So we saw Marina Heights II today and the bedrooms are MUCH smaller than indicated on the floorplans -- 14'X9' for the bigger one and 12'X9' for the smaller one (says DH... I think they were 12'X9' and 10'X9', personally). But the rest of the flat was nicely sized, the view was lovely, and the finishings were quite nice for the price.
Since it's just the two of us and we only needed the second bedroom as an office, I think we are likely to take it, but does anyone know which buildings in Marina Square have to pay for district cooling? I heard that some buildings include it in the owner's maintenance fees, so the tenant only has to pay consumption. Our realtor wasn't sure and 360 is closed until tomorrow.
thanks again, everyone!
Thank you, ladies, for the replies! We will be seeing Marina Heights tomorrow (finally!), so I guess I can see in person what is meant by small bedrooms. According to the floorplans, the bedrooms seem reasonable (master appears to be about 16'X12' and the other bedroom is perhaps 16'x10'), but I know that floorplans are not reliable and I keep hearing tales that you cannot fit anything besides a bed into these rooms, so I am very curious. :p
We're also looking at Al Raha and Al Reef, so if anyone has thoughts about those, I'd love to hear them.
Glad to know that there aren't any murderers lingering about, though! :)
Sky tower is being in the market for more than 1 year so most of the units are taken, in marina square, lots of new units in the market with landlords wanted to rent quick, also different landlords expect different rents. I think finishes are the same but Sky has larger flats and more amenities.
We have been in an apartment in Ocean Terrace for about 5weeks now and love it!!! We love the location and the views we have on the 15th Floor. it's the first and only place we saw so I don't know from seeing it with my own eyes but our agent advised us that Marina Heights are the same fixtures and fittings but a different layout and smaller. the swimming pool I believe cos of the positioning doesn't get sunlight at all,whereas our pool has direct sunlight from Rise until Setting!! The finishings are "ok" nothing special and if I owned the property I wouldnt accept it but it's something I can live with for a rental. Again I haven't seen inside Sky tower but I have a friend of a friend who has lived there and the finishings are amazing,along with the views hence the price increase I suppose,it's also a bit further down on Al Reem than Marina Sqaure buildings. Hope you find what your looking for,if you need any more help just shout
Ps......Not seen the Al Reem Mad Man yet??????
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hahahaha you had better be on your guard then for the al reem mad man.... he is obviously out there lurking lol
We have been in an apartment in Ocean Terrace for about 5weeks now and love it!!! We love the location and the views we have on the 15th Floor. it's the first and only place we saw so I don't know from seeing it with my own eyes but our agent advised us that Marina Heights are the same fixtures and fittings but a different layout and smaller. the swimming pool I believe cos of the positioning doesn't get sunlight at all,whereas our pool has direct sunlight from Rise until Setting!! The finishings are "ok" nothing special and if I owned the property I wouldnt accept it but it's something I can live with for a rental. Again I haven't seen inside Sky tower but I have a friend of a friend who has lived there and the finishings are amazing,along with the views hence the price increase I suppose,it's also a bit further down on Al Reem than Marina Sqaure buildings. Hope you find what your looking for,if you need any more help just shout
Ps......Not seen the Al Reem Mad Man yet??????
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Hi, ladies -- My husband and I have just relocated to Abu Dhabi from the US and are looking for a place to live. I've seen a couple places at Ocean Terrace on Al Reem and they look nice, but I noticed in Dubizzle that seemingly identical units (as far as finishings/ amenities go, anyway) in Sun/ Sky Towers and Marina Heights I/ II are significantly more or less expensive -- nearly 20K more/ less in some cases.
I know that unit size, view, # floors up, etc. contribute to pricing, but I'm noticing this even when the units are close to the same size/ layout and at roughly the same height (high vs. low floor). Is there a reason for this?
I've not seen the buildings in person yet, but I'm inclined to take Marina Heights if they are cheaper with the same finishings and amenities. Is there something that I simply don't know (e.g., building foundation is cracked, murderers hang out there, etc.)?
Thanks in advance for any replies. :)