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Tenants mobilise to take on Damac

by Gerhard Hope on Nov 11, 2009

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Tenants and owners in Damac’s The Crescent development in IMPZ have mobilised to form an interim homeowners’ association to tackle outstanding service and infrastructure problems with the three-tower development.

“We are doing everyone a favour to improve the service provided by the building and the master community developer, and also to reduce the monthly and annual costs,” commented property owner Mohamed Samir.

The Crescent garnered media attention earlier this year when Damac enforced what it claimed was a RERA regulation that residents must pay for their parking spots separately from their properties.

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I read the following interesting Article about the The numbers of units DAMAC delivered out the units they sold. Only 6

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DAMAC (Nov 21, 2009) United Kingdom

Analyzing Dubai's Damac Properties
I read the following interesting Article about the The numbers of units DAMAC delivered out the units they sold. Only 6% delivered of the Sold properties http://www.uaelists.com/index.php/2008060190/Latest/analyzing-dubais-damac-properties.html

Rajo (Nov 21, 2009) India

Stay Away from Damac
DAMAC needs to open his dictionary again and read the definition of ?ETHICS?. This company is totally unethical and I am an unfortunate owner of one of the units in the Lake View tower. My advice to investors: Stay away from Damac.

Ali (Nov 21, 2009)
dubai
Saudi Arabia

Fresh Invetors Get Fouled
When the "fresh" investor arrives to Dubai - he/she sees Damac everywhere....at the Airport, Highways, huge ad booths in shopping malls....waaw - big company with nice ADS..giving "nice" impressions to the person who believes to colorful pictures, ads and impressed by give-away jaguars, bmw, etc etc.... In other words, DAMAC is enjoying money of foreigners, who does not know the reality - and that was my first impression.... Good thing that I did not buy anything from DAMAC and I am thankful to my old Emirati friend, who opened my eyes on that company :) Get some info on developer's reputation before investing....Good luck

John (Nov 18, 2009) Belgium

DAM n AC id !!!!!
They have a great lawyer writing their contracts. A lot of munipulative ways to get extra money. Very nice and intensive Advertising Campaines..... they are smart selling more and delivering less....

Damac have NO Integrity (Nov 18, 2009)
Dubai

Damac have NO Integrity
I cannot believe how little integrity a company the size of Damac has. They do whatever is necessary to avoid their obligations. They did everything in their power to renege on our Rental Guarentee and I suspect we will still have a big fight ahead of us. I am all for the owners getting together to fight this monster. Lets not let them have it all their own way. Lets stand up for these tyrants. Who do they think they are?

Marie (Nov 18, 2009)
dubai
United Arab Emirates

Oh so unhappy!
Think twice before you buy Damac property !! Just having problems.... its not a pretty Deal !

Johnson (Nov 18, 2009) United Arab Emirates

How do you Trust Damac.
What has Damac acheived in project... Just make money no mater what we know the market conditions & we accept the situation but what Damac does is beyond the ethics of business norms. I am totally dissatisfied with Damac services & offering they dont deliver what they say. Arrogance / Greed is part of their corporate culture. My advise to all would be stay away from them

Nas (Nov 18, 2009)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Damac
Damac? What a complete shambles all over!

Mohamed (Nov 17, 2009) United Arab Emirates

DAMAC ! ! ! ! - Check the Market yourself
Talking about DAMAC !!!!,their existing customers know the reality of DAMAC. All DAMAC previous customers revealed and marketed for the DAMAC?s reality, through a word of Month, a lot of Mailing lists and Online Forums. The more projects they deliver the more they market for DAMAC?s fantastic!!!! reputation. You check yourself the internet and the Market by asking people around the world they will tell you what they know DAMAC reputation!!!.

An owner (Nov 17, 2009)

Stop complaining
i don't see what all the fuss is about, Damac are doing lots of buildings and having great success. yes the crescent is't perfect just yet but just have some patience, it's the price you pay for being a pioneer. i jsut wish all the residents would just chill ouit becuase all this complaining is making it harder for me to find a tenant for my property and theres no need for it.

Bernard (Nov 17, 2009)
London
United Kingdom

The Crescent
The appalling service given by DAMAC reflects badly on Dubai as a whole. The government needs to take firm action against this company to restore confidence in investors.

Chris Xenophontos (Nov 17, 2009)
London
United Kingdom

The Crescent
I do find it appalling that many of the basic services are not available including internet TV Phone .. let alone the parking issue which is quite simply scandalous. I do believe that that simply looking at other areas in Dubai the IMPZ could and will be a world leader in it designated field - however everyone is running scared. Damac need to be fined and penalised for it services and build quality - they were quick to take our money but have provided little of what they have promised - could we not seek assistance from the goverment and perhaps even the ruler himself?

zen (Nov 17, 2009)
dubai
United Arab Emirates

DAMAC
by just writing in papers is not going to solve anything. when building owners do not keep their word then the tenants should go to their offices and make a noise. regarding damac, the tenants should go to the office on sh. zayed road and make a ruckus.

John (Nov 17, 2009) Lebanon

The most un-professional service...ever!
People who read this should know, do not deal with DAMAC you have been warned. Google them and get an unbiased opinion. Their track record is a shining example of how not to treat customers.

nadia mustapha (Nov 17, 2009)
Abu Dhabi

Damac
The web site is an excellent idea for the good news. my comments are if owners views are against the quality, the service etc.. this may put tenants off living in the crescent and we as owners may loose the chance to let our property. This is the only thing can say

Khalid (Nov 17, 2009)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

DAMAC Ripped us off
Tell me about it guys, I moved in to Crescent by 1st of Feb, there was no air conditioning!! they charged me 18,000 against chiller and I have had to stay without AC for two months. The funny thing, they even charged us for the period when AC was not working, do you believe this! On the other hand, hefty money paid as service fees - where is the service? three securtiy guards and couple of cleaners - you call this service? 6 millions collected from tenants and this is what we got? where is our money going? it cannot simply go to DAMAC's pocket! what regulations in place to get value for money paid?

Abdul Shakoor (Nov 17, 2009)
Faisalabad
Pakistan

UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR OF DAMAC
Can you imagine that DAMAC started handing over process(just to collect money from the ignorant owners)while the facility was not at all ready for HAND OVER!!!!!!!!! NO Electricity, No cooling, No TV Connections(DU),and poor quality interior

Rae (Nov 17, 2009)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Interim homeowners
We hope that we can do something all toghther and DAMAC need to change the way deal with investors so we can fix the issues

Hopeful (Nov 17, 2009)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Work together
Looking forward to resolve these matters I hope that Damac wake up and start to work with home owners association to start to address these issues and problems instead of focussing on greed. It is a difficult time for everyone at the moment but by working together we can find solution that will make everyone happier and result in a better environment for everyone including Damac, IMPZ and the residents. I challenge Damac to enter a meaningful dialogue with the association

nora (Nov 16, 2009)
dubai
United Arab Emirates

i cant believe it!
can anyone believe that I have been living in the crescent for almost 7 months and still have no tv!!! du keeps on pushing the delivery date! From march to may to november and now to january 2010! this is ridiculous! on top of that no parkings and bad bad bad elevators!

ali (Nov 12, 2009)
dubai
United Arab Emirates

damac
if you wanna see what damac doing just come to lake terrace tower. there is no soana jacuzy for 1 year no access door card,no security,after one year from handower they connect tv and internet,the lifts not working good,smelly tower,,,,,and more. i asked them,called them,emailed them and i went directly to" crm " also i sent a letter to dubai municipality all the pictures but nobody answer me in dubai. it is easy : just collect the money and dont give services, what can we do in dubai?

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