Just a quick update to give an idea of timelines for anyone thinking of ordering an M135i in the GCC. I placed my order Feb 24 with the dealer but still haven't got a build date. The dealer seems to think they'll get a May build date with late July delivery but frankly that doesn't seem to be based on any real evidence just wishful thinking as far as I can see.
Will be calling them back next week to inquire again about a build date. Needless to say a sizeable deposit has already been sucked out of my bank account