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How much does CCTV installation cost in Dubai for a villa?
I want to install a CCTV system in my Dubai villa covering the front door, back garden, and driveway. How much does CCTV installation cost in Dubai and do I need a permit?
How do I set up ADDC electricity and water in Abu Dhabi?
I've just moved to Abu Dhabi and need to set up utilities. What's the process for connecting ADDC electricity and water, how long does it take, and what documents do I need?
My Dubai landlord refuses to register Ejari — is this legal?
My landlord is refusing to register my tenancy contract on Ejari. He says it's not necessary. Is Ejari registration legally required in Dubai and what happens if my contract isn't registered?
What can I do about a noisy neighbour in a Dubai apartment?
My upstairs neighbour in my Dubai apartment building makes excessive noise late at night, particularly music and footsteps. I have complained to them but nothing has changed. What can I do?
Who pays for pool maintenance in a Dubai villa rental — tenant or landlord?
We're renting a villa in Jumeirah with a private pool. The landlord said pool maintenance is our responsibility but the pool is part of the villa and the pump and filter equipment are structural. Who is actually responsible for pool maintenance costs in a Dubai rental?
Frameless vs framed glass shower screens in Dubai — which is worth the extra cost?
Frameless vs framed glass shower screens in Dubai — which is worth the extra cost?
Gas water heater vs electric water heater in an Abu Dhabi villa — which costs less to run?
Gas water heater vs electric water heater in an Abu Dhabi villa — which costs less to run?
How much does split AC installation cost in Dubai?
I want to add an additional split AC unit to my Dubai villa bedroom that doesn't currently have AC. How much does AC installation cost in Dubai including the unit and fitting?
My Dubai landlord wants me to pay for painting before I move out - is this fair?
My landlord in Dubai is saying I need to pay for the apartment to be repainted before I move out even though I have lived here for 3 years and the walls just look a bit scuffed from normal use. Is he allowed to charge me for this?
How often should water tanks be cleaned in Dubai and how much does it cost?
How often do water tanks need to be cleaned in Dubai and who is responsible for cleaning them in a rental villa? And how much does professional water tank cleaning cost?