We live in a complex with 25 villas. I don't usually go for complexes becuase of the"desperate housewives" syndrome that comes with living in places like this. But we're very happy here. We don't want to move. Scatterlings has performed miracles with the garden and made it home.
In December the rent increased by 50%. This December we've been told that the rent will increase by 50% again. They say it's supply and demand - there is a huge boom, and housing is in short demand. Many people now commute to Dubai every day, a two hour trip. But I think there's a bit of greed in there too.
The complex is owned by the royal family. They have relatives that want to live here. So 4 families have been given notice of eviction. Bugger off please. I gather they are going to all the houses, taking photos of the gardens. The best gardeners get evicted. We've been left alone. So far, in spite of our garden. I don't have any influence (it's called wasta here) with the ruling family - but my daughter has. She often spends her weekends at the palace. Maybe I should start being nice to her....
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