Timeplace is looking better and better, 1st photo is my favourite :lol:

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Timeplace completed project ????

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No I would say it is the the bottom 10 for looks. Perhaps just a little nicer than Dreams.

One of the top 3/4 best looking in the Marina by far...........from the front :):banana:

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Yes timeplace is a strange tower, drawing you in to its beauty from the front, then slapping you in the face when you look at its arse.

They have increased the light colour changing speed....interesting!

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O eh, o eh, o eh, oo aah
O eh, o eh, o eh, oo aah
Yah yeh goh


At night when you turn off all the lights
There's no place that you can hide
Oh no, the rhythm is gonna get'cha


In bed, throw the covers on your head
You pretend like you are dead
But I know it
The rhythm is gonna gey'cha


Rhythm is gonna get'cha
Rhythm is gonna get'cha
Rhythm id gonna get you


The rhythm is gonna get you tonight

:dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2::dance2:
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

^^^^

Mackie, I cant get that song out my head now. I will be up all night jiving to da beat.O eh, o eh, o eh, oo aah
Yah yeh goh

5NBFRNEztSU

^^DJ DOGGY BUFF TUFF

Where's the promissed clock on top? How can it be called completed?

Why wait on Abraj. DIY sun dial instructions here.

I agree with Altin it cant be completed surely just because Abraj have only addded a hoola hoop to the top does not give it the completed status?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UGV8vzMLDA

Time Place is far from complete, I have been there today and it would take at least 2 months before we can conduct snagging.

Where's the promissed clock on top? How can it be called completed?

the main structure is done, when I was at the site asked some workers about the roof and they said that is finished...

but it looks unfinished:)

For those of you timeplace owners who are looking for property management, look no furthur. Whether it is for short or long term let I have the right person for you. Is name is Marcus and the benefit of using him over anyone else is that he will be living in timeplace (when its eventually ready.) He has experience in this field, albeit in the UK, and is a decent guy. Those of you that know me , realise that I set my standards high, and i believe that this man can deliver. He doesnt do the snagging, i wouldnt want to tread on Deirdres toes, as she does a superb job anyway, but for the management side once things are all sorted this is your guy.Tyler Bui has met him, and im sure will back me up on what im saying. His prices are a lot cheaper than the competition, why dont you look onto his website www.timeplacepropertymanagement.com, and he has furthur details there.He isnt interested in servicing apartments in other blocks, as his aim is to give a 5 star service for the owners of timeplace.He has already got the crew on board to make this happen, give him a ring, or email him, I only think he wants to have a handful of owners on board.

dubai consultant,
i agree with you timeplace is nowhere near, however i think that they will handover before it is finished. There are a few floors that are finished sort of, well at dubai standards anyway, but given how they have short changed us all the way along, the next thing is they will be getting people to complete and move in, before it it is totally done, to get there money.

Hi Everyone, I would just like to introduce myself to the forum. I've been a regular watching the old skyscraper city forum for a number of years now, as I have an apartment up on the 28th floor. I've just returned back from Timeplace and feel like the end really is in sight now. I've been over to visit Timeplace about 8 times now since 2005 and it's been the only trip where I have returned and actually felt quite positive about what I have seen. My business is property and I have now met a number of the Timeplace owners during my visits. Karen has kindly already mentioned on the forum, my intention to manage apartments in Timeplace.For those of you interested in renting out your apartment to either holiday guests or long term tenants, then I'm sure you have already been thinking about who will manage the property for you. I would certainly like to offer my services to any prospective landlord, please look at www.timeplacepropertymanagement.com for more details. Rather than take up any more valuable space on this Forum, please feel free to email or call me if anyone has any further questions as I don't want to just use this site to plug my services!, now I'm emailing Mazen about my tiles!

dubai consultant,
i agree with you timeplace is nowhere near, however i think that they will handover before it is finished. There are a few floors that are finished sort of, well at dubai standards anyway, but given how they have short changed us all the way along, the next thing is they will be getting people to complete and move in, before it it is totally done, to get there money.

PM, I would stay clear of TP if people do complete and move in before they are 100% satisfied with the completion quality and the snagging with full electrical power and water, as I am sure the only owners around under this circumstance would be mentally challenged.

Not to mention promised structural activity if any finishing to the roof is intended. I hope you have satisfactory insurance whilst such structural activity is in progress while you inhabit your property.

The normal contractual process that you can expect from this developer is called in legal terms "The battle of the Forms" where pages after pages will be communicated between both parties to the extent of frustration, and blame/liability extended to third part involvement such as DEWA, etc etc and always totally outwith the control of Abraj.

Hope I am wrong, but I have seen this so many times from a legal viewpoint.

Just spoke to Bijay, and he informs me that the Dubai Civil Defence NOC was handed to them today. Just awaiting Dubai Municipality now to do their inspection.

Hi Everyone, I would just like to introduce myself to the forum. I've been a regular watching the old skyscraper city forum for a number of years now, as I have an apartment up on the 28th floor. I've just returned back from Timeplace and feel like the end really is in sight now. I've been over to visit Timeplace about 8 times now since 2005 and it's been the only trip where I have returned and actually felt quite positive about what I have seen. My business is property and I have now met a number of the Timeplace owners during my visits. Karen has kindly already mentioned on the forum, my intention to manage apartments in Timeplace.For those of you interested in renting out your apartment to either holiday guests or long term tenants, then I'm sure you have already been thinking about who will manage the property for you. I would certainly like to offer my services to any prospective landlord, please look at www.timeplacepropertymanagement.com for more details. Rather than take up any more valuable space on this Forum, please feel free to email or call me if anyone has any further questions as I don't want to just use this site to plug my services!, now I'm emailing Mazen about my tiles!

It was nice meeting you. Did Mazen get back to you about your tiles? Ali seems to be on a permanent out-of-office-business meeting for the last 12 months. Poor Mazen has to handle everything.

www.timeplacepropertymanagement.com looks good. Didn't know you were skilled in the art of designing websites. My sister is keen to use your services. She doesn't seem to trust her own brother, even though I live there as well.

Check this out-
http://www.business24-7.ae/cs/article_show_mainh1_story.aspx?HeadlineID=3834

Hopefully, they will build a bridge to link the marina (right outside TP), to connect to the Dubai Marina station.

[QUOTE=propertymagnet;19068821]For those of you timeplace owners who are looking for property management, look no furthur. Whether it is for short or long term let I have the right person for you. Is name is Marcus and the benefit of using him over anyone else is that he will be living in timeplace (when its eventually ready.) He has experience in this field, albeit in the UK, and is a decent guy. Those of you that know me , realise that I set my standards high, and i believe that this man can deliver. He doesnt do the snagging, i wouldnt want to tread on Deirdres toes, as she does a superb job anyway.[/QUOTE

You mentioned stepping on Deirdres toes for snagging, Im looking at reputable firms or organisations that do snagging- can you recommend any please? :)

Check this out-
http://www.business24-7.ae/cs/article_show_mainh1_story.aspx?HeadlineID=3834

Hopefully, they will build a bridge to link the marina (right outside TP), to connect to the Dubai Marina station.

Of course, there will be a bridge to connect the Marina with the Metro station and JLT and it's quite close to TP.
Location, location, location :banana::banana::banana:

Jac23y

her name is deirdre and her email address is dee@sphereme.com, hope that ok cheers

Jac23y

her name is deirdre and her email address is dee@sphereme.com, hope that ok cheers

PropertyMagnet

Thats grand - much appreciated :)

for more information and ownertalk use the memberforum on

Hi All, I'm not sure how to upload photos onto this site, so if anyone would like some up to date photos of the parking areas / lobby / pool etc, please either look at www.timeplacepropertymanagement.com, or email me at marcusgrehan@hotmail.com and I can send you the pictures.... cheers all... Marcus

Hi!

Have you already got the keys? :)

OTR

Completely agree my freind, i am not taking handover until the last possible minute, when i took handover with goldcrest we were given 28 days, so i took handover on the 28th day, given that abraj are crap developers i am going to drag the handover out as long as i can, so that any teething problems hopefully will be sorted by the time i take possession, my freind marcus who is setting up timeplace property management will go before me, to get everything sorted and basically get to know who's who and what is what, then my own apartment im going to put into short term lets. (holiday makers) ive made a success of this is the past, and want to try my luck in dubai, if i do make asuccess of it i would like to offer my services to other timeplace owners, however i will only do this if im confident that i will be able to get enough adequate bookings, the benefit of having holiday makers is that you can use your apartment whenvever you want too, unlike when you rent out long term you can forget it.And of course the money, having just come back from dubai and having to pay £1500.00 for a week in a 2 bed apartment in al barsha, that is a good return, potentially you can take £50,000 a year, and that will do for me! So basically anyone that could be interested, however im not doing it at this moment, i will use my own a aprtment as the 'guinea pig' get feedback from marcus about what the customers want, get my own apartment 'right' then i will try and help others.(for a commission obviously) my kind heart only stretches a certain distance)
one of my properties is www.calabay-villa.com, as you can see i am 45 weeks booked for this year already, and florida is a very over subscribed market with villas, but im propabley one of the most successful at renting my property out, so hopefully i can transfer some of the luck to dubai!

^^^^^^

PM, Looks like you have it all planned out correctly, and I am sure that TP will also be a sure fire investment.

We keep hearing the Dubai bubble will burst, not for a long time if ever in my opinion.

Remember the analysts advice a few months ago about huge rental availability?

Read this link from today. http://www.arabianbusiness.com/514367-property-prices-to-hit-15-growth-in-2008---bank?ln=en

I posted detailed plans of the two bed way back in April 2006 of the two bed - my hard drive has gone..... and I no longer have a copy, anyone out there got it?

It has also dropped off the Tiny site...

Here you go, I've emailed it too.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate it and Happy Eid (Prophet Mohammed's birthday) for those who celebrate it. Too much Chocolate for me today.

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OTR,
Yes im with you on that one, it will be a few years yet before supply catches up with demand, the time to get our profits out will be prior to that date, its all about timing, we just have to hope we get it right! But what a great place Dubai, and even more greater things to come i think, it will be the worlds number one tourist destination once Dubai land it up and running! i cant wait!

http://www.bhomescribs.com/international/image-viewer.aspx?imageurl=/ui/S/1155112/timeplace_night_gross_big_1_.jpg&width=255

^^ Why do you post an outdated old render here?

^^ To make the people who bought it feel bad and recall how good it might have looked like? :D

Joking!

The Dubai Municapality visited last week, and are due to another meeting by the end of this week.

Anyone want to see my snagging report send a pm
well you got to have a laugh even if it is at my expense.:bash:

Snagging is pointless because they have not finished yet. The contractor are still adding finishing touches, which hopefully, will rectify some of the problems. All too premature at the moment. They are just allowing people to do their snagging so people feel there is progress.

Yes your right and what was all this email about below which we got in October. My apartment has been ready quite a while to be fair as it is on the 5th floor, I understand Dee's professionalism in regard to water pressure etc.

Dear Mr. Gary,

Now that we are approaching the delivery of your unit # 508 in Time Place Tower we hereby invite you to inspect your apartment for any snags prior to completion.

Visits can be scheduled from October 28, 2007 till November 28, 2007.

Should have read... "Visits can be scheduled from October 2008, till November 2008," ...

Borolad, the email was sent to keep you quiet...erm...until you arrive and had a look for yourself. Had they sent something like the following, they would have received more complaints at the time-

Dear Gary,

Snagging is no where near ready. Your apartment will delayed another 9 months.

Now, which letter would have been better for us, probably the latter. But, they chose the first to relieve short term headache.

Surely it can't be that far off!! How long would you estimate before snagging/handover can take place?

Next month, but then they have been saying that to me every month since Oct07.

My Snagging Lady said snagging on 29th floor within next 3 month !

If the owner of the 2 bedded room type 4, on the 30th floor advertised today in Gulf news here on this forum, can you please PM me?

Thanks

I asked Abraj if we will get PO Boxes, and the answer is no. Quite a few other developments have them.

No PO Boxes but a reception desk :)

they probabley wont even put water in the swimming pool unless they can put it on someones bill!

They have put the laminate flooring in the gym.

Thanks Onetick, keep up the good work.

Can you judge at all the amount of work left? :cheers:

My apartment has water, electricity, cooker installed.

Swimming pool - finished. They are were installing the reception a couple of days ago. Even the glass roof was being cleaned.

Gym - needs equipment (which I guess will be installed after hand-over like most other apartments)

Front reception - most ceiling lights installed. Just need to put reception desk there.

Car Park - completed on all floors

Corridors - finished. Ground level has wooden wedge thing.

General - needs cleaning, lick of paint.

On the whole pretty much done I think. But then again, don't rely on my opinion as it's probably distorted with the fact that I'm desperate to move in asap, and my thoughts are ruled with my heart instead of my head.

Does the following article mean we can choose our own service charge fees, along with what who we choose to hire?-

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/01/18/10182777.html

If so, why do we need to pay the full year upfront to Abraj on completion to get our keys, if we then decide to use someone else instead of them?

onetic - are you on the 15th floor?

They have put the laminate flooring in the gym.


laminate flooring are cheaper than wooden floors :bash:

onetic - are you on the 15th floor?

yes

laminate flooring are cheaper than wooden floors :bash:

Yes but not uncommon for gyms as more resistent and cheaper to replace (what needs to be done more frequently in gyms) :)

Does the following article mean we can choose our own service charge fees, along with what who we choose to hire?-

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/01/18/10182777.html

If so, why do we need to pay the full year upfront to Abraj on completion to get our keys, if we then decide to use someone else instead of them?

Because there is no owners association in place at time of handover and check your contract, it is stated that they are entitled for 50 years management service of the building. IMO the last is in contradiction to the condonnium law and we will have a good case to kick them out if the owner association is unhappy with their work. Does anyone know how many apartments are still with Abraj? Could they by any chance have the majority in the owners association?

If they stay with the 8 AED/qsf, we are lucky if compared with other developments. However, the OA will need to check the quality of the service and charges and I bet it will take quite some time to sort all out.

Don't get too excitied, but I was in TP today, and had a look from the ground to 8th floor, and on doors 201, 203, 204, 801 and 802 there was a notice stuck which read-

TESTED & COMMISSIONED
READY FOR HANDOVER

Contractor signature
Consultant signature
Project Manager signature
Facilities Management signature

Not all of the above apartments were signed off by all 4 parties, and I don't really know the true significance, but looks promising.

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Thanks Mackie and Scoot :)

Marina and especially Timeplace looks fabulous !

Communication received today stating that we can collect our keys on Monday........ after payment.......... 30 days to do so or penalties......

Better get it snagged first...

I thought...............

first: snagging
second: 30 days to fix it
third: made all payments
fourth: collect the keys

they do not get my money before the apartment is ready to move in :ohno:

Oneticin-

Your on the ground out there, what is the current status?

I thought...............

first: snagging
second: 30 days to fix it
third: made all payments
fourth: collect the keys

they do not get my money before the apartment is ready to move in :ohno:

Comn Carpetking trust them, pay first and I am sure they will fullfill their promise to fully repair all items on the snagging list.:ohno:

Even the gaping hole at the top of the TP in the picture above of the marina will be filled in. (with something!).:nuts:

It is clear why they state that we can collect our keys as of April 13, 2008 ...... the maintanence fee calculation runs from this date on, independently when you get hold of your appartment :ohno:

Oh no no no, wrong, what they state in the handover letter is calculated for the whole year :ohno::ohno::ohno: Does that mean that I will cover expenses until April 2009 ????

The monthly chiller fee will have to be paid prorata.....will they also calculate that including balcony area? Is there no meter to be able to pay just the amount used???

It is clear why they state that we can collect our keys as of April 13, 2008 ...... the maintanence fee calculation runs from this date on, independently when you get hold of your appartment :ohno:

Oh no no no, wrong, what they state in the handover letter is calculated for the hole year :ohno::ohno::ohno: Does that mean that I will cover expenses until April 2009 ????

The monthly chiller fee will have to be paid prorata.....will they also calculate that including balcony area? Is there no meter to be able to pay just the amount used???

There are no individual meter's for each apartment, it is charged on a lump sum basis annually so it does not matter if you have it on or off all year round.

The built up area (BUA) does not include the balcony in the sq/fy calculation for any purpose.

^^ thanks for the clarification ..... so at least we do not pay chiller fee for the balconay..... but maintenance fee :bash:

What is the latest onetic?

We know that they have the building now certified. :cheers:

Are the facilities ready?

^^ onetic is probably moving in NOW and will become the first resident in TP :banana::banana::banana:

I'm acutally on my way to TP in a few minutes. I was there earlier today, but didn't really speak to anyone, and only just checked me email.

Will go to Abraj and pay the final amount tomorrow.

Oneticin-

Your on the ground out there, what is the current status?

To be honest, it's probably a slightly bit pre-mature for hand-over. They still need to finish the lobby (which is almost done), and clean the place. A lick of paint. However, it is 99% finished IMHO.

Despite all this, I will be paying the final balance and hope to be the first one to get my keys. Guess we are all in different situations.

Good luck for the move and many congratulations. :cheers::banana:

Please keep us informed to the status and handover process. :cheers:

"PARTY IN ONETIC'S ROOM"...................

To go or not to go... that is the question.....

Morning Mackie. Up bright and early, running in the marathon? Love Al (yeah, big, bald and mouthy)

A few friends and work colleagues are and we are trying to spot them.

Also the mighty United are playing today and we are trying to earn a few brownie points before we go to the Match, things you have to do to get a pass out :lol: :banana::banana:

Your team is getting better :cheers:

Hi all from Prague. Its typical i am in the Gulf a full six months and not home to Prague a week and we get the nod for the apartment. Dee the snagging lady has informed me that to give her power of attorney to sort my paper work i need to go to the UAE embassy and wait for it............... my nearst one is in Vienna 3 1/2 hours away and thats if i can find it :bash:
Can i not do it at a British embassy ?I have someone to move in ASAP so what do i do now and i am trying to pay online and emirates bank give me a message that it is to much on-line oh dear. im Stuck anybody got any insperation ............:cheers:

Hi again, I have the letter we all got sent i guess but i have a question please could someone clear it up for me. The fees that are calculated against size of apartment are more than is in my contract .The letter Mazen has sent is quoting a bigger size thus asking for more money.........am i the only one in this posistion ?Its no big deal but i dont want to be having my pants down do i . Not again anyway.
Many thanks

^^Check your PM.

Your apartment was increased in size like most of us and the service charge will be against the new area. :cheers:

Nearly champions :banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

Wasn’t pretty to watch first half

Hi - quick question, does TP have an outside pool as well as the indoor one?

Hi - quick question, does TP have an outside pool as well as the indoor one?

No, only indoor pool :)

I was informed my apartment would be cleaned today, however, I decided to purchased a number of cleaning items in anticipation that it would still be dirty. But, upon opening the door and checking everything my apartment was spotless. The toilet was filthy yesterday, but extremely clean today. Well done Able Management. I didn't have to do anything and just left my cleaning items there.

Able Management will be our servicing company until the association makes a decision. There are quite a lot of employees wondering around cleaning, and if they keep the place as tidy as my apartment I would be very pleased.

The lifts are yet operational, but Mazen is going to speak to the contractor about opening two lifts for residents asap.

Good news ontick,

can you post a few pictures from the lobby and your apartment ???

have a nice day :cheers:

carpetking

Good news ontick,

can you post a few pictures from the lobby and your apartment ???

have a nice day :cheers:

carpetking

Frank, you first need to send him a camera :lol::lol::lol:

Onetick, did you check whether the lifts are large enough to get your furniture in? I would suppose that they have one to be "extended" for such a purpose.

I am having too many problems with this website today :bash:

Can't see the last page or send PM

Mackie,

Yesterday i had the same problem but today everything is ok :)

Service charge will be for a full 12 months. As of the date when it commences, I don't know. From what I have seen of Able Management I am pleased. They have cleaned my apartment very thoroughly, and are hard at work with plenty of staff. The employees are also friendly and helpful.

As for AC, Abraj themselves have not received anything from the contractor yet, so they are unable to give us any information on cost etc.

What is the latest Onetic?

Are you home yet?

Today is the weekend, and the one day-off for the workers, so nothing going on except me painting and moving a few things in.

Hot water, lights, cooker and fan extractor works in my apartment. Although, the hob as 6 heat settings, with only 3-6 that heat up. This fact is also stated in the home owner's manual. Not too sure why they made it that way. Not that it really matters.

It will still take about another month or maybe two for the whole building to be 100% completed.

There has been quite a few visits from potential tenants. One couple was there a few hours ago and were very impressed with the building. They would like to rent my sister's apartment.

Mazen is trying to get the contractor to switch on one lift, and fit the marble in it, for residents. It's a pain the ass waiting for the boarded ones as 20 workers fight to get in. I've had to walk down 15 flights of stairs plenty of times.

^^ They tried the lift thing at The Jewels, got one setup for the residents with no ugly plywood or smelly operator. They also put up clear signs stating residents use only, strictly no contractors. Made feck all difference! Everyday I caught workers using it and bollocked them myself. I once entered my apartment and caught a worker standing on my brand new leather barstool to remove a cover from the smoke detector. In summary, they have little respect for your property so if you want more lifts, better get them lined and 24hr security guard onboard or it will get wrecked.

True Blue.
The lifts are all lined, they arent finished, the issue is you cant call the lifts from outside so need an operator inside to get you to the floors, but if he disappears you've got a long walk!

Hi Guys,

New to this, but have watched with interest for a coupe of years, have paid my balance and out at the end of the month to move in. Hope the lift(s) are sorted by then.

Any one tried to carry tried to get furniture up yet??

Welcome Ben. Ask Onetic he seems to be the one moving in at the moment.

one tik, have sent you a PM

The lifts as of today, are still boarded up due to the fact there is probably still 1-2 months of cleaning and touching up work remaining. There has been talk about opening up one of the other other lifts for residents, but like True Blue mentioned, the workers will probably ignore the "residents only" sign.

So far, I have moved a coffee table, washing machine and fridge into my apartment. Waiting for the lift is a pain in the ass, but at least I didn't have to carry it up. The true test will be next Friday, when I have carpets measuring 3.66ft. This will definately not fit in the lift, therefore, will the help of a few hundred dirhams, I have 4 people on hand to carry it up 15 flights of stairs.

^^ Depending on the overall size you can unroll it then re-roll it loosely and bend it over to fit in the lift. It should not affect the carpet as long as you don't store it bent for any length of time.

Welcome Ben40 to Timeplace community :)

you should register at www.timeplacetower-dubai.com our owner website / forum
here you get news about snagging,handover and much more. :cheers:

Carpetking, thanks for the welcome, I have touched base with Marcus and Dee and have them on my case. I'm going to try and see how much I can get done on my next visit and then assess what extra I will need help with.. I hope the picking up of keys, ext goes ok because I only have a few days to get it done.

welcome ben,
dont worry too much whatever you cant get done in time marcus will help, as he's living there hes the ideal person.hes got all the contacts for electricians etc as you will need one for sure, unless you want to boil your kettle in the broom cupboard!

Never an opportunity missed.

What is the latest Onetick? :cheers:

I wonder what happened to Mission, he went to Dubai for three weeks and we have not heard from him since :nuts:

Not all that much changed since my last post. Except, one boarded-up manual lift has been reserved for residents, Abraj and Able-Managemant. However, how to call the lift has not been resolved, so plenty of times I just stand there.

When I was leaving today though, one of the other lifts (unused previously) was being tested. Maybe for residents?

An annoying thing today and yesterday was the constant fire alarm going off. I'm not sure why, maybe for testing.

When testing Fire Alarm Control System for the first time, you would have to test every loop, circuit and every device so yes when testing, it is not time to be in the building.

I am surprised to hear that they let people in and get the certificate from the Fire Officer prior to commission the system. :nuts:

May be it is just a fault !!!

When do you move into your apartment or have you moved in already?

At least the fire alarm works. It's bloody loud. It's not really a surprise, as I mentioned previously there is still 1-2 months worth of work remaining for 100% completion. So, for all you lot flying over from Europe (or wherever) don't be shocked when arriving.

Not quite moved in yet, as I have to wait for the remaining furniture, and sort out the crap paint job I've done. :nuts:

Did you paint it Pink :lol::banana:

Why don't you get some of the guys on site to do it for you? Take advantage while you are the only resident in town.

tyler hang on till marcus gets there next week and he will get hold of a decorator for you, it will only cost a few dirhams, and you want it to look good. hope you stuck to just doing the one wall, red is too bold a colour to do more than that. Remember less is more!

Too late, I got excited and thought it would be easy to decorate. Plus I was in a rush to co-ordinate everything. Oh well, it's actually quite hilarious to the point that I'm not that disappointed.

Anyway, good news, three lifts are now operational. Two being reserved for residents. One of them is constantly guarded, therefore, we do not need to worry about the construction workers using them.

double post

onetick

can you post a few pictures of your apartment and lobby,pool,elevators.........

cheers

carpetking

I would if I had a camera. Still waiting to join the digital age. Sorry.

Hi onetick, I notice your on SSC most days, have we internet connection in TP, or am i being a bit thick,where do you go to use your comp.?will be seeing you next week hopefully.
cheers.. chippy

hi diane,

the nearest place as far as im aware is starbucks in the marina, i doubt there will be internet connection in timeplace for a few months yet, going on my goldcrest experience they still dont have internet connection there and handover started there approx end of february.I think that all the services etc are just inundated , you cant register with the land registry either for 2 or 3 months, at least thats what we were told in goldcrest.

Hi onetick, I notice your on SSC most days, have we internet connection in TP, or am i being a bit thick,where do you go to use your comp.?will be seeing you next week hopefully.
cheers.. chippy

I am at work when I access the internet, and seen as I don't actually do any work, I just leave this site open.

Hello members / owners, Could someone please inform me what the official procedure is after you have paid your last instalment and management fees for the year regarding paper work you receive and then what if anything you have to do in regard to registering somewhere keeping in mind that I personally will not be living in my apartment for the foreseeable future ? I have my contract with me at home as proof of something at least !
Many thanks in advance
Gary

Anyone looking to sell their studio or 1 bed pls pm me

Hi All,
Anyone know how much the 'Chiller Fees' are????
regards Steve...

Hello members / owners, Could someone please inform me what the official procedure is after you have paid your last instalment and management fees for the year regarding paper work you receive and then what if anything you have to do in regard to registering somewhere keeping in mind that I personally will not be living in my apartment for the foreseeable future ? I have my contract with me at home as proof of something at least !
Many thanks in advance
Gary

I think you only have to register it with the Land Department. I believe they will inform us in due course.

OneTick;

Did you register with DEWA? How did you do it? Where did you go?

:cheers:

OneTick;

Did you register with DEWA? How did you do it? Where did you go?

:cheers:

Ask the taxi to take you to DEWA main office at Wafi City. The process is very quick there and should not be more than 1 hour. Remember your payment completion certificate, Colour copies of your passport, Purchase agreement and note of your account/meter numbers. Oh and method of paying the 1000AED deposit.

Would be a good idea to agree the meter readings with the developer at handover as DEWA will charge you for the units of water/electricity used since the meters were fitted and you could be left trying to recover the contractors share from the developer. I got stung for £75 worth of contractors share when the bill came through. I intend to get it back though.

Chiller fees - Abraj themselves have not been informed by the contractor, and therefore, unable to pass onto us.

DEWA -
1) obtain DEWA number from Bijay
2) Sign DEWA form
3) produce certificate of ownership or tenancy agreement
4) DEWA 1000aed deposit
5) passport copy with residence visa

DEWA office - next to Mazaya shopping mall

04-324-4444 or 04-601-9999
However, DEWA have instructed Abraj not to give out DEWA numbers yet.

Etisalat - the phone company have not finished yet, therefore, Abraj do not know themselves.

Land registry-
documents required-
1) original sale agreement/contract
2) passport
3) declaration of name and ownership
4) fees - 1.5% of contract price plus 10aed + 100aed + 10aed payable to Emaar, which will be remitted to Land Department.

As mentioned previously, we will be informed in due course to register with the Land Department.

^^ You don't need residence visa for DEWA.

They do ask for a PO Box address but I just used a friends and registered online to read my bills and pay online.

hiya gaz,
the only thing you have to do mate is register with the land registry thingy, however and i dont know the reason why we cant do it at the moment, when i took handover of goldcrest we were told it couldnt be done for 3 months or so, and it looks like you cant do it with timepalce either, i presume its because they are inundated, but dont worry gaz i'll let you know when we can do it, and that costs to do that. i think tyler has put the amounts in already.

Hi Guy's, What's the process for applying for Residence Visa please..

OK forget the Visa info, what's happening? Maybe every ones so busy moving in they have no time to provide us with progress reports?

So alarm tested, lifts partly up and running, building all cleaned up ext ext??

I am out next week and really hope the hand over and fitting out goes OK..

Onetick;

What is the latest?

Do you think this would fit in the Lift? :lol::cheers:

Please keep us informed.

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Hi all

I am at heathrow waiting to catch my flight to Dubai, will try and take some photos tomorrow

Hi mission

can't wait for the photos and please check the pool water i don't like cold water :lol:

Mission - So when you next log on.... welcome to Dubai you lucky lucky man.

Photo famine...

How do u upload pic, Mackie, Kevan, Carpetking i have sent you emails, i am just waiting for my camera to charge up then i will go out again

Check your PM

Gentlemen

To save confusion and Mackie needs to go shopping....

I shall do it.

Today 27 May 2008

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If I receive more then I shall post them.

Just received from David (mission)

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Carpetking

I sent you three e-mails today, some of Kevan,Mackie and your apartments and the Torch for Mackie or Kevan can remember which one of you have invested.

Can you let me know u have received all of them, uploading pictures is sooooo slow i dont know how Imre does it every week, just off to pick up my keys now..

I will try and take a few more snaps

I have not got any from You Mission, I would like to see the Torch one as well :cry: Thanks Pal

Kevan / Mackie

can you post some pics ? i have no time at the moment.

guys show me how to do it and i will try ,

I have sent you all e-mails , with your apt pictures and the Torch for Mackie

@mission

the pics i have posted is not apt. 2907 :nuts:

Hi all

Went to site today and its very crazy, however i did find everyone very helpful and helping me out. Mazen and Bijay are v busy people, loads of people coming to site and also rental agents, so they do not have time to answer the phone or answer any e-mails, they are very apologetic about this.

I am happy with my apartment apart from a few painting issues and Mazen got 5 people on the case and within minutes i had a team of painters in my apartment,

Abraj are doing there best but this is Dubai, where everything just takes longer,

For all of us who brought prior to october 06, we have to pay the gov 1.5% and anyone after that date pays 1%, i am gutted,

If anyone wants me to do anything for them, i am going to site tomorrow,

Mackie,Kevan,Frank

All your apartments are find but just need a good clean,

I have sent Kevan and Frank all the pictures, but i know they are busy people,

Frank

I am standing in your apartment and that is your kitchen and the view

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Who's the Barca supporter? I hate Man U, but still rather it's an all English Champions league final. If you're watching the game on Tue and Wed let me know. We're probably off to the Jebel Ali club.

David

on the photo you are standing in a type 4.Me is a type 2B same as Mackie.

more pics by David (mission)

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by mission

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(Mr.Mazen Salameh)

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congratulation David

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Great photos Mission and thanks for posting Carpetking :banana:

More please Sir, I want some more ..............:cry:..............:cry:..............:cry:

Frank

I will take some of yours tomorrow, again i swear i was in your apartment,

Just in case you want to load yourself

Go to http://www.tinypic.com/
Browse and upload the photo

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Once uploaded copy the link that is for forums, like [image],,,,,,,,,,,[image] in here.


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Thanks David

cant't wait until tomorrow :cheers:

Mission :applause::applause::applause:Mission :applause::applause::applause:Mission :applause::applause::applause:Mission :applause::applause::applause:

:dance:

Not bad at all for a Liverpool; supporter :lol:

What does it look like outside? any plants yet?

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Frank this is yours?

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Carpetking has got his Palm tree finally :cheers:

Many thanks Mission.

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WOOOOW

thanks David,but my apt. is 2907 and not 2905 :cheers:

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WOOOOW

thanks David,but my apt. is 2907 and not 2905 :cheers:

Frank blame Kevan he told me that was yours ,,,, sorry i will do it tomorrow

Is it this bloody Kevan(Al) again, did you see his cat around the building while you were there? :lol:

When i was walking around TP and the marina, I realised how lucky we are that we brought an apartment in Dubai, when we did.

Plus i saw some hot woman in TP earlier i was going to take pics but the lady caught me,,, lol

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I dont know if there is much more i can take a picture of,

Today i went to collect my keys and we get a present from Abraj, its a glass candle stick,,, lol, i gave it to this thai girl in the cafe of there office, she was sooo happy

Let us down there, try to hide tomorrow :lol:

We want to get a full appreciation of the Place, that is all :lol:

I was gutted there was iranian lady she was lovely, i could not stop staring, i think she thought i was a wierdo stalking her.

lol

What does the wenge wood on the ground floor walls look like?

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Mission;

If you come across a black and white cat in the Marina, please return it to the 16th floor of Time Place. Kevan is offering a large reward :lol::banana:

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Guy's Thanks for all the great pic's and updates, slightly different vibe from a couple of months ago..?!? I am out at the end of the week and counting the days.

Now I have had enough of this....

Ok I have one flee ridden cat, two dogs and a small pony tnat Mazen has said that I can tie to one of those seats in the garden. I shall also reserve the spot near to that for the half oil drum bbq, also one of those whirley gig clothes driers... Mrs Kevan has one or two pairs of LLKs - larger lady's knickers - to wash out.

Can you buy pre rusted white Transit vans? I thought that I would get one to leave in my parking bay and one to park in someone else's out front.

We started packing for the trip next week and my new white trainers and white track suit look the biz. Mrs Kevan has a new pair of white stilletos, I am breaking them in for her as likes the scuffed heel look. Mind the vision of her in a dayglo thong is something to behold. Reminds me of a cheese wire through a whole Edam.

We look forward to meeting you all out there. My only question is, as we are all annonymous at the moment, how will you recognise us?

Mind did you see that Dave in the Jackoozi bath with his trainers on?????

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The Bairns (They will hang out on the stairs and in the elevators)

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Mr and Mrs Kevan's wedding photo

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Frank, i hope this is yours?


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MISSION

Mission Completed;

you have done a great job, and thank you very much. I am in Dubai on the 18th May and hope to collect my KEYS, if you are around let me know, drinks are on me.

Many Thanks
:banana:

Mission;

Great job, do you have any photos of the reception area?

I can tell that you are scared of heights from your balcony shots :lol: :jk:

David you are a Star !!!

Thanks you very much for the great pics and yes this is mine :cheers:

Dh4 billion tram project in Dubai approved
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter
Last updated: April 29, 2008, 16:10

Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Al Sufooh Tram Project.

The tram project, stretching 14 kilometers, will link Madinat Jumeirah and Mall of the Emirates with Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence, offering easy transport option for residents, announced Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, on Tuesday.

The Dh4 billion project with 19 stations will make commuting in the new Dubai developments cheap and easy.

The contract for the project has been awarded to a consortium of major international companies.



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"The project is set to serve residential and commercial areas spread along the path of the Al Sufouh Tram Project. In the last few years, the area has seen high-class development," said Al Tayer.

The tram will complement the Dubai Metro project that is nearing completion.

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David you are a Star !!!

Thanks you very much for the great pics and yes this is mine :cheers:

Carpetking;

Why do you lock your kitchen door? Are you trying to keep us out of the kitchen? There is another way in, you know :lol::banana:

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@Mackie

my kitchen door will ever locked for me because i am a bad cook :lol:

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Frank your view looking down

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^^OK, OK, I was only kidding about the height thingy :cheers:

Any photos from the lower reception area? Main reception?

There is not much of a reception area

This area, I meant (lobby)

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Oh yeah its tiny though,,,

I will take some tomorrow

Before anyone asks Abraj are not selling those units at the front ,,,,,

I have already asked

Cheers Mate, you are a super star.

How long are you going to be there (in Dubai)?

oh

I will take some tomorrow

I am in Dubai till early saturday morning.

I wish i could afford to live here. Thames dont pay a lot

Maybe i should set up my own company,,, Any ideas?

It's income tax-free here!!

Thanks to Steve

New tram route confirmed

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New pictures and videos on :

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Does anyone want a cleaning service when they have done the H/O?

I know a really good company?

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Does anyone want a cleaning service when they have done the H/O?

I know a really good company?

PM me the details please.

You are back, I thought you found a nice young lady and went to the beach together :lol::banana:

We need to have a Chat when I come back if you are thinking seriously about living in Dubai !!!!

Did you see Kevan's Cat anywhere in the Marina? Can someone make some posters?

Can you and Onetick take this sofa back to 2107 please, thanks.

Mission

Thanks for the Lobby-pics Time Place looks better and better every day.
Could you please post the clean-company details on the owner website ?

cheers

Frank

I saw a black and white cat last night. Tried to run it over, but missed. Next time.

Kevan is coming to get you. Can you please give Mission a hand to take my sofa back upstairs? :banana:

Any sign of the Clock Tower yet? I was told it was coming very soon!!!!

@ MIssion, check your PM about the Bank and email or call me if required.

Hi All

The cleaning company might be me. I am thinking about moving to Dubai, i've had enough of the uk. I was speaking to my sister today and i know a lot people in Dubai and i could set up a company cleaning apartments etc.

Not to sure how to do it or which way to go,,,,, any advice would be appreciated

Or i need to find a job, but its hard for me as i do not have a degree........

The digital clock is coming, i spoke to Mazen today. but he did not know when

or if anyone has got any business ideas ,,,,,,,

Mackie thanks for the advice i will go tomorrow...........

@Mission

your first job is apartment no. 2907 Mrs.Carpetking is happy :banana:

built your own website and set up your own company :yes:

the name of your company is :www.mc-cleandxb.com

Where do I sign?

I will call you when you come back.

Mission

or take www.dubaitravel-service.com is available !

or www.dubai-furnitureguide.com

How do u set up a business in Dubai?

Does Imre own his own business?

Do i have to get a sponsor ????

I dont know where to get this information from?

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How do u set up a business in Dubai?

Does Imre own his own business?

Do i have to get a sponsor ????

I dont know where to get this information from?


you should talk to Imre,he is the man in this kind of questions :)

Hi all,please let me know if anyone wants the contact for my mate (English) lad from Doncaster who up until recently lived next door to me in Prague. He set up his own business a year ago and since finding his feet in Dubai has found that he is very busy providing complete furnishings for apartments i.e. from salt and pepper pots to you name it .....!
Strangely enough he set out to provide anything and everything for the building and construction game from Cement,steel, wood etc also all fittings for inside be it a hotel or self service apartment but has found himself busy in the fitting out of apartments and the dealing with cement and steel very difficult. Anyway enough said please feel free to view his website and if anyone would like Andy's number I will surely provide. I tell you we played golf the other day and he told me what the prices were and the mark up wow. He is a very good friend of mine and I challenge someone to beat his prices.
Thanks
ps. im just trying to do is all a good turn and in no way am I getting a kick back so please use it if it suites.
http://www.procureitdirect.co.uk/

You have a Mate too :lol: :jk:

@Mission;

Find yourself a decent team to support, I actually wanted your team to win tonight :lol: :banana:

I am actually gutted i think i am going to cry

What is the lates?

How hot is it now? is it realy 100F :cheers:

Highs of 38C, around 100F I guess. Still cool at the moment.

The car park barrier is working, but the security guard still uses the plastic cones, otherwise every real estate agent will attempt to drive into the car park.

There seems to an electrician, painter and plumber on site carrying out snagging. The later keeps on pestering me to let him fix my toilet. :lol: I'm just too busy at the moment though.

Its my final night i am gutted... off to the airport in two hours

Oh why do i have to leave

Nevermind really good trip been really busy. Kevan, Mazen said u can do h/o when your over and that just come to site early in the morning after 10 to get your keys, but dont forget u have to go to Abraj is office first to pay final balance and pick up your candle holder

Have you been on site today?

Did you rent yours out?

Say goodbye to Dubai and have a good flight :wave:

the question remains... where's the clock?

Information from Abraj

"the clock will arrive soon"

What is a 1Bedroom Time Place apartment worth ?

today in Gulfnews : http://www.gnads4u.com/doc.html?_a=view&id=2738593

the answer : 2.M Dhs :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

I will have two please :cheers::banana::banana:

What is a 1Bedroom Time Place apartment worth ?

today in Gulfnews : http://www.gnads4u.com/doc.html?_a=view&id=2738593

the answer : 2.M Dhs :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Hi Carpet king,
Its great to see the adverts quoting that amount of money,,,Hope things keep going in that direction, but not too much too quickly....it could price a lot of people out of the market place...and really question what they are getting for the price....( good news though ) ...Steve..