#TOPPED OUT: MARINA QUAYS, 42F+12F+12F Res

[Dubai-Lover]

Name: Marina Quays
Location: Dubai Marina
Floors: 35, 9, 9
Height: ?
Use: Residential
Construction Start: 2004
Construction End: 2006

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/503/11020Marina_Quays.jpg

[Dubai-Lover]

Emaar raises waterfront living to new heights with Marina Quays
Dubai Marina, Middle East's answer to the exclusive French Riviera, received a magnificent addition in the form of Marina Quays, a three-tower complex cantilevered over the waters of the Gulf's largest man-made canal.

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Emaar's Marina Quays are cantilevered over the waters of the Dubai Marina.

The towers, connected by a common podium structure, comprise one-two-three bedroomed apartments and villas offering panoramic views of the marina waterfront.

The residential units go on sale on Wednesday September 15 at the Dubai Marina Sales Centre from 9:00am.

'Marina Quays is, perhaps, the epitome of the most cherished dreams for those aspiring for premium lifestyles. The apartments overhang the marina waters and are designed to allow water views from almost every part of the exclusive development. Offering a sense of privacy and exclusivity by being located away from the madding crowd, the new development is, at the same time, within easy access of city life," said Amer Belshalat, Manager, Dubai Marina.

'The uniqueness of design and the soothing sound of the continuous water movement imparts a sense of tranquility making Dubai Marina Quays the first choice for those seeking an upscale waterfront lifestyle,' he added.

Amenities at the Quays include a gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, squash court, aerobic studio, movie theatre, business centre, guest suite, round-the-clock concierge and security.

The Dubai Marina community includes an endless promenade, resort hotels and landscaped parks. Adding to the line up of amenities will be the Marina Walk, an exclusive boulevard of multi-cuisine fine dining restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets.

The waterfront features three modern marinas, which will berth nearly 650 boats. Two floating marinas are positioned on either end of the 3.5km canal precinct and the third and largest is being built beside the luxurious Dubai Marina Yacht Club, which is soon due for completion.

[Face81]

Hello all,

EMAAR has launched another unique concept at Dubai Marina: Marina Quays......The advert which I have posted below reads:

"There is only one thing better than living next to the water...living over the water"

http://face81.5u.com/advert.jpg

I wonder if these homes would be some sort of floating boat houses or something? We will have to wait till tomorrow for the full project details. All you property happy buyers get ready to queue up at your nearest EMAAR office. LOL

What will they think of next? :dunno:

-Face81
:jippo:

[Trances]

oh a new tower great
there are stll so many sites left at the marina sure the are some great towers left

[Face81]

These Marina Quay buildings seem to rather precariously leaning out over the marina.....just have a look at those supports in the water........they seem rather slim for such large buildings cantilevering out over the water like that. dont u think?

http://face81.5u.com/homes.jpg

-Face81
:jippo:

[Trances]

that in the image looks scary but sure they will have soem thing little thicker than that
just hope this is what the development will look like
honestly i love this idea

[Dubai-Lover]

:lol: yes, looks like it stands on a sheet of paper! ;)

i like the idea, too, but as they say "living over the water", i think it would be nice if the whole building was over the water!! like a huge waterhome!

[Dubai-Lover]

another bigger pic you'll find on the updates emaar website

http://www.emaar.com/new/marinaquays/default.html

[Trances]

notice the stairs underneathi
i dont like that clutter

[Dubai-Lover]

2 times 9 floors
1 time 35 floors

[Bahraini Spirit]

nice, i like the idea of living on top of the water, now these flats are goin to be the most expensive in the complex with the ones on top of the tower.

[SA BOY]

added to emporis

[Dubai-Lover]

Marina Quay West for sale
Emaar is set to to launch its Marina Quay West development in Dubai tomorrow. MQW is located at Dubai Marina and has a selection of freehold properties offering waterfront views and close-by mooring facilities. Registration opens today at the Dubai Marina Sales Centre.


not sure if this is a new development or the marina quays we know of
should be this one, because the same name for two projects wouldn't make too much sense

[AltinD]

^ Yes it is the same one. The same render was on the paper today.

[Dubai-Lover]

yup it is

here's the article

Quay West to fuel demand for Emaar's Dubai Marina lifestyle
Emaar Properties today announced the sale of residential units in Quay West, the spectacular 39-storey apartment tower which is part of the Marina Quays project at the Dubai Marina.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/4/12224-emaar23.jpg
An artist rendering of Quay West, part of Emaar's Marina Quays project at the Dubai Marina.

Marina Quays is the three-tower community launched late last year and which has now emerged as highly prized real estate in the region's most innovative waterfront community.

Located on the waters of the gulf's largest man-made canal, Quay West is connected to the other two towers by a common podium structure and comprises one and two bed roomed apartments that boast panoramic views of the marina waterfront.

Quay West goes on sale from Thursday, February 24 at the Dubai Marina Sales Centre from 9:00am to 7:00pm.

'Let me try to sum up the Marina Quays: Beautiful promenade, awesome sunsets, incredible ocean-front real estate and super fun restaurants. Marina Quays is where charm, variety and convenience truly come together. Everything you need for carefree daily living is near at hand, right within your neighbourhood. It's the urban waterfront lifestyle you've dreamed about," said Amer Belshelat, sales manager, Dubai Marina.

Amenities at the Quays include a gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, squash court, aerobic studio, movie theatre, business centre, guest suite, round-the-clock concierge and security.

'This is genuine waterfront living with a splash of Dubai style – it's an authentic, animated marina and the atmosphere spills over into everything: shopping, dining, sailing or merely escaping,' Belshelat added.

The Dubai Marina community includes an uninterrupted promenade, resort hotels and landscaped parks. Adding to the line up of amenities is the Marina Walk, an exclusive boulevard of multi-cuisine fine dining restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets.

[Krazy]

Emaar's Quay West goes on sale today

Dubai: Emaar Properties yesterday announced the sale of residential units in Quay West, the 39-storey tower in the Marina Quays project at Dubai Marina, company officials said.

"Let me sum up Marina Quays: a promenade, sunsets and ocean-front real estate," said Amer Belshelat, sales manager of Dubai Marina.

Marina Quays is the three-tower community launched late last year, company officials said. It has emerged as a prized development project, located in the region's most innovative waterfront community, company officials said.

"Marina Quays is where charm, variety and convenience merge. Everything you need for carefree daily living is at hand. It's the urban waterfront lifestyle we have all dreamed about," Belshelat said.

Quay West is connected to the other two towers by a common podium structure, company officials said.

Quay West goes on sale today at the Dubai Marina Sales Centre, from 9am to 7pm, company officials said.

Amenities include a gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, squash court, aerobic studio, movie theatre, business centre, round-the-clock concierge and security, company officials said.

[Dubai-Lover]

so, does it mean, only the 39 floor tower will be called marina quay west
and what about the two 9 floor buildings?

[Krazy]

http://www.km-properties.com/property_list/images/marina.jpg

[DUBAI]

I love this stuff!

a completly magnificent development!
i love the mixture of towers.
the way it hangs over the marina! i would buy here over a lot of projects, its georgeous, the way it hangs over the water is great, but its far more than that!

drop dead! IMO¬ !!! :D

[Dubai-Lover]

Emaar launches Marina Quay North at Dubai Marina

Emaar Properties today announced the sale of residential units in Marina Quay North, the spectacular 10-storey apartment tower which is the final tower in the three tower Marina Quays project at Dubai Marina.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/6/15486-EmaarMarinaQuayNorth.jpg
Marina Quay North

The low rise Quay North extends 20 meters over the water and offers an innovative waterfront community lifestyle within the Dubai Marina district. Boasting homes that overhang the marina waters and are designed to allow water views from almost every part of the exclusive apartment, the launch of the final Marina Quay tower is the last opportunity to own next to the water as well as over it.

Located on the waters of the gulf's largest man-made canal, Marina Quay North is connected to the other two towers by a common podium structure and comprises one, two and three bedroomed apartments that boast panoramic views of the marina waterfront. Situated amidst landscaped gardens and water features, the towers will have easy access to boats, boardwalks, shops, restaurants and the vibrant lifestyle of Dubai Marina.

Marina Quay North will be released to the public with registration on Wednesday 8 June and Thursday 9 June 2005 at the Dubai Marina Sales Centre from 10:00am to 4:00pm. On Friday 10 June, a random draw by an external auditor will take place and selected applicants will be informed by telephone and email of their registration number to attend the launch on Sunday 12 June 2005.

'Ever since its first launch, the unique architectural style and matchless location of Marina Quays has created one of the most sought after addresses in the city. With apartments that float above the water, it's truly the ultimate in urban waterfront lifestyle living,' said Naaman Atallah, Emaar Properties Director of Sales.

Marina Quays North apartments have designer suite finishes, exceptional international designs, spacious rooms, tiled floor finishes with stone countertops and quality kitchen appliances.

Amenities at the Quays include a state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, squash court, communal area, aerobic studio, movie theatre, business centre, guest suite, multi purpose lounge, mooring facilities within walking distance, round-the-clock maintenance and security.

The Dubai Marina community includes an endless promenade, resort hotels and landscaped parks. Adding to the line up of amenities will be the Marina Walk, an exclusive boulevard of multi-cuisine fine dining restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets.

[dubaiflo]

according to beiklopa this one is now UC, towers coming out of ground already.

[malec]

Never saw this complex before. Looks great.

[dubaiflo]

though it is emaar.

[city of the future]

Whats going on with this? its the best complex in the marina! very innovative!

[Krazy]

Why don't we have any news/updates for these? These are one of the best developments in Marina... also where are they located?

[Krazy]

ok found it on the plot map... next to sahab

[Dubai-Lover]

i wonder why they haven't started constuction on projects such as this one or park island yet?!

[dubaiflo]

these are amazing. the one stretching in the marina.. just great.

it is really weird they don't start construction.

marina promenade in contrast started before it was announced.. wtf..

[DUBAI]

i wonder why they haven't started constuction on projects such as this one or park island yet?!

i think emaar are stagering their construction projects.

a company as big as them could benefit by ensuring that they dont create artificial shortages of staff and steel. so im sure they will begin soon after they have completed some more stuff at other locations.

[ewp]

they started construction
Today
http://i3.tinypic.com/w6rvy8.jpg

[Dubai-Lover]

finally

i feel like i've never been waiting so long for a project to start

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

DCE docks at Marina Quays
CONSTRUCTION UAE
21 Apr 2006
Local developer Emaar Properties has awarded an estimated AED 395 million ($107 million) contract to the local Dubai Civil Engineering (DCE) to build its Marina Quays development (MEED 25:11:05).

Located along the waterfront of Dubai Marina, the project involves the construction of the 12-storey Marina Quay North and Marina Quay East towers, and the 39-storey Marina Quay West tower. The towers will be connected by a common podium structure and comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The facilities include a gymnasium, an outdoor swimming pool, a squash court and a cinema.

The local Middle East Foundations has completed the piling, shoring, excavation and dewatering work. The local Arif & Bintoak is the lead consultant; the UK’s DG Jones is the cost consultant and quantity surveyor.

R

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

can someone pls update the title with the new no. of floors. thanx:)

R

[zee]

can someone plz post a map to show the location of it on the marina!

[dubaiflo]

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=332478

ever thought of visiting this thread? ;)

http://www.tp.spt.fi/~jukarkil/uae/marina/marina_c002.gif

[colemonkee]

I wonder how they'll construct these without inadvertantly dumping lots of waste into the marina.

[dubaiflo]

they extended the land into the marina, will construct it, and remove the land then most likely.
but this sand does not make the marina any dirtier, don't forget it is still not connected to the sea on jebel ali end and the other bridge is still UC which seperates the marina once more.

[bluelights]

they started construction
Today
http://i3.tinypic.com/w6rvy8.jpg

@Ewp

thanks for that news,,, finally at last something is happening, i have bought an apartment in the marina quays and getting news out of emaar is like getting blood out of a stone,,,, i cant see the june 07 deadline happening tho to be honest..

br
Nick

[dubaiflo]

welcome to the forum :)

june 2007? no way..

it will be end 2007 at least, probably later.

[Krazy]

marina promenade.. which has crossed 15 floors... is scheduled for completion in early 2008. So dont expect quays to be done anytime before late 2008.

[djb]

Completion Date ................I also have a place in Marina Quays...... my contract completion date is March 2008, so I assume the June 2007 date sound a bit ambitious.

[bluelights]

@dubaiflo

thanks, great forum by the way

@djb

i got one of the last apartments from emaar direct, is on the East quay apartment number 807 i beleive. not got the file here with me. it has side view of the marina.. missed out by 2 days for full marina view,, could have taken one in the tower, north i beleive but decided against due to strange layout on the floor plans.

br
nick

[bluelights]

anyone have any recent photos of the development ?

[Naz UK]

Why do developers big and small consistently give over-optimistic completion dates for their projects? Has anyone got reasonable answer to this? Or isn't there one other than coz they're playing us all for fools?

[dubaiflo]

they give march 2008 for this one.

[Toofif]

31/5/06

http://i3.tinypic.com/11i1kdv.jpg

[Dubai-Lover]

wow
it really is under c
can't believe it :)

[Chad]

Which site is it?,

[Krazy]

awesome update... now i wanna see what they do about the "building over water" part ;)

[TowerPower]

Which site is it?,
The one with piling caps, in the foreground

[bluelights]

@Toofif

thanks for the update !!!! great to see something happening, someone should wire up a webcam over looking it :) but seriously i would like to see how the building over the water is started :)

[Krazy]

Today by Imre

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[Dubai-Lover]

it's about time
great they finally get it started

[dubaiflo]

^^
they prepared for the part that goes over the marina promenade..


quite fast actually.. piling seems to be completed now and they started hardly 4 months ago.

[Stephan23]

18.08.2006 By Imre

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[Stephan23]

25.08.2006 By Imre

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[Stephan23]

Again:

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http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2543/img3227ox5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Krazy]

amazing speed... they really seem to be making up for the lost time

[bluelights]

@stephan23

thanks for the updates,,, take it thats the tall tower ?

br
nick

[Stephan23]

Not from me, thank Imre!!

Next updates in 10 days!!

[Krazy]

today by Imre

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3871/img3754vs4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[dubaiflo]

Dubai investors angry, frustrated, over Emaar development
North Korea Times
Sunday 8th October, 2006

Two years after signing up buyers for its prestigious 3-tower Marina Quays development at Dubai Marina, property developer Emaar is yet to commence construction.

The emirate's number one real estate company launched the complex in a glitzy campaign on September 15 2004. Three bedroom apartments sold for as much as 2.8 million dirhams, or 1,350 dirhams per square foot. Buyers paid a substantial 15% deposit, and have laid out another 45% since, equating to a total of 60% of the cost.

Two years after the launch though construction has not commenced and only work is being done on the pilings.

Emaar meantime is busy completing six other towers just fifty metres away.

Emaar has been pocketing interest on the funds it has raised without making any outlays. Adding insult to injury, buyers are being slugged interest at 10.6% per annum if late with their instalments.

One of the criticisms of the Dubai real estate boom is that developers are failing to deliver on time. The Jumeirah Beach Residence project, a project comprising 40 towers and more than 6,000 apartments has been continually delayed. Apartments were initially expected to be handed over from June 2005. This was later extended to December 2005, and then March 2006. JBR has now confirmed the project will not be ready until December 2006.

At the time of the Marina Quays launch, Emaar's Sales Manager, Amer Belshelat, described the project, which is to extend 20 metres over the water, as, 'Beautiful promenade, awesome sunsets, incredible ocean-front real estate and super fun restaurants. Marina Quays is where charm, variety and convenience truly come together. Everything you need for carefree daily living is near at hand, right within your neighbourhood. It's the urban waterfront lifestyle you've dreamed about.'

Amenities at the Quays complex will include a gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, squash court, aerobic studio, movie theatre, business centre, guest suite, round-the-clock concierge and security.

'This is genuine waterfront living with a splash of Dubai style, it's an authentic, animated marina and the atmosphere spills over into everything: shopping, dining, sailing or merely escaping,' Belshelat said.

Emaar Properties is a publicly listed company, one-third owned by the Dubai government. It is known as the region's largest real estate company and was the first real estate developer to provide freehold property in Dubai. The company's flagship development is the Burj Dubai, which is planned to be the tallest tower in the world.

Owners of the Marina Quays project are up in arms over the lack of progress. Adding to concerns is that the company has failed to communicate its lack of progress, and its intentions.

Dubai Marina, formerly named Westside Marina, has been referred to as the world's largest man-made marina and is amongst the world's largest master planned waterfront development. The development project was started in 1998 and will cover an area of 53 million square feet (4.9 million square meters). It was carved along a 3.34km (2 mile) stretch of Dubai's shoreline and is a mixed-use canal-city inspired in the Venetian tradition. It will accommodate over 120 thousand people when complete.

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oops negative press for Emaar.

even though quite cheap, and well.. north korea times..

they have a point though.

[dubaiflo]

*delete*

[dubaiflo]

*delete*

when will SSC be fixed..

[Krazy]

negative press sure.. but North Korea Times? I dont even know if that counts as "press" for Dubai investors :lol:

[mehrana]

the article is correct, Emaar needs to support Investors.

the same scenario is with burj Views.

[Imre]

13/10/2006

Marina Quays

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[bluelights]

thanks for the update ! seems they are at least getting somewhere !!
thats the Tower right ?

[Stephan23]

02.11.2006 By Imre

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[Krazy]

Dec 5

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[Imre]

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[Coconut]

Imre,

thx for the pictures. I am new to the forum, have followed it for ca. 2 years. Bought a 2 BR in MQ-East, pt. 8-02. Anyway based on the progress, assume completion in 2 yrs. Rotten investment based on cash flow, although development differentiates itself from the rest. Would appreciate additional pictures as it moves along.

[djb]

I agree, the March 2008 completion date looks unacheivable at the current rate of build, and as Emaar have other more prestigious projects on the go in Dubai ( Burj Dubai etc) I can't see them putting any more priority on Marina Quays to get it finished on time. Anyone who has bought and is planning on moving in then I think will be disapointed.

I might be in Dubai in a few weeks time. If I do I'll get some pics and post them.

[Krazy]

March-May 2009 sounds more right

[dubaiflo]

^^ end 2008 for me.

apart from that, it is really weird Emaar waited so long with this one and also Park Island..

i mean MP started before launch, and those investors here have to wait 1 year +!

[Krazy]

it will definitely not be anytime in 2008.. remember this has a special design with the going over the water bit so that will take more time than usual

[True Blue]

^^ I thought the temporary works for the over hang had already been carried out. If so 2008 is still possible.

True Blue, ever the optomist :lol:

[Krazy]

^^ I thought the temporary works for the over hang had already been carried out.

I didn't know that.. in that case late 2008 is likely

[dubaiflo]

^^ which is what i was saying. on the other hand this over hang is only 9F so even if they are just starting the raft foundation (piling was underway for sure) late 2008 is possible.

[Stephan23]

24.01.2007 By Imre

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[Stephan23]

Double post

but good progress btw!!

[djb]

Completion date...........based on the rate of build on the latest photos from Imre, I would estimate end of November this year to complete the structural works of the main tower, so final completion sometime in 2008 still looks ok to me ?????????

[mehrana]

Completion date...........based on the rate of build on the latest photos from Imre, I would estimate end of November this year to complete the structural works of the main tower, so final completion sometime in 2008 still looks ok to me ?????????


I think emaar will hand over the project by Oct-Nov 2008.

[Plet]

Is it normal in Dubai that the completion dates are running 1 or 2 years late?

[Morrismarina]

Yes

[anacreon]

I heard a rumour recently that Emaar were planning on substantially increasing the height of their Quay North tower.

Anyone able to confirm the story?

[Stephan23]

14.02.2007

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[M7]

Good progress!

I wonder why emaar started the construction of this project so late!

[bluelights]

I heard a rumour recently that Emaar were planning on substantially increasing the height of their Quay North tower.

Anyone able to confirm the story?

where did you hear this from ?

[True Blue]

Some recent pictures;

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^^ I know which job I want.

[Stephan23]

23.02.2007

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[M7]

Nice picture,the speed of construction is fast!

[Stephan23]

09.03.2007

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[Krazy]

kinda hard to belive just a year back this plot was without any activity whatsoever...

[bluelights]

whats the 3rd photo of ?
progress is still slow, but getting there at least

thanks for the update

[bluelights]

some photos from 19th March
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only the north tower seems to have action.

[M7]

All three towers should be ready by end of 2008 (i hope so)!

[ps500]

Cladding starting to go up 26/3/06

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[Imre]

12/April/2007

Marina Quays

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[Imre]

13/April/2007

Marina Quays (facade test)

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[Imre]

27/04/2007

Marina Quays

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[ronski]

Marina Quays today:

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[Krazy]

^^ great update, please keep them coming.

[KNasser]

any new photos great Imre?:)

[Mpower3]

hey guys. im new to this site i found it because emaar apparently doesnt do updates on construction for customers to see. is everyone on the marina quays forum owners of a flat?

[Plet]

hey guys. is everyone on the marina quays forum owners of a flat?

No we are not all owners. I like the Marina Quay Towers though, specially them standing in the water.

[Imre]

18/May/2007

MARINA QUAYS

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[Ossi]

Hello everyone!
I bought an apartment at marina quays west. Is there an other owner in this forum? It would be very kind if someone could post some recent pictures showing the progress?

regards Ossi

[Morrismarina]

Hello everyone!
I bought an apartment at marina quays west. Is there an other owner in this forum? It would be very kind if someone could post some recent pictures showing the progress?

regards Ossi

Congratulations well done....reallly nice development and great location.

[Plet]

Hello everyone!
I bought an apartment at marina quays west. Is there an other owner in this forum? It would be very kind if someone could post some recent pictures showing the progress?

regards Ossi

Congratulations. 4 minutes from the beach! I like this development, but I bought in the Al Dua'a instead.

[ronski]

Taken this morning 8th June

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[Ossi]

Dear ronski,

thank you for the great pic of marina quays.

regards
Ossi

[bizzybonita]

nice photoshot ronski , i wounder if u can give us photoshot for the point plot from ur view if u can . :)

[Imre]

15/June/2007

Marina Quays

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[Krazy]

that's fine and dandy but where the remaining two buildings?

[Tate]

Marina Quays today:

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GREAT pic!!! :D

[ronski]

Taken yesterday 22nd June:

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[Tate]

^^ Good progress here.:) Love that bridge! One of my personal favourite spots in Dubai Marina... just amazing! :cool:

[Imre]

29/June/2007

MARINA QUAYS

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[Tate]

^^ Emaar sure they have enough flags here or what? :lol:

One of my favourite spots in all of Dubai! Love that turquoise water...:cool:

[Imre]

06/July/2007

Marina Quays

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[Imre]

20/July/2007

MARINA QUAYS

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[thesuperph]

from marina minsions

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Shot with Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+EOS+300D+DIGITAL&make=Canon) at 2007-07-25

[Imre]

03/Aug/2007

MARINA QUAYS

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[Imre]

17/Aug/2007

MARINA QUAYS

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[Tate]

^^ One floor in two weeks? :ohno: Great location though!

[Imre]

31/Aug/2007

Marina Quays

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[Tate]

^^ Thanks for the pix Imre! Two more floors in two weeks!?:cheers:

[Cranesetc]

View from Oasis Beach Tower

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/cranesetcphotos/dubaimarinaquays.jpg

[Tate]

^^ Great shot Cranesetc!:) One of the best spots in the Marina IMO!

[rexdmx]

^^ Great shot Cranesetc!:) One of the best spots in the Marina IMO!

always a good sport eh mate! :lol:

[Tate]

always a good sport eh mate! :lol:

^^ :lol: :lol:

:cheers2: :dance2:

[Krazy]

Funny how they have started cladding on the 40 storey tower, yet we see only now the CORES for the other two.

[Tate]

^^ But did construction begin on all three at the same time?:dunno:

[Imre]

07/Sept/2007

Marina Quays

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[djb]

Does anyone have any update on the likely completion date of Marina Quays ?

[Doctor_UK]

officially: end 2008.
realistically: end 2008 looks reasonable


..

[Ossi]

Does anyone can show recent pics please?

Thanks in advance.

[Imre]

yes:)

21/Sept/2007

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[Ossi]

Dear Imre,

thank you very much for your quick reply. We are in Germany and are looking forward to every friday getting your updated pictures. You do a great job.

Thanks and greetings from Germany
Ossi

[Mpower3]

does anyone have any new pics ?

[rexdmx]

what is the market price now for these? i saw one at less than 1250/sq ft for a large 2br plus maids...
is that not kinda low??

[Imre]

24/October/2007

Marina Quays

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[Ossi]

Great shots.
Thank you Imre for your updated pics. Do you think completion date March 2008 is realistic?

Regards
Ossi

[Imre]

I think not realistic, I would say mid 2008 is more possible.(if they working very fast)

[Mpower3]

thanks for the updated pics imre. so youre saying mid 2008 is when it looks like it should be done? i called emaar and asked them they said everything is on schedual which i find odd myself... who knows :ohno::ohno:

[Tate]

Nice pics Imre! :) I'm looking forward to seeing Marina Quays completed.

[Imre]

thanks for the updated pics imre. so youre saying mid 2008 is when it looks like it should be done? i called emaar and asked them they said everything is on schedual which i find odd myself... who knows :ohno::ohno:


Whan I said mid 2008 I was very optimistic and expect fast works , if the speed is just average then the completion date is apr. end of 2008.here is 3 building and the interior takes time.

[Areadubai]

The waterfront villas look very nice in this project!

[Doctor_UK]

imre... i was also a bit surprised when you said mid 2008.. the other two towers, although are not very tall, but still will longer take time to complete as they are overhanging above the waters...

i think hand over will be end 2008, at the earliest





...

[Imre]

yes, I meant the main tower only , I dont know what about the 2*12F buildnings, there is no progress.

[M7]

Quay West Tower (Tall Tower) should be ready by August 08.

[Mpower3]

are you 100% on that estimate M7? because emaar keeps saying everything is on schedual.

[jodbar]

I contacted three different departments in Emaar (call centre, handovers, customer care), and received slightly different answers. Disregarding some odd claims and inconsistencies (the call centre also mentioned a date of 30 Jun 08, in addition to those below), it seems that their system currently shows handovers as:

Quay West: 31 Mar 08 (same as contract)
Quay East: 30 Sep 08
Quay North: 30 Sep 08

The first of these is clearly unrealistic, and highly unlikely for the other two, though it does at least indicate that they're going to hand over separately rather than together. This is reasonable, as the last 6+ months should be all internal work anyway.

They tried to claim that wouldn't know of any delay unless the contractor informed them of one, which they hadn't so far. Laughable, I know.

By the way, they're actually in default of contract, because it says they must inform the purchasers no later than 12 months before the Estimated Completion Date (31 Mar 08 in the case of Quay West), of the designated Completion Date. Not only did they fail to do this, but it seems their processes don't even allow for this step. Makes little odds however, as clearly they'd just have said 31 Mar 08 anyway, then after keeping their buyers in the dark for 3 years, from 1 month prior to completion date they can just delay away to their hearts to content for up to a year.

When the market tightens, competitive driver should ensure they'll no longer be able to get away with this high-handed approach to their customers.

[M7]

We all know how Emaar handled this project! They launched the project early 2005 and only begun the initial works a year later! i'm 100% sue Emaar used our money on other projects! anyway that is past and we all must learn from it!
Completion date of August 08 for Quay west is realistic as the building is topped and the only job will be to fit the claddings and to finish internal stuff.

Lets wait and see~

[Mpower3]

man all this is so confusing. they shouldnt be shady like this towards their buyers they should have just been honest with us from the begining. who knows i guess time will tell. :cheers:

[Imre]

09/November/2007

Marina Quays

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[Tate]

^^ Have they finally topped out here?

[M7]

^^ Have they finally topped out here?

Only Quay West Tower is Topped

[Morrismarina]

Are the other towers staying at 12 floors, there was some talk about the height being increased ??

[Tate]

Only Quay West Tower is Topped

Thanks.:)

[Caesar7]

as mentioned by Morris - are the other towers staying at 12 floors or are they going to be increased ??

Thnks

[Mpower3]

does anyone have any new pictures? - also i emailed emaar customer handover and according to them there isnt any delays but they also said that they could give me a more definate answer untill march just to let everyone know what emaar is saying to there customers.

[M7]

does anyone have any new pictures? - also i emailed emaar customer handover and according to them there isnt any delays but they also said that they could give me a more definate answer untill march just to let everyone know what emaar is saying to there customers.

Emaar sold some units on Quay West earlier this year and the completion date mentioned on the new contract was August 2008! so they knew that the project will not be ready on time! they will officialy inform us on Jan-Feb 08 about the delays

[Mpower3]

Emaar sold some units on Quay West earlier this year and the completion date mentioned on the new contract was August 2008! so they knew that the project will not be ready on time! they will officialy inform us on Jan-Feb 08 about the delays

do you have an apartment there as well M7?

[Imre]

23/November/2007

Marina Quays


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[M7]

do you have an apartment there as well M7?

Yes i purchased a 1 bed in March 05

[Ossi]

Imre

Thank you for the nice pics. Great progress.
Has Quay West and Timeplace the same constructor DCE ??

[Ossi]

to all Quay West owners:

if you have a look at the pictures of the kitchen, bathroom, balcony, pool etc. at the Timeplace you can not see the offered european standard. Has anyone been inside one of the apartments/area around in Quay West??? What can we do to to prevent us from getting similar worse quality?

Thanks in advance
Ossi

[Imre]

Imre

Thank you for the nice pics. Great progress.
Has Quay West and Timeplace the same constructor DCE ??

yes , same .

DCE has many projects at the marina like Marina Quays,Time Place,Park Island,The Torch,23 Marina etc...

[Ossi]

yes , same .

DCE has many projects at the marina like Marina Quays,Time Place,Park Island,The Torch,23 Marina etc...

Hi Imre,

are there completed projects of DCE in the marina/somewhere else ??

tks

[Imre]

Dont worry , MQ will be much better than the TP , this is Emaar quality, just see the Marina Promenade or South Ridge , they are useing quality materials.

I know what is the problem, most of developer did a wrong calculation before , and when started the construction every prices increased (material, works, subcontractors etc..) thats why they reduced the quality and used cheap finishing.

Emaar has money they will not do this I am sure about of that.

[Imre]

Hi Imre,

are there completed projects of DCE in the marina/somewhere else ??

tks

yes, but difficult to compare...

e.g. Dreams :) that is also DCE

[Ossi]

yes, but difficult to compare...

e.g. Dreams :) that is also DCE


Hi Imre,

thanks for the info. I wish you are right. I bought from emaar because of the quality and the looking. But I believed the towers are built by emmar itself.

Where is the Dreams located?? Are there pics in this forum?

tks

[Imre]

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=128393&page=8

but dont compare , this is bad example:)

[Imre]

06/December/2007

Marina Quays

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[Imre]

20/December/2007

Marina Quays

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[Ossi]

Regarding to all Quays West owners:

We have been inside the building few days ago, there was no "European standard" like what we bought. There is no hightec and no luxery. The tiles in the bathroom are 15X15 cm, white coloured and from the ground to the ceiling. The slaughtering houses in Germany look the same. The bathtube is thin and short, all together it looks like the low cost housing in Germany.

Some floortiles which are already in the apartments are already broken, what kind of working procedures is that? The working steps are totally crazy, how can you first finish the floor and then starting with the A/C work on the ceiling.

We don`t have the contract with us but i`m sure that the entrance area should be in marpel. But there are only tiles.

Just to fill up also with some good things: The dining/living area is really nice, you have a great view of the Marina and are also able to see the sea and the palm.

We also have some JEPG-pics but we don´t get them in, can anybody give us instructions how to handle it.

Best regards.

[malec]

^^ Go to www.imageshack.us
Upload the images here
Find the link that gives you the pure url of the image
Post it here
Add before and after the posted url

[Imre]

Regarding to all Quays West owners:
Some floortiles which are already in the apartments are already broken, what kind of working procedures is that? The working steps are totally crazy, how can you first finish the floor and then starting with the A/C work on the ceiling.



I saw the Marina Quays and Park Island site yesterday and I would say that the DCE makes really bad quality there..

Almost every stone panel (which they use for the cladding) cracked or chipped , I think the Emaar should controll that job otherwise the snagging will take for ages.

[Ossi]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7702/pict3843ex9.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict3843ex9.jpg)

I received the EMAAR-contract. There should be marble in foyer, but there are tiles.

[Ossi]

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[Ossi]

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[M7]

To be fair we have to wait and see what Emaar is delivering to us on handover.

[Dubai_Steve]

Since when does this choice of tile constitute "uncompromising quality" as detailed in the Emaar brochure ? You should demand that all bathrooms be redone with tiles of "uncompromising quality".

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7702/pict3843ex9.jpg

Distinctive design, uncompromising quality and an unmatched position make Marina Quays your ultimate home in Dubai Marina.

[Imre]

they should make better quality

04/January/2008

Marina Quays

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[Imre]

dont worry , they can repair everything just need time but I dont know why they use that white tiles, maybe cheap and dont want to spend more money?

[glover]

both al-majara and al-sahab have the same tile. i know that's not how it should be, but it can be retiled for less than AED 12k. i am thinking of doing it!

[Dubai_Steve]

Yes it is worth retiling all the bathrooms but I would try and get Emaar to pay for it first as they have not sold to you as advertised. Emaar should pay to fix the problem not you.

[heatstor]

I'm afraid this will spread everywhere. Cutting corners (in this case literally) due to construction delays and increased cost.

[Dubai_Steve]

both al-majara and al-sahab have the same tile.

Seems you are right, here is a photo of a finished bathroom in Al-Majara.

http://imageseu.holiday-rentals.co.uk/vd2/files/HR/photos/7/22348/11880_4.jpg

[charlie big potatoes]

i managed to get in and have a browse. The quality and workmanship is pretty poor. This will require more than snagging. Best way out would be to supply and install our own sanitryware and tiling as the disruption after handover will be a nightmare. These bathrooms remind me of the gents toilets on the Northen Line, very very poor.

[bluelights]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7702/pict3843ex9.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict3843ex9.jpg)

I received the EMAAR-contract. There should be marble in foyer, but there are tiles.

@Ossi

how did you manage to get inside ? i just came back from Duabi 2 days ago, got loads of photos to upload of the outside, quite disturbing from the looks of the photos inside!!!!!!!! i will dig out the original bathroom brochure i received and have another look

Nick

[Anjam]

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^^ Who snags the common areas and exterior of the building and decides when it is acceptable ?

[glover]

all of this is normal and part of the construction! the promenade had the same holes and chips in the precast exterior when first installed. look at it now! the final touch ups will fix all!

[dirtyharry1]

Good day to all of you! I have just joint this forum since I have purchased 6 weeks ago a 2 bedroom appartment in Quay West. I have chosen EMAAR on recommendation of all my colleagues here in Dubai and after I had checked the quality of previous developments such as the Golf Towers or the Fairways etc. Now I must admit that the fotos look very very lousy... no comparison to the Promenade - yet. I think I also have to inspect the interior as soon as there is any progress in construction...

[rexdmx]

Since when does this choice of tile constitute "uncompromising quality" as detailed in the Emaar brochure ? You should demand that all bathrooms be redone with tiles of "uncompromising quality".

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7702/pict3843ex9.jpg

Distinctive design, uncompromising quality and an unmatched position make Marina Quays your ultimate home in Dubai Marina.

i feel the quality would be good though since it is under construction..this is what you would expect..:D
just check out the executive tower thread and see the pics of the tiles i took..yellowish ugh!! but the finished product would be superb :cheers:

PS: did u sneak in??

[Mpower3]

as far as completion date i just recieved an email from emaar and they said that there are no delays as of yet and that everything should be handed over on time. judging by the pics that imre has provided us i dont see how that is possible to finish that tower by the end of march. on my contract it states that the end date is march 2008 if they dont have it done what legal options do i have if any? anyone know?

thanks!

[dirtyharry1]

I have just been to EMAAR's offices, they have for Quay West 3 (!!) optional dates of handing over in their system, 31st March (which will not going to happen, so they say), 30th June (very unlikely) and 30th September (probably the earliest REAL date). You cannot do anything about it unless the delay is more than 12 months in total. Nobody cares about any problems for the buyers, that's Dubai.

[M7]

I have just been to EMAAR's offices, they have for Quay West 3 (!!) optional dates of handing over in their system, 31st March (which will not going to happen, so they say), 30th June (very unlikely) and 30th September (probably the earliest REAL date). You cannot do anything about it unless the delay is more than 12 months in total. Nobody cares about any problems for the buyers, that's Dubai.

They will handover in August/September. And yes! buyers can do nothing about it!

[Mpower3]

i dont have my contract on hand with me since im in the office right now but i will check when i get home because that is ridiculous, whats the point of a contract then? just say we will call you when its done. they said in the email:

" Thank you for your email dated 03rd January 2008, with regards to the handover date of your apartment at Marina Quay West 2001.
We wish to advise that the handover date of your apartment remains as the 31st of March 2008.
In line with our contractual obligations, we will inform all our customers of any changes one month prior to the handover date.
Hence, we would be in a better position to update you on any changes by Mid February 2008."

if they know that its not going to happen for sure as you all are saying, then why lie about it ??!!! i hate liars !!!!

[Ossi]

Mpower 3

Congratulation for apartment 2001. In my opinion this is the best floorplan in these tower. If the truth is a problem they will tell you a lie. Thats standard here.
I believe the handover date will be end 2008 - never earlier. They will not handover only Quay West. North and East nearly nothing is done.

You have a new contract. Please check if there should be marble in the foyer. We have been inside and there were only ceramic tiles but in our contract is written marble.

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[Imre]

^^ copy this line here:

Hotlink for forums (1)

:cheers:

[Ossi]

Thanks Imre.

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[Mpower3]

Mpower 3

Congratulation for apartment 2001. In my opinion this is the best floorplan in these tower. If the truth is a problem they will tell you a lie. Thats standard here.
I believe the handover date will be end 2008 - never earlier. They will not handover only Quay West. North and East nearly nothing is done.

You have a new contract. Please check if there should be marble in the foyer. We have been inside and there were only ceramic tiles but in our contract is written marble.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7198/pict4053xr2.th.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict4053xr2.jpg)

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hey ossi you think you can post it up on the forum the picture because i cannot access it right now. if not i can check when i get home.

thanks!

[Ossi]

I hope now I got it.

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[Imre]

the problem is the size ,choose this one:

1024*768 (17 inch monitor)

[Ossi]

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[Ossi]

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[Ossi]

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[dirtyharry1]

Yes, the biggest problem is Quay East and North, no progress there. And like the Promenade no tower will be handed over on its own, only alltogether.

My contract also says marble in foyer and in the master bathroom. The fotos in this forum show more or less a public toilet in a train station... good luck to all buyers of the "uncompromising quality" like myself.

Yesterday I talked to a project manager on the site, he does not know anything about March 2008..., he said maybe March 2009... Only time will tell. Hopefully I will be still in Dubai for handing-over...

[Mpower3]

all i can say is i am very confused. if they know that there is no way that this is going to be done by march of 2008 why is emaar not just telling us so we can make plans according to that!

[jodbar]

all i can say is i am very confused. if they know that there is no way that this is going to be done by march of 2008 why is emaar not just telling us so we can make plans according to that!

Apparently, simply because they don't have to. It's quite obvious that as per other Dubai developers, their interest is only short-term financial - keeping your customers happy just doesn't enter into it. They knew from the moment they broke soil that this project would be significantly late, because it started late. The progress has been at a steady 1-floor-per-week throughout, so this looks like their plan, rather than a slip. Quite why they're reluctant to tell us the obvious is beyond me. When the market eventually cools, the effect of competition will kick in, and they might start to realise that customer service does afterall matter. Until then, expect the minimum they can get away with.

[Mpower3]

hey imre do you think you can get some shots of the quay north and east so we can see how thats coming along? thanks

[jodbar]

hey imre do you think you can get some shots of the quay north and east so we can see how thats coming along? thanks

FYI Imre's last shot of 20 Dec (previous page) shows the core of Quay East. North is at same state. As of last Saturday they looked the same, and neither have changed for weeks.

[True Blue]

FYI Imre's last shot of 20 Dec (previous page) shows the core of Quay East. North is at same state. As of last Saturday they looked the same, and neither have changed for weeks.

DCE moto;

One thing at a time please! :lol:

[AltinD]

^^ I would say rather: "Building Dubai Marina, one tower at the time"

[mackie1964]

^^ I would say "Who shouts louder, gets a floor done":)

There is even a song that goes with it :lol:

[Imre]

18/January/2008

Marina Quays

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[bizzybonita]

DCE moto;

One thing at a time please! :lol:
:lol::lol::rofl:

[True Blue]

Why are they fixing the cladding to the podium when they still have 2 towers to construct above it? :bash:

[PM Joe]

Why are they fixing the cladding to the podium when they still have 2 towers to construct above it? :bash:

Hello,

I have been a spectator of your threads on dubai marina for a long time, but this time i have to step in.

True Blue, i think you have just hit the bull's eye.. :applause:

I have been asking the same question to myself. The North and East are enormous cantilevered buildings that can not be constructed without building a temporary support structure underneath first.

My opinion is that those two buildings are doomed, they figured it is not possible to construct them, they stopped the construction and they are planning a redesign by keeping the already cast core.

(and regarding completion - for West only, keep in mind that the Promenade was at the same stage this time last year, and it is still not handed over. In case they can manage to handover West and the others seperately, we are looking at 2 more years for North and East :devil:)

Cheers,

[Imre]

first crane coming down:)

[Imre]

01/February/2008

Marina Quays

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[bizzybonita]

Looks STUNNING with that green claddin..

[Ossi]

Hello Imre,

Thank you very much for your nice pics. We are glad viewing your updates.

Greetings from the wet and cold Germany. Also the weather in Dubai seem to be not perfect.

[carpetking]

@Ossi

have you bought in Marina Quays ?

[Ossi]

@carpetking

Yes, we bought in 2005.

[jodbar]

@carpetking

Yes, we bought in 2005.

I'm two floors above you then (if they ever finish it!): 2205

[carpetking]

I think he meant the year 2005 and not apartment 2005 ?

[Mpower3]

I'm two floors above you then (if they ever finish it!): 2205

do you live in dubai already ?:cheers:

[bizzybonita]

Mpower3
have you bought in Marina Quays ?

[Mpower3]

Mpower3
have you bought in Marina Quays ?

yes i have, i am in apt # 2001. how bout you?

[bizzybonita]

iam at marina wharf 1 near Marina promande

[Mpower3]

iam at marina wharf 1 near Marina promande

oh very nice, looks like were neighboors. :)

[jodbar]

do you live in dubai already ?:cheers:

Yes.

And yes, I think Ossi did mean bought in year 2005 - likewise. Well, I'm sure whoever DID buy apt 2005 will be very happy with it - eventually!!

[Parisian Girl]

Looks STUNNING with that green claddin..

Yes, must admit that cladding does look very good ... And is Marina Quays one of the best situated towers in the Marina or what! :)

iam at marina wharf 1 near Marina promande

The u know what is in the post already! :D

[CIPUS]

Can anyone tell me which is the destiny ofe other two tower?:dunno:

[Mpower3]

:wallbash:i emailed emaar yesterday and i said that i had seem some pictures and judging by the looks of the pictures that march is a unrealistic deadline and for them to be honest with me and tell me what is the real deadline for the project so hopefully someone will give me a honest answer.

[True Blue]

Can anyone tell me which is the destiny ofe other two tower?:dunno:

A total mystery?

[Ossi]

A few weeks ago i have been to the Emaar sales office and was told to get information. I sent them two e-mails but till now no response. :bash:

Also a few weeks ago i also went to the building (have a look on posts before) and i now can confirm that we will not get the same quality and finishing like it is in the Marina Promenades. The reason is the for Emaar new constructor DCE and Emaar doesn`t give a damn about it. The earliest completion date might be at the end of the year but only if they would now start rising up the North and East building. There will also be no handover before finishing the complete development.

[True Blue]

From what you are stating the quality will be poor and the completion late all due to DCE. Emaar are not bothered by this? Why don't they fire them and bring in someone who will perform?

Marina promenade looks great in terms of finish but I don't think The Quays or Park Islands will be as good somehow.

[Mpower3]

i just got the email from emaar this morning and it will be delayed for sure. they told me in the email that they will be in a better position at the end of february to tell me as to what the extent of the delay will be. i guess i wont be going to dubai in march then. :moods:

[rexdmx]

A few weeks ago i have been to the Emaar sales office and was told to get information. I sent them two e-mails but till now no response. :bash:

Also a few weeks ago i also went to the building (have a look on posts before) and i now can confirm that we will not get the same quality and finishing like it is in the Marina Promenades. The reason is the for Emaar new constructor DCE and Emaar doesn`t give a damn about it. The earliest completion date might be at the end of the year but only if they would now start rising up the North and East building. There will also be no handover before finishing the complete development.

well you weren't in the promenade in its construction stages...i assure u it was uuuuglyyyy..you weren't in jbr as well...i was there it was terrible until completion

you do know there would be a delay...the only problem is Emaar not giving you a straight answer which is frustruating but do no doubt the quality of the apartment...yet

[Ossi]

We also have properties in Germany with which i can compare it. When we bought from the brochure in 2005 we were promised high quality, luxury and modern European style but what we will now get is just old-fashioned, and a cheap quality. Just have a look at the pictures of the bathroom we posted already here inside. Let me know if you see there luxury ( independed on the construction stage) You can just compare it with German slaughteries. I don`t also understand how they rise up a building, starting on the ground and then finishing the ceiling by destroying the ground (tyles are already broken) again!! That makes the price of the aparments not reasonable. But don`t worry we are not in hurry, there is time enough to repair the snags. In spite of that we hope the best `cause we are not even able to change anything.

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[Ossi]

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[dirtyharry1]

Do not talk too much about the poor quality... this could have a negative impact on our resale margins...:-) However I must admit, the bathroom in my company looks much more comfortable... very very disappointing. And whatever the final version will look like, the tiles will not be replaced by decent ones or even by marble as promised in the contract. But be sure, EMAAR does not give a fxxx what was promised or what implications a serious delay has for the buyers. Unfortunately there are too many around... and every morning a new idiot wakes up and starts begging at EMAAR to buy anything.

If the delay will be more than September (2008!) I will sell immediately and I will buy something decent.

[carpetking]

looks not too bad Ossi,look the tiles at Timeplacetower :nuts:

[Mpower3]

if i was to sell my flat is there any money to be made on my initial investment? or prices have flattened out for the time being?

[i love dubai]

It all depend on when and how much did you buy it for?