The DAMAC thread ...

[malec]

I'm going to ask them for some floor plans, hopefully they'll give them so I can make the model.

[DUBAI]

Originally Posted by Naz UK

I wonder if those cross-border Taleban-affiliated rebel fighters would perhaps "meet-up" with Mr Sajwani, and give him some of their own ideas about "construction". Maybe announce a few little "projects" of their own, you know...kindly lead him into one of their "caves"... and make polite "conversation" over tea and biscuits. Or just shoot him on sight with a fake, poorly-constructed Kalashnikov. Here's hoping.

FYI. the AK 47 is a comunist design. there were no copyrights, there are no fakes!

[AltinD]

Exactly and every comunist country produced their own. Ours was called "Machinegun Model 56" and during our Military classes in high school, we learned to dismantle and assembled, cleen it, take care of it, learned how it works, what are the parts, and of course ... how to shoot with it.

[Naz UK]

Originally Posted by DUBAI

FYI. the AK 47 is a comunist design. there were no copyrights, there are no fakes!

The afghanis used to (and probably still do) make a replica Kalashnikov refered locally as the "777" or "Triple 7".

[DUBAI]

and how is that "fake"???

[Naz UK]

Look. Basically, what I was trying to say was




Sorry. I left the iron on. Ok, its not a fake. But a replica. Happy now?

[Hanna]

UK couple collects keys for Damac apartment
By a staff reporter

10 May 2007



DUBAI — A newly-wed couple from Britain flew into Dubai on Monday to collect the keys to the Dh2.4 million apartment they won in a promotion held at the Mall of the Emirates during the Dubai Shopping Festival.


Mel and Chris Austen scooped the grand prize of the 'Spend and Win' promotion staged by the mall and private sector developer Damac, which provided the luxury apartment.

The couple were on a visit last year when Chris proposed to Mel, and they decided to return to Dubai for their honeymoon. They were gifted Dh30,000 Mall of the Emirates vouchers from family and friends and they used the vouchers for shopping, which automatically entitled them to participation in the promotion.

Mel and Chris were ecstatic when they received a call informing them that they had won.

During the 45-day festival over 3.3 million people walked through the mall's doors with 279,000 shoppers participating in the promotion.

Peter Riddoch, CEO Damac Properties, said the company had recently announced the winner of brand new jet worth Dh5 million. The winner had booked one of Damac's apartment during the shopping festival.


I just hope they are young enough to be able to wait for there Apartment, it should be ready before they retire: cheers:

[Naz UK]

I cannot possibly think of a better way to launder drug money.

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by Naz UK

I cannot possibly think of a better way to launder drug money.

Hi Naz

I think Riddoch and Co are using part of there product instead of laundering it
all

[Krazy]

Project Features



• Super luxury penthouses & apartments at Ocean Heights in Dubai Marina & Lotus Heights in Business Bay; all the properties are freehold

• Breathtaking views

• Personalized home space

• Swimming pool, gym, health club, spa, sauna, jogging track & children’s play area

• Properties designed by HBA (Hersh Bedner Associates)

• Kitchens feature international brands like Poggen Pohl & Boffi

• Home entertainment, including large screened television, generous speakers & surround sound system

• Bathrooms with hand-made glass mosaics, vitra form etched glass bowls, custom-made whirlpool tub, Kohler hand-showers with adjustable side sprays

• Leather-clad doors with custom-designed etched glass, walk-in wardrobes with ionized glass & leather flooring

• Penthouses accomodate swimming pool, jet spa, sauna & personal gym

• Unlimited & free access to luxury yachts

• Smart home management systems to control temperature, air quality, lighting, curtains & main entrance door

• Maya Romanoff wall coverings

• Spacious dining area

• Study area with Donghia wall covering & Erco lighting

• Central user interface intruder & fire alarm

• 24-hr camera & digital recording

[DUBAI]

• Unlimited & free access to luxury yachts

[Morrismarina]

What an amazing list but I guess they missed off one item.......an escrow account

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by Morrismarina

What an amazing list but I guess they missed off one item.......an escrow account

Hi Morris

I second that one they have never mentioned any escrow account in any
literature I have seen

[Morrismarina]

When I was in Dubai a couple of weeks ago there were adverts for these Signature Residences all over the place, loads on lamp posts and large notice boards. They're really pushing this one big time - let's hope we see it start to rise soon. I reckon these penthouses will make OH really attractive and no doubt will substantially push up the value of your apartment Hanna.

[Dubai_Steve]

Floorplans seem better than Pentominium I think?

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by Morrismarina

When I was in Dubai a couple of weeks ago there were adverts for these Signature Residences all over the place, loads on lamp posts and large notice boards. They're really pushing this one big time - let's hope we see it start to rise soon. I reckon these penthouses will make OH really attractive and no doubt will substantially push up the value of your apartment Hanna.

Hi Morris

I was thinking along the same lines if only they would kick the project off and it takes the next three years so be it,I am not happy about the time delay but what can you do,we have to sit tight and hope it comes good in the end.

[Hanna]

New Story from AME today just shows they can still get a contractor !

Al Awtan, Emirates Gardens deal
United Arab Emirates: 4 hours, 23 minutes ago
Damac Properties has chosen the local Al Awtan Contracting to build its Emirates Gardens 1 project at Jumeirah Village South in Dubai. The value of the deal was not disclosed. Construction is due to commence in July 2007 and is scheduled to take 19 months, Damac said. The project has a mix of apartments with retail space on the ground level.



Furthermore, DAMAC Properties recently won three prestigious awards at the CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2006. Property developer bagged the best development award for 'Oceanscape', best architecture award for 'Ocean Heights 2' and the best website award for the company's website - www.damacproperties.com. In December 2006, the company also won the IREF ME award for the best residential development in the UAE.

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[Krazy]

they do win a lot of awards... if only they built a lot of towers

[Naz UK]

With the greatest respect (as someone who knows from within, e.g. DEPA Awards), awards are not won in this region of the world as a reflection of a company's success, but a reflection of some other rather less flattering reasons.

[Hanna]

Hi All


More ads in the Emirates today newspaper for Lotus Heights signature Apartments: http://www.emiratestodayonline.com/ Ocean Heights will be next watch this space,it might take a long time to sell these very expensive Apts,they have plenty of time right enough.




Damac have found another new contractor pity they can't find one for Ocean Heights :

Damac picks Intermass
Damac Properties has appointed the Intermass Engineering and Contracting Company as the main contractor for its Lago Vista project at the International Media Production Zone. Lago Vista will cover more than 1m sqft and will comprise 696 studio, 36 one bedroom and 264 two bedroom apartments as well as offering retail outlets at the ground level. The project should be completed by September 2009.
This over one million sq.ft, project will be completed by September 2009.

Intermass is one of the most renowned contractors in the UAE and they have been associated with several dazzling landmarks in the country.

'Intermass is a leader in the engineering and construction industry in the country today and their appointment as main contractors is due to our faith in the quality of their work. We have no doubt that they will deliver a product that offers state-of-the-art luxury and comfort to the residents at LAGO VISTA', said Peter Riddoch, CEO at DAMAC Properties.

'As of today all the excavation of raft foundations and shoring with main road are completed. This project at IMPZ will be built with highest construction standards offering the latest in living standards,' added Mr. Riddoch.

Situated on the Emirates Road, the IMPZ is in close proximity to the Jebel Ali Port and the Jebel Ali Airport City, a unique free zone incorporating a vast array of residential, industrial, commercial and community service projects. The project's prestigious location - IMPZ - extends a sophisticated lifestyle with unique facilities including in-campus transportation, medical centre, schools, hotels, shopping centres, restaurants, amphitheatre, sports grounds and full-fledged fitness clubs.

LAGO VISTA, spread across 1,008,718 sq. ft. comes with a mixture of 696 studios, 36 one bedroom and 264 two bedroom luxurious apartments and retail on the ground level. The project comes with a full range of leisure facilities including health club, gym, sauna, steam, spa baths, tennis courts, children playground including a barbeque area. This project includes two towers with 21 floors and the third with 24.

'The property sector in Dubai and the region is growing at a tremendous pace and it is important that we keep up with the demand for luxury apartments. Our ongoing dedication to innovate, and develop unique residential projects such as this one, drives us to provide our customers with the luxury lifestyle that has become the trademark of DAMAC over the years; a perception that we are extremely proud of and committed to maintain', concluded Mr. Riddoch.