NAME: Dubai International City
START: 2004
END: 2006

ZONES_ - The Residential District
_______ - The Central District (34 * 11 floor buildings + 130/40 floor centeral tower)
_______ - Dubai Gate
_______ - The Dragon Mart
_______ - The Forbidden City

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Set in an incredible 800-hectare development, Dubai International City is a pre-designed complex that will be a world-class hub for international investors, traders and retailers from across the globe. Providing excellent business opportunities, superb tourist attractions and a selection of unique residential options with varied country themes, International City's scale and scope is matched only by its ambition and purpose.

Years of feasibility studies resulted in the conceptual formulation of International City, which will play host to more than 60,000 residents. This community will blend in with an equally critical aspect of International City's conception - tourism. Incredible replicas of iconic structures like the Forbidden City are recreated in intricate detail.

The Central District



International City's bustling Central District is spread over 21 hectares and complete with infrastructure of the highest standards. With security and service systems firmly in place, the multi-purpose Central District will be the nerve centre of International City's commercial activity and also house a variety of residential and leisure amenities.

The Central District: Ample space is available for wholesalers and retailers to set up shop and thrive in regulated market conditions. The Central District will comprise of 34 plots that will be sold to independent developers. The owners have the flexibility to develop their own projects. Eleven-storey office and residential blocks with retail outlets on the ground floors and basement car parking for 130 cars each will predominate the development. An impressive 30-40 floor feature tower covering 50,000 square metres will house corporate offices and also have a mall at its base.

The Residential District: Set in 300 hectares of ideal residential atmosphere and spread across the development, the Residential District features 21,000 expertly planned yet affordable 44.5 square metre studio and 66.5 square metre one bedroom apartments featuring the unique architectural styles of Italy, Spain, Morocco, Persia, Greece, China, Indonesia, England, Russia, Thailand and France. Divided into Large and Medium sized neighbourhoods, it will be home to more than 60,000 people. Developers have the flexibility to convert the apartments into 2-bedroom flats. The residences based around the Lake District will feature two and three bedroom duplex apartments with enchanting views of the lake.

Dubai Gate: Bordering this enormous development on three sides will be an exclusive area for permanent and temporary exhibitions. Facing three prime roads the Dubai/Hatta Road, Emirates Road and the Academic Road Dubai Gate will be a state-of-the-art hub for varied exhibitors to showcase their products to a truly international audience. Two quality hotels with 300 to 400 rooms each will be on-site to accommodate exhibitors and visitors alike.

Dragon Mart: Spread across 50 hectares, the Dragon Mart is a large trade mall designed in the form of a colourful dragon with a 1.4 kilometre long Central Spine. The Dragon Mart will serve as a permanent exhibition and commercial area for more than 3,000 Chinese companies and traders to display their wares and brands. The dragon's head will serve as its main entrance with access from the Dubai/Hatta road. With 2,000 parking spaces, this development will house showrooms, shopping areas and restaurants and will be a tourist attraction in its own right. Due to the sheer size of the complex, it is cleverly devised to incorporate thoroughfares for battery-powered cars.

The Forbidden City: This magnificent recreation of a monolith that was once off-limits to most of the world is destined to become a must-see tourist attraction. Spread over 240,000 square metres with parking facilities for 2,000 cars, this replica of the biggest and best-preserved cluster of ancient buildings in China will accommodate authentic residential and retail outlets set amidst awe-inspiring gardens, museums and performance courts. An impressive Central Court comes with a 'Pagoda' that houses an authentic Chinese restaurant.

http://www.gowealthy.com/internationalcity/
Res Map
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Nakheel awards contract at International City
posted on 27/06/2004
Nakheel, one of region's premier real estate pioneers has recently awarded a lucrative 200,000 square metre development contract at its International City project, consisting of commercial buildings, adjacent road area and landscaping to Al Shafar Transport and Contracting Company LLC. International City, a first-of-its-kind development by Nakheel offers splendid residential buildings, clusters and neighbourhoods for sale.

Set over 800-hectares of land, the City encompasses world class tourist attractions, commercial facilities and a selection of unique residential options with varied country themes, providing excellent business opportunities for a wide variety of investors from across the globe, according to a press release issued yesterday.

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These units are already for sale on a number of web sites

So beenlooking for more info But all i find is the same press relase over and over again thats all the appears to be I really like this project and hope it comes soon, Maybe we should ask in the other forums how people feel about a copy of the The Forbidden City ?

There are some images on the web site

Persia
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Russia
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Italy
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Spain
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England
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France
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Morocco
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Greece
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China
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Thailand
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Indonesia
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No Australia !

THAILAND !!!!!!!!!!! :D

touch of asia to Dubai sounds great to me !

Posted by GO_UAE on ssp

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======International City _ A melting pot of world culture, commerce and lifestyle the central District will be nerve centre of International City with the entire development it will cover 21 hectares and will be the heart city's commercial activity.Nakheel's latest development in international in every sense.10 December 2003, Dubai UAE-Dubai based property developers nakheel have officailly launched their latest unique and iconic property development- International City. Located on the north side of Dubai in Al Warsan, the predesigned complex will be set over the incredible 800 hectres of land. Internationally themed residential, commercial and tourist elements will blend together within the development and hence complement Dubai's growing reputation as a significant trade,investment,residential and tourist hub. "Construction of the of the project is already well underway with the grading of the land completed. The Infrastructure construction including access roeds,water,electricity,sewage and cooling is now underway. we expect the First phase to be completed and operational by mid 2004 with total completion towards the end of 2006". The development will be made up of six keys areas, including The Central District, Dubai Gates,The Dragon mart, the Residential district,lakes district and the Forbidden City. The Central district will be an impressive tower housing corporate offices and reaching 40 storeys into the sky. The cultural diversity of International City will be hard to miss in the Dragon mart, a trade mall for the chinese companies,designed in the form of a 1.4 kilometre colourful dragon and covering 50 hectares of land it will be a tourist attraction in its own right. The residential District will host a variety of country themed zones and cover 300 hectares of land weaving thoughout the entire international City development. 21,000 well planned studio and one bedroom apartments covering 44.5 and 66.5 square metres respectively will feature residential building resembling the archetectural styles of Italy,Spain,Morroco,Persia,greece, China,Indonesia, England,Russia,thailand, and France. A Focal points of the residential district will be the Lake District. set over 60 hectares of land and boasting a serene lake,public park and residential buildings it will serve a perfect location of reside, relax or entertain whether ,guest or tourist. 25 residential buildings will Thai and Indonesian architectural influences will deliver 1375 two and three bedroom duplex apartments ranging between 150 to 170 square metres in size-many with lake views. The Forbidden City, covering 240,000 square metres a combination of residential and retail outlets and chinese themed gardens will ensure the legend of the Forbidden City comes alive. The world's largest chinatown, a pre designed complex for Chinese and non Chinese investors, traders and retailers, provides exceptional business opportunities, inviting residential options and superb tourist attractions in a truly unique style. Set in a sprawling 800 hectare development, Chinatown features, among other attractions, a 21 hectare central District, replicas of iconic chinese structures, a merchandise mart and accomodation for more than 60,000 residents. A remarkable melange of the mystique of China and the opulence and dynamism of Dubai. Selling on Freehold basis the availbility and the prices for the villas are subject to change without any notes.
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Images taken of International City at the Nakheels sales office

Cluster
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Wide shot see cluters the tall land mark tower and the exb center at back and fordibben city to the right
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Close up of Forbidden City Model
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Close up of Landmakr tower and CBD area
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Dragon Markets and Exb Center Hall
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Larger Shot again with lake and other areas
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International City, 90pc sold-out
Nakheel has announced that the residential district in its latest project, International City, is 90 per cent sold-out, following a surge of interest from international investors. The 300-hectare residential district has internationally-themed buildings within a business, retail and tourism complex, and comprises mainly studio and one-bedroom apartments.
http://www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/42601.html

WOW Almost all gone before the ground is even broken

There is a permanent exhibition on the 33rd floor of the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai.

Central District of IC is now fully taken up

The Central District of International City is now sold out, two years ahead of the projects expected completion date. The Nakheel development is located in the centre of International City and spreads over 21 ha of land. Once complete the district will be the centre of International City’s commercial activity but will also house residential and leisure amenities.
The district’s 34 plots have been sold to independent investors. The new owners have the flexibility to develop their own projects on the plots, under Nakheel’s guidelines. Although The Central District will primarily serves as the business hub of International City developers will also be able construct residential towers.
All of the 11-storey towers in will house retail outlets on the ground floor and each tower will have basement parking for 130 vehicles. The key feature of the district will be the 30 to 40-storey tower that will house corporate offices with a shopping mall at its base.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, executive chairman, Nakheel, said: “We have positioned International City as the one of new centres for trading and commercial activities in Dubai. After careful research and study, we positioned this project in an area which we anticipate there will be major commercial and residential growth in the coming years. It is the first project in the Middle East to offer residential buildings within a business, retail and tourism complex. Unlike other large projects currently under development, International City is truly international, offering upscale residences designed along architectural styles from around the world and commercial buildings in the heart of a major world-class mega-project. We are positive it will prove to be a magnet for those looking for a new home as well as multinational companies that want a location in the heart of the Middle East’s business hub.”
major development
“International City will be a major development that will offer world-class amenities, state-of-the-art conference and exhibition facilities and a pleasant working environment for companies choosing to have offices in the Central District. Companies will have the convenience of restaurants and retail outlets on their doorstep, as well as enjoy the benefit of being part of a network of businesses right in the centre of Dubai’s commercial hub,” added bin Sulayem. International City is being built to cater for international investors, traders and retailers in Al Warsan area, just 12 km from Dubai International Airport. The development is divided into six main areas, incorporating residential, commercial and retail buildings.
The six areas are the Central District; Dubai Gate, the gateway to International City that forms the border on three sides of the development; the Residential District, incorporating different architectural styles from around the globe; the Lake District, a quiet lake and public park area; Forbidden City, a 240 000 m2 replica of the Forbidden City in Beijing and Chinamex Mart, a dragon-shaped shopping mall with a 1.4 km long spine selling Chinese produce.

http://www.itp.net/business/news/details.php?id=12689&category=construction

most intresting part is 34 * 11-storey towers in will house retail outlets on the ground floor and each tower will have basement parking for 130 vehicles. ill be mostly Office but some residential towers. And more details on the the key feature of the district, the the 30/40F tower in center that will house corporate offices with a shopping mall at its base.

no info and news for a very long time, but today:

Dragon Mart, largest centre for Chinese merchandise, to open by year-end at International City
Dragon Mart, the largest trading hub for Chinese products outside China being developed by Nakheel in Al Warsan area in Dubai, as part of International City, will open by the end of 2004.

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Dragon Mart under construction.
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The 1.2 km long dragon-shaped structure is in the final stages of construction and will assemble the largest and most varied collection of Chinese products and services under one roof.

The unique retail, commercial and residential project will create a novel type of retail in the heart of New Dubai. The project development within the International City is being supported and implemented by Nakheel and the Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre.

'The development of International City is driven by emerging trends in business and lifestyles of various countries represented in the Residential District,' said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel. 'However, the dynamism and innovation displayed by China has prompted us to create a dedicated area to Chinese traders and investors could carry out commercial activities and open their wares to new markets, in a setting that would recreate bring alive the Chinese ambience through themed interiors.'

Dragon Mart will be housed inside the biggest dragon-shaped building in the world, spread over an area of 150,000 square metres, extending to a length of 1.2 km, with the dragon-head measuring 220 metres in length and 210 metres in width and 18 metres in height. The body of the dragon will be 980 meters long, 110 metres wide and 6.4 metres high. Dragon Mart will be a two-storey structure with the exterior made up of aluminium plates to give the look of the scales of a dragon.

'Dragon Mart will assemble over 4,000 qualified Chinese manufacturers and enterprises, including joint venture companies and foreign companies operating from China, all pre-qualified and selected by concerned authorities, in order to ensure high quality and consistent standards,' added bin Sulayem. 'When completed, Dragon Mart will provide a unique business and lifestyle experience to visitors from all over the world.'

Dragon Mart will house showrooms, shopping area, restaurants and warehouses. The Mart will be divided into 20 commercial areas, 13 service areas, an office area and a business centre. There will be many negotiation rooms and three conference rooms within the commercial areas.

Adjoining the Dragon Mart will be a complex of 25 residential buildings in a Chinese themed elevation, located about 300 meters away from the mart, offering 1,868 quality apartments and retail space on the ground floor level, completing the picture of an elegant mixed used development. The first areas of International City to be opened are the Dragon Mart and the Chinese residential districts, while the rest of the residential districts, commercial areas and tourist attractions will follow at different stages throughout 2005.

finally a Construction photo of my Fav project in Dubai

you mean fav project n international city?

yep

o my which project is this? never heard of this and its already 90% sold out :bash:

o my which project is this? never heard of this and its already 90% sold out

huge residential complex designed to be an international community. buildings will be designed in local architecture of the participating nations.
runs quite well. dragon mart will house more than 1000 chinese companies.

btw: is it some kind of mall? anybody?

still annoyed there's no homepage yet :(

so is it here they will have the China Town

yes, there will be the chinese residential complex (view map in post #7), the dragon mart and a replica of the forbidden city.

i'm convinced it will become a lovely piece of land with all these different cultures and designs so close together.

same if not a little spooky as well

Nakheel's conservation lake
Nakheel has announced that the lake in International City - Dubai's internationally themed residential, commercial and tourism project, will be developed into a natural conservation wetland area set to gain global recognition. Al Warsan Lake will be the second man-made wetland in the Middle East region, and populated with a variety of birds species.

cool i guess dubai has to few birds

yes, i love how dubai creates so many green areas with lots of trees. the only place you'll find animals is in the zoo, in the desert and at arabian ranches. lots of birds there on the desert golf course

Nakheel has announced that the currently existing lake in International City – Dubai's internationally themed residential, commercial and tourism project, shall be developed into a natural conservation wetland area set to gain global recognition.

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Upon completion, and when officially certified, Al Warsan Lake will be the second man-made wetland in the Middle East region, densely populated with a variety of birds species.

Describing the formation of Al Warsan Lake, Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Nakheel said that the creation of the lake was essential in order to preserve any wildlife living there and by conserving it, it would continue to attract and grow in specie variety. This conservation programme has immediately grown in stature to be one of Nakheel's most challenging ongoing projects.

'A few years ago, a large mining exercise was conducted at what is now the location of the lake, leaving behind a sizeable quarry in its wake, which extended over an area of 30 hectares with an average depth of 3-4 meters. Officials at Dubai Municipality proceeded to fill this quarry with water, and this water body was discovered when construction began at International City,' he explained.

Upon discovering the water body, and its vast aviary population, Nakheel commissioned MWH whom in turned solicited the capacities of the Emirates Bird Records Committee to do a detailed Ornithological Survey of the lake.

According to the report, a total of 185 bird species have been discovered at Al Warsan lake, which equals 45 per cent of the total number of species sighted in the UAE. Of these, seven species of birds breed at the lake including Purple Gallinule, which breeds no where else in Arabia and the Red Knobbed Coot which breeds no where else in Asia, Sulayem elaborated.

'We are currently in preparation of the necessary documents to be presented to the Ramsar Convention – the world's premier wetland conservation organisation – to include and promote International City's, Al Warsan lake as a global landmark. As we await their official confirmation, we are already engaged in conserving and growing this rare natural gift to the best of our abilities: We have a consortium of specialised companies led by Dar Al Taqniya, a private technology cooperative of scientists and engineers dedicated to providing quality engineering support and technical services in the fields of water and water management and environment conservation. Every detail has been thought through from protective surrounding fences to the use of noiseless boats on the lake.'

'Plans are also in place to offer residents and visitors the rare opportunity of seeing and studying birds in their natural habitat, without disturbing them. We will offer virtual access and limit physical access in and around the conserved areas,' Sulayem stated, adding that Nakheel not only invests greatly in ecosystem management and sustainability, but also ensures that conservation is incorporated into corporate culture where possible.

cool i guess dubai has to few birds

A double meaning there, if you know what I mean :wink2:

So there won't be an Intl City Golf Course?

no, but would fit into this multicultural area
but it's close to nad el sheba if you wanna play a round

[QUOTE=btw: is it some kind of mall? anybody?

still annoyed there's no homepage yet :([/QUOTE]

It will be towice bigger that Dubai City center, it will take the shape of a dragon.

They have a site but dont remember it, sorry

not that city center any thing special

Nakheel to expand Dubai Design Centre


Dubai: Nakheel has announced plans to expand Dubai Design Centre (DDC), the hub for traders and retailers that offers a range of home furnishing and construction solutions at its International City.

The expansion at the DDC will now take the total area of the development to 13 million square feet with a net prime retail space of 5.7 million square feet, the rest of which is being used to create additional amenities for customers, tenants and patrons from the GCC and the Middle East.

Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem, executive chairman, Nakheel, said: "Dubai Design Centre answers the region's call for an integrated market space that is exclusively dedicated to offering every conceivable solution in home furnishing.

"The development is the first and only port of call for real estate and property developers in the UAE, the rest of the GCC and the Middle East region who are looking for world class furnishing accessories and building materials."

The DDC is located in Al Warsan. The 4.2 kilometre frontage of the project lies adjacent to the Emirates Road.

"The Dubai Design Centre is strategically located in the International City development, lying in close proximity to many of the signature property developments taking shape in the New Dubai area," said Bin Sulayem.

The DDC is spread across several zones offering showroom space for products that are clubbed together according to category.

These areas are lined up in the elongated 'U' shape of the development with each Zone providing customers choices in furniture, beddings, lounges, tables, general homeware, garden décor, carpets, fabrics, artwork, electrical and white goods, home entertainment products, lighting and fittings, electrical appliances, air conditioning and hot water, etc.

In addition, the centre features office blocks providing 80,000 square metres of prime office space and a business centre, offering integrated conferencing and business related solutions to the tenants of the project.

The centre will also host a three and a four star hotel, two food courts, as well as an entertainment section.

"The DDC in coming years will be nodal point for the construction and real estates development activity in the region, with global industry leaders already showing interest in the project as their hub to service the GCC and the Middle East region," Bin Sulayem added.

A 10,000 square metre retail plot is planned to be added to the centre. Due to extensive length of the project, the 20-metre wide internal corridors will have a number of moving walkways.

An external shuttle service is planned within the project to double up as a mass transit system. A public car parking facility intended for approximately 18,000 cars will occupy the entire lower level of the development.

i'm always wondernig why this is in international city
seems to be a bigger and better version of ikea :D

Dragon Mart is taking its final shape
Dragon Mart, the largest trading hub for products from China being developed outside the Chinese mainland, is taking its final shape at the International City development of Nakheel, in the Al Warsan area in Dubai.

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Dragon Mart is taking its final shape.

The 1.2 km long dragon shaped structure is a permanent exhibition space comprising showrooms and business facilities including: post offices, meeting and negotiation rooms, full commercial and general services and will assemble the most exhaustive collection of Chinese products under one roof.

The development, which is being jointly promoted by Nakheel and Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre, is spread over an area of 150,000 square meters in addition to 30,000 square meters of warehouses. It will host Chinese businesses or businesses associated with products and services from China, including joint venture companies and companies operating from China through the Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre.

Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem, Chairman, Nakheel, said, 'The international market cannot ignore the 'China Effect', where the products and services from mainland China compete with that of the other countries, price-wise and quality-wise on a global scale. The Dragon Mart is Nakheel's acknowledgment of China's influence in international trade and commerce and will create a space for traders and entrepreneurs from the mainland to offer their services to the lucrative Middle East markets.'

The Mart is divided into several commercial areas, which will host a wide variety of Chinese products and commodities, including, textile and garments, food and groceries, household and electric appliances, interior decoration, home furnishing, arts and craft, chemical products, sports and leisure accessories, electronics and lifestyle products. The development will also host food courts with Chinese restaurants and other tourism interests for visitors to sample Chinese heritage and culture.

The work on the Dragon Mart is proceeding, paving the way for the development to be opened for business as early as the end of 2004. The epi-structure of the project is finished with the work on the interiors being almost complete. A sculpture representing Chinamex logo designed exclusively by Chinamex will form the centrepiece of the fountain facing the main entrance of the Mart. The interior of the Dragon Mart body will host vast exhibition spaces divided into six zones, each of which is further divided into four exhibition areas. Between every two consecutive show areas there is an open space, covered by a large tent around 17 meters high, with a total of 11 tents spread across the entire structure to represent the spine of the dragon. The body of the dragon measures around 980 meters long and 110 metres wide and around 6.4 metres high. The two-storeyed Dragonhead measures around 220 metres in length and 210 metres in width and 18 metres in height will have a full-fledged Chinese Garden on the ground level.

'The Dragon Mart has demonstrated Nakheel's ability to understand and dissect emerging market and business trends, and to offer the right infrastructure solutions for business activity and excellence,' said bin Sulayem. 'The Dragon Mart on completion will be the centre of business activity in the Middle East for Chinese businesses. The project is also a realisation of the longstanding relationship between the Chinese government, the expatriate Chinese community and the UAE.'

oh that close to being done
i wanna see it

homepage finally online
worth a visit

http://www.internationalcity.ae/

tallest building in here will be an office (twin?) tower at 30 to floors
not too tall, but better than nothing

even the design center homepage is online now

http://www.dubaidesigncentre.ae/main.html

30 floor will do as center piece as this lower rise development any way

Minor action no real details about the tower. Guess they mean building in the res complex

MiNC, USD23m International City

Dubai-based MiNC Property Enterprises has purchased two buildings in the International City development, and will market a third, giving the company a stock of 235 apartments worth around USD23m. The apartments will be ready at the end of 2006 and will be marketed in the UK, South Africa and Pakistan. MiNC's units are expected to start at USD77,650 and include furniture and a rental guarantee.

http://www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/48898.html

would have been more informative if they had added the number of floors
now we only now it's an apartment building
i guess some of those many 6-9 floor low-rises

yep nothing much about the business park or central towers

yep nothing much about the business park or central towers

we just know the central towers will range from 30 to 40 floors

check out the new international city website: http://www.internationalcity.ae/

yes i know but its getting very close now more should be going
al i have is that site and few photos of the models
Guess like every thing eles in dubai no info and just a matter of waiting waiting

This project seems to be dead. Some details:

The Residential District

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Thailand:
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Russia:
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Italy:
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Spain:
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England:
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France:
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Morocco:
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Persia:
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Greece:
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China:
http://www.gowealthy.com/internationalcity/images/china_1.jpg

Indonesia:
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Set in 300 hectares of ideal residential atmosphere and spread across the development, the Residential District features 21,000 expertly planned yet affordable 44.5 square metre studio and 66.5 square metre one bedroom apartments featuring the unique architectural styles of Italy, Spain, Morocco, Persia, Greece, China, Indonesia, England, Russia, Thailand and France. Divided into Large and Medium sized neighbourhoods, it will be home to more than 60,000 people. Developers have the flexibility to convert the apartments into 2-bedroom flats. The residences based around the Lake District will feature two and three bedroom duplex apartments with enchanting views of the lake.

The implementation of the latest theories and techniques in town planning has meant that it's just a four-minute walk from any cluster to reach the outer limits of International City. The entire district is designed to have a homely, neighbourhood atmosphere. Beautifully landscaped gardens dotted with fountains and recreational areas add a perfect community feeling to the district.

The Central District

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International City's bustling Central District is spread over 21 hectares and complete with infrastructure of the highest standards. With security and service systems firmly in place, the multi-purpose Central District will be the nerve centre of International City's commercial activity and also house a variety of residential and leisure amenities.

Ample space is available for wholesalers and retailers to set up shop and thrive in regulated market conditions. The Central District will comprise of 34 plots that will be sold to independent developers. The owners have the flexibility to develop their own projects. Eleven-storey office and residential blocks with retail outlets on the ground floors and basement car parking for 130 cars each will predominate the development. An impressive 30-40 floor feature tower covering 50,000 square metres will house corporate offices and also have a mall at its base.

Dubai Gate

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Bordering this enormous development on three sides will be an exclusive area for permanent and temporary exhibitions. Facing three prime roads the Dubai/Hatta Road, Emirates Road and the Academic Road Dubai Gate will be a state-of-the-art hub for varied exhibitors to showcase their products to a truly international audience. Two quality hotels with 300 to 400 rooms each will be on-site to accommodate exhibitors and visitors alike.

The Dragon Mart

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Spread across 50 hectares, the Dragon Mart is a large trade mall designed in the form of a colourful dragon with a 1.4 kilometre long Central Spine. The Dragon Mart will serve as a permanent exhibition and commercial area for more than 3,000 Chinese companies and traders to display their wares and brands.

The dragon's head will serve as its main entrance with access from the Dubai/Hatta road. With 2,000 parking spaces, this development will house showrooms, shopping areas and restaurants and will be a tourist attraction in its own right. Due to the sheer size of the complex, it is cleverly devised to incorporate thoroughfares for battery-powered cars.

The Forbidden City

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This magnificent recreation of a monolith that was once off-limits to most of the world is destined to become a must-see tourist attraction. Spread over 240,000 square metres with parking facilities for 2,000 cars, this replica of the biggest and best-preserved cluster of ancient buildings in China will accommodate authentic residential and retail outlets set amidst awe-inspiring gardens, museums and performance courts. An impressive Central Court comes with a 'Pagoda' that houses an authentic Chinese restaurant.

no dead just slow in realse its still very much under C right

close to opening :eek:


Nakheel and Chinamex announce the grand opening of 'Dragon Mart'
Chinamex, the world's largest trading platform for Chinese manufactured goods outside China, will launch its Middle East operations on December 7th at a formal ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its landmark 'Dragon Mart', the permanent exhibition center in International City.

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China’s Consul General to the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Yang Weiguo; China’s Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Chuang; H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Nakheel Executive Chariman; Chairman of China Business Council, Chinamex Middle East Investment & Trade Promotion Centre FZCO and Chinamexmart FZCO, Mr. Hao Feng.

International City is in Al Warsan, and developed in partnership with Nakheel, the premier real estate developer in Dubai, and Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone Authority.

The 'Dragon Mart' pavilion will house thousands of Chinese industrial enterprises offering tens of thousands of quality assured goods. The grand opening announcement was made at a press conference at the Shangri-La Hotel attended by China's Consul General to the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Yang Weiguo; China's Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Zhao Chuang; Chairman of China Business Council, Chinamex Middle East Investment & Trade Promotion Centre FZCO and Chinamex FZCO, Mr. Hao Feng; Nakheel Executive Chairman, H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and other senior Chinamex and Nakheel executives.

'We firmly believe that the opening of 'Dragon Mart' will transform trade relations between China and the rest of the world,' said Mr. Hao Feng. 'For the first time in history traders and importers from throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe will have direct permanent access to thousands of China's best manufacturers under one roof in Dubai. Our aim is to facilitate the trading process. By bringing our companies closer to our global markets, by removing middle men and by reducing time and travel factors, we hope that this will translate in to significant savings for our business partners and make trading with China a pleasure. We believe that 'Dragon Mart' is a model for future trading platforms.' Mr. Hao Feng added that the 'Dragon Mart' includes extensive warehousing facilities, leading-edge logistics support and financing services.

The 'Dragon Mart' complex will be inaugurated at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7th by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Defense Minister of the UAE. Mr. Hao Feng announced that China's Deputy Minister of Commerce, H.E. Wei Jian Guo will be present for the inauguration and will meet with press representatives after the inauguration ceremonies.

The 'Dragon Mart' pavilion is the very first building to open within International City, the dramatic 800 hectare complex destined to be a world-class hub for international investors, traders and retailers from around the world. The 'Dragon Mart' extends for 1.2 kilometers across 50 hectares, covering 150,000 square meters of space divided in to several commercial and service areas and including an office complex and business centre. The Dragon head is a 2-storey structure measuring 18 meters high, 220 meters long and 210 meters wide.

'The setting up of 'Dragon Mart' in Dubai symbolizes the rising importance of China in the Middle East regional scenario. China's image as an exporter has changed remarkably over the past few years, boosted by dramatic improvement in quality and innovation, making China one of the most sought-after providers of world-class products and services at globally competitive prices. 'Dragon Mart' will assemble some of the best Chinese companies and suppliers under one roof, for the benefit of the entire region and especially the UAE, which is one of the largest trading partners of China,' said Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel.

The opening of 'Dragon Mart' is the fruition of years of cooperation between Dubai and Chinese Businesses. 'Dragon Mart' has been established as a strategic partnership between Chinamex Middle East Investment & Trade Promotion Centre FZCO and the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority.


'Dragon Mart' is the largest commercial platform for Chinese manufactures outside China. It is part of International City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, one of Nakheel's many iconic projects which include The World, The Palm and many others, which are the embodiment of Dubai's dream for tomorrow. 'Dragon Mart' is a joint venture between Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre FZCO and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority aimed to establish a large-scale economic and trading platform for the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Europe. 'Dragon Mart' is comprised of a 1.2 kilometer dragon-shaped pavilion covering an area of 150,000 m² designed to house thousands of qualified Chinese manufacturing enterprises, allowing importers from around the world easy access to an extraordinary range of Chinese industrial products, complete with logistics and financial support systems.

International City is located in Al Warsan, just 12 kilometers from Dubai's International Airport and it is a dramatic new complex that is destined to be a world-class hub for international investors, traders and retailers from around the world. The themed environment of residences, business opportunities and tourist attractions is expected to be completed at the end of 2006. When completed, International City will cover an area of 800 hectares of land and will comprise six key areas including The Central District, Dubai Design Centre, The 'Dragon Mart', The Residential District, Lakes District and the Forbidden City.

International City 85pc sold
Nakheel Chairman Sultan bin Sulayem told reporters nearly 85 per cent of the Dubai International City project is sold to investors. He noted that Nakheel would retain 15 per cent to rent out on its own account. The 800 hectare project has building clusters themed around different countries.

the exact dimensions published here


H.E. Sheikha Lubna inaugurates Dragon Mart at Nakheel's International City

H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Economy and Planning today inaugurated Dragon Mart, the largest trading hub for products from China outside the Chinese mainland, developed by Nakheel, the region's premier property developers, at its International City in the Al Warsan area of Dubai.


The inauguration of the dragon shaped structure took place in the presence of H.E. Wei Jian Guo, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Yang Weiguo, Consul General of China to the UAE; Hao Feng, Chairman, Chinamex; Zhao Chuang, Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China; H.E. Zong Manying, Deputy Director General of the Department of Western Asian and African Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China; Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel and other key senior Chinamex and Nakheel Executives; dignitaries and special invitees and hundreds of media personnel from across the region.

Dragon Mart, jointly promoted by Nakheel and Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre, is the largest of its kind development in the world assembling the most exhaustive collection of Chinese products and services under one roof and will play host to Chinese businesses or businesses associated with products and services from China, including joint venture companies and companies operating from China through the Chinamex Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre.

Commenting on the inauguration, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel said: 'Chinese products and services have now become an indelible part of international trade and commerce, synonymous with quality and the value for money they offer. Dubai has a long-standing trade relationship with China, and Dragon Mart is a strategic step taken in the direction of cementing these relations. Nakheel, through developing Dragon Mart has demonstrated its resourcefulness in identifying and catering to the expanding needs of Dubai, and that of the region, in offering this unique platform, from which Chinese traders and manufacturers can offer their products and services to the lucrative Middle East markets.'

The highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the spectacular 30-minute cultural show put on by Chinese artistes and entertainers, especially flown in from China to entertain the invitees. The 155 member strong delegation, enthralled audiences with Dragon Dances and other ethnic Chinese art forms in opera and martial arts. The drummers in the group treated the audiences to a rare drum recital, with the show culminating in an ensemble of 30 models dressed up in traditional costumes, designed by Pierre Cardin, of the 30 dynasties that ruled over imperial China.

'The Dragon Mart is a celebration of Chinese culture and heritage, which is among the most sophisticated in the world,' continued Bin Sulayem. 'The mart is but a part of the full repertoire of China related developments in the International City, that includes the construction of the Forbidden City and the residential quarter bearing the China theme, which is fast approaching completion.'

The mart is 1.2 km long with the dragon body measuring 980 meters in length, 110 metres in width and 6.4 metres in height. The two-storeyed Dragonhead is 220 metres long, 210 metres wide and 18 metres high. The Dragonhead will host a full-fledged Chinese Garden on the ground level and an ornamental fountain designed by Chinamex donning the entrance to the mart. The project is spread over an area of 150,000 square meters in addition to 30,000 square meters of warehouses and divided into several commercial and service areas, an office area and a business centre. The interior of the mart host vast exhibition spaces that are spread across the entire length of the development. The development will also host food courts with Chinese restaurants and other Chinese heritage, tourism and cultural attractions.

been to the dragon mart today and it's pretty massive!
but still lots of construction going on here
unfortunately it is closed in the afternoon, so no inside pics

the residential developments are not accessible yet

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main entrance

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fountain at the entrance

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Lake District inside International City project under development


DUBAI - The Lake District inside Nakheel’s 800- hectare International City project in the Al Warsan area of Dubai is currently under development to protect more than 186 species of birds, including some of the rarest in the Arabian and Asian regions that have chosen Al Warsan Lake as their nesting grounds.


Nakheel is investing a lot of resources in developing the Al Warsan Lake, making it the first lake in the AGCC countries to be designed and developed to protect the wildlife. This conservation effort by Nakheel is part of their strategy to protect the valuable wildlife in the Middle East region.

According to a report by the Emirates Bird Records Committee, the total number of bird species that have been discovered at Al Warsan Lake equals 45 per cent of the total species of birds sighted in the UAE.

A team of leading wetland specialists, including Nakheel’s in-house environmental experts have been formed into a project consortium commissioned to prepare a Lake Enhancement, Preservation and Management Plan that focuses on creating a sustainable wildlife sanctuary located in the heart of an urban development.

Along with Al Warsan Lake, the Lake District will host several multi storeyed residential buildings built in Indonesian and Thai themed elevations. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of Nakheel said, "Protecting the large number of bird species and maintaining a favourable ecological balance is high on our agenda. Over the years, Nakheel has invested heavily in ecosystem management and sustainability, and we make sure that conservation is incorporated into our corporate culture wherever possible. By developing and protecting the Al Warsan Lake, Nakheel is taking another step forward in promoting the positive vision that Dubai presents to the world.”

The Paris Residence

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^Wow, that looks very cool, this should be a beautiful project when finished.

Is there a thread in Dubai Towers for the feature tower at IntCity, If not there should be. I am sure details will be released pretty soon.

no not yet
we know there will be a 30/40 floor tower complex but there has never been any info about it

I am thinking of purchasing a studio APARTMENT in Int City
What is the general opinion of this area, they are very cheap, I wonder if it will become another Karama?

its kinda far from the city right now
its one of the lower scale development
but personally its one of my fav

as far as i have seen it from my visit to international city it's quite nice
but couldn't access the time 2 weeks ago.

don't worry about landscaping and facilities. you'll have everything there

and yes, it still is a bit far from the current city, but you know this will change

you just have to decide if you want to live with so many people close together

Al Dana II, @ International City
Al Tameer Real Estate has chosen the final day of the Dubai Property Investment Show to launch Al Dana II, a medium-rise residential development in the central business district of the Dubai International City. Visit, www.tameer.net.

http://www.tameer.net/tameer/eng/aldana/montage.htm

Seems like some thing but odd with all much already done and seems little out place at international City

Well its in the central District of the city
it appears to be about 12 floors high

Just purchased a Studio in the England Sector in Elevation G+4. What I would like to know is are all the buildings actually being built by Nakheel? Also do the buildings in the artist impressions actually turn out to be the real design or are they greatly altered?

well, the renders differ so much from each other but the design is very nice
yes, everything built by nakheel

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Dragon Mart

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Sorry , the last twoo the Dragon MArt.

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Pictures from www.major.co.ae

:cheers:

i guess it's no secret this is a cheaper development
but it's looking pretty good
thanks for the pics

It looks like another Karama...

What was Karama?

What is the likely rental yield from a studio bought for 299000 dhirams on the 4fth floor of a building in the England Sector?

I would go with less than 10% per annum.

IMRIE, Which area of International City are the pictures from? We have bought a studio in PERSIA block and are dying to see some pictures of it. Does anyone know how the construction of the Persia blocks are coming on (If any). It would be so cool to see some photo's, then maybe I can get a little bit excited and it will seem more "real". Has anyone else bought on Persia? Cheers!

As low as that? I was told 15%-18% by the property firm, also would love to see pictures of England sector.

the property firm lied to you, u'll never get more than 10-12%

Damn, I'm so annoyed!

You have to remember that this is a hi density low cost housing project. The type of tenants it is likely to attract will not be high earners nor will they be prepared to pay hi rents. Most likely it will be three families in a studio apartment sharing the rent.
When taking into account rental return percentage you have to deduct the service charge which is normally paid by the landlord!!
These units have been mis-sold to overseas "investors". Its location next to the sewage works should give you a clue. :bash:

but isn't the Jumeirah lake towers development next to a refinery!

but isn't the Jumeirah lake towers development next to a refinery!

But It's not a low cost residential development, and I doubt you're going to hear of four families sharing a small 1bed JLT apartment.

Did I touch raw nerve?

but isn't the Jumeirah lake towers development next to a refinery!

No,,, it is next to an Aluminium and Desalination plant. (Dubai Marina is even closer) Dubai is very small, everything is next to something, be it a Concrete Factory, Power Station, Cooling Plant or Manufacturing Zone. These are called ground realities. The things they don't show you in the brochure but we cannot do without. We live, therefore they exist.
:weirdo:

Did I touch raw nerve?

No?? *is confused*

http://www.dubaipropertylink.com/slides/int_1.jpg

Maryjo , sorry , I don't know which area from pictures.
I just found on the website.

Would it be possible for somebody to get some construction pictures, possibly of all the different sectors and warsan lake?

this is huge sit !
with the out skirts of this site this development is its own area !
Sure it not water from but it still a quality development and should attract investors
as far a cheap housing goes sadly in Dubia its not being developed at all even and this will be a massive problem in the future. But thats another problem !

Can't wait for it to be ready!

I don't think you should have to worry about anything. Don't forget this is one of the cheapest projects, and when you buy property you get a free residence visa, so it will be a very interesting option for many people who want to come to live in the UAE, works out well for you (the owner) in the end, so DIC should remain popular for this very reason.

this will be an area with lots of letting for sure!

a good way to get a residence visa for sure!

OK, Can someone explain to me how the residence visa works, please. I've been told that I will be entitled to get one, with the completion of the 40% deposit. However, not been told how. Can sum1 tell me the step by step process. Basically what is the criteria and what do I need to do, as I am in the UK. Is there a certain age limit? As I am 20 and certain countries/states do not view anybody under the age of 21 to be an adult (don't ask me who, cos I don't remember but remember reading somewhere). Also what are the financial costs? Is there any point (advantage), as I am a British Citizen and don't expect to stay for more than a period of 30 days at one time?

If you're not going to stay for more than 30 days at one time (European Passport holders get 60 days visa free, UK Passport holders get 90 days) then there's no point applying for a residence permit. The residence permit expires if you don't use it to enter and exit for a max of 6 months

Zoheb you can rent out your flat and charge them for maintence you don't have to pay. People that rent out in Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches, Green Community etc etc pay for maintenance on top of their rent.

sheffield real estate will develop a couple of projects at international city within the business district

added to emporis as well


supreme residency, which is similar to al dana buildings
http://www.sheffieldrealestate.com/english//Projects/images/ThumbnailMedium_23022005205722.jpg

universal apartments
http://www.sheffieldrealestate.com/english//Projects/images/ThumbnailMedium_24022005021114.gif

unnamed office tower
http://www.sheffieldrealestate.com/english//Projects/images/ThumbnailMedium_20032005145522.gif

great shots on this page
http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/dubaiprojects&page=15

Great photo's. Does anyone know which "country" in International City the residential pics are from? I am dying to see pics of "Persia" blocks. Anyone have any? cheers!

looks better than i expected....
great shot...

my photos are better than this guys... i'll post them tommorow

really ?
look forward to it

Can't wait to see your photos!

Great photo's. Does anyone know which "country" in International City the residential pics are from? I am dying to see pics of "Persia" blocks. Anyone have any? cheers!

I think the pictures are of the Russia Sector. I wanna see pics from the England sector.

I promised to get some pics of the persian section for MaryJo but have not had time to get down there....I hope you have some there DUBAI..

ok guys, there coming!

dont know if they are the persian zone. just the ones at the end by the dragon mart, and dragon mart pics too!

NO OFFENCE I THINK THAT FR0M ALL OTHER projects i think that this will be the least succesful

i think it will become one of the most successful as the untis are relatively cheap compared to other residential developments
the layout of this complex is very nice, just a little far to the city

well the city distance is a problem for some projects, but it may change if dubai expands more...

I promised to get some pics of the persian section for MaryJo but have not had time to get down there....I hope you have some there DUBAI..

Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please can you get pictures of the England sector. :cheers: in advance

i have just added another building to emporis

global green view. i knew about it but couldn't find any details
the developer is the same as for global lake view in jlt

check http://www.besthomesemirates.com/
they also have a palm island project, but the website is not updated yet

ok guys, there coming!

dont know if they are the persian zone. just the ones at the end by the dragon mart, and dragon mart pics too!

Still waiting on the pictures. Can't wait, so excited.

tonight, i promise!

i had to give the cable back so i couldnt do it in dubai, and im in uni at the mo!

tonight, i promise!

i had to give the cable back so i couldnt do it in dubai, and im in uni at the mo!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: in advance.

i think everyone is gonna be disapointed!

ive kinda over hyped these!

but hopefully everyone will truly realise the size of dragonmart!

i think everyone is gonna be disapointed!

ive kinda over hyped these!

but hopefully everyone will truly realise the size of dragonmart!

Where are they?

I wanna see them now!

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it makes me crazy to look at those smilies ... :nuts:

So shut your eyes!

it makes me crazy to look at those smilies ... :nuts:

That was the desired effect.

:runaway:

still waiting for the pics raptor !

:bash: Where are the pictures? :bash:

yeah do your job DUBAI... can't wait...

ok guys
the dragon mart:

http://img25.exs.cx/img25/5542/dsc011310rb.jpg
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/87/dsc011320ln.jpg
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/6584/dsc011302ef.jpg

Its massive!!!
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/3760/dsc011287od.jpg

interior is more like an exhibition than a mall though:
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/6670/dsc011270nv.jpg

International city:
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/2944/dsc011345ku.jpg
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/5618/dsc011352du.jpg

:cheers1: Thank you :cheers1:

stuuuning...
thanks

though it is more or less a constructin site...

interesting photos
thanks for these

i still want to have a view inside the development where the forbidden city will be built
once completed i'm convinced it's be a nice project

I agree, even Jumeirah Islands now looks like an ugly prison of McMansion homes with no character. But when it's done maybe it will be tolerable.

i like jumeirah islands actually. much better then most of the other villa developments.... imo!

Thanks for the photos of international City. Do you know which "country" these are from? I am DYING to see ones of "persia". Really,really really want to see some soon! Don't even know if they have started building "Persia" yet?. Cheers anyway. Any info or pictures on International City is appreciated. Thanks,

well these are the ones which are closest to dragonmart if anyone knows!
btw, no one has commented on the insanity of dragonmart!!!!!

Bloody insane !

really insane.
satiesfied?

forbidden city is going to be the best
dragon mart looks cool i wounder how it will go will there be enough shoppers ?

Why does China get a Dragon Mart?

They should make a mart for Japan like a Rising Sun Mart or something.

(loves Japanese goods)



And if they decide to make an American one, it should be a Wal-Mart. :D

A peep into the luxury world of the International City

By Richard Ghosh, Special to Gulf News

Just open the pages of any property paper or magazine in Dubai and you will see numerous advertisements for International City, but what's it all about?

Basically it's a self-contained community, covering an area of 800 hectares which is equal to eight million square metres or 1,976 acres. This is a massive and unique project in the true tradition of Nakheel who are the developers. It is located in Al Warsan, which is 12 km from Dubai International Airport, and borders the Dubai/Hatta Road, Emirates Road and the Academic Road.

International City consists of several districts as follows. The Residential District of International City is one of its kind in that the buildings will be based on the architecture and themes of several countries. There are the large neighbourhoods of Russia, Italy, Spain, England, and France; the medium neighbourhoods of Morocco, Persia, Greece and China; and the lakeside neighbourhoods of Indonesia and Thailand.

Each country is split into between one and five clusters, Italy being the smallest with only one cluster and China the largest with five clusters. Each cluster comprises numerous buildings of between three to five floors. Each building is composed of studios, and one-bedroom apartments with some buildings have retail space on the ground floor as well. The original price per square foot from Nakheel was Dh225. Buildings have changed hands at up to Dh350 per square foot since then. The most sought after areas being England and China, in which there was frantic activity at the beginning of the year.

Companies and private investors have bought the buildings and are now selling off the individual units to the public. Studios which are 480 square feet are selling for Dh225,000 to Dh300,000 and the one-bedroom apartments which are 720 square feet are selling for Dh325,000 to Dh400,000.

Retail units are available from Dh700 per square foot. There are a total of 21,000 units which will be home to over 60,000 people. As the units are small, most of the residents are likely to be single professionals or couples. However, the Lake District Thailand and Indonesia has two- and three-bedroom duplex apartments with enchanting views of the lake and would therefore appeal more to families.

The Residential District is designed in such a way that it is possible to walk to the outer limits of International City from within any cluster, in just four minutes. There is a replica of the Forbidden City which is bordered by China and Persia. The whole of the Residential District, which is 300 hectares or three million square metres, will have beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains and recreational areas to provide a serene atmosphere to the region. There will also be an abundance of retail outlets, amphitheatres and restaurants together with schools, post offices, and hospitals etc. providing residents with all the necessary amenities to make their lives enjoyable and comfortable.

Another district of International city is the Central Business District, otherwise known as CBD or just Central District. As its name implies, it is located at the centre of International City's, Residential District. It is spread over 21 hectares and will be the nerve centre for International City's commercial activity. It consists of 34 plots which have been sold to independent developers. They are allowed to build towers of 11 storeys in any design with mixed usage of residential and office units, incorporating retail outlets on the ground floor. There is basement parking for up to 130 cars with each tower. The original price was Dh45 per sq ft but have recently been selling for as much as Dh100 per square foot. An impressive 30-40 floor feature tower will also be built in the centre of the central district covering some 50,000 square metres housing corporate offices and will have a mall at its base.

Dubai Gate borders International City on three sides and will be a state of the art hub for companies wishing to exhibit their products to a truly international audience either on a permanent or temporary basis. To accommodate both exhibitors and visitors, two quality hotels will be built on the site, each comprising 300 to 400 rooms.

Adjacent to China and running alongside the Dubai/Hatta road is the Dragon Mart which is spread across 50 hectares. This is a very large trade mall in which some 3,000 Chinese companies are able to display their products. It is in the shape of a 1.4 km-long dragon. The main entrance is through the dragon's head. It has parking for 2,000 cars and houses showrooms, shopping areas and restaurants. This has now been completed and is open to the public.

The whole project is due for completion in early 2007 by which time Dubai is expecting around 10 million visitors a year. I believe this will be a great place to live and do business, and with its close proximity to Dubailand it should be fun as well. Prices per square foot are very low at the moment at around Dh500 per square foot so definitely worth considering as an investment or an affordable place to live.

A peep into the luxury world of the International City

By Richard Ghosh, Special to Gulf News

Just open the pages of any property paper or magazine in Dubai and you will see numerous advertisements for International City, but what's it all about?

Basically it's a self-contained community, covering an area of 800 hectares which is equal to eight million square metres or 1,976 acres. This is a massive and unique project in the true tradition of Nakheel who are the developers. It is located in Al Warsan, which is 12 km from Dubai International Airport, and borders the Dubai/Hatta Road, Emirates Road and the Academic Road.

International City consists of several districts as follows. The Residential District of International City is one of its kind in that the buildings will be based on the architecture and themes of several countries. There are the large neighbourhoods of Russia, Italy, Spain, England, and France; the medium neighbourhoods of Morocco, Persia, Greece and China; and the lakeside neighbourhoods of Indonesia and Thailand.

Each country is split into between one and five clusters, Italy being the smallest with only one cluster and China the largest with five clusters. Each cluster comprises numerous buildings of between three to five floors. Each building is composed of studios, and one-bedroom apartments with some buildings have retail space on the ground floor as well. The original price per square foot from Nakheel was Dh225. Buildings have changed hands at up to Dh350 per square foot since then. The most sought after areas being England and China, in which there was frantic activity at the beginning of the year.

Companies and private investors have bought the buildings and are now selling off the individual units to the public. Studios which are 480 square feet are selling for Dh225,000 to Dh300,000 and the one-bedroom apartments which are 720 square feet are selling for Dh325,000 to Dh400,000.

Retail units are available from Dh700 per square foot. There are a total of 21,000 units which will be home to over 60,000 people. As the units are small, most of the residents are likely to be single professionals or couples. However, the Lake District Thailand and Indonesia has two- and three-bedroom duplex apartments with enchanting views of the lake and would therefore appeal more to families.

The Residential District is designed in such a way that it is possible to walk to the outer limits of International City from within any cluster, in just four minutes. There is a replica of the Forbidden City which is bordered by China and Persia. The whole of the Residential District, which is 300 hectares or three million square metres, will have beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains and recreational areas to provide a serene atmosphere to the region. There will also be an abundance of retail outlets, amphitheatres and restaurants together with schools, post offices, and hospitals etc. providing residents with all the necessary amenities to make their lives enjoyable and comfortable.

Another district of International city is the Central Business District, otherwise known as CBD or just Central District. As its name implies, it is located at the centre of International City's, Residential District. It is spread over 21 hectares and will be the nerve centre for International City's commercial activity. It consists of 34 plots which have been sold to independent developers. They are allowed to build towers of 11 storeys in any design with mixed usage of residential and office units, incorporating retail outlets on the ground floor. There is basement parking for up to 130 cars with each tower. The original price was Dh45 per sq ft but have recently been selling for as much as Dh100 per square foot. An impressive 30-40 floor feature tower will also be built in the centre of the central district covering some 50,000 square metres housing corporate offices and will have a mall at its base.

Dubai Gate borders International City on three sides and will be a state of the art hub for companies wishing to exhibit their products to a truly international audience either on a permanent or temporary basis. To accommodate both exhibitors and visitors, two quality hotels will be built on the site, each comprising 300 to 400 rooms.

Adjacent to China and running alongside the Dubai/Hatta road is the Dragon Mart which is spread across 50 hectares. This is a very large trade mall in which some 3,000 Chinese companies are able to display their products. It is in the shape of a 1.4 km-long dragon. The main entrance is through the dragon's head. It has parking for 2,000 cars and houses showrooms, shopping areas and restaurants. This has now been completed and is open to the public.

The whole project is due for completion in early 2007 by which time Dubai is expecting around 10 million visitors a year. I believe this will be a great place to live and do business, and with its close proximity to Dubailand it should be fun as well. Prices per square foot are very low at the moment at around Dh500 per square foot so definitely worth considering as an investment or an affordable place to live.

Finally some positive feedback

isn't this project for affordable housing? hope so because there too much projects on damn luxury!

it is . at least cheaper than most of the others.
though real estate prices are very reasonable in dubai, compared to other cities.but thats another discussion...

as we have said already, this new project is the cheapest currently in dubai
but it doesn't mean it's bad!

as we have said already, this new project is the cheapest currently in dubai
but it doesn't mean it's bad!

I hope that is the case!

anybody got any more pictures of the residential area, especially "Persia" blocks? Does anyone know if any of the apartments are completed with residents occupying them already? Cheers.

i drove through the project and have been to the dragon mart today
and i'm deeply disappointed!

the dragon mart is very cheap and the interior design is a catastrophe
it looks like a bazar with no charme, no details, no architecture, no nothing!
every shop looks the same!

all in all it is a bazar-like DIY Centre!!! :eek:

i spent one minute in there

then i decided to drive through international city itself and was even more disappointed!
the renders and everything looks great, but in reality these houses suck design-wise! :puke:

the whole business district is under construction right now! what a mess :eek:
one building is almost completed, a 12 storey building, couldn't figure out which one it is.
dozens of new buildings there but we only know a couple of the multi-storey buildings in the business district (check emporis, i added a couple of them)
no chance to access the sites though, it's like a circle!

what i also didn't find appealing was that, although the dragon mart has been completed last december, many pavements and walkways have not been finished.

if you have been to ibn battuta, you have recognized the same, there are unfinished pavements and bricks all over the place. construction workers are gone and nobody completed the pavements!

when you walk around there in the dark, it's dangerous, you might break your ankle!


so, is this the nakheel style??? what will the palm islands look like then??? :ohno:

sound bad but maybe when it be all ready things may be diferent

as i have already said, IC is the crappiest project in dubai...

i drove through the project and have been to the dragon mart today
and i'm deeply disappointed!

the dragon mart is very cheap and the interior design is a catastrophe
it looks like a bazar with no charme, no details, no architecture, no nothing!
every shop looks the same!

all in all it is a bazar-like DIY Centre!!! :eek:

i spent one minute in there

then i decided to drive through international city itself and was even more disappointed!
the renders and everything looks great, but in reality these houses suck design-wise! :puke:

the whole business district is under construction right now! what a mess :eek:
one building is almost completed, a 12 storey building, couldn't figure out which one it is.
dozens of new buildings there but we only know a couple of the multi-storey buildings in the business district (check emporis, i added a couple of them)
no chance to access the sites though, it's like a circle!

what i also didn't find appealing was that, although the dragon mart has been completed last december, many pavements and walkways have not been finished.

if you have been to ibn battuta, you have recognized the same, there are unfinished pavements and bricks all over the place. construction workers are gone and nobody completed the pavements!

when you walk around there in the dark, it's dangerous, you might break your ankle!


so, is this the nakheel style??? what will the palm islands look like then??? :ohno:


there's no charm to be had at IC, there is a reason why prices were so cheap ;)

this project is not even worth the low prices it has...

Is this project really THAT bad. Looking at DUBAI's pics in an earlier post it doesn't look too bad. It looks ordinary but not completely crap. What about the interiors of the houses though. Do they suck aswell or not?

http://img25.exs.cx/img25/2944/dsc011345ku.jpg
Doesn't seem all that bad does it.

it is low cost living so that is not good even compared to dubai standards..

the good thing is that dubai needs such low-cost projects
not everybody can afford to live in these tower apartments or villas

but it could have been done with a bit more heart and love to detail, don't you think?


hopefully the sandy areas in the photo of post 147 will soon disappear

look at these bricks on the pavement. this is how nakheel lets the contractors finish their job! be it ibn battuta or the dragon mart, unfinished pavements everywhere!

Common Dennis, Ibn Battuta is not compleated, they are still working on it, that's why you see unfinished pavements. When i was there last Saturday, they were compleating the pavement right in front of Sharaf shop entrance, and work was full swing on the Chinese Garden.

CEO of Nakheel said today on al bayan newspaper that Nakheel is plannig ti build 60,000 apartements for the middle class.

Project for the middle class are:
International City
Discovery Gardens
Jumeirah village
lost city


So u shouldnt except something facny about those. Ibn Battuta mall is luxury they just didnt finish landscaping and those stuff.

jum village is middle class?
thats new to me.
but the rest...
crap

That is what I read.

it is look cost living so that is not good even compared to dubai standards..

Maybe they are trying to make international city another Karama. :D

will be called karama city then :D

In any city in the world, you need to have very low income housing, low incoming housing, low to mid income housing, mid income housing, mid to high income housing and high income housing.

There needs to be a balance...

This project in my opinion is great, it speaks for a good vision and good planning.

There needs to be a mixture of all types of development.

Before, I never understood why the focus was mainly on high end homes!

Trust me although a lot of people make good money in Dubai, that certainly does not represent the majority, a lot of people get paid between Dh1,500 to Dh7,000.... This category was neglected completely.

I'm glad that now everyone will be considered across the board.

And in my opinion the project such as the International City will have people actually living in it, these places will be occupied and used, not like the majority of the high end projects that are mostly empty, or are bought up be speculaters, or just some Germans or Brits that will use them just for a few months in the winter time on vacation.

Dubai needs more reasonable and economical housing as the need is huge.

Everyone would love to have this perfect city full of high end housing with beautifull waterfalls and spas....

But we have to seperate fantasy from reality....

Now, that's hot.

I totally agree enough with the high end projects and lets build more affordable housing.
I like this project too

Actually I agree with the others in that even though the project is cheap enough, they should finish it properly. Other than that it's all good :)

even though it is low cost ,however, the quality and looks should be good!

sometimes i think dubai should focus and luxury tourism and living, though their is the need for low cost projects too of course, because there are always badly paid jobs necessary. so this projects itself is not that bad :)

If you can, buy 10 Intl City units, there will be tons of people to rent it out to, they will be the ones who would ordinarily be forced to live in Sharjah and Ajman because of the high rentals in Dubai, you could make a tidy sum!

Still wondering if any of "Persia" has been started, also if anyone has any pics from the inside of the finished apartments in International City. Cheers!

Yeah, if you are buying to rent, this is a far better investment than the marina. within a few years, you will have made enough to buy a marina penthouse!

go for it dubai ;)

I bought a studio apartment in the England sector (G+4), are there any pics?

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/7/16547-lootah.jpg

Born in Dubai, Abdullah will have complete responsibility for the Nakheel owned project. Opened in December 2004, the complex is spread across 150,000 square metres and 1.2 km long. The Complex houses 4,000 enterprises dealing in Chinese products and services. The majority of outlets on site are wholesale outlets, although the Complex combines a range of other business sectors: exhibition, retail, and distribution. All this ensures that the Dragon Complex is the most comprehensive hub for Chinese products outside China. The Dragon Complex is located in the Al Warsan area at the intersection of Al Aweer Road, and Academic Road and Emirates Road.

Abdullah Lootah has a wealth of experience having worked with Jafza for more than ten years. He has particular expertise in Sales and Marketing, having been Asian Sales Manager and Senior Sales Manager; before joining Nakheel he was Chief Operating Officer at Jafza. He has also been a key player in the conception of the Dragon Complex development.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Nakheel Executive Chairman said, 'Abdullah is the ideal choice for managing the Dragon Complex. He was an integral player in moving forward the concept of the Dragon Complex from the start. His extensive experience with the Asian - and specifically Chinese market - at Jafza as Asian Sales Manager and also Chief Operating Officer, means that few people in the region have better knowledge of the Chinese market. This experience will be invaluable in managing such an unprecedented development.'

Abdullah commented, "It is an honour to have been appointed General Manager Dragon Complex, as there is no other development like this in the world. The demand for Chinese products is ever increasing, as customers are attracted by a combination of quality and very competitive pricing. The market for such goods is expanding rapidly: the Chinese economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and the volume of trade between the UAE and China has been rising at a very impressive rate. It is expected to total over US$ 10 billion in 2005 - an increase of 72 per cent on the figures in 2003.'

'At the Dragon Complex, Nakheel is tapping into this growth by offering the largest selection of Chinese goods and services outside mainland China. Dubai's central location between the markets of Europe, Asia and Africa means that the Dragon Complex is ideally located to become a hub for Chinese goods - in this sense Dubai can become the gateway to China,' he added.

let's go to dragon mart and buy the UFO :hahaha:

BTW many products from Dragon Mart are now found in other stores around Dubai. I found the UFO's and the strange electric scooters in Geant.

I was in Dragon Mart last week. Even though you will find everything in town but in the Dragon mart I bought a quilt almost three times cheaper than then in Burjuman.

that is because burjuman might be the most expensive mall, whiche dragon mart is the cheapest (except karama center maybe ;) )

When you were at the Dragonmart did you see how the building work on International City is coming along, especially would like some updates on "Persia" Cheers,

Saw advertisements in the papers offering Studios in Chinese Clusters in International City behind Dragon Mart on rent: 26K per year.....

These are good rentals for a beginning!

Guys

Anyone have pics for the French building as to what stage it is now etc??

Saw advertisements in the papers offering Studios in Chinese Clusters in International City behind Dragon Mart on rent: 26K per year.....

These are good rentals for a beginning!

I think those are offered only to people employed by companies having shops in the Dragon Mart.

Anyone know which buildings are completed so far?
or any links to the most upto date information on International city

dragon mart is complete but is a shables as far as quality of construction is concerned

What will these be worth once buildings are completed any one have any idea?

someone needs to add some updates on ths project.

hows the center piece of this place going ?

I agree, we are needing to get more updates on the residential areas as to what is actually completed and how construction is coming along with the rest of the residential areas, I am particularly interested in Persia, so if anyone has any info, especially pictures I would be very, very, very, very grateful. Cheers,

does any one have any pictures of china cluster? when will it be completed? does any one have the pictures of the apartments from the inside like what is the colour of the tiles used in flooring and what is the colour of the bathrooms etc.?
when will the projects of thailand and indonesia be announced and what would be their completion date? we are interested in buying an apartment there?
is the warsan lake coming up? has any one seen it? does any one have any pictures of it?

ehm no , no idea, no no, no idea, better buy in the marina, no idea, no, no.

:D ;)
sorry.

What's this?

http://www.yourdubaiproperty.com/Dubai/Dubai/Homes/Dubai/International_City/Agent/Listing_237546.html

http://www.yourdubaiproperty.com/Shared/Cache/Listing/237546/Photo/1-Large.img?_Version=632531101064470000

I believe it is a building! I should stop with these awful jokes :ohno:
Looks like one of those individual developer buildings in the Intl City.

Terrible :ohno:


:D

this one is called lady rattan manor
please don't create threads for these shitty low-rises!! :D

The Lady what??! :lol: :rofl: I'm not sure if this or Bright Start Tower should win Worst Name Award

So then I shouldn't post a thread for this then :D

http://homes.point2.com/Photo/Listing/2005-05-29/236803/1-Gallery.img


The Lady what??! :lol: :rofl: I'm not sure if this or Bright Start Tower should win Worst Name Award

Tiffany Towers is still the best though :hahaha:

... or this :)

http://www.exoticinvestment.com/construct/images/13/mancrescent.jpg

The Lady what??! :lol: :rofl: I'm not sure if this or Bright Start Tower should win Worst Name Award

:hilarious

lol lol. yes
just like a rattan chair you chill in on your terrace :rofl:

bright start also is a nice name, actually the developer is called bright start holdings

but lady rattn :ohno: :rofl:

LOL dennis it sounds even better in german :rofl:

Will someone please ever go to International City to see whether any of these buildings are taking shape at all? UPDATES please!?
Al DANA 1 & 2
Lady Rattan
Riviera Lakeview apartments
Tiffany, etc.,
and the like..... all these are in the Central Business District and G+11f

Lots of people asking about progress at International City, seen an advert today for new property in Interntional City Phase III. Looks quite impressive & very reasonably priced IMO

http://xs54.xs.to/pics/05451/TorontoandVancoverTowers.jpg

1 bedroom - Asking price of £52,703

Toronto Tower and Vancouver Tower are located at plot T02 and Plot T04 offers a spectacular selection of LUXURY One Bedroom 591 - 664 Sq/ft apartments In International City Phase 3 with swimming pool and leisure facilities.


Toronto Tower & Vancouver Tower
Choose the best
'Luxury Living at international City Phase III'
The 'International City Phase III' development is a planned residential development located on Emirates Road just south west of International City Phase I. Nakheel is the master developer for this soon to be thriving extension of International City.

Toronto Tower and Vancouver Tower are located at plot T02 and Plot T04 respectively, of the International City Phase III, overlooking our very own centrepiece development Global Point, a luxury 20 floor high residential complex. The Abundance of retail outlets, amphitheatres and restaurants in International City ensure that the residents feel completely at home. Schools, nurseries, post offices, hospitals, clinics, community centres, mosques and every conceivable amenity add the perfect finishing touch to a thriving cosmopolitan development.

Advertised at http://www.primelocation.com/international-property/details/id/DBLK999000106/

Rental increases of 40% in Dubai in the first half of 2005 are responsible for soaring UAE consumer price inflation which will be 15-20%, according to the National Bank of Dubai's latest report. The current sharp increase in rentals, which form the single largest constituent of the CPI at 36.1%, raises considerable fears over the exact market rate of inflation, it added.

Dennis, what is the best way to go to Chinamex (Dragonmart)?

Dennis, what is the best way to go to Chinamex (Dragonmart)?

the best way is NO WAY! :D
pass by festival city and then go to emirates road
it should be the next exit then

you can also drive through mirdif i think

i'm not out there too often

^ Thanks, you've been there so I asked. :)

the best way is NO WAY! :D
pass by festival city and then go to emirates road
it should be the next exit then

you can also drive through mirdif i think

i'm not out there too often


hahaha
i went there desperately looking for full size BB guns like they used to sell in Sharjah. they didnt have jack shit. i dont see why the average person would want to go to Dragonmart? all i saw there were faucets, taps, toilets, and lamps

^ Thanks, you've been there so I asked. :)

You can go through Al Khail road from Jebel Ali and ull be there.

I have my reasons to go there. ;)

a chineese slut? :runaway:

a chineese slut? :runaway:

scharmuta? :D (sorry for bad language)
correct smussuw? :D

you want to visit the dragon mart altin? well, been there in june or so
again, it's like a tool store somehow, very strange
not a shopping mall
eg, you can buy chinese lawn mower engines there

sharmouta is a egyption, syrian lebanese word for it.

I prefer not to say the word , the GCC way ;)

jajaj that word mean slot horse bithch jajajjajajajj yes yes

all i saw there were faucets, taps, toilets, and lamps

Perhaps you should park at the middle or try walking longer distances!

sharmouta is a egyption, syrian lebanese word for it.

I prefer not to say the word , the GCC way ;)

But you do prefer saying it in the "egyption, syrian lebanese" and Palestinian way ^o). You could try saying it like someone who managed to curb his aggression when he tried to insult some girl with it, like "ga" or "ga7" :P


jajaj that word mean slot horse bithch jajajjajajajj yes yes

Seriously, you need to use a dictionary!

sharmouta is a egyption, syrian lebanese word for it.

I prefer not to say the word , the GCC way ;)

Do you prefer "gahba" instead? :D

saying it in english is way easier :runaway:

scharmuta? :D

:runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway:


Dennis!!!! :runaway: :runaway: :runaway:

:rofl: never have i heard you use bad language, allow me to pick myself off the ground in shock! :D

What, he isn't allowed to surprise everyone and say an occassional bad word every once so often? :D


Though I admit I am shocked as well.. :eek2:

lol
yes, when you work with arabs the first words you learn are bad words :D
this happens with every language of course

there also is a phrase called nacho or najo, sounds very similar to the mexican food
in arabic it should mean something like "they fxxxxd him" lol

anyway, back to topic please :D :rofl:

:nono:

You guys are on a totally different trip!

Who in the world asked you to go shopping in Dragon Mart.....for tools and drill machines.....
We all are into real estate.....

can any one just get any updates, whatsoever, as to what construction activity is going on there.....

Its not too much for you smart guys I guess.
Stop the squabbles!

^ Why I asked to go there, is NONE of your businesses!

If you want so desperately any update, take your car or a plane or whatever and go there take pictures your self.

Last but not least: This is NOT a real estate forum.

ah some never heard words in this forum, coming from both dennis and altin ;)

but true, no doubt :D

so altin what do you actually want to buy there ;) ?

^ Is none of your business either :lol:

nobody has a right to expect updates on demand from forum contributors - any pictures, construction updates, etc, are done voluntarily and are gratefully acknowledged and accepted by those of us not in living in dubai - indeed many of us rely on this forum for updates

keep up the good work people - trust me your efforts are really, really appreciated.

however i share v. kapoor's frustration - i too would like to see the progression of Internation City - the problem lies squarely with nakheels's inability to inform their buyers with updates - the least they could do is publish some construction pics on their website and inform owners of anticipated completion of their respective sectors.

any enquiries made to nakheel requesting updates are quickly lost within their inept admin system - they do not seem to have any co-ordinated after sales division.

both JBR and emaar (and many of the far smaller marina developers) perform a far better job in this regard and i reckon we should all demand better communication from nakheel - they are not shy when chasing payments from clients - one day overdue and they start charging interest on overdue amounts.

An update from IC would be nice actually. From all the stories about Nakheel recently I'd like to know what's happening in this project.

well we always knew this was low cost.
but updates are not that easy for IC.

anyway altin might get some when he goes to dragon mart to buy the 'secret thing'

:rofl: ;)

^ Don't insist, I ain't gone tell you why I'm going there :D

But yes indeed, if I go there, I might take pictures if it will possible.

anyone have contact details for Nakheel or whoever is incharge of int city???

you might be a car nut so maybe you enjoy the UAE super luxury car spotting.

nakheel?
www.nakheel.ae

^ Why I asked to go there, is NONE of your businesses!

If you want so desperately any update, take your car or a plane or whatever and go there take pictures your self.

Last but not least: This is NOT a real estate forum.

Relax Mr Altin!
I just made a polite request....to anyone who would be willing.... and certainly not to YOU in particular.
Din't expect the sharp response from you.

Nobody is desperate as you might like to think...

polite ... ???

very impolite albanian :no:

bad bad :lol:

lol agree with smussuw.
you cannot do this altin :D

lol actually you are totally right but :rofl:

^ I cannot do what?

being so impolite to this guy. ;)

no seriously you were right.

You guys are on a totally different trip!

Who in the world asked you to go shopping in Dragon Mart.....for tools and drill machines.....
We all are into real estate.....

can any one just get any updates, whatsoever, as to what construction activity is going on there.....

Its not too much for you smart guys I guess.
Stop the squabbles!

500 Dirhams round trip. 50 per photo. In a Porsche.

HEY FRIENDS please concentrate on international city! everyone needs updates, people are saying that everything is ahead of schedule, but only china section is built! my brother bought 1 bedroom in persia section for 340,000 dhirams 4 months ago and sold it in the u.s.a property magazine for 425,000 dhirams already! and it has not even been built yet! where do you guys think that 60,000+ dubailand employees will be living? buy while its cheap! i have spoken to a number of construction workers (relatives) and they say that they have had severe warnings about china phase 1 as nakheel big guns were not happy with the finished product! but everyone says that FRANCE AND ENGLAND will be fantastic! you heard it here first guys! :dance:

http://k43.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/42551912.sydaklmar05021.JPG
An old picture.

hi everyone,
has anyone got any latest photos of international city? if so please send to me at dalvirbains@hotmail.co.uk it seems that china section is the only completed area, i have bought in france section, and that is not ready until dec 06, but i am very interested in all of the development, so i can see the build quality etc; i can't wait to see the finished development, as nakheel has very high (usually) work standards, but since i/city is a more affordable project i am a little concerned that the work will be up to the high spec.

as nakheel has very high (usually) work standards
:hahaha:

Actually according to Ragga they're not that bad. That jumeirah islands thingy scared everyone but as Ragga said, in a development that size you can't expect there to be 0 problems. He was happy anyway. International city seems to be pretty far away from most people though so that's why there haven't been updates probably

and nobody cares about this project...

didn't ragga say he was going to post some pictures and stuff?
maybe he is still on his business trip :)

i passed by this one today and it has well progressed

many many buildings under c right now

the only part which is a bit slow is the cbd with the 11,12 storey buildings

to dubaiflo,
i have checked all of the dubai property purchasing lists as my cousin works in nakheel, and the dubai government, they have also checked all of their 7423 owners of international city, and your name and details are none existant, so WHO ARE YOU TO SAY THAT INTERNATIONAL CITY IS A BAD/ OR CHEAP INVESTMENT?? you have not bought (or can't afford to buy!!) so please do not make any comments as you are just a sad lonely person, just trying to make freinds :weirdo:

:hahaha:

and you know my name? and i am actually sure you did NOT check all dubai property lists , how riddiculous.
btw you would have found me in Dubai Marina list - Trident - MarinaScape - apt 1401.

:lol: where did i say this is a bad project?
i just said nobody cares about it, since this is indeed a skyscraper forum, and international city is not really a skyscraperproject is it?
so shut up and don't insult me ...
or actually you are not even worth to answer, how riddiculous, visits a skyscraperforum as an investors, demands updates, and insults people with 2000 times more posts than he has.. :lol:

I don't care much about International city, i've been there and i though it was disgusting. That's my opinion...especially the ChinaMex, it was a nightmare!! How could anything like that ever be built!! But from the outside, the whole developement isn't Dubai standard, it's cheesy in a way that it's in the middle of nowhere, has extremely dull architecture, and its just overall uninspiring. That's what i concluded when i saw it.

lol mr dalvir bains where are you :lol:

27.12.2005
Following a strong of recent high profile development, leading property development firm, Tameer Holding announced another residential development named 'Al Jawzaa'. Located within Phase Three of International City, the twin buildings of the 'Al Jawzaa' project cover a built up area of 241,658 sq. feet, covering basement, ground and five floors. Each of the five floors comprise of 18 spacious, well designed studio, one and two bedroom apartments. The twin building project is estimated to cost 55 million AED and is forecasted to be completed by Mid-2007.
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2005 Mena Report

to dubaiflo,
i have checked all of the dubai property purchasing lists as my cousin works in nakheel, and the dubai government, they have also checked all of their 7423 owners of international city, and your name and details are none existant, so WHO ARE YOU TO SAY THAT INTERNATIONAL CITY IS A BAD/ OR CHEAP INVESTMENT?? you have not bought (or can't afford to buy!!) so please do not make any comments as you are just a sad lonely person, just trying to make freinds :weirdo:

LOL, what an angry person.

and singing the paraises of nakheel build quality!

surely if you had a cousin at nakheel, he would have warned you that it isnt safe to live in there houses!

CAN ANYBODY PUT PICTURES OF THE AREA OF SPAIN IN THIS THREAD?????

Lots of construction photos for this project at GoWealthy's website
http://gowealthy.com/realestate/construction_updates/uae/dubai/internationalcity/index.asp

http://gowealthy.com/realestate/construction_updates/uae/dubai/internationalcity/images/international_city_015.jpg

http://gowealthy.com/realestate/construction_updates/uae/dubai/internationalcity/images/international_city_022.jpg

http://gowealthy.com/realestate/construction_updates/uae/dubai//internationalcity/images/international_city_045.jpg

http://gowealthy.com/realestate/construction_updates/uae/dubai//internationalcity/images/international_city_071.jpg

AltTab

hm..

btw, did everyone know that this thing is situated right next to Dubai's Sewage Treatment Plant?! :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :skull: :skull: :skull: :fart: :fart: :fart: :fiddle: :fiddle: :fiddle:

nevertheless it looks better than i expected.
at least from the outside.

whenever i've been out there i didn't smell anything though

considering it is more or less low-cost housing, this is quite ok

give them time to finish everything



still, it looks way better than nakheel's new gardens development next to ibn battuta
power lines are running through people's balconies and as most of them are 10 storeys high they all enjoy beautiful views over the power plant and dubal aluminium factory

somebody should have thought about the power lines earlier
nakheel is just building its projects around it

They have 84 construction photos for International City at http://gowealthy.com/realestate/construction_updates/uae/dubai/internationalcity/index.asp this should stop all the moaning from the International City investors on here :)

Maybe someone could identify which pictures belong to which zones?

There also some old construction photos for some of the towers at Dubai Marina on the GoWealthy Site, I must say that GoWealthy is one of the best real estate agents in Dubai, i bought my Palm apt through them in 2004.

AltTab

Int City does not look that bad at all from the pics, given the fact it's a low cost/budget option & once the landscaping has been done should look even better. Has anyone pics of the England cluster? :)

I hope they do the landscaping and finishing features properly though. Should look pretty good if this happens

Pics at Gowealthy are good..... but nothing on CBD buildings?!

I'm quite sure that the third pic. that Alt-Tab posted is of the persian section as the windows are very eastern :)