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Discuss this article (11 Comments)Nakheel lowers Discovery Gardens service charge
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Monday, 22 June 2009
NEW RATE: Nakheel has reduced the service charge for Discovery Gardens in Dubai.
Dubai-based master developer Nakheel announced on Sunday it is lowering the service charge for Discovery Gardens following a review of scope and suppliers.
The new rate, which has been formally agreed with Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), means a reduction of about AED5 per square foot.
The new rate will also be backdated to January 1, 2009, with any rebates being credited against next year’s service charge which begin on October 1, the company said in a statement on Monday.
Abdulrahman Kalantar, managing director of Nakheel Asset Management and Design (NAMAD), said: “When we first set the service charges for Discovery Gardens, they were based on our best estimates for this new Nakheel community.
“Following a lengthy review, we have been able to take advantage of recent reductions in the cost of goods and services, which has in turn reduced our overall service charge budgets.”
Service charges are set according to projected costs and all accounts are independently audited, Nakheel said.
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Discovery Gardens
Posted by Yasmin, Dubai, UAE on Friday 26 June 2009 at 20:16 UAE time
Discovery Gardens apartments are big and spacious, yes. But are they comfortable to live in - no. The drains and toilets smell revoltingly bad 24/7. There are leaks from various places in the ceilings that never seem to be able to be fixed no matter how many times maintenance come to 'fix' them. Our bath has black marks on it that can't be removed no matter what we try. The floor tiles are covered with marks and scuffs. The bathroom doors don't close properly. When the AC is on you can smell cigarette smoke, garlic, onions, you name it from neighbours apartments.... I could continue, but it would get boring. Are we going to renew our lease when it expires? NEVER. Not even if it dropped to below half of the price of what we're paying now. I'd not recommend Discovery Gardens to anyone.
Posted by Yasmin, Dubai, UAE on Friday 26 June 2009 at 20:16 UAE time
Discovery Gardens apartments are big and spacious, yes. But are they comfortable to live in - no. The drains and toilets smell revoltingly bad 24/7. There are leaks from various places in the ceilings that never seem to be able to be fixed no matter how many times maintenance come to 'fix' them. Our bath has black marks on it that can't be removed no matter what we try. The floor tiles are covered with marks and scuffs. The bathroom doors don't close properly. When the AC is on you can smell cigarette smoke, garlic, onions, you name it from neighbours apartments.... I could continue, but it would get boring. Are we going to renew our lease when it expires? NEVER. Not even if it dropped to below half of the price of what we're paying now. I'd not recommend Discovery Gardens to anyone.
Service charges of Discovery Gardens.
Posted by Alex, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 10:34 UAE time
The Charges are unexpectedly high compared to others, also after paying such huge charges there is no satisfaction from the NAM. I have complained once for some A/C leak and it took more than a week to the maintanence team to come and fix it and such time i was leaving in hot condition without the A/C. This is what you pay for such huge maintanence charge to leave in this hot summer days. Where is the maintanence charges fullfilment? Disgusting.
Posted by Alex, Dubai, UAE on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 10:34 UAE time
The Charges are unexpectedly high compared to others, also after paying such huge charges there is no satisfaction from the NAM. I have complained once for some A/C leak and it took more than a week to the maintanence team to come and fix it and such time i was leaving in hot condition without the A/C. This is what you pay for such huge maintanence charge to leave in this hot summer days. Where is the maintanence charges fullfilment? Disgusting.
discovery garden service charge
Posted by pest off, uae, uae on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 01:53 UAE time
i think nakheel they confused between jbr next to the SEA and discovery garden in the DESSERT, so PLEASE NAKHEEL CAN YOU NOTE DOWN THAT JBR SERVICE CHARGE IS DHS. 15 AND NOW YOU ASKING THE PEOPLE IN THE DESSERT TO PAY YOU 25....PLEASE WAKE UPPPPPPP HELLOOO !!!!!!!!!! ANY BODY HOME
Posted by pest off, uae, uae on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 01:53 UAE time
i think nakheel they confused between jbr next to the SEA and discovery garden in the DESSERT, so PLEASE NAKHEEL CAN YOU NOTE DOWN THAT JBR SERVICE CHARGE IS DHS. 15 AND NOW YOU ASKING THE PEOPLE IN THE DESSERT TO PAY YOU 25....PLEASE WAKE UPPPPPPP HELLOOO !!!!!!!!!! ANY BODY HOME
poor Nakheel
Posted by fohseno, dubai, uae on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 01:32 UAE time
they told us the swiming pool gonna be ready in 2-3 month, its been 9month and nothing
even we were playing in tennis court near B68, but they have closed it since 3month becuz some light problem, they said we cant fix it, NAKHEEL cant fix a light problem.
Posted by fohseno, dubai, uae on Tuesday 23 June 2009 at 01:32 UAE time
they told us the swiming pool gonna be ready in 2-3 month, its been 9month and nothing
even we were playing in tennis court near B68, but they have closed it since 3month becuz some light problem, they said we cant fix it, NAKHEEL cant fix a light problem.
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