Shoreline owners rope in police in Nakheel spat

Posted by: Sal Tuesday, 24 January 2012 8:12 AM[UAE] - UAE

Every single project in Dubai has health and safety issues not tackled by either civil defence or Dubai Municipality. Take JBR for example. Restaurants toxic smokes and flammable oil are all over the parking area. The places used for restaurants do not comply with civil defence minimum requirements but they still have kitchens that one day will be a hazard to the buildings and residents safety. Some restaurants use the building ventilation system as exhaust with the danger that it will represent when the pipes will be filled with grease (never cleaned) and imagine if the pipes catch fire. This situation was reported by several HOA's to the self appointed manager company by the developer without any reaction from their side. It was reported to Dubai Municipality and Civil defence and the answer was that they cannot interfere in the developer business because it is a free hold place. However Dubai Municipality does make all free hold places pay housing fees.

Posted by: Dima Monday, 23 January 2012 6:22 PM[UAE] - UAE

There are more outrageous safety issues Nakhell does not care at all! What about the electric wires right on the ground in the kids' sand play area (Shoreline Building # 8) or a broken light behind this area with OPEN wires outside?? These have been reported months ago before the rain season, they are still there!

Posted by: RH Germany Monday, 23 January 2012 4:01 PM[UAE] - Germany

This kind of behavior is a clear example of never buying property in Dubai for expats or investors. What a mess! This would never happen in Europe or the US. Buyer beware!!

Posted by: gordon Monday, 23 January 2012 4:00 PM[UAE] - dubai

if you are in a hole, then stop digging. Best strategy would be to negotiate an exit from the shoreline, give it to someone else, save some face then restart on the reputation building.

Posted by: The Guitar Man Monday, 23 January 2012 3:05 PM[UAE] - UAE

How come civil defence has not been involved. Maybe i am incorrect with the following but: The access doors to the beach at the shoreline properties must form part of the building evacuation plans and must have been submitted to civil defence when getting all necessary building approvals prior to construction? At present all doors are locked prior to 6am and opened only certain doors are opened when the security turn up for work. Who becomes responsible for the safety of the residents if there is a fire?