Wednesday, august 31, 2016 khaleej times
khaleej times | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT | WEDNESDAy, AUGUST 31, 2016
Declutter your home or workspace with aDDitional storaGe Self-storage solutions help you keep aside possessions in a secure, dust-free environment
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■ Farhana Chowdhury easonal discounts and availability of value-formoney products round the year offer a natural nudge to spend on a variety of things — be it on textiles, accessories, dining out , electronics, musical instruments, or even new furniture. While there are a number of crafty DIY (do-it-yourself) storage ideas to organise and declutter your space, these splurges may eventually become an obstruction in apartments or workspaces, notably when there is a need to relocate, clean interiors, or move out of the country. Responding to the needs of the expatriate community, there has been an increase in the number of self-storage solutions across the country. The trend, which has been gaining popularity in the past years, provides people with temporary space to keep their belongings in a safe, dust-free environment until they sort out their homes or offices. The storage period is available on a short- to long-term basis, with various space options for items of all sizes, in a number of locations. “Residents are very open to the concept once they under-
MAkE SPAcE foR NEW stand how it works and realise how easy it is to make room at home or the office by storing items they don’t immediately need,” says Lisa Jackson, General Manager of The Box Self Storage Services. The customer-centric business takes a step forward to promote the industry and help residents understand the difference between warehousing and self-storage. Expatriate life means people are always on the move, which is why a number of self-storage services offer local moving services, as well as international relocation to help former residents take their possessions back home. Looking at the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), these organisations offer storage facilities for items such as furniture, desks, chairs, etc. with the option of logistics and management assistance. Other knick-knacks on offer include packaging materials such as boxes, tapes and
wrapping plastics, to name a few, with access to an online store that adds convenience to customers’ lives. Rather than a simple lockand-key feature, organisations incorporate digital technology to enforce security measures and limit access to storage facilities. Customers are assigned a unique PIN code along with a padlock, and the premises are manned by trained security personnels and monitored on CCTV at all times. With self-storage solutions dotted across the country, residents are spoilt for choice, and use additional space to their advantage. “The customers are always at the heart of our business and we listen to their needs. We understand what it means to keep their valuable goods somewhere safe and secure, and aim to give them peace of mind,” Jackson adds. — farhana@khaleejtimes.com
the Box offers a wide range of storage solutions for business and personal use in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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hanks to a clever company called The Box, self-storage isnowanoptionforpersonal and business use.
What is it? Simply put, self-storage is putting your belongings into a secure lockable room that allows free access any time of day, year round. It is a DIY (do-it-yourself) service that is steadily increasing in demand because of its
convenience and security. How does it work? It starts with booking a storage unit — whether it is for contents of an entire apartment, bedroom or your office. With The Box you have units starting from 16 sq ft right up to 3,000 sq ft as well as other specialised units, so you can store quite a few belongings in them. It helps that the company has over 30 storage facilities across the UAE in the Dubai Investment Park, Al Quoz, Ras Al Khor, and as far as Abu Dhabi. The Box has a simple three-step process that includes selecting your unit, filling out a form and getting an access code. Once you get an access code, you have 24/7 access to the unit. The unit is air-conditioned, regularly patrolled by security personnel and also monitored by CCTV.
Box sells all packing supplies you can think of. Plus, they’re really friendly — just stop in and chat over coffee.
Any extras? You can customise your unit with shelving and other add-ons. The
Visit theboxme.com or call 800-THEBOX (800-843269) to find out more.
Self-storage is putting your belongings into a secure lockable room that allows free access any time of day, year round.
MAKE ROOM FOR TOMORROW Call 800-THEBOX or visit theboxme.com to find out more.
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