I have moved apartments four times in the last three years across the UAE. If you are new here and need a place to keep your extra boxes, please do not just go for the cheapest option.
My first attempt was renting a cheap, shared warehouse space in Al Quoz to save a few dirhams. That was a huge mistake. The summer humidity completely warped my wooden furniture, and fine dust got into everything.
I recently saw a report in the Khaleej Times about residents dealing with damaged belongings from unregulated facilities. It is a very common trap for expats. After my first disaster, I realized you absolutely must have 24/7 climate control if you are storing anything between May and October.
Here is my step-by-step approach for finding a good place:
* Visit the facility in person and ask to feel the temperature inside the actual rooms.
* Ask the management for proof of regular pest control.
* Only rent private, lockable storage units Dubai instead of letting them put your items on open pallets in a shared hall.
Paying a little extra for a proper indoor unit will save your expensive furniture from being ruined. Let me know if you need specific recommendations depending on your neighborhood.
My first attempt was renting a cheap, shared warehouse space in Al Quoz to save a few dirhams. That was a huge mistake. The summer humidity completely warped my wooden furniture, and fine dust got into everything.
I recently saw a report in the Khaleej Times about residents dealing with damaged belongings from unregulated facilities. It is a very common trap for expats. After my first disaster, I realized you absolutely must have 24/7 climate control if you are storing anything between May and October.
Here is my step-by-step approach for finding a good place:
* Visit the facility in person and ask to feel the temperature inside the actual rooms.
* Ask the management for proof of regular pest control.
* Only rent private, lockable storage units Dubai instead of letting them put your items on open pallets in a shared hall.
Paying a little extra for a proper indoor unit will save your expensive furniture from being ruined. Let me know if you need specific recommendations depending on your neighborhood.
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