DD I cant see the Pic can you repost please,Pleth are they still progressing,Your our girl on the spot.

Desert Diver:applause:

The handover date for the Atlantic 2012!?


the problem is they have around 30-40 workers which is not enough and the progress is very slow.

with this speed the 2012 is too optimistic for the handover.

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One level higher in five months as this photo was taken in mid October.:ohno:

Call me cynical – but I reckon that GSPM is embarrassed about all the promises made by the developer/himself regarding completion and progress, and that he has removed himself from comment or perhaps site??

It’s easy to talk, but actions speak louder than words.
I suppose the optimistic viewpoint is that by the time the tower is completed the Credit Crunch may also be.

Progress is pathetic!

February 12th since we last heard from GSPM which certainly does seem strange.

GSPM has always tried his best to communicate with us, not an easy thing in an environment of half truths.He will be back soon, must be on hols. Only just seen Desert Divers photo from march 12th and the pillars are being cast for floor two. Question now is will the developer try to claim that next payment is on completion of 5th slab as opposed to 5th floor slab.

Call me cynical – but I reckon that GSPM is embarrassed about all the promises made by the developer/himself regarding completion and progress, and that he has removed himself from comment or perhaps site??

It’s easy to talk, but actions speak louder than words.
I suppose the optimistic viewpoint is that by the time the tower is completed the Credit Crunch may also be.

Progress is pathetic!

Let me tell you its miles faster than the likes of Nakhell

This is the slowest construction I have ever seen. Problem is they can only afford to keep a few workers on the payroll.

If they are low in cash they should let us know - i wouldnt mind paying 5th floor installment a little bit earlier if this means that they can speed up and can guarantee finishing the project mid 2010.
BTW - does anybody have GSPM's number? Had his business card but misplaced it.

I think this is GSPM's e mail address ferreira.stephanus@gmail.com

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We need close-up photo please.

Looks as if a good proportion of the formwork is in place to carry the next slab.At this speed ,two to three weeks before the pour,makes top out mid 2010.

Looks as if a good proportion of the formwork is in place to carry the next slab.At this speed ,two to three weeks before the pour,makes top out mid 2010.

MID 2010 FOR TOP OUT:cry:

hi everybody

sorry for not responding, the construction schedule is set for 24 February 2009,

hi everybody

sorry for not responding, the construction schedule is set for 24 February 2009,

Nice to here your still with us GSPM but i assume you mean 2010 as it still looks shorter than i imagined.:lol:

Nice to here your still with us GSPM but i assume you mean 2010 as it still looks shorter than i imagined.:lol:

sorry 2010:bash:

Wild child

I’m a wild horse running the fields, once received from my family
A promise made by my inhabitants not to change the wild child within me
I’m wild but still they feel the need to alter me…, tame me….confine me.
If only they knew how this will distress me, I need to be free with my prevailing superiority

When I ramble the fields people use to desire me, impervious setting the tempo for others to see
Late at hours of darkness I kick at this container, that’s holding me…. I feel the urge blazing within me
I’m wild, I cannot be restrained, you will not fracture me….., I will break free just wait and see
I will unearth a territory where I can ramble, and once again bear out my prevailing superiority within me

But now I’m confined and I’ll linger for my moment, the time will draw closer, my opening,
to be liberated…….from this shackles, where one and all looks downward on me, hiding my skull in dishonor….
but knowing that I’ll be free, proving I’m a wild child…. bring to an end this suspicion
I will rise me head, trample and yell out strident! Do you see the stallion within me.

Written by Stephan Ferreira(GSPM)

GSPM Yes I understand your torment. In my job as a physic profiler for the metropolitan police I come across this syndrome often,I will spare you the embarrassment of explanation on line, but feel free to ring my office for an appointment. In the meantime I have pm you the name of a medicine that has been effective in these cases in the past.Of course the upside here is the neurotic mind can produce some very artistic works.

GSPM can you give us some sort of schedule with a breakdown on when each floor should be poured to achieve this new completion date. I still think it won't be ready for Feb 2010.

APPROX 20TH MARCH

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GSPM Yes I understand your torment. In my job as a physic profiler for the metropolitan police I come across this syndrome often,I will spare you the embarrassment of explanation on line, but feel free to ring my office for an appointment. In the meantime I have pm you the name of a medicine that has been effective in these cases in the past.Of course the upside here is the neurotic mind can produce some very artistic works.

its called poetry not a syndrome hence no need for any explanation, , but thanks for the medicine i will keep it in mind should i ever suffer any illusions, regarding my state of mind. Its perplexing that civilization will call artists neurotic, and then mock them for their aptitude, the meaninglessness in their method of philosophy :cheers:

GSPM can you give us some sort of schedule with a breakdown on when each floor should be poured to achieve this new completion date. I still think it won't be ready for Feb 2010.

as per schedule

2nd floor- 15 march 2009
3rd floor- 31 march 2009
4th floor- 14 april 2009
5th floor- 29 april 2009
6th floor- 14 may 2009
7th floor- 28 may 2009
8th floor- 11 june 2009
9th floor- 25 june 2009
10th floor- 9 july 2009
11th floor- 23 july 2009
12th floor- 7 august 2009
13th floor- 20 august 2009
14th floor- 3 september 2009
15th floor- 17 september 2009
16th floor- 01 october 2009
17th floor- 14 october 2009

they are currently behind and are planning to rectify, again my apology for not responding earlier.

Thank you for the schedule.

GSPM We have basement, ground floor and 1st floor sorted, so 31st march is 2nd floor is it not. The appt Number must match the floor number, which makes appt starting with two the next floor to cast !

GSPM We have basement, ground floor and 1st floor sorted, so 31st march is 2nd floor is it not. The appt Number must match the floor number, which makes appt starting with two the next floor to cast !

no it should have been 15 march, but it will be casted within 7 days, the numbers i gave are the actual floors, the contractor is forwarding me the plan to regain lost time as per this schedule, they will send it to me on completion.support for this floor is completed

Thanks GS thats good news. No need to be sorry for not responding, we are lucky to have you. Now keep taking the medicine and crack that whip.

GSPM is back and suddenly our thread comes ALIVE:banana:

GSPM, dig into the petty cash and lure some Arabtec squads down from Silverene for a few weeks. That should get things back on track:okay:

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Thanks M2 Good update, nice to see from the other side of marina.

Haven't heard anything about registering our apartments. I thought this had to be done by a certain date with us paying 1% and the developer paying 1%
Anyone know anything about this?

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Any news GS is the pour complete!!

come on GSPM don't keep us in suspence, is it poured or not? Do you have any new pictures for the blog, last was beginning of February?

03/April/2009

The Atlantic

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God this is so slow.

God this is so slow.

Painfull to watch for us non investors, but not many on the resale market so investors must be happy with the linked to progress payment schedule, giving a bit of financial reflief in these times and with exchange rates still bad.

I also heard that a small workforce are on site during the night trying to get back on schedule.

Well looks like floor is poured and support beams are being wired for concrete ready for next lift,so time will tell if they can speed up or not they need to sort this next floor in less than 14days to stand any chance of getting back on timeline.

Thanks again for pics Imre. We seem to be averaging 1 floor every 6 weeks thats 15 to go times 6 = 90 so top out 2011.

A very wise man once told me a long term investment was a short term investment that went wrong!

Mind you he also said if it flies, floats or Fu..s you should rent it,not buy and I did not listen to that either.

GSPM - The schedule says the 4th floor should be poured on the 14th April. How accurate is this? I take it the 3rd floor is poured already, is it?

10.04.2009. At 5.30 pm. Friday - day off.
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Thanks for the photos, am I right in thinking the 4th floor is nearly ready to pour?

Thanks for the photos, am I right in thinking the 4th floor is nearly ready to pour?

Basement: Done
Ground Floor: Done
First Floor: Done
Second Floor: not yet

strangely i havent noticed this part of the dubai marina

Does our apartments not have to be registered with the Land Department?

Does our apartments not have to be registered with the Land Department?

Select Property seem to be the only ones doing this,so i dont know whether they are just more 'on the ball' than the other developers or what.I assume you have paid for this with your torch apartment.

Thanks for the photos Pleth,at last it looks like we are getting somewhere.

Does our apartments not have to be registered with the Land Department?

Yes needs to be registered, please see here: http://www.xpress4me.com/news/uae/dubai/20012850.html

We have paid to Select Property for registering The Torch and we had to pay 1% and the developer 1% so why haven't we heard anything yet from Gulf Shores?

Select have not registered any properties yet but have taken the money.

I am sure I asked the registration question before when I wanted to know about registering Dorrabay. I was told that if the sales and purchase agreement is dated before December 2006 (from my vague memory) then no pre registration is required only registration at completion. This could answer why SP have been unable to register their developments and why Gulf shores have not asked for any money.

Would be worth while checking with the land registration department to verify if you feel better, otherwise the money is better in your pocket than the developers bank.

My Dorrabay registration fees were not invoiced until completion notices were issued.

Select Property seem to be the only ones doing this,so i dont know whether they are just more 'on the ball' than the other developers or what.I assume you have paid for this with your torch apartment.

As far as I can gather Select have not registered any units in respect of The Torch or Bay Central yet they have taken the money.

Select have not registered any properties yet but have taken the money.

I am sure I asked the registration question before when I wanted to know about registering Dorrabay. I was told that if the sales and purchase agreement is dated before December 2006 (from my vague memory) then no pre registration is required only registration at completion. This could answer why SP have been unable to register their developments and why Gulf shores have not asked for any money.

Would be worth while checking with the land registration department to verify if you feel better, otherwise the money is better in your pocket than the developers bank.

My Dorrabay registration fees were not invoiced until completion notices were issued.

This makes sense and you're right it's better in our pockets (better not say that too loud both coming from the same neck of woods) than theirs.
It's a bit of a cheek of SP to have it in their bank making interest.

Select have not registered any properties yet but have taken the money.

I am sure I asked the registration question before when I wanted to know about registering Dorrabay. I was told that if the sales and purchase agreement is dated before December 2006 (from my vague memory) then no pre registration is required only registration at completion. This could answer why SP have been unable to register their developments and why Gulf shores have not asked for any money.

Would be worth while checking with the land registration department to verify if you feel better, otherwise the money is better in your pocket than the developers bank.

My Dorrabay registration fees were not invoiced until completion notices were issued.
There are two completely different sets of rules for completed and off plan registration. Off plan by law needs to be registered - see law 13
http://rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/SharedFolder/reraDocs/Laws/EN/No13_2008.pdf (http://rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/SharedFolder/reraDocs/Laws/EN/No13_2008.pdf) and is not an SP conspiracy.
Your normally excellent advise could land people in trouble in this instance and is an example of why people should research properly.

According to land registration, which i checked myself in Dubai, there has been a problem with the "mass" registration system that allows developers to register many at a time therefor they are being registered one by one...which clearly takes time.
I have been told that my apt has been registered by SP and that i should have the docs through within the next two weeks. Let you know.

Only last week a landmark victory was recorded by a buyer in Dubai to recieve a full refund of all monies paid to developer plus 9% interest because the developer did not register his apartments in time under law 13 article 3. See here for full story - http://www.alineah.com/news/315/detail.htm

Better to keep yourself right by working to the laws and paying on time when requested by the developer. That way you have the courts on your side...should you need them. Always get requests for payments in writing and receipts for them...that way you can't go wrong. Just my opinion for what its worth!

There are two completely different sets of rules for completed and off plan registration. Off plan by law needs to be registered - see law 13
http://rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/SharedFolder/reraDocs/Laws/EN/No13_2008.pdf (http://rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/SharedFolder/reraDocs/Laws/EN/No13_2008.pdf) and is not an SP conspiracy.
Your normally excellent advise could land people in trouble in this instance and is an example of why people should research properly.

According to land registration, which i checked myself in Dubai, there has been a problem with the "mass" registration system that allows developers to register many at a time therefor they are being registered one by one...which clearly takes time.
I have been told that my apt has been registered by SP and that i should have the docs through within the next two weeks. Let you know.

Only last week a landmark victory was recorded by a buyer in Dubai to recieve a full refund of all monies paid to developer plus 9% interest because the developer did not register his apartments in time under law 13 article 3. See here for full story - http://www.alineah.com/news/315/detail.htm

Better to keep yourself right by working to the laws and paying on time when requested by the developer. That way you have the courts on your side...should you need them. Always get requests for payments in writing and receipts for them...that way you can't go wrong. Just my opinion for what its worth!

I am quoting from my experience.

Are you then saying that the date on the sales and purchase agreement has no bearing and the law applies to absolutely all developments no matter when launched or at what stage of construction they were at when the law was introduced?

I have not heard of anyone else paying this on a project launched 2005 and still under construction, only on the SP projects.

Select have not registered any properties yet but have taken the money.

I am sure I asked the registration question before when I wanted to know about registering Dorrabay. I was told that if the sales and purchase agreement is dated before December 2006 (from my vague memory) then no pre registration is required only registration at completion. This could answer why SP have been unable to register their developments and why Gulf shores have not asked for any money.

Would be worth while checking with the land registration department to verify if you feel better, otherwise the money is better in your pocket than the developers bank.

My Dorrabay registration fees were not invoiced until completion notices were issued.

Select have issued me with my OQOOD receipts for my BC apartment. So your statement is incorrect and should be retracted.

I am quoting from my experience.

Are you then saying that the date on the sales and purchase agreement has no bearing and the law applies to absolutely all developments no matter when launched or at what stage of construction they were at when the law was introduced?

I have not heard of anyone else paying this on a project launched 2005 and still under construction, only on the SP projects.

You experience was different as was my previous experiences.

I am not saying anything merely pointing out the law.

Law 13 is a new regulation which states that all off plan property sales must be registered. The law introduces a mandatory system of pre-registration for sales at the Eemirates land dept. Any sale of off plan property in Dubai that is not registered will be invalid. The new law is to be applied retrospectively ensuring every property is registered, even those purchased off plan prior to the law coming into effect.

If anything the fact that it is law and if not applied the S&P agreement will be invalid should suit anyone looking for a "get out" as per landmark case last week.

I am saying people should contact the land reg dept to confirm their individual cases if they are not sure and keep themselves 100% right within the laws. That way things can only go in their favour.

GSPM - The schedule says the 4th floor should be poured on the 14th April. How accurate is this? I take it the 3rd floor is poured already, is it?

No, as Pleth picture shows the third floor will be the next floor poured as far as the apartment numbers match.

Select have not registered any properties yet but have taken the money.



Got my registration documentation through from Select as have many investors with SP now.

They must be coming now but I haven't got mine yet from SP.

There are reports on many threads that they have been sending the OQOOD docs to buyers. Is this the case?

There are reports on many threads that they have been sending the OQOOD docs to buyers. Is this the case?


Yes got mine from SP

As investors we are totally at the mercy of the developer in these situations,i only know about the apartments needing to be registered by being involved in this forum,most investors will probably not even know this forum exists therefore we must trust that the developer knows the rules and has things in hand.

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Looking at the photo above its plain to see there has been no increase in construction speed as suggested.GS have you lost interest,or more to the point are you still there, please give us a sign.

I will be there in a few days and post you some pics of this site.

Thanks cbp

I can see progress every day I walk by. There are always workers on site, however not many. I think the latest photo is old.

^^ Photo was taken on 14/04/09 (Flickr)

currently in SA, will update as soon as i return to Dubai

Really happy to know your still with us GS , THANKS

currently in SA, will update as soon as i return to Dubai

Good to hear from you again,let us know how things have progresed in your absence and please post some pictures.:)

How long are you in SA. Look forward to your update on your return.
Does anyone else have recent pictures?

Will get you something today.

Looking forward to that, thanks.

Taken today Friday so dont panic about an empty site.
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Great photos. I can even see my apartment. Looking forward to completion.

5th floor was scheduled to be poured on 29th April so it looks like it's one floor behind schedule.

Yes Great photos. What floor are you on sheltie?

Thanks Charlie BP and Sheltie they are now pouring the last of the third floor.So 2 to go.

Yes Great photos. What floor are you on sheltie?

I'm on the first floor, what are all the rest on.

Hey we are neighbours. I am on first floor 2 bed apt facing the marina mall

I'm middle 1 bed, great to meet others, refreshments on the balcony.

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Great phtos Charlie B.P.:okay:What time of day were they taken,i am guessing at around 4pm,am i close?

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Excellent pictures, seems to be plenty of activity.

Has everybody received a construction Newsletter (6 pages) from Tahiya at Al Minwal? If not please let me know and I can mail it to you. It is very informative.

great photos again.

01/May/2009

The Atlantic

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Thanks IMRE

Great photos as usual.

Basement Level

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Ground Floor Level

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G+6

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Fantastic update Diveksa,its good to see how the lower levels are set out.

This old dog is taking forever.........makes BC look good.

hi everybody i'm back and will update as soon as possible, their are a couple of pictures to be posted to the blog and i will do it as soon as i can, thanks for your patients

hi everybody i'm back and will update as soon as possible, their are a couple of pictures to be posted to the blog and i will do it as soon as i can, thanks for your patients

You're welcome doctor:lol:

It's been a bit of an operation but progress is the medicine your patients need.

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Thanks for the update GSPM.It looks like it is going up at a rate of about one floor every two weeks and i assume that once the one bedroom units are built then it might be less time per floor,so the main structure should easilly be finished by the end of the year.Will you start working on the interiors and finishings of the lower floors while the main structure is still being built?

Thanks for the update GSPM.It looks like it is going up at a rate of about one floor every two weeks and i assume that once the one bedroom units are built then it might be less time per floor,so the main structure should easilly be finished by the end of the year.Will you start working on the interiors and finishings of the lower floors while the main structure is still being built?

yes par 4 we are about ready we will close up the units with block work and start finishes while structure is under way

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^^ Thank you DxbPC.:applause:

:wave:Can anyone take pictures from the balconies to show the real view for the units?

15/May/2009

The Atlantic

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^^ Thank you DxbPC.:applause:

:wave:Can anyone take pictures from the balconies to show the real view for the units?

i will today and post tonight if possible otherwise tomorrow, great photos DxbPC and Imre

THANKS GS Cant wait to see them.I see the supports to the lower floors have gone,when will the blockwork start.

THANKS GS Cant wait to see them.I see the supports to the lower floors have gone,when will the blockwork start.

plotman if you look at the pictures diveksa coppied to the blog above you can actualy see the blogwork has started.

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^^Thank you

The picture below is by Jeetha. It shows the view of the Atlantic.
Picture taken Sunday 17th May about 9am.

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The Atlantic view. May 14th
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new photos on blog can someone please upload them to ssc.
thanks Stephan

Unit 4 view

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unit 1 view

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Thank you GSPM for the photo update

GSPM does any unit has a partial sea view?

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The views from 01 and 04 units will be even better when the bund around The Quays is removed.

I see the bund around the base of the Emaar Hotel is all but gone now.:okay:

GSPM does any unit has a partial sea view?

I think that units 1 & 2 will have a partial sea view from about the middle floors upwards,the last time i visited the site i could see that there was a perfect gap in JBR.The only thing that might get in the way is if anything was built in the gap to the left of Pier 8 as we look at it,although i dont know if it is a building plot or not.

you are correct PAR4, but ts a very small gap, i will take a photo but it wont realy be a view if its not a clear day:cheers:

GSPM If you get a chance can you take a photo from my balcony, 106, looking in both directions. Thanks

It's nice to see it progressing.

GSPM If you get a chance can you take a photo from my balcony, 106, looking in both directions. Thanks

It's nice to see it progressing.

sheltie of all the 1 bedrooms i believe the units no 6's have the best views i will as soon as possible take those photos, i did uploaded photos to the blog showing the gaps plotman mentioned not much of a gap but its there and you will see the sea from higher units:)

Diveksa can you upload those as well please? and thanks for the help!

:banana:Sea views or not there is no doubt that the views from the Atlantic are nothing short of superb.

GSPM comments:
here is 4 photos of the 2 gaps for the sea view ot much of a view

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this the view from the 5th floor

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the column has been cleared

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GSPM I think the view photos dated 20th of May was taken from the 3rd floor?

sheltie of all the 1 bedrooms i believe the units no 6's have the best views i will as soon as possible take those photos, i did uploaded photos to the blog showing the gaps plotman mentioned not much of a gap but its there and you will see the sea from higher units:)

Diveksa can you upload those as well please? and thanks for the help!

Great to hear about the 6s the only one bed i bought was a six,and guess what its directly above Sheltie,so Sheltie make me a great offer and you could have the only duplex in the tower.

GS Blockwork clearly showing on photos now,looks like its progressing well.

:banana:Sea views or not there is no doubt that the views from the Atlantic are nothing short of superb.

jip best location in marina, true its superb

GSPM I think the view photos dated 20th of May was taken from the 3rd floor?

actually the 1st floor

Nice ones from the marina thread;
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24/May/2009

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GSPM Looks as if its going faster now,but still two floors behind target,would that be correct.

GSPM Looks as if its going faster now,but still two floors behind target,would that be correct.

yes but when we completed the G+6 we will catch up^^

Great to hear about the 6s the only one bed i bought was a six,and guess what its directly above Sheltie,so Sheltie make me a great offer and you could have the only duplex in the tower.

Wish I could. I think we've got th best balconies in the one beds. Great to see it rising.

Photos are cool.

thank you all for a great time and hope it all turns out for the better, i will unfortunatly not be available after the 24th of june 2009, enjoy the tower on completion, and may you find joy in the end product.

thank you all for a great time and hope it all turns out for the better, i will unfortunatly not be available after the 24th of june 2009, enjoy the tower on completion, and may you find joy in the end product.

GSPM ARE YOU LEAVING THE ATLANTIC AS A PROJECT MANAGER? :ohno:

GSPM WHAT!!! You have been superb throughout, If you are leaving I will be very sad,but wish you well. If your are ever in the UK you can count on bed and board at my house anytime, just ring.

Oh no, how did I miss that. GSPM are you really leaving us?

GSPM,why are you leaving,this is terrible news,you are our man on the spot,i was sure you would be there till the end.

thank you all for your support, it ment alot to me, the recesion took its toll, i'm sorry for leaving but this one is out of my control as its been, hopefully there is a company out there that will alow change and fresh blood, but for now i will keep updating progress till june the 20th, the person taking over will keep you updated. please be as nice to him as you were to me!:cheers:

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Thank you GSPM for all what you have done and good luck.

Please take a look at your PM.

GSPM the Atlantic isn't in trouble is it? I don't understand why it's out of your control if they are replacing you with somebody else. Or do you mean that they are getting rid of your job?

Everybody is talking about decreasing construction cost so why they have to cut the project manager position??? how about we as investors filing a petition for GSPM to stay???? would this make any difference or GSPM, you want to leave the project?

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Thank you GSPM for all what you have done and good luck.

Please take a look at your PM.

being able to perform these pm's you should be in control of your tripple constrains(cost,time and scope), not be controled as per say. But thanks i will

GSPM the Atlantic isn't in trouble is it? I don't understand why it's out of your control if they are replacing you with somebody else. Or do you mean that they are getting rid of your job?

no its not they will be using one person already involved with other projects to oversee all projects, saving on costs. so yes my job is unnecessary cost.

Everybody is talking about decreasing construction cost so why they have to cut the project manager position??? how about we as investors filing a petition for GSPM to stay???? would this make any difference or GSPM, you want to leave the project?

Tinasi please don't! some things in life are meant to be!

just a thought to share!

the apple might not be ready to be plugged right now, their is no need to push nature it will be ripe soon then you can plug it cut it and enjoy it, the right time will come!

^^Good luck GSPM - Other developers & PM's could learn a lot from you, especially on how to communicate with investors/observers and make them feel involved.

being able to perform these pm's you should be in control of your tripple constrains(cost,time and scope), not be controled as per say. But thanks i will

GSPM
PM= Private Message not Project Management:lol:

Please take a look at your Private Message PM

GSPM
PM= Private Message not Project Management:lol:

Please take a look at your Private Message PM

i feel like such a idiot right now, it was a blond moment that is all i can say for that!!!:lol::bash::ohno::nuts: and check your pm please

So sorry to see you go Stephen. All the best. I was hoping to see you in June. Please let us know who is in charge & who I can see when I am there. Are you still around on June 22 for a coffee.

What? I am in chock!! How terrible, Steve. Damn! No other project has been kept up to date like the investors of Atlantic.

So sorry to see you go Stephen. All the best. I was hoping to see you in June. Please let us know who is in charge & who I can see when I am there. Are you still around on June 22 for a coffee.

yes i think so, I'm looking to stay as long as possible unless the road takes me somewhere else.

Great news. Look forward to meeting you on June 22. What time is best for you. Please let me know. Thank you from all of us for what fantastic work you have achieved .

Found this link on new pricing for membership / berths at Yacht Club.
Interestingly the last line read

"With 90 berths coming on line in the newly built West Bay Marina and the commercial 'floating showroom' of 60 berths in front of the Dubai Marina Mall, the 2009-2010 season looks promising for those looking to keep their boats within the sheltered Dubai Marina environment."

Nice view from pool deck and marina facing tenants.

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/Dubai-Marine-Yacht-Club-creates-new-membership-levels/57122

Good news

Great news. Look forward to meeting you on June 22. What time is best for you. Please let me know. Thank you from all of us for what fantastic work you have achieved .

just phone me on +971504598445 when you arive to set a time

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Thank you charlie big potatoes

I have a few more will upload later.

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Thank you 234sale

Thanks for the good pictures.

:okay:Many thanks to everyone who has posted photos.

Diveska and Par 4 I have PM'd you.

04/June/2009

The Atlantic

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Excellent thanks for the photos.

they will be casting the columns supporting the 6th floor of the G+6 on Saturday(5 June) and Sunday(6 June)

they will cast the outstanding support columns of the 6th floor of the G+17 on Sunday(6 June), and then they will be casting the 6th slab of the G+17 on Tuesday (8 June)

they completed the Block work for the basement, ground, 1st and 2nd floor and ongoing, plasterwork is ongoing, stairs ongoing

the project is slowly but surely getting back on track, and the time we lost on the new revised schedule will be voided within 2 months, it looks like we can make the deadline. enjoy your weekend all.

GSPM, thanks for that info, it's rising at a good speed now. When do you think completion will be?
We will miss you when you go.

A few days old.
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Woaw things are moving real fast now! There must be 2 shifts because normally they stop at 17.00 hours.
I am sure Steve can tell us if they are working in 2 shifts?

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There were lots of men everywhere, and lots of noise!

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Our nabour to the right hand side Harbour Residence http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=536014 has not even started constuction yet, so that might give us a lot of noise for years to come! :ohno:

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Here is the gab of the sea view. Somehow I think Bay Central will arise and ruin our sea view :lol:

Thanks Pleth, excellent photos. Did you see Stephen as he's leaving in a couple of weeks?

Thanks Pleth, excellent photos. Did you see Stephen as he's leaving in a couple of weeks?

pleth do you visit without saying hello

pleth do you visit without saying hello
So sorry Steve, but I looked for your car and it wasn't there :ohno:
I think you leave around 5 pm...?
And anyway my shoes (high heals) were not the best to wear, I kept sinking in!!

So sorry Steve, but I looked for your car and it wasn't there :ohno:
I think you leave around 5 pm...?
And anyway my shoes (high heals) were not the best to wear, I kept sinking in!!

hahahaha:lol: i don't have sand anymore only concrete remember:bash:, but i'll forgive you this ones:cheers:

Saturday 06.06.2009. At 17.45.

Woaw things are moving real fast now! There must be 2 shifts because normally they stop at 17.00 hours.
I am sure Steve can tell us if they are working in 2 shifts?



I do not think so. I think they are taking longer break from 13:00 to 15:00 because of summer and that could explain why they stay until 19:00.

Thanks for great photos Pleth

I do not think so. I think they are taking longer break from 13:00 to 15:00 because of summer and that could explain why they stay until 19:00.
Of course, I forgot that we have reached June...

Of course, I forgot that we have reached June...

not yet towards the end of the month it starts right now its production time till 20h00, we are realy busy and its nothing to do with summer times

You are running too fast now Steve, we cannot keep up with the payments as they are linked to the construction stages!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :lol:

It's coming on well, keep up the good work.

Very quiet on here. Any new pictures?

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In Dubai for 2 days Tuesday 23rd June & Wed 24th June. Anybody interested in meeting up for a general chat in Marina Mall.

24/June/2009

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Thanks to everyone who has posted photos.:applause:

The structure is certainly moving upwards but i cant help thinking that the workforce needs to be increased by about 3 fold to have a chance of meeting GSPM's target.I was talking to someone in the trade yesterday who reckons that even if the structue is finished by the end of the year,we are unlikely to see a completely finished product till the end of 2010.So we can only hope that Gulf Shores are planning to bring in a whole lot more people to finish the job.

Please check your mail

Please check your mail

If you mean me,then i do not have any.

26/June/2009

The Atlantic

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Mall Hotel and Atlantic

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NO, That was for me, Thanks got it,

If there are anymore owners who wish to sell at OP, I will buy in this building,

Best Regards
Michael

NO, That was for me, Thanks got it,

If there are anymore owners who wish to sell at OP, I will buy in this building,

Best Regards
Michael

dddddddddddd

Sorry Gassan, I don't understand the dddddd, does that mean you are an owner and your wish to sell,

Please let me know thanks.
best Regards

Sorry Gassan, I don't understand the dddddd, does that mean you are an owner and your wish to sell,

Please let me know thanks.
best Regards

sorry it was a mistake
Regards

Today

The Atlantic Tower

Very clear from SZR

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Now that Stephen has left will we get any updates. Does anyone out there know who the project manager is. Pleth, might be an idea to get your high heels on and give them a visit!!!

Today

View from Marina Wharf I Villa .

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Thanks for the photos Bizzy, much appreciated.

Now that Stephen has left will we get any updates. Does anyone out there know who the project manager is. Pleth, might be an idea to get your high heels on and give them a visit!!!

Strength in numbers. Sheltie you should both put your high heels on and go together. Remember to let me know when it's happening and I'll get a pic for the forum:laugh:

I bet you're gonna tell me you don't wear heels on the Isles.

Shame, I'm in the Isles just now. We'll just have to wait till the house warming till I get my killer heels on.

Shame, I'm in the Isles just now. We'll just have to wait till the house warming till I get my killer heels on.

Gulf Shores, get a bloody move on, this rate of progress will not do.:horse:

:lol:

10/July/2009

The Atlantic

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Only one floor higher in a month,not so good.

Come back Stephen, all is forgiven!!!

Come back Stephen, all is forgiven!!!

I'm still around :wave:and will go peek soon, started my own construction company:okay: your welcome to invest, hahahahaha:lol: don't worry I'm not advertising, :ohno: but all kidding aside, hope you are all still doing well and I'm sure there is a reason for the slowing:dunno:. i will update as soon as i get some info.

Nice to hear from you. We look forward to hearing your update when you get a chance.

Good on you Shephan,look forward to hearing what you find out.

Always great to hear from you Stephen & was really a pleasure seeing you again

Good to hear from you SF great you are staying in touch.

17/July/2009

The Atlantic

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Thanks Imre I guess its slowed up as we are changing to the main tower plate now, the one beds stop at this level.

^^ This should be a reason for more progress not less.

I think they have not enough workers thats why the slow progress.

Anyone knows how many workers there?

i made a turn on site yesterday20 July 2009, they are preparing the 8th floor pour, a believe there was a problem with a column on the G+6 and that this is now resolved, and they said that work will continue as scheduled planning date for completion to remain as planned end Feb. 2010, will check progress and update you then, their is a good number of workers on site, i don't believe the number of workers could be the cause for the slow movement and have to suggest that it is the column that slowed the progress

Thanks for that, much appreciated.

Thanks for keeping us informed Stephan:okay:

^^
Atlantic investors must be the most patient in the Marina, I could have built this thing quicker, its one sloooooow build. Cant some of you guys invest in Bay Central and calm some of the cowboy investors down over there?

^^
Atlantic investors must be the most patient in the Marina, I could have built this thing quicker, its one sloooooow build. Cant some of you guys invest in Bay Central and calm some of the cowboy investors down over there?

I am just pleased to see that it is actually getting build now,there have been times in the last three years when i thought i had thrown my money down a very deep drain.I agree when you see the way Infinity & Silverine are rising it is frustrating,it just seems to be on a smaller scale with a smaller developer than them,i have always lived in hope that it would be finished to a higher standard than some others in the marina but we will just have to wait & see about that.The appealing thing for me are the large apartments & the unrivaled position.I am just pleased that i decided to invest in the marina & not some other parts of Dubai where almost everything seems to be on hold.

their is a good number of workers on site, i don't believe the number of workers could be the cause for the slow movement and have to suggest that it is the column that slowed the progress

I was there today, saw around 25-30 workers, maybe they have more but they are on holiday now :)

I have never seen more than 50 workers in that site, thats why the very slow progress, this structure not difficult , should do 1 floor/week.

31/July/2009

The Atlantic

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Thanks Imre for the photos. Still very slow but heading in the right direction.

Just had an update e mailed, handover by end of year, I think not!!! I hope they will finish it to a good standard and not rush it.

Just had an update e mailed, handover by end of year, I think not!!! I hope they will finish it to a good standard and not rush it.

What!! THIS YEAR.

No way it’ll be complete. Might be top out, but not completed. Seems to be the new fixation for cowboy developers to take your final payment and work around you while you sleep.

Just had an update e mailed, handover by end of year, I think not!!! I hope they will finish it to a good standard and not rush it.

Their having a laugh:nuts:,if we have handovers by easter i will be amazed and i certainly wont be handing over any more cash till the whole thing is finished.

This is what they say "our aim is to deliver the building by the end of 2009, but we should expect a spill over to early 2010"

I think middle of next year is more like it.

Have you not got the new update e mail.

I got the email at home last night,it seems to be about a month out of date and they have only added one floor in that time,not three as they said they would have to to meet the dates,i just hope that what GSPM was saying about the problem with a column was the reason and now they can do 3 floors a month.Still seems too early to tell how good the quality of the finishings are going to be.

07/August/2009

The Atlantic

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It's beginning to become a "spot the difference".

I was thinking the same.:lol:

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^^Now I get it, it's the excavator in the foreground that is causing the problem, if someone could just move it then it wouldn't seem like a groundhog day:lol:

Painfull to watch:hammer:I was thinking of flying out there to give them a hand.

hi all

the column was sorted a couple of weeks back but believe this slowing to be caused by the escrow requirements, the banks are not releasing any payments until all paper works are completed, I'm not sure about this with regards to the Atlantic, but its happening all over with projects, we will soon know if this is the case or not.

Hi

It's nice to hear from you. We need to get you back in there and get things going again. Have you got another job yet?
We'de appreciate it if you can find out what the hold up is. Can you ask someone to post on here to keep us informed.

Yesterday

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Dear Sheltie

I had a conversation with Mr. v/d Berg the person in charge of projects he will be communicating with you as soon as possible on this site to respond to all current issues, and yes i am considering proposals for employment within the UAE, and will be making a decision soon.

thanks for the concern and I hope all issues regarding this project gets resolved. you guys have shown patience,:applause: and i hope they acknowledge your commitment to this project:cheers:

Thanks, very much.

found this one on http://www.oryxapartments.com

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it's not that tall but the design is one of the most unique...great architectecture

22/August/2009

The Atlantic

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Thanks Imre, as always brilliant pictures.

Yes Thanks Imre. Good to see the blockwork going in and keeping pace with the floor plates even if the overall performance is lagging. Still I think we are the lucky ones from the point of view its still moving forward.

24/August/2009

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we lost GSPM are we going back to the days of non communication! just a thought, the atlantictower-dubai blog from GSPM is shut down. hope someone from gulf shore will respond and keep the line of communication open???

Dear Sheltie

I had a conversation with Mr. v/d Berg the person in charge of projects he will be communicating with you as soon as possible on this site to respond to all current issues, and yes i am considering proposals for employment within the UAE, and will be making a decision soon.

thanks for the concern and I hope all issues regarding this project gets resolved. you guys have shown patience,:applause: and i hope they acknowledge your commitment to this project:cheers:

This was from GSPM but Mr v/d Berg hasn't put anything on it yet. Hopefully he will start keeping us up to date soon.

04/September/2009

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You have to look close to find the progress.

Needs a big push after Ramadan.