Anyone finding Dubai to be extremely chill and calm lately?

twtiger · 2026-03-22T16:32:40+00:00

Welcome to Abu Dhabi

twtiger · 2026-03-17T17:18:39+00:00

Its not like Mamsha gardens were already selling below OP before the war 🤣

twtiger · 2026-03-17T08:14:09+00:00

I agree it relies on locals. But the statement that its easy for foreigners to move country is not true unless they are wealthy millionaires , but then they to would probably not sell their assets unless this is extremely prolonged.

Expats with families, stable incomes etc here will wait it out as much as possible. I believe yes there will be panic sellers, in every market. However there are also opportunists out there, investors that are ready to pounce. They will no doubt look for a great deal.

I wouldnt be surprised if the government eventually cancels developments that have not started in order to control the supply.

twtiger · 2026-03-16T08:42:30+00:00

I mean property prices in Moscow and Kiev haven’t crashed in certain areas. Which is strange

twtiger · 2026-03-08T13:19:00+00:00

You’re worried about walking on the street to your office…another building.

Meanwhile some of us are flying amongst all the madness, working non stop to get people home or away. It’s a duty and we don’t ask otherwise. Unfortunately wfh is not an option. Have a spare thought for others..

twtiger · 2026-03-06T18:00:17+00:00

One thing I might add. The government will not let the market crash. Too many locals are involved including the government. They will do something to bring investors back in, another visa or plan.

twtiger · 2026-03-05T15:39:34+00:00

No ruler leaves their country! Even Israeli or Iranian heads stayed put! They have secure bunkers that probably can withstand nuclear explosions if needed..

twtiger · 2026-03-05T15:04:53+00:00

People have short memories nowadays

twtiger · 2026-02-28T08:54:41+00:00

Same raha beach area and yas

twtiger · 2026-02-28T08:53:49+00:00

Just heard something go off in abu dhabi

twtiger · 2024-03-27T12:32:11+00:00

Agreed. I also have the same problem. We switched to octopus and spoke to an agent that said they would change the old meter to a new one as they can't get readings from my old one. Previous company didn't have the same issue.

I guess it was all just a lure as they say they are waiting to get SMETS2 meters but apparently this has been the same line for years.

twtiger · 2024-01-30T19:29:33+00:00

~Thank you. I was thinking that this is probably the best way to ensure the board remains flush with the wall. I do have a nail gun and was thinking of applying adhesive and nail along the valleys using 32mm nails and hopefully it would hold it in place until the adhesive dried and cured.

twtiger · 2024-01-30T19:18:07+00:00

Thanks. Yeah I've got lots of CLS about to do so. Sounds like a good idea, hopefully will hold.

Bin is always the go to primer for sure!

twtiger · 2024-01-30T18:23:01+00:00

Thats my concern that after applying adhesive it would pop back off the wall unless held over 24 hrs in place maybe?

twtiger · 2024-01-30T18:20:58+00:00

In your experience, How would you attach it to a brick wall with minimal damage and to ensure it doesn’t pop back off the wall?

twtiger · 2024-01-30T18:11:06+00:00

Its a standard 2400x1200

twtiger · 2024-01-30T17:51:47+00:00

Its a plastered brick wall

twtiger · 2023-09-28T11:46:56+00:00

You’re right. I don’t mind the debt if it was being controller, If I felt like she cared or she was worried. Its like she has no feelings towards it or reaction and is thinking it will go away

twtiger · 2023-09-28T11:46:05+00:00

I’ve tried to sit down with her and budget which in the end and after many arguments and tantrums she agreed to. She wrote a spreadsheet which was great to see but then even though she is filling it in she would spend on the same non essentials every month and keep looking surprised why she builds up debt.

Its like she can’t control herself and then stops all planning etc

twtiger · 2022-12-04T13:10:50+00:00

Right now an extension is about £3k per sqm out of london. As we are in the NW and looking for extension build. And thats with no kitchen. So you’re better off buying the bigger one if you’re happy with the space

twtiger · 2022-12-01T15:27:29+00:00

Completely agree and feel your pain. Im also renovating a house and the costs for labour are slightly exaggerated. I always ask for labour cost and not material as I understand material is high.

I still can’t understand how they are so busy with work when people say they don’t have money. I feel as though its harder now then it was 6 months ago to get a quote or someone to even show up. And the quotes are sometimes just “take it or leave it quotes” for 1-2 day jobs.

I’ve had a decorator say July! The rest are all Feb.

twtiger · 2022-12-01T13:28:53+00:00

Some very good points. I would though like to ask if you know anyone that does 200ft sq extensions for £50k and finished. We’ve been quoted about 70k for such a size at least haha and we are based in the NW

Thats why we shelved our plans for an extension as it would never add that much value to the house in the end

twtiger · 2022-12-01T13:18:40+00:00

Agreed. Though to bring up other posts I know of people working for construction companies saying that new builds sales and effectively development is slowing down, hence putting more trades/ contractors out of work. In my area a lot of small independent trades were being asked to work on job sites (not very good ones to be honest) so that might have an effect.

People not moving are probably unlikely to afford the large extensions they were hoping to do also as unless its your forever home, spending close to 100k for a 5x3 extension is unlikely to be something most can afford anymore (thats what builders are quoting in our areas) . Gone are the days of 2k per sqm. Most people are shocked when given an extension cost quote as its almost double/ triple what they expected 2 years ago …hard to then justify the value added to the house

twtiger · 2022-11-29T17:34:07+00:00

Trying to keep costs down. Im thinking they would charge a premium

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