. Can see my apartment for the first time. July at the earliest I think.

^^ no way in July... not before at least one year unless MD rushes with the interiors

31/01/2007

Marina Diamond 2 roof

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Nice pictures Imre. Those views were something we had never seen before.
My question is: Do residents on the 15th floor get noise from the Air con.machinery etc. especially at night??

Great pictures Imre, never seen MD2 look so good!

You didn't happen to find a dead seagull blocking up one of the vents up there by any chance as theres no extraction from the either the bathroom or the kitchen? Could be just affecting one section (pool side) of the building? Noticed another resident had also complained about this in the comments & suggestions (snagging?) folder on reception.

Impressive array of satellite dishes, shame I could only get one channel (and it was in Chinese!)

Don't know about the noise from the AC units but the couldant believe how loud SZR was, not sure if it was down to the dodgy patio doors.

Hopefully MD3-6 will be better quality than this, heres a link (http://www.gigshortstay.com/images/gigshortstay.com-snagging.pdf)to my depressing snagging report.

Hi Imre, I hope you remember me reton2559. I still have not collected my keys yet but I was wondering if in your spare time you could take some pics of my apt. I am desperate for to see if the place is ready. I have asked Better Homes to do the snagging for me and also hold before I come in april. Please , Please, Please and thanx, thanx, thanx, in advance.

There is just one 2 bed apartment left in MD5. The sales person said it would be ready in October and that it would have partial marina views.

Do you guys think it will be ready by then and is there any chance of a even a glimpse of the Marina?

Hi Imre, I hope you remember me reton2559. I still have not collected my keys yet but I was wondering if in your spare time you could take some pics of my apt. I am desperate for to see if the place is ready. I have asked Better Homes to do the snagging for me and also hold before I come in april. Please , Please, Please and thanx, thanx, thanx, in advance.

which is your apartment?

There is just one 2 bed apartment left in MD5. The sales person said it would be ready in October and that it would have partial marina views.

Do you guys think it will be ready by then and is there any chance of a even a glimpse of the Marina?


MD1 has a partial view of a bit of the marina so MD5 could have as well. Ready by October ? No way !!!! As an MD4 investor I am hoping my apartment will be ready by then.

nice updates Imre! My first ever views of the roof! Thanks!

Hopefully MD3-6 will be better quality than this, heres a link (http://www.gigshortstay.com/images/gigshortstay.com-snagging.pdf)to my depressing snagging report.

Read the report :ohno: , i can't believe a developer could consider that apartment as finished especailly the cracked marble, which is obvious, because wiring is a bit more hidden.

Even if i paid a quater of the price for that apartment i would not be happy with that. Surley they think people are stupid or there quality control people think as long as the number of problems are below 100 it's a pass.

^^ that list IS pretty insane... Imre did you have similar problems in ur MD2 apartment?

^^ that list IS pretty insane... Imre did you have similar problems in ur MD2 apartment?

I wonder if this is a true snagging report. When you go to GIG short stay web site ( http://www.gigshortstay.com ) , who established this report, they use this same snagging report as a sampler for their snagging work. So maybe it is exagerated , in order to show off their performance in snagging. Of course I don't know, just a thought I had when looking at their web site..

^^ you could be right but regardless if you came to snag and saw just the cracked granite worktop you'd go mad as some of the faults seam so obvious.

But then again it could be a true report but they changed into smaple to hide the identity of that owner.

Thanks to NeilP for the info. I thought it would not be ready by October. Maybe I will look for a resale in a few months time.

As for the snagging report it is almost certainly genuine. It is dated 21st December and contains the worktop which is identical to Imre's apartment. It is a perfect example for their services as there are so many 'snags' which they have picked up on.

Moreover, the comment that the problems are common to the developers other buildings rings true. How many people have commented on the quality of finish at the MD? This is part 3 for a reason.

However, MD it is good value for money and the kitchen/bathroom can be upgraded later. DubaiFiveO has genuine knowledge.

no.. snagging lists like this one where the norm. Same for my apartment. They eventually fixed it but not without me fuming on the other side of the phone...

cowboys they are.

I think its down to the old saying

WHO SHOUTS THE LOUDEST!!!

which is your apartment?

My apartment is 1418. 14th floor

It seems getting your apt through DM and contracter is a nightmare. I think people reading this site who have apts in DM3 and 4 are getting very nervious about snags that they will have to deal with. It seems that even if construction is in what ever month you need another 3 months of snagging. DM and this site have given a very terrible impression about buying an apartment in Dubai . Am I right to have this feeling? And any advice for people in DM 3 and 4 so they dont have this terrible problem and the dont start feeling that buying in through DM or even in Dubai was a bad decision. Doesnt the Dubai government get involved so their image is not so badly damaged. I dont care how much profit people make they should be able to make excellent profit and have good companies. I am sure the Dubai government gets involved they spend millions to keep their image good. They will not let a small company(DM) or its contracter(Behlase) give them such a bad image. Any help on this matter is much appricated.Thanks for any replies.

It seems getting your apt through DM and contracter is a nightmare. I think people reading this site who have apts in DM3 and 4 are getting very nervious about snags that they will have to deal with. It seems that even if construction is in what ever month you need another 3 months of snagging. DM and this site have given a very terrible impression about buying an apartment in Dubai . Am I right to have this feeling? And any advice for people in DM 3 and 4 so they dont have this terrible problem and the dont start feeling that buying in through DM or even in Dubai was a bad decision. Doesnt the Dubai government get involved so their image is not so badly damaged. I dont care how much profit people make they should be able to make excellent profit and have good companies. I am sure the Dubai government gets involved they spend millions to keep their image good. They will not let a small company(DM) or its contracter(Behlase) give them such a bad image. Any help on this matter is much appricated.Thanks for any replies.

I saw DM- I and I was very impressed with the finish. I have not seen DM- II.
Are these snagging problems serious or are they superficial. I have a new home here in Cambridge- England and the list of problems runs into 10 pages.

For residents of DM-I and DM-II what was the worst problems they faced? For example was the lift out of order? Was the AC out of order? etc.. If it is a question of a broken tile, or finger prints on the walls, or the internet late arriving- well I can live with that.

^^ ^^

Fully agree with that.... the delay at the end was the main problem which too is now sorted for most of the buyers!

I too think the apartments and the building are fine looking at the cost.

05/Feb/2007

Marina Diamonds update

Marina Diamond 3

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nice to see some interior pictures of MD3. Looks identical to MD2. Nothing to suggest any enhancement in quality.

Marina Diamond 6

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more pics here http://dubaionline.mconet.biz/index.php?action=pictures&cid=188&lsid=11823

All of Diamonds coming fast , MD3 interior (tiles , kitchen , bathroom) is similar to MD2 but quality of work looks better for me.
Corridor marble is very nice.
All of Diamonds location is very good ,close to Marina metro station and Marina Mall.

I saw DM- I and I was very impressed with the finish. I have not seen DM- II.
Are these snagging problems serious or are they superficial. I have a new home here in Cambridge- England and the list of problems runs into 10 pages.

For residents of DM-I and DM-II what was the worst problems they faced? For example was the lift out of order? Was the AC out of order? etc.. If it is a question of a broken tile, or finger prints on the walls, or the internet late arriving- well I can live with that.

Hi James, likewise I stayed in MD1 last year didnt think the place was too bad and thats what prompted me to invest in a 1 bed in MD2 as I thought it would be great to come back to Dubai on holiday again but stay in your own place.

If you look at my snagging report (http://www.gigshortstay.com/images/gigshortstay.com-snagging.pdf)I think you would find this to be the norm for MD2 apartments. There is nothing major (in my view something that will stop you from living or renting out the apartment) but quite a few nasties (eg. cracked granite worktop in kithcen which would mean removing the gas hob etc. to properly rectify). Don't get me started on the Bathroom, looks like someone starting off their BTEC course in building did it with a blindfold on.

I know someone on the top floor (15th?) was complaining about virtually no water pressure to have a shower, for me that would be a show stopper.

OK I know the MD (Mandela Diamonds, after Mandela House in Peckham) Apartments have recieved their fair share of knocking from the SCC forumers; size and asthetics of the tower, build quality etc. but all in all, after the snagging has been taken care of, from an investment point of view they still offer good value for money. Until recently I was still looking to purchase another MD 1 bed but thankfully I have been spared the hassle of dealing with Diamond Investments for another property.

Same old same old from Diamond. Still have gas pipe going up wall in kitchen. Tiles in bathroom and kitchen look identical to MD2. Promises of improved quality are lies. That said, still seems OK.

Thanks Imre for update

^^ again you get what you paid for .... If I was you I would not believe one word from MD about improved quality

06/Feb/2007

Marina Diamond 2

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^^ again you get what you paid for .... If I was you I would not believe one word from MD about improved quality

Prices per sqft for DM2, DM3 and Dm4 are the same or even sometimes more expensive than other buildings in the Marina. So price is not the problem. People should get same quaility as other buildings in Marina because they paid the same or even more. thanks

^^ u cannot compare prices per sq ft for a small sized apt to a large sized apt... prices per sq ft are supposed to INCREASE as the apartment size DECREASES.. hence MD was definitely cheaper priced than rest of the marina towers

Imre, You been watching too many Spider Man movies :lol: What roof are you on now, Waves?

Simply the best :cheers:

Interesting view of MD 3 ( I guess) taken mid january, curtesy of Paris Skyscrapers:)
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Imre, You been watching too many Spider Man movies :lol: What roof are you on now, Waves?

Simply the best :cheers:

yes, Waves:)

The problem, in my humble view, is all about taking ownership and competence.

DI issued tenders with the quality specifications given to us.
This is specified in the contractors' award agreement.

The contractors accepted that, and then proceeded to flaunt the quality issue.

DI is too incompetent to apply any quality control.

DI is also confused: “What else can we do? It is the contactor’s fault” In their mind this is not their problem. The fact that we don’t know the contractors, and they are not answerable to us, is academic.

The problem, in my humble view, is all about taking ownership and competence.

DI issued tenders with the quality specifications given to us.
This is specified in the contractors' award agreement.

The contractors accepted that, and then proceeded to flaunt the quality issue.

DI is too incompetent to apply any quality control.

DI is also confused: “What else can we do? It is the contactor’s fault” In their mind this is not their problem. The fact that we don’t know the contractors, and they are not answerable to us, is academic.

DI, in few words, is totally incompetent.

Accepting that it is really an interior design issue. I have e-mailed two sales persons at Diamond asking if I can cancel the furniture package offered by Marlin and get the 3% back, so that I can upgrade it with somebody else. As usual Diamond have not yet responded. Question is, should I wait until apartment is finished and then pick own furnishings or will organising delivery be a nightmare. i.e six.eight or twelve week delivery waits etc.

^^ I dont think you will have long delivery waits in Dubai for furniture

They told me in Home Furniture Shop in Mall of the Emirates

if you buy furnitures they deliver within 3 days.

As usual e-mails appear to have been sucked into a blackhole, and these are to named individuals in the sales team including the sales manager. Also rang but advised they were in a meeting. I don't think they like me.

:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Does any one have a completion date for Diamond III. I have sent a number of emails to DI but not received any response.

Athar
Your best bet is to make your own judgements or help fom onsite reporters like Imre.You ain't going to get anything from DI.!!!

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The traffic noise along this road from SZR is unbearable after a while. Once you get down into the marina It's practicaly gone. Don't be planning any relaxing days on the balcony whith a good book if you are SZR facing.

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14/02/2007

Marina Diamond 4

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5310/photo134th4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2115/photo135df2.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo135df2.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1162/photo136fj0.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo136fj0.jpg)

Marina Diamond 6

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5064/photo137zn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4733/photo138dg3.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo138dg3.jpg)

Marina Diamond 5

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/738/photo139ta6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2995/photo140zk2.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo140zk2.jpg)

MArina Diamond 3

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6114/photo141vc1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8162/photo142lz9.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo142lz9.jpg)

16/02/2007

Marina Diamond 4

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5369/photo055ff3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Marina Diamond 6 , 5, 3

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2839/photo056yi3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Imre

Have you made friends with many other residents in MDII. Any photos of other interiors when finished. Is MDII a ghost tower with foriegn investors visiting occassionally? are there lots of holiday makers? or are apartments being let to locals/workers?

Imre

Have you made friends with many other residents in MDII. Any photos of other interiors when finished. Is MDII a ghost tower with foriegn investors visiting occassionally? are there lots of holiday makers? or are apartments being let to locals/workers?


:lol: :lol: I know only 3-4 owner who lives here , everybody just invested and after rented out.Around 20 apartments were rented by the du company.
Everything is ready now, gym, pool, saunas, steaming rooms, card entry system only 5-6 big palms missing front of the building:)
2 commercial shops will be here , RAK Bank(SZR side) and real estate office(marina side)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8370/imgp0508mu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I got a message from DI saying " I must have recieved the new completion date for MD3". But I haven't!
So, I asked them to let me know the date; and there's no reply.
What's this all about?

I was told today that it would be June for MD3! Hmm....

I was told today that it would be June for MD3! Hmm....


You have no chance

I rang DI a couple of days ago and this is the email they sent me. We can live in hope.


Dear Valued Clients,



Following our previous correspondence dated 2nd December 2006, according to the feedback from the contractor, the completion date is anticipated to be the first week of April 2007. We will confirm the exact date 30 days earlier.



As per the contract (page 6), delivery of the furniture will take place after the completion.(applies only for furnished apartments)



Kindly visit our web site for furniture selection or click on the link bellow. Please be informed that the link will be closed by the 20th February, 2007.



www.marlinfurniture.com/diamond





Best regards





Mehrnoush Zandi

Operation Manager

Diamond Investments L.L.C

:bash:^^ :bash:

Absolute Tosh. Never in 7 weeks !!!!!

Dear Valued Clients :lol: :lol: I feel about as valued as 1 Dirham

[QUOTE=NeilP;11830327]:bash:^^ :bash:

Absolute Tosh.

You must be very posh saying TOSH.....

Lord of the manor :lol:

23.02.2007
Marina Diamond 4

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7150/photo051rt5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1406/photo052ph6.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo052ph6.jpg)

23.02.2007
Marina Diamond 6

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3504/photo054lk4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/4981/photo055ca2.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo055ca2.jpg)

23.02.2007

Marina Diamond 5

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/595/photo058fo7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/345/photo057lk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

23.02.2007

Marina Diamond 3

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2079/photo062dx1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8801/photo063so7.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo063so7.jpg)http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8804/photo064hm6.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo064hm6.jpg)http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3862/photo065pt0.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo065pt0.jpg)

Interior and Exterior all very familiar.......MD2.1 or MD2(a) or MD2(b) whatever!....whatever!!!

From the Diamond Investment Nerve Centre:

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7252/diamondsnx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nice models. Not long till the real things are finished. Heard nothing from Diamond. Considering it is only five weeks to their stated completion date of MDIV, would have been nice to have heard something official. There own website advises under financial info that completion is now end of June. When were MDII residents advised of late completion ?

yep. These models look more like the final product than the one they had when they sold me the apartments!

http://m.rtijn.info/dubai/marina/2005/09/marina-diamond-hq.html
(Look at the nice pool, lot's of green and a rooftop terrace on the gym / spa center...)

01/03/2007

Marina Diamond 4

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8457/photo01gb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/3396/photo02ia4.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo02ia4.jpg)

Marina Diamond 6

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4955/photo03es3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5605/photo05kv6.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo05kv6.jpg)

Marina Diamond 5

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/7241/photo04zh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/865/photo06id1.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo06id1.jpg)

Marina Diamond 3

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6456/photo07ne0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3041/photo08gj6.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo08gj6.jpg)

On the last pictures posted by Imre, there seems to be an additional construction on teh roogf of MD-3.

Is this a new "unplaned" Penthouse that was not in the original plan?
Can they do that?

James

^^ Look again, I think you are seeing marinascape on top of MD3. Flo is in for a surprise when he finds out he's been relocated :lol:

So many updates! My eyes hurt! Thank you Imre!

^^ Look again, I think you are seeing marinascape on top of MD3. Flo is in for a surprise when he finds out he's been relocated :lol:

Thank you for the correction.
I am overdue to visit the optician.

Marina Diamond 3 , they started to bringing down the crane.

what was the original handover date for MD3?

Dec 2006 ,4-5 months delays is not too much.

Original handover dates:
Diamond 4 end of March 2007
Diamond 5 June 2007
Diamond 6 Aug 2007

Marina Diamond 3 , they started to bringing down the crane.

Are they abandoning the project!!
Isn't that pre-mature removal of crane!!

06/March/2007

Marina Diamond 3 , good progress..

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8729/photo066mp5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4306/photo067xs7.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo067xs7.jpg)http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5516/photo112ci3.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo112ci3.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2083/photo113wk1.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo113wk1.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8710/photo115se7.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo115se7.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7747/photo116bc3.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo116bc3.jpg)

wats the number for marina diamond office??

Does anyone know if the DI guys have given a new date for completion of MD 3? They won't answer any e-mails; and, I'm not sure if I'll be able to get thru' by telephone and, if I do what are the chances of getting a straight answer?

From the pictures, the building seems to be complete on the outside; how much work there's left inside is anybody's guess. Plus, I fear they may start handing over the units with lots of unfinished work, which could take another month or so? Then there's the matter of furniture. So, I would imagine, the fully furnished apartment, will be delivered around July/Aug, as against the Dec. 2006 deadline.
The dilemma for me is; I'll be in India till around early April and then have to head back to Canada. If I knew for sure that DI were committed to a date in April, I could consider extending my stay.

Could anyone shed some light on the subject? Thanks

Sal

as a buyer of a unit in MDV I have always watched this thread with great interest, but in all honesty do find the Diamond Investment bashing a bit much. in answer to the last poster - just pick up the phone and ring them and ask.

in all my dealings with them over the last 18 months, yes email is slow or non-existant - but come on, in other countries it is exactly the same. i am in the UK (and would not ever dream of emailing my property developer here - firstly they probably would not have an email address, and secondly they would never answer).

i have never once called DI and not got an answer in over 18 months. yes all the projects are late, but what is a few months. those that think a few months is a long time should swicth over to the JBR thread where 18 months seems to be the average delay - and not a few months.

i do think some of the complaints go a little far (perhaps people are just concerned).

This is the e-mail message I received from DI:

From: Diamond Investments - Customer Service
Subject: MD4 Completion update

Dear Valued Clients,
According to the feedback from the contractor, the completion date is anticipated to be he last week of July 2007 and we will confirm the exact date 30days earlier.
As per the contract (page 6), delivery of the furniture will take place after the completion (applies only for the furnished apartments).
Thanks and Kind Regards,
Customer Service Department

today

Marina Diamond 2 , car parking .. somebody was very clever , closed everything:)

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1597/photo53gs2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/6863/photo54uv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

as a buyer of a unit in MDV I have always watched this thread with great interest, but in all honesty do find the Diamond Investment bashing a bit much. in answer to the last poster - just pick up the phone and ring them and ask.

in all my dealings with them over the last 18 months, yes email is slow or non-existant - but come on, in other countries it is exactly the same. i am in the UK (and would not ever dream of emailing my property developer here - firstly they probably would not have an email address, and secondly they would never answer).

i have never once called DI and not got an answer in over 18 months. yes all the projects are late, but what is a few months. those that think a few months is a long time should swicth over to the JBR thread where 18 months seems to be the average delay - and not a few months.

i do think some of the complaints go a little far (perhaps people are just concerned).

I don't believe I said property developers anywhere else were better. All I'd like to have is some idea of a closing date( plus minus 15 days ). Not asking for much, is it?
BTW what's the drill for the electricity connection?

18/03/2007

Marina Diamond 3

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6518/photo47vq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3698/photo48ul4.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo48ul4.jpg)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6527/photo49kr2.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo49kr2.jpg)http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/268/photo50ks1.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo50ks1.jpg)http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9974/photo51ey2.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo51ey2.jpg)http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8201/photo52qq5.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo52qq5.jpg)

Marina Diamond 4

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2973/photo41dz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7494/photo42mt0.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo42mt0.jpg)


Marina Diamond 5

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8757/photo46rk1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4682/photo45um8.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo45um8.jpg)

Marina Diamond 6

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/7380/photo44in7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4519/photo43gx4.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo43gx4.jpg)

Marina Diamond 2 , Dubai Marina and JLT

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/5437/copyofmarinadiamond2dubeb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^
Great shot and I love what the text says underneath the photo:)
It is something quite common in many countries of the world, I hope it will be for us "old" investors as well.

MD3 due for completion soon isn't it ? Thread very quite these days. No arguments or name calling. Diamond quietly getting on with their job of providing mid-quality apartments at affordable prices.

MD3 due for completion soon isn't it ? Thread very quite these days. No arguments or name calling. Diamond quietly getting on with their job of providing mid-quality apartments at affordable prices.


The last I heard t'was end-April with a caveat that a 30 day notice shall be given; i.e. don't book your flights till you hear from us.
I'm guessing it will be June.
Any news on a more realistic date would be welcome. And how long after completion do they furnish it? And how does one get the 'late completion' compensation?

Nonetheless, the MD's I believe are good value for money.

I think June is realistic for the handover.
You can ask the furniture from Marlin if that is already in Dubai very simple, after Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence certificates are ready ,starting the furnishing.
MD2 furnishing started on November 2006 and was ready after 2-3 weeks.(most of apartments).

I think the lack of postings on this thread is another indicator of a real slow down in the market. Nobody seems interested anymore. Quick profiteers are no longer around.

Got to agree with that. If you look back at the earlier posts the "investor" crew seem to have come and gone. My MD5 apartment was due for completion this June, then they said August, then September and I am sure it will likely be October / November but at the end of the day as long as it is all up to scratch then good news. It was very affordable, good location, nice designs etc. so if they want to be a few months late in getting it ready then thats fine - but I say this as someone who is to use it as a long term holiday home for the family on vacations throughout the year. Anyway am going over in 2 weeks so will take some photos of MD4 and MD5 for those interested. Great thread though, been watching it for about 18 months now.

Just for the record on those in the past that always ask why Diamond Investments do not answer emails. Let me re-iterate (in the hope nobody will post it again) - Just pick up the phone and talk to them. They are real nice honestly, and my family have met with them twice in the last year.

I'm planning my 1st family holiday for Oct in my MD4 apartment. Missing lots of flight offers because just cannot guarantee apartment ready by then. Virgin were at £278 at one point now £359. Should have booked and stayed in MD1 holiday let. Some look very good.

Would appreciate some pictures of MD3.

Will go down and do a MD3 as well. As for flights:

We go over to Dubai about 4 - 5 times a year. If you have a Barclaycard try http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/deals/emirates.html (usually cheaper than standard emirates fare).

I also heard that Royal Brunei Airlines fly direct and are pretty cheap also. We go from Birmingham as Heathrow just gets on my nerves nowadays.

Anyone know what the quality of the furnitiure is from Marlin for MD3? Is it possible to upgrade? It looks ok in the pictures, I would want to do holiday letting and they normally ask for luxury furniture.

Anyone know what the quality of the furnitiure is from Marlin for MD3? Is it possible to upgrade? It looks ok in the pictures, I would want to do holiday letting and they normally ask for luxury furniture.

I see your point; plus I guess one would have to add on a DVD etc; provide linen and cleaning service. But then the agent's commission is about 12% and with holiday lets you are at the mercy of seasonal variations. Does anyone know of a good agent to discuss the options?

P.S. I believe DI give a small discount on the total price, should you not want them to furnish it.

seems my trip to dubai is postponed until end of May. anyone in the area that can do some photo updates of MD V would receive my greatful respect.

www.diamond-investments.ae is still showing beginning of February photos, but it seems they are at least working at pace.

when i compare diamond investments own photos from 11th February you have 9 floors worked on, but then compared with Imre's 18th March update they have 16 floors worked on. which means in a space of about 5 weeks they are 7 floors further.

diamond are saying 30th September for completion, and i have to say with 6 months to go i am pretty confident that they will meet it (i know it will be october).

next week I will post pics again.

^^ hi Imre, welcom back!:banana: I hardly can't wait till next week :cheers:

Hello Imre,from me too welcome back

i enjoy your pics every week :cheers:

yes, 12th of April:)

I see your point; plus I guess one would have to add on a DVD etc; provide linen and cleaning service. But then the agent's commission is about 12% and with holiday lets you are at the mercy of seasonal variations. Does anyone know of a good agent to discuss the options?

P.S. I believe DI give a small discount on the total price, should you not want them to furnish it.

Hi Salmandar,

I would be happy to discuss your options with you and give you advice on the current market. Please contact me at paul@2dubai.co.uk.

Paul

yes, 12th of April:)

Hi Imre: I'd appreciate pics of MD3 and if you have any update on their completion date. Thanks

Spoken to May at Diamond today who advises 1st May for MD3 and 1st July for MD4. Very nice and helpful. Advised that furniture package may be upgradable if you speak to Marlin direct. She has asked Marlin to contact me direct. Still possible to cancel.

By the way she knows of Imre and is aware of his great photos.

12/April/2007

Marina Diamond 4

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5179/photo071vg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4981/photo072oy0.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo072oy0.jpg)

Marina Diamond 6

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8898/photo073jc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6849/photo074tp5.th.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo074tp5.jpg)

Marina Diamond 5

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5743/photo075in3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5711/photo076nh5.th.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo076nh5.jpg)http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6156/photo077ib6.th.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo077ib6.jpg)

Marina Diamond 3

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4395/photo078vw4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/451/photo079sm3.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo079sm3.jpg)

Marina Diamond 2

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1529/photo142ip4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks Imre and Neil for the updates. I guess I should plan on making a flight booking out of Toronto around mid-June for MD3. I hope they've furnished it by then. Wonder what the drill is for the power connection?

I would advise to get your apartment snagged by some of the property agencies operating in Dubai, before you book flights to make use of your apartment. My experience from MDII suggests that it would be wise to allow 3months from the date DI announces the building is ready/complete. On completion date, the building are far from being habitable. The 3months is for what they call "finishing touches" to be apply on the building. So - Sept 07 is my best estimate ...

I would advise to get your apartment snagged by some of the property agencies operating in Dubai, before you book flights to make use of your apartment. My experience from MDII suggests that it would be wise to allow 3months from the date DI announces the building is ready/complete. On completion date, the building are far from being habitable. The 3months is for what they call "finishing touches" to be apply on the building. So - Sept 07 is my best estimate ...


Thanks for the advice. 3 months is a pretty long time for finishing touches. My experience with another building in the marina was that I did the inspection in the morning and everything was taken care of in 2 days. I guess this is what you mean by 'snagging'. I believe in Dubai it is customary to leave the wires sticking out of the walls and the buyer has to fix the light fixtures. Is it the same with the Diamonds? And how much do the Agents charge for the inspection?
One final question. Will they expect the final payment once the 'finishing touches' are done and over with, or before?

Tx

Sal

For MDII, it was announced that the buildings were complete and ready to be handed over at the end of Oct 06. I believe this was to voice to the media and ultimately to the general public that they(DI) deliver thier projects on time - reputation building, if u like. As at Jan 06, some of the snagging defects with my apartment had not been fixed. I received the keys to my apartment late Jan 07, which is when i paid the final payment. Only after the final payment would you be given keys to the apartment, and also on payment of the maintenance fee for 1year.

There are several agents in Dubai who can carry out snagging of apt. I learnt from the forum, someone used Better homes to get he's apartment snagged. I used jgdubai, as they were slightly cheaper. I think i paid 1500AED for snagging while Better homes is about 2500AED ( i could be mistaken) but the report produced by both are informative and definitely highlight faults with the apartment the untrained eye would fail to see.

Good luck with yours.
Cheers

15/April/2007

Marina Diamond 4 , 6 , 5 , 3

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/7622/photo49wk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Reference MD 3: I contacted DI 2 weeks ago and was told by the reception lady that MD3 would be ready at the end of April. I was then contacted to be told that the contractors had not put a final completion date to the building and we would be contacted in due course. We have been putting our move to Dubai on hold for months now and becoming increasingly agitated by the lack of communication from DI. Has anyone heard any different final completion dates from DI?, has anyone visited MD3 to have a look inside to get a rough idea on completion? We would appreciate it if there were any updates available. The threads on this forum have been great for keeping up to date with our purchase. Thanks to all involved. Hopefully be meeting up with the MD3 residents soon.

I think, handover in end of May-June is possible.

Reference MD 3: I contacted DI 2 weeks ago and was told by the reception lady that MD3 would be ready at the end of April. I was then contacted to be told that the contractors had not put a final completion date to the building and we would be contacted in due course. We have been putting our move to Dubai on hold for months now and becoming increasingly agitated by the lack of communication from DI. Has anyone heard any different final completion dates from DI?, has anyone visited MD3 to have a look inside to get a rough idea on completion? We would appreciate it if there were any updates available. The threads on this forum have been great for keeping up to date with our purchase. Thanks to all involved. Hopefully be meeting up with the MD3 residents soon.

Well Buster on this thread thinks it maybe Sep. before we finally get the apartment. I was told it'll be May; but I have a hunch it'll be July.

Not happy with furniture package offer for MD4 I contacted Diamond to see if upgrade was possible. Marlin have now contacted me direct by phone and are sending one of their catalogues so that I can make own choices on furniture. I assume will have to pay difference on cost. At least Diamond are being very helpful.

26/April/2007

Marina Diamond 4

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http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/8497/imresolt26po1.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt26po1.jpg)

Marina Diamond 6

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Marina Diamond 5

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Marina Diamond 3

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http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6020/imresolt31fl2.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt31fl2.jpg)

Marina Diamond 2 , new security cameras everywhere, because somebody always playing with the fire alarm button:)

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http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7023/imresolt56yl2.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt56yl2.jpg)

MD3 looking as ready as MD2 was when Imre started to move in. Perhaps they have learnt to get things a little more ready ???????