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Why so many delays with my new apartment?


Permanent link | 18 responses | Published on: Friday, 2nd February, 2007

I am appealing for help.. Does anyone know what’s going on with Nakheel’s International City?
In May 2006, I, as many others in Dubai, were attracted to the much advertised offer of buying our own flat for less than we are currently renting.
It all looked fantastic as we were told the flats were scheduled for occupancy by the end of August 2006, my rental contract was due to expire in December so I was assured that the flats would be well and truly ready before then. I thought it pretty normal for Dubai when I was told that it would actually be at the end of October.
However, as the months were passing by, my annual rent became due and guess what; the flats are now promised for the end of December. I managed to extend my rent for one month, again trusting what Tamweel were quoting.( I am obviously too naive as they then quoted the 31st January and again I believed them).
Well guess what, today they say the end of February. I called a site agent from Nakheel who say’s it’s more likely to be another three months.. Tamweel are not commenting, I want to cancel so that I can use my deposit towards my rent to avoid eviction but Tamweel are not willing to help.. Does anyone know what’s going on? Surely I am not the only one taken in by this deal.
Homeless and Helpless
Dubai