Would a Pearl resident please write what ever became of the electricity and water issue. Are the rates the same as Kharamma or is UDC charging extra for utilities as well. I know there is sewage, drainage, garbage collection, internet, communications, master community and cooling fees. Personally think these extra costs one is forced to swallow is simply not worth having property there. These fees are not nominal and over time add up to tens if not hundreds of thousands of riyals over what one would pay over than if living off the Pearl. Is it truly worth it especially when you have zero control as a owner/resident on these issues?