IMRE IS A GOD!!!

thanks Imre

very good work:banana:

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Very nice pics diveksa - have you anymore original drawings of the marina?

Very nice pics diveksa - have you anymore original drawings of the marina?
Thank you FWIW
I have sample floor plan for the Atlantic building next to the marina mall.
If you want it I can post it at the Atlantic thread?

i can't wait MARINA MALL to open looks amazing :)

Thank you FWIW
I have sample floor plan for the Atlantic building next to the marina mall.
If you want it I can post it at the Atlantic thread?

Yes please!

IMRE IS A GOD!!!

No, he is a homo sapiens who happens to make very high quality pictures.

Yes please!
Please visit this link; http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=263401&page=28

I am having a little trouble understanding what is a part of the Marina Mall/Hotel/Residence.

Can someone please add text to this image (http://i35.tinypic.com/2iszbb5.jpg)? I want to know which building is the hotel, which building is the mall, which building is the residential tower, is there a car park in this complex? Also, what exactly is the Gourmet Tower? Is it a tower full of restaurants?

Sorry for all these questions, but I just want to understand what is here.

No, he is a homo sapiens who happens to make very high quality pictures.

Lighten up, theres a good chap.

I am a very cheerful person who likes to put things in perspective.

Yes i'm sure your cheerful, have a nice day.

I am having a little trouble understanding what is a part of the Marina Mall/Hotel/Residence.

Can someone please add text to this image (http://i35.tinypic.com/2iszbb5.jpg)? I want to know which building is the hotel, which building is the mall, which building is the residential tower, is there a car park in this complex? Also, what exactly is the Gourmet Tower? Is it a tower full of restaurants?

Sorry for all these questions, but I just want to understand what is here.



The Gourmet tower is the administrative tower
the mall has also its own parking upto Basement 3

the tower is the residential building
the parking for tower just right side to the mall ( u can see now there is a ad of Emaar s add)

if i have informed anything wrong pls forgive me

Sorry...I'm sure this has been asked already.

Anyone knows when the mall scheduled to open? And if there will be a Carrefour / Geant?

The Gourmet Tower, as the name suggests, will contain restaurants. The mall is planned to open later this year and will have a Spinney's operated supermarket under the name of an upscale UK chain, that I forgot the name.

^^ Waitrose :cheers:

Cant wait for this to open.

I reckon a nice 20 min walk from the tallest block to eat whatever you want in the gormet tower, followed by a 20 min walk home.

Sounds like a recipe for a healthy lifestyle to me.

Anyone know what will be on the menu yet ?

Cant wait for this to open.

I reckon a nice 20 min walk from the tallest block to eat whatever you want in the gormet tower, followed by a 20 min walk home.

Sounds like a recipe for a healthy lifestyle to me.

Anyone know what will be on the menu yet ?
HT -you won't want to walk in Summer - a recipe for rapid weight loss !

But that means i can eat more. :):)

I'm used to the heat i was bread for desert condtions. It's sub zero i have problems with.

^^ Waitrose :cheers:

Yeah, several different Waitrose products we noticed on the shelves at Spinneys Marina Walk ...

"A key attraction of The Dubai Marina Mall is the 7-storey Gourmet Tower, a revolutionary concept dedicated to world-class cuisine. Accessible only by a direct bridge via the mall, the Gourmet Tower will be an exquisite waterfront dining experience. For a more casual atmosphere, the mall’s expansive waterfront promenade invites shoppers and visitors to sit, eat and enjoy the marina views from a wide range of the Dubai Marina Mall’s al fresco restaurants and cafés." :eat:

How would the tower get the supplies? Is there any underground/water tunnel or that same bridge (unlikely) will be used?

How would the tower get the supplies? Is there any underground/water tunnel or that same bridge (unlikely) will be used?

supplies u meant what :ohno:

^^ What do you think, especially considering what the Gourmet toawer houses?

Crack cocaine?

^^ I said GT (Gourmet Tower) not PT view side of TT.

This is what I have gathered by the replies above:

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Is it correct? What is the structure in purple?

This is the office tower

This is the office tower

Are you referring to the structure highlighted in purple?

Yes, in my understanding to recent trips to the Emaar Sales Center, I have always understood that this is gonna be an office tower.

I am sure I’ve seen the whole restaurant list previously here, could not find it now.:dunno:
Altin! did you remove it..... in tamper?
:nono:

^^ I don't have "once in a month tampers" so obviously didn't do such thing. I don't even remember to have seen the list of the restaurants ever published here.

Someone only said it would have McDonalds as a joke. This list has not been published as far as I know. Although I read somewhere that Gordon Ramsay may have a restaurant here.

Are F**kin you sure Gordon F**kin Ramsey will have a F**kin resteraunt in this F**kin place or is it just a F**kin romour ?

^^ actually i heard the same thing...haven't confirmed it though

Are F**kin you sure Gordon F**kin Ramsey will have a F**kin resteraunt in this F**kin place or is it just a F**kin romour ?

Take an empty shell, add a little furniture, decorate well and add a little mood lighting, create a menu, and open for trade... DONE !!!

There are some big names coming to Dubai soon:

The Ivy and Le Caprice (Dubailand 2010)
Yau's Michelin-starred dim-sum restaurant Yauatcha (unknown location)
The Wolseley (unknown location)

Ramsey already has a F**kin restaurant in Dubai and is planning to live in Dubai full time and open some more F**kin restaurants there.

"A key attraction of The Dubai Marina Mall is the 7-storey Gourmet Tower, a revolutionary concept dedicated to world-class cuisine. Accessible only by a direct bridge via the mall, the Gourmet Tower will be an exquisite waterfront dining experience. For a more casual atmosphere, the mall’s expansive waterfront promenade invites shoppers and visitors to sit, eat and enjoy the marina views from a wide range of the Dubai Marina Mall’s al fresco restaurants and cafés." :eat:
Gourmet tower, a 7-storey one? That's a joke. That damn thing is as tall as any apt tower with twenty plus storeys.

Gourmet tower, a 7-storey one? That's a joke. That damn thing is as tall as any apt tower with twenty plus storeys.

Fancy a memory refresh? :banana:

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AltinD! I think Rags is correct. If you count up those plates at the back, 7 only, that’s not even half way.
If Gorment tower is 7 floors, what’s all the rest?

This is what I have gathered by the replies above:

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Is it correct? What is the structure in purple?

The blue's the parking structure.

The red's the hotel/residential.

The green's the mall.

The orange's the Gourmet Tower.

The purple's Marina Plaza, a commercial office tower--the Marina's first, too!

:)

AltinD! I think Rags is correct. If you count up those plates at the back, 7 only, that’s not even half way.
If Gorment tower is 7 floors, what’s all the rest?

Perhaps service areas........ie, kitchens, storeage, staff rest areas etc. :)

Yes, in my understanding to recent trips to the Emaar Sales Center, I have always understood that this is gonna be an office tower.

The blue's the parking structure.

The red's the hotel/residential.

The green's the mall.

The orange's the Gourmet Tower.

The purple's Marina Plaza, a commercial office tower--the Marina's first, too!

:)

Tightness and metroreporter, thank you very much for your help! I appreciate it.

AltinD! I think Rags is correct. If you count up those plates at the back, 7 only, that’s not even half way.
If Gorment tower is 7 floors, what’s all the rest?

No, I think AltinD is correct. You seem to have counted horizontal lines, which are not floors. They are just a scaffolding-like, mesh of beams.

Look on the left side of the building. You will see that the circular "things" are actually floors.

No, I think AltinD is correct. You seem to have counted horizontal lines, which are not floors. They are just a scaffolding-like, mesh of beams.

Look on the left side of the building. You will see that the circular "things" are actually floors.
My point was that the gourmet tower is as 'tall' as any apt tower with 20+ storeys. Therefore, describing it as 7-storey may, in my opinion, be misleading.

^^ Obviously there are not just 7 floors on the structure, but how can it be misleading? Regardless if a floor would be 2.5 or 5 meters tall is still one single floor, plus the tower is not as tall as a normal 20 storey building, far from it ... meaning half of it.

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Marina Extreme Waterfront Offices

Just Four Floors

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Is it me, or does this look like the biggest commie block outside of Moscow?

It's you

Is it me, or does this look like the biggest commie block outside of Moscow?

Well, it is not yet complete. And secondly, the glass does help to remove the "commie block" feel. Without the glass, I am sure it would look like a commie block.

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so end of this year everything ready i hope so .

so end of this year everything ready i hope so .

except the office tower :cheers:

supposedly ....

Is it me, or does this look like the biggest commie block outside of Moscow?

You mean on this side of Marina canal, don't you.

Oh yeah! :hammer: I totally forgot about JBR.

A bit like Dubai Properties. Hahahahaaa. Oooops.

Swimming pool on the roof?

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Where did you take this picture from Steve?

Found on flickr - cropped a large photo - taken from Al fattan / Oasis beach towers.

look at that swimming pool :nuts::nuts::nuts:

yes it is huge. Is it for the hotel / seviced apartments? Should have a nice view of the marina!

Can someone please tell me what is being built directly across from the mall (to the right of maria quays)

Can someone please tell me what is being built directly across from the mall (to the right of maria quays)

If you're looking from the Mall it will be Bay Central.

^^Thank You

They have installed a huge display screen on the corner of the mall, overlooking the Abu Dhabi bound direction of SZR

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I superimposed on the area where the screen has been installed.

^^ :nono: display screen ...

Good idea. I think they will need to advertise considering how dead JBR walk is at the moment.

^^ What then? :tongue2:

Good idea. I think they will need to advertise considering how dead JBR walk is at the moment.

We need more people in Marina ... some huge tower complexes could do. :runaway:

no we need less projected supply so that the existing units get rented :)

Anyway huge complexes take 5 years to build by then the mall would close down if there is no one to use it.

We need more people in Marina ... some huge tower complexes could do. :runaway:

And to maybe not let people buy 100 apartments at once and hang on to all of them to make a massive profit by doing absolutely nothing :runaway:

Is there a thread for the commercial building in this project? I think its called marina plaza!

Marina Plaza is part of the Marina Mall Complex (Marina Mall, Marina Mall Hotel,Gourmet Tower,MArina Plaza), same thread.

25/August/2008

Marina Mall

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AltinD, we do not need more people in the marina, we need less! Above all we need less buildings and construction but more space in between and at least some square meters to breathe... The traffic is already a nightmare and with every new project or development it is getting worse and makes it even more unattractive for the existing tenants or new tenants looking for appartments... Living on a non-ending and very expensive 24h-jobsite is not nice at all...

Do not worry, the Marina Mall will be utilized since most of the people are sick and tired of going to the bloody Mall of the Emirates, where there is not enough parking, Carrefour is crowded etc. What makes the Marina Mall really attractive is the compact size.

The reason why The Walk is not accepted (yet) is easy - no parking, no supermarkets but 3 Starbucks with the lousiest coffee available.

AltinD, we do not need more people in the marina, we need less! Above all we need less buildings and construction but more space in between and at least some square meters to breathe... The traffic is already a nightmare and with every new project or development it is getting worse and makes it even more unattractive for the existing tenants or new tenants looking for appartments... Living on a non-ending and very expensive 24h-jobsite is not nice at all...

Do not worry, the Marina Mall will be utilized since most of the people are sick and tired of going to the bloody Mall of the Emirates, where there is not enough parking, Carrefour is crowded etc. What makes the Marina Mall really attractive is the compact size.

The reason why The Walk is not accepted (yet) is easy - no parking, no supermarkets but 3 Starbucks with the lousiest coffee available.

I know very well what's going on. I've been following the progress in the area since when they were still digging the Marina canal back in 2000.

My post was just a tease to a certain forumer. :runaway:

I know very well what's going on. I've been following the progress in the area since when they were still digging the Marina canal back in 2000.

Altin, do you happen to have any pics of when they were digging the Marina canal.

Would be great to see some of the big hole taking shape if you or anyone else has any. :cheers:

Altin, do you happen to have any pics of when they were digging the Marina canal.

Would be great to see some of the big hole taking shape if you or anyone else has any. :cheers:

Actually HT there was a really good documentary on it on Nat. Geographic channel. It must be posted somewhere on the web, i would post up my copy but I must rush for a business meeting!

^^ No unfortunately, I don't but the sand dug was disposed at the sides as hills which later were leveled and created the podium. The dug was also done in stages. I remember that 1/3 of the canal on the Marsa side was dug and already the tiles at the bottom were in place, while they had yet to dug the rest of the canal.

If I well remember, they dug then the part near the power station and then joined them at the middle.

^^ No unfortunately, I don't but the sand dug was disposed at the sides as hills which later were leveled and created the podium. The dug was also done in stages. I remember that 1/3 of the canal on the Marsa side was dug and already the tiles at the bottom were in place, while they had yet to dug the rest of the canal.

If I well remember, they dug then the part near the power station and then joined them at the middle.

AltinD - do you or anyone know how high above the sealevel they have build the podiums (or shall I call it groundfloor). It does not seem too high when I have visited the place. I guess it will also be the height from groundwater level (being so close to the sea) to the leveled podium.

^^ I am referring to the elevated area at the edge of Marina, facing SZR, where the road behind Phase 1 runs

^^ I am referring to the elevated area at the edge of Marina, facing SZR, where the road behind Phase 1 runs

Ok - I understand.

I wonder what the average rent per night will be at the hotel apartments? The location is excellent and its a beautiful building. Can't wait for this and the marinal mall to open!

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first cladding (or just facade test) of the Marina Plaza (office tower)

29/Aug/2008

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Just in from Emaar, Marina Mall is planned to open Oct. 1! ;)

^^Absolutely no chance, that was when they wanted to be open by late last year - March 09 at best imo

5/Sept/2008

Marina Mall

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Great shots Imre,thanks for all your updates.These boys are really pushing on,good to see the greenery going in.

IMRE, is that big black screen some kind of display?

^^ Discussed on the previous page

Nice! :)

Marina fire?
Dubai Thoughts - To read more posts from this blog click here
Posted on: 17 September, 2008 0Post a CommentLunchtime today in Dubai Marina and I drove past this:

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http://www.dubizzle.com/blog/community-blog/marina-fire/

The Hotel is supposed to open in March '09, not sure whether it will be possible... I really wonder what concepts and cuisines will be on offer in that gourmet tower!

I really wonder what concepts and cuisines will be on offer in that gourmet tower!
Everything in the world as far as I am informed :nuts:

Courtesy of Better Homes:

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Say again - when is the opening of the Dubai Mall - latest official date ?

By Q3 of 2009 Insh'alla will be ready to open If not before that...

today, friday 17 oct.

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What are those things on top of marina mall's roof?...some type of ventilation system?

Today

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World's Largest Mall

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^^Very nice - but do you realise that Dubai Marina Mall is not the same as Dubai Mall?
We have a whole thread over here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=27619170#post27619170

Sorry!

^^No problemo!

Does anyone know if they are going to put a roof on the mall?

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Tuesday, 04 November 2008
Waitrose has today opened the first of two new stores in Dubai, UAE, its first shops outside the UK.

The stores are being opened as part of a licensing partnership with local retailer Fine Fare Food Market LLC.

The first Waitrose opening is a new 55,000sq ft store in the Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai.

Another 26,000sq ft Waitrose shop will open in the Dubai Marina Mall in early December, with plans for more stores in the region, subject to the availability of suitable sites.

The two stores will employ about 300 staff between them.

FFFM will run the daily operation of the stores, supported by the Waitrose team in the UK.

RE: the pics

Beautiful pictures and also beautiful in reality as well.

:applause:

Tuesday, 04 November 2008

Another 26,000sq ft Waitrose shop will open in the Dubai Marina Mall in early December,

Are we expecting that Dubai Marina Mall will open in December 2008?

Emaar just opened Dubai Mall on Nov 4th. Not sure if 2 Malls can open a month apart.

Today

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Dubai Marina Mall Hetel Services Residences reschedule for handover to May 1 2009

^^What was the original planned handover date?

02/December/2008

Marina Mall complex

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Oh my, this whole project is looking more and more gorgeous by the day! The cladding and detail on Gourmet Tower + MMHR looks wonderful ... :pepper:

^^Isn’t it just marvellous.

Love having Imre back.:banana:

^^ Yes, looks amazing :) Can't wait to see this entire project completed! The mall itself is far from being the biggest but that doesn't matter imo, it's location within the marina is second to none. Can u imagine how beautiful it will look having a meal at Gourmet Tower at night? - With the lights shining across the water ... :banana:

PS: BTW, congrats on putting the booth into Australia last weekend lol :cheers:

is their any interior renders of this.

havn't seen any.

28/November/2008

I think this one going to be the walkbridge for the Marina Mall from the JLT site

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^^Wow third bridge. Not sure how Emaar is going to run this one.

Not as big as Dubai Mall, looks the same.
Quality is better then Quantity.

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Indeed! Bring on 2011 world cup.:banana:
Could have beaten all blacks too, it was the Haka that did it for them.


Can u imagine how beautiful it will look having a meal at Gourmet Tower at night? - With the lights shining across the water ... :banana:

PS: BTW, congrats on putting the booth into Australia last weekend lol :cheers:

The display screen on the side of the Mall was being tested today. Nice, but as I have said since the begining: small.

^^Mall or the display screen?

^^ The later

Indeed! Bring on 2011 world cup.:banana:
Could have beaten all blacks too, it was the Haka that did it for them.[/QUOTE]

England always come good when it matters :cheers:

Marina will defniitely be the best place to live in Dubai when this is complete and will help property there bounce back very quickly IMHO

I am very much happy about the size of the marina mall. The smaller the better! There are enough large malls that nobody needs.

And the gourmet tower looks really fantastic!

I totally agree. this Mall is just the right size to service the Marina and the Gourmet Tower will be amazing for the Marina.

Dubai Mall is the best example of how quality has been compromised for quantity. Personally, i think Marina Mall will be one of the most visited malls in the city and will probably be mostly high-end, kinda like Wafi.

I'm more excited about the Gourmet tower to be honest. Some nice Italian restaurant's would be awesome. Do we know what restaurants are coming here?

Sorry but I don't consider Wafi Mall high end at all...but I do agree that smaller is better (quality over quantity) and that Marina Mall will be one of the better malls in Dubai.

Ermmm, how about the rodeo drive like fashion avenue in MOE? Is that high end enough for you? :D

Does anyone know when the Dubai Marina Mall is opening?

Ermmm, how about the rodeo drive like fashion avenue in MOE? Is that high end enough for you? :D

Actually...yes docc! lol...well once all the stores open up of course :)

Dec 8th

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As you can see, they are digging the earth around the Gourmet Tower :cheers:

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The Hotel & Residences Tower

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9 dec

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^^:applause:

Thanks

09/December/2008

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When will they open the mall...?

As early as possible hopefully! Marina needs something like this and it's guaranteed to be the focal point of the entire development; and that includes JLT too!

When will they open the mall...?

hopefully Q1 2009

Just to confimr the Dubai Marina Mall will be opening on the 22nd of December 2008 a lot earlier then most expected.

It has 390,000 sq ft of leasable area, approx room for 160 retailers.....

Read the rest here http://www.thedubailife.com/home/the-wire/dubai-marina-mall-to-house-160-retailers

^^^^^^:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Good news.

Looking @ AltinD & Imre’s latest pic….. Still quite a lot of work, yet to be completed outside.

I wish I was in Dubai.

I hope the Mall will have supermarkets, since many marina residents complain about the lack of supermarkets in the Dubai Marina area. Do we have a list of retailers that will be in the marina mall?

^^ Will have 1 Waitrose.

well I just walked past it and it doesn't look to me that it will be able to open in 4 days - 4 weeks perhaps...

^^ maybe only the mall bit is opening ? We only got the press release today so they must be confident that in 4 days time there will be something to open:dunno:

Emaar Press Release

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=754

Dubai Marina Mall, developed by Emaar Malls Group will open on December 22, 2008 to capture holiday sales with more stores opening in the lead up to Dubai Shopping Festival.

good news, then I will see on Monday:)

Dubai Marina Mall to house 160 retailers

Dubai Marina Mall, developed by Emaar Malls Group will open on December 22, 2008 to capture holiday sales with more stores opening in the lead up to Dubai Shopping Festival. As a lifestyle shopping and leisure destination, Dubai Marina Mall will be the fashion address and entertainment hub for residents in the Dubai Marina.

With 390,000 sq ft of leasable area over four levels, Dubai Marina Mall will feature 160 stores dedicated to fashion, jewellery, home furnishings, entertainment and a strong waterfront dining offer. Located in the heart of Emaar’s thriving waterfront community, Dubai Marina Mall will provide residents with all the conveniences of a centre for the local community, combined with a retail and leisure mix rivaling that of a world-class shopping mall.

Fashion, accessories and beauty brands on offer will shortly include: Bebe Sport, Karen Millen, Diesel, Ed Hardy, Juicy Couture, Patrizia Pepe, Paul & Shark, Miss Sixty, Byblos, Fred Perry, Lacoste, Nautica, Desigual, Cole Haan, Duchamps, Folli Follie, Yamamay, Guess by Marciano, Reiss, Sephora and Bobbi Brown.

Mr Ian Ferguson, General Manager, Dubai Marina Mall, said: “With a dynamic mix of high street fashion and trendy labels, Dubai Marina Mall will appeal to the cosmopolitan needs of the marina residents. The Dubai Marina attracts a relatively ‘younger’ demographic with singles, the newly married or young families who embrace the vibrant marina lifestyle. Dubai Marina Mall will be the destination of choice for shopping, leisure and entertainment.”

Mr Ferguson added: “Two of the mall’s key features are a great location with convenient access coupled with a strong retail mix. Estimates show that there will be approximately 36,000 residents in the Dubai Marina area by 2010 and this is to grow to 45,000 by 2015. Dubai Marina Mall is ideally placed not only to be a hub for this growing core population but also to service the much broader catchment area of New Dubai as a whole.”

Dubai Marina Mall’s unique positioning on the marina, lends itself to a casual dining experience with al fresco dining and waterfront views. The international food and beverage offer will reflect the varied tastes of marina residents with restaurants such as Dean & Deluca, Yo! Sushi, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Noodle Factory, Karam Beirut, and all-day cafés such as Café Nero, Café Blanc and Eric Kayser to open in early 2009.

In addition, a flagship Waitrose store will come on line in January 2009 offering a wide range of innovative, quality food products. Voted Britain's best high street retailer, Waitrose's dedication to freshness will be reflected through its in-store bakery, butchery, fishmongers and market style fresh fruit and vegetable area. This will be the largest supermarket in the entire Dubai Marina community.

To entertain and provide service to parents and children, Favourite Things, the home-grown children’s edutainment and play centre for parents and children, will open their second UAE outlet at Dubai Marina Mall. Children can play and learn in a safe environment while parents do their weekly shopping.

The entire development comprises The Address hotel and serviced residences; a 7-storey Gourmet Tower dedicated to diverse haute cuisine and accessible by a pedestrian bridge; and Marina Plaza, a commercial tower that was launched to overwhelming customer response. The mall itself has over 2,000 dedicated car parking spaces and is accessible directly from Sheikh Zayed Road via a new tunnel just past exit 32.

Why is there a rush to "Open" unfinished malls.? The Dubai mall is stillnot complete.I hope this is not a new trend with apartments as well.........handover before completion to avoid penalties and compensation!!!!!

^^ It is happening with marinascape, hand over now but the complex not really habitable for 3 or 4 months.

All the time one mall when open was not ready all shops there as:

Mall of Emirates, Festival city, Dubai Mall, New Burjman, and ....

Dubai Marina Mall to house ... Gourmet Burger Kitchen ...


:rofl:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/541516-date-set-for-dubai-marina-mall-opening

Date set for Dubai Marina Mall opening
Thursday, 18 December 2008

Dubai Marina Mall, developed by Emaar Malls Group, will open on Dec. 22, it was announced on Thursday.

With 390,000 sq ft of leasable area over four levels, the new mall will feature 160 stores with waterfront restaurants.

Ian Ferguson, general manager, Dubai Marina Mall, said: “Two of the mall’s key features are a great location with convenient access coupled with a strong retail mix.

"Estimates show that there will be approximately 36,000 residents in the Dubai Marina area by 2010 and this is to grow to 45,000 by 2015.
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"Dubai Marina Mall is ideally placed not only to be a hub for this growing core population but also to service the much broader catchment area of New Dubai as a whole.”

A flagship Waitrose store will come on line in January and the entire Emaar development comprises The Address hotel and serviced residences, a seven-storey Gourmet Tower dedicated to diverse haute cuisine and Marina Plaza, a commercial tower.

The mall itself has more than 2,000 car parking spaces.

I hope no delayed on that ... let's wait n see

Great news indeed! http://www.xpress4me.com/news/uae/dubai/20011073.html Well, from the outside this certainly doesn't look completed at all... maybe most/all of the stores inside are fitted/stocked out and ready to open for business? Still, didn't think I'd be seeing Marina Mall open before 2009. Even Dubai Mall still looks like a building site FGS! Just can't resist all that lovely christmas $$$ huh! Like there'll never be another christmas to cash in on! <:|>

they can open with 5-10% of the total shops only, just look the Dubai Mall , its opened but from outside still need couple months to finish.

^^ What a such bad way to open MALL "they called emaar mall group"

they can open with 5-10% of the total shops only, just look the Dubai Mall , its opened but from outside still need couple months to finish.

Seriously? Only 5-10%? That wouldn't sound so hot would it? I know Marina Mall has a lot less shops than Dubai Mall but even they opened on 50%. It's great to see this mall opening, but why not wait another few short months until they can open on 80-100% capacity? As I already said, opening so soon can only mean = christmas $$$$$$$$$$$$$

Hope they are not going to make a habit of implementing such practice when it comes to apartments in these Marina/Tallest block towers? :down:

I spoke with the security of the Mall Hotel today, just told him that the mall will open on Monday.He said its impossible:)

We will see, I am going there on Monday.

20/December/2008

Marina Mall Complex

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"The mall itself has over 2,000 dedicated car parking spaces and is accessible directly from Sheikh Zayed Road via a new tunnel just past exit 32."

Where is this tunnel?

Looking forward to going there on monday. Will be great for the Marina which is turning out to be the place to be. Attracting loads of people at the walk. Just wait 3-6 months for the hotels in JBR to open then it will be blossoming once again. Even appartment prices are strong in the Marina area!

you can see the tunel from the SZR.

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Fantastic shots Imre! :cheers:

I have to say they've done a beautiful job on the facade here...:drool: This place is going to rock BIG time when it's all completed! :rock:

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http://www.ameinfo.com/179328.html

Emaar Malls Group, the shopping malls subsidiary of Emaar Properties, will open its newest shopping and entertainment destination, the Dubai Marina Mall, tomorrow.

With a gross leasable area of 390,000 sq ft, the mall will feature 160 retail outlets including a supermarket, fashion wear and accessory outlets, jewellers and boutiques.

Dubai Marina Mall is set in the vibrant Dubai Marina master-planned community. With a spectacular waterfront location, the mall will also offer indoor and al fresco dining options for visitors along an extensive promenade overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The promenade is set to open early 2009.

Dubai Marina Mall sports a distinctive architectural style with a circular atrium that makes utmost use of its waterfront location. The four-level mall has direct access from Sheikh Zayed Road through a purpose-built tunnel accessible from exit 32, Jebel Ali bound. There is also direct access via Marina South Drive also via the Jebel Ali bound lanes. The mall features over 2,000 underground car parking spaces.

Mr Jim Badour, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said:

'With the opening of The Dubai Mall, our flagship project, Emaar Malls Group has redefined the concept of shopping malls by offering a varied mix of shopping and entertainment options. Dubai Marina Mall will further build on this concept, and offer a refreshing shopping and leisure destination for residents in and visitors to Dubai Marina.'

Mr Ian Ferguson, General Manager, Dubai Marina Mall, added: 'Dubai Marina is an established community with several thousand residents. Located in close proximity to the commercial and hospitality hotspots of Dubai, the mall will serve a large cross-section of the public. For visitors to Dubai, the mall's waterfront ambience and unique mix of retail and F&B outlets will be a distinctive experience.'

Retailers will continue to complete fitting-out operations in the lead up to Dubai Shopping Festival, and attractions soon to open include the UAE's second Waitrose supermarket, one of the UK's leading supermarkets and the largest supermarket in Dubai Marina, and a 10,000 sq ft children's entertainment zone called 'Favourite Things'. The majority of specialty stores will be open by early 2009 in time for Dubai Shopping Festival.

The Address, Dubai Marina hotel and serviced residences, adjoining the mall; a six-screen Cineplex and a 7-storey Gourmet Tower dedicated to diverse cuisines will be part of the mall complex and are scheduled to open during 2009. The Gourmet Tower is an original concept for the city and a significant attraction to the Dubai Marina community.

Emaar Malls Group has ambitious plans to develop modern shopping and entertainment destinations in key emerging markets across the Middle East and North Africa region, the Indian Subcontinent and South Asia.

Anyone know what time the Marina Mall opens today? I was thinking about checking it out during lunch :)

Anyone know what time the Marina Mall opens today? I was thinking about checking it out during lunch :)

i think the time is 10.00 of today

Any pictures?

Emaar Malls Group to open Dubai Marina Mall on December 22

Dubai, UAE,
Dubai, UAE; December 21, 2008: Emaar Malls Group, the shopping malls subsidiary of Emaar Properties, will open its newest shopping and entertainment destination, the Dubai Marina Mall, tomorrow (Monday, December 22, 2008). With a gross leasable area of 390,000 sq ft, the mall will feature 160 retail outlets including a supermarket, fashion wear and accessory outlets, jewellers and boutiques.

Dubai Marina Mall is set in the vibrant Dubai Marina master-planned community. With a spectacular waterfront location, the mall will also offer indoor and al fresco dining options for visitors along an extensive promenade overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The promenade is set to open early 2009.

Dubai Marina Mall sports a distinctive architectural style with a circular atrium that makes utmost use of its waterfront location. The four-level mall has direct access from Sheikh Zayed Road through a purpose-built tunnel accessible from exit 32, Jebel Ali bound. There is also direct access via Marina South Drive also via the Jebel Ali bound lanes. The mall features over 2,000 underground car parking spaces.

Mr Jim Badour, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: “With the opening of The Dubai Mall, our flagship project, Emaar Malls Group has redefined the concept of shopping malls by offering a varied mix of shopping and entertainment options. Dubai Marina Mall will further build on this concept, and offer a refreshing shopping and leisure destination for residents in and visitors to Dubai Marina.”

Mr Ian Ferguson, General Manager, Dubai Marina Mall, added: “Dubai Marina is an established community with several thousand residents. Located in close proximity to the commercial and hospitality hotspots of Dubai, the mall will serve a large cross-section of the public. For visitors to Dubai, the mall’s waterfront ambience and unique mix of retail and F&B outlets will be a distinctive experience.”

Retailers will continue to complete fitting-out operations in the lead up to Dubai Shopping Festival, and attractions soon to open include the UAE’s second Waitrose supermarket, one of the UK’s leading supermarkets and the largest supermarket in Dubai Marina, and a 10,000 sq ft children’s entertainment zone called ‘Favourite Things’. The majority of specialty stores will be open by early 2009 in time for Dubai Shopping Festival.

The Address, Dubai Marina hotel and serviced residences, adjoining the mall; a six-screen Cineplex and a 7-storey Gourmet Tower dedicated to diverse cuisines will be part of the mall complex and are scheduled to open during 2009. The Gourmet Tower is an original concept for the city and a significant attraction to the Dubai Marina community.

Emaar Malls Group has ambitious plans to develop modern shopping and entertainment destinations in key emerging markets across the Middle East and North Africa region, the Indian Subcontinent and South Asia.

(Emaar)

22/December/2008

Marina Mall


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I wanted to eat something but only the Cinnabon opened yet:)

more pics : www.imredubai.com

^^First pictures of Marina mall.

Wow huge & sparkly inside. :banana:

is there an official openings date with a gala or something ?

isnt this project TOPPED OUT !?

the mall looks nice with a good location, but the residence units are very small in size...

Beautiful Mall

You got ticket no. 12 there Imre - better stick onto that - you know what licens plate no.12 is worth :-)

I am the owner of an appartment in silverene block b so i have the first view of th mall inside where i will be many times in the future

Well done Imre, :applause:

Another one for the completed section:okay:

Now have to say to security of the Mall Hotel as yes this is possible!
Mall Open on 22 Dec

But a project is completed when it really is, or when Emaar sais that ?:D

Awesome pics Imre. Mall looks fantastic.

Imre - Fantastic, I seem to be following you around these threads and still can't keep up, how do you do it, and take the pics as well? Your becoming like some sort of caped ''photo'' crusader ??!!! I will make up a theme tune and get you an special outfit..

The mall looks really nice, better than expected. Looks about the right size also.

There will be no real need to leave the marina now - a complete self contained community.

Am i missing something. It might very well be open and all common areas finished. But in Imre's pictures i see no shops open the only two is the body shop and hallmark which will soon have a closing down sale as they'll be paying workers to do nothing.

Whilst few shops open means less vistors means little or no trade.

I wonder how many will never open due to the credit crunch

^^ They will probably all open in the next few weeks. This is only a soft openning.


The Dubai Marina Mall, which opens on Monday, will be targeting local residents who want to avoid traffic jams and Dubai's loud super-malls, at a time when consumer spending in Dubai looks set to slow.

Emaar Malls' latest project will be opening in what could be described as the perfect storm for the city's trademark shopping centres: consumer confidence is wavering at a time and tourist spending is on the slide, while the amount of retail space is growing.

But the Dubai Marina Mall is hoping that local residents will want to avoid traffic jams and opt for a local alternative.

"It's not somewhere you have to plan to get to," said Michael Hughes, executive director at the Brand Union, which is responsible for the new mall's branding.

"Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta aren’t that far away, but it's certainly a lot more convenient to get to."

A presentation of the brand says that the Marina Mall will be "far away from the hustle and bustle of the maddening crowd" and "all about effortless living".

Still, the new mall may have to deal with some hustle and bustle of its own as retailers complete fitting-out operations ahead of next month's Dubai Shopping Festival.

Attractions to open soon include the UAE's second Waitrose supermarket and a 930sqm children’s entertainment zone.

"The majority of specialty stores will be open by early 2009 in time for Dubai Shopping Festival," Emaar Malls said in a statement.

Steve,
How Big is this Waitrose going to be?
I hope it is not like the Tesco's express crap we have.

thanks imre good to see that mall open :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

But a project is completed when it really is, or when Emaar sais that ?:D

they opened , another thing with only 10-15 shops and 1 "restaurant" (Cinnabon) .

We will see the really Mall after 1-2 months , now it is still just a construction area.

^^ If that's the case, then how is the mall "officially open"? Open for what? :ohno:

Emaar can get rent fees from today, thats all:)

^^ I believe all businesses are given a rent free lean period for fit-out's, so i doubt if they are making any money out of this right now.

^^ I believe all businesses are given a rent free lean period for fit-out's, so i doubt if they are making any money out of this right now.

just go to the Souk Al Bahar and try to ask some shops about of this:)

it will be a big surprise.

I would like to see how negative your comments would be about early opening / hand over ext if it was your property you were waiting for.. I am glad it has opened, shops or not, a real step in the right direction for the marina and will add interest and value to all that have invested there.. I have been waiting for nearly five years for this so could not come quick enough..

It is true and perfect

Thank you Imre! :)

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Marina Mall


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Wonder why the central roof is dark apart from the center spot? Is it meant to be lit up in various colors.

I think it makes sense to open up the mall like this so the staff/security etc. get familiar with things before the big rush.

I think it makes sense to open up the mall like this so the staff/security etc. get familiar with things before the big rush.

what rush? - people are leaving Dubai in droves so I don't foresee any massive demand for several years to come.

Well, I heard today that the UAE is expected to achieve 2.4% economic growth over the next year. Way down, of course, from the 2008 rate but growth nonetheless. The person who made this prediction said also that no way would there be any recession in the UAE. Besides, the Marina Mall will have a captive patronage. Why would DM residents venture out to Ibn Battuta or Mall of the Emirates now. Despite completed towers being half empty, there would still be thousands of potential regular visitors from Dubai Marina & JLT.

Of course the UAE are in a very deep recession!

Job sites are being put on hold or cancelled, the car dealers are sitting with thousands of cars in the desert and no bank is giving credit facilities any more...

Unfortunately the UAE are much more affected than Europe since everything isbeing paid by foreign money...

Nevertheless we shoud be happy to have that mall in the marina, so f..k the crowded MOE and the other bloody malls!

It has the right size and a nice loaction. Everyone should be honest and admit that the only reason to enter any mall is mainly because of the supermarket there...if there are 100 shops or 50 shops, who cares???All shops in all malls are the same and Dubai is for sure no shopping paradise any - for peopole coming with EUROS it is even more expensive.

^^ How is 1 EUR = 5 - 5.2 AED e very expensive rate for the EURO holders???? I'ts the oposite actually.

[QUOTE=dirtyharry1;29819864]Of course the UAE are in a very deep recession!QUOTE]

^^Do you understand what the term "recession" means?:bash:

I think that the marina mall opening is one big step in the right direction. :)
Thanks for the pics imre.

^^ Agreed. I went today and have to say that it is a very, very soft opening. There is basically nothing on offer--it serves no practical purpose yet. But still nice to see. The food court at the top of the atrium includes balcony seating which overlooks the Marina--spectacular. Those kind of views from a public area in a mall is a first in the UAE. It will be SO crowded when things really open up.

The central hall is a huge, empty and seemingly waste of space, but I suppose it will be utilized for something in time. The layout is very smart--three or four levels around the huge central hall and then again around an elongated rectangular atrium. The parking is also similarly aligned with direct entry and exit on SZR--better it seems than the confusing entrances and exits of many malls--MOE the worst.

I expected it to be very small looking from the outside but with 3 floors? they have made good use of the space, and better still it is a 2 min walk from my apartment.. Is there a cinema? have not heard so guess not.

I expected it to be very small looking from the outside but with 3 floors? they have made good use of the space, and better still it is a 2 min walk from my apartment.. Is there a cinema? have not heard so guess not.

From the outside you're basically just seeing the tip of the iceberg (albeit a small one). The base of the mall is for the most part below ground level.

Anyway, there is a 7 screen cinema by the upper food court area, but of course it's not open yet ..like with everything else in the mall.

Spiderman would feel at home with that central atrium roof :lol:

^^Oh yes! That does look nice! Maybe they can use it in Spiderman 4?

From the outside you're basically just seeing the tip of the iceberg (albeit a small one). The base of the mall is for the most part below ground level.

Anyway, there is a 7 screen cinema by the upper food court area, but of course it's not open yet ..like with everything else in the mall.

christian875 thanks, that's great.. I will just wait for Waitrose to open and will never need to leave the Marina again.. easily pleased..

i'm so jealous of all you that live in dubai.....living in the uk and getting to dubai only once a year we hang on every photo and comment you guys make......so please....keep them coming! Hopefully i'll be there in a month or two.:banana:

does anyone know literally how long it would take someone to walk from timeplace to dubai marina mall, at a leisurely pace, i want to put the informaiton on my website and dont want to mislead anyone, so correct information would be welcome many thanks

^^About 3 minutes

She stated leisurely pace, not jogging:lol:

Allow 10 mins to be safe and not cause any heart attacks:okay:

She stated leisurely pace, not jogging:lol:

Allow 10 mins to be safe and not cause any heart attacks:okay:

2 mins there and taxi back..

the distance when you walk along the roads is about 600 meters and when you walk along the water about 900 meters, now start calculating :D

27/December/2008

Marina Mall

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Thanks

Finally opened :D

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video of marina mall

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09/January/2009

Marina Plaza

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IMRE - I have never noticed marina plaze (nice building !) where is it in relation to the mall ?

same complex

Marina Mall (shops)
Marina Mall Hotel (hotel and serviced apartment)
Marina Plaza (office tower)
Gourmet Tower (restaurants)

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=emaaruae-dubaimarina-marinaplaza

This looks like the picture was taken from JLT not the marina. I mean you can see the marina across SZR.

^^ That's right. These are JLT... Is this an impostor posting for Imre? The office tower is still under construction, looks nothing like that in the picture and is certainly not in the location pictured. Something strange here... :weird:

nothing strange, office tower is there and the progress is very good.

pics were taken from the JLT , you can not see the Marina Plaza ??:)

^^ That's right. These are JLT... Is this an impostor posting for Imre? The office tower is still under construction, looks nothing like that in the picture and is certainly not in the location pictured. Something strange here... :weird:

Key is BACKGROUND ;)

Gulf Greetings, The Body Shop, Paul & Shark, Bateel, Hour Choice, Grand Stores, Axiom Telecom, Planet Nutrition, Cellucom, Redha Al Ansari Exchange, Early Learning Centre, Alain Figaret, Ecco, Yamamay, Giordano, Guess by Marciano, Balmain, Air Pegasus (Nike), Reebok, Juicy Couture, Monsoon, Accessorize, Folli Follie, Al Jaber Optical, Les Exclusive by Damas, Quicksilver, Okaidi, Billabong, Rocco Barocco, Bebe Sport, Al Jaber Optical, Damas, Patrizia Pepe and Cinnabon are now open!

New Look, Reiss, Sharaf DG, Byblos, Starbucks, KFC, Mrs. Vanellis, Assia in Wok, India Palace, Mc Donalds, Saj Express, Subway, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Hut and TGI Fridays are opening soon!

Waitrose Supermarket is due to open in January. This world-class supermarket is well-known for its diverse line of quality brands, and is a great place to shop for everyday essentials and gourmet food items.

List of shops is a bit disappointing. Not that I need it but in order to become truly valuable luxury chains need to be there, e.g. LVMH brands, casual such as Diesel, then the whole range of jewellery and watches ..

Am wondering if a department store like Saks would be interested in there? It would make sense given the customer segments in the proximity and the remainder setup of the mail (gourmet restaurants)..

As of now, it reads like a shop list of IBN Battuta mall

^^ SAKS is already on the opposite bank of the Marina and is doing great .... hm, NO.

The high end stores are supposed to be going in Marinascape walk and the marina arcade.

26,000 sq ft store showcases extensive range of quality food products

Opening in conjunction with Dubai Shopping Festival on January 15

Dubai, UAE; January 14, 2009: The newly opened Dubai Marina Mall will unveil the Dubai Marina's largest supermarket, Waitrose on January 15, 2009, to coincide with the Dubai Shopping Festival 2009. Waitrose joins a list of high-profile retail brands in Dubai Marina Mall, a new shopping and leisure destination for residents in the Dubai Marina neighbourhood. The mall's retail mix brings to visitors a diverse range of shopping choices, coinciding with the Dubai Shopping Festival.

The 26,000 sq ft Waitrose store will showcase the brand's extensive range of quality food products. Located on the promenade level and nearby main car park entrances, the store is accessible and convenient for all mall visitors. Dubai Marina Mall has direct access from Sheikh Zayed Road through a purpose-built tunnel accessible just past exit 32, Jebel Ali bound. There is also direct access from Emaar Drive via the Jebel Ali bound lane.

Waitrose has entered into a licensing agreement with Fine Fare Food Market LLC to open the store in Dubai Marina Mall. The first debut for Waitrose store in UAE and outside UK was at The Dubai Mall in November, 2008.

Mr Ian Ferguson, General Manager, Dubai Marina Mall, said: "The Waitrose store at Dubai Marina Mall will offer a variety of choices that will suit the lifestyle needs of residents in Dubai Marina and surrounding areas. Waitrose has tremendous brand equity, and will appeal to a wide spectrum of shoppers. The opening of Waitrose, which adds to the mix of outlets already open, is a reflection of the Dubai Marina Mall's objective of bringing in as many unique shopping experiences as possible to the city."

He added: "The opening also coincides with the Dubai Shopping Festival, a period marked by high retail activity. The new store will offer a wide range of choices thus adding to the shopping buzz generated by the high-profile shopping and entertainment event that will attract thousands of visitors to Dubai during the month."

Waitrose at Dubai Marina Mall will offer an assortment of Waitrose branded products as well as locally sourced products to meet the needs of the Dubai cosmopolitan population. The product range includes fresh and frozen foods, delicatessen, cheese, fresh fish, meat, patisserie and hot food counters.

Considering local tastes and traditions, Waitrose at Dubai Marina Mall will only sell-certified Halal food in the main store arena. A fully-functional scratch bakery; interactive butchery and fishmongers and a market-style fresh fruit and vegetable area will underscore the Waitrose commitment to freshness. The store will also carry a selected range of John Lewis non-food products.

Located in Dubai Marina, one of Dubai's most dynamic lifestyle communities, Dubai Marina Mall is a modern shopping and lifestyle destination with a gross leasable area of 390,000 sq ft spread across four levels and featuring 160 stores tailored to the lifestyle and entertainment needs of the marina residents. For more information please visit www.dubaimarinamall.com.

if waitrose supermarket will be open,can anyone post some pics from and new pics of shops in marina mall?

Waitrose is open!!!

What a pleasure to shop there!!! Very huge, large variety, very huge pork shop, no comparison to bloody expensive and crowded spinneys not to talk about the hell of carrefour!!

My mall!

^^Excellent!!.

Any more pictures from within the mall please.

Waitrose is open!!!

What a pleasure to shop there!!! Very huge, large variety, very huge pork shop, no comparison to bloody expensive and crowded spinneys not to talk about the hell of carrefour!!

My mall!

Dirtyharry, can you tell me where's the entrance to Waitrose and / or best place to park in the garage for easiest access?

Thanks.

Waitrose is located on the lowest floor, so best access you get presently from Sheik Zayed Road where you can enter the lower parking floors - from the Marina you cannot get there at present, you have to go up to minimum level 2.

But go there, it is a really relaxing way of shopping! Forget the other disgusting places like spinneys and carrefour!

I have to second my opinion again.

It is wonderful to have the mall now, it does let the "back" part of the Marina appreciate .. I have also been to Waitrose today, wonderful but I guess it will also get crowded at some point (supermarket was relatively busy when compared to the rest to the mall).

Food court outer seating area is fantastic. One of the best places in the world to enjoy a fast-food meal. You are looking across Marina (Marina Quays literally opposite!) and can even get a glipse of the sea.

Selection of shops very poor, no real high class shops (2-4) for luxury goods.

Food court outer seating area is fantastic. One of the best places in the world to enjoy a fast-food meal. You are looking across Marina (Marina Quays literally opposite!) and can even get a glipse of the sea.


Any chance you could take a picture of us not physically in Dubai? Thanks!!!

Selection of shops very poor, no real high class shops (2-4) for luxury goods.

every malls in Dubai have the same shops, same brands why should be the Marina Mall different?

Some shops already closed at the Walk , Marina Walk almost empty,many towers were handed over in 2007 and 2008 and still no shops there. (Marina View Towers,Gargash Tower,Timeplace etc..) and more empty shops coming soon because some real estate agencies will close the office.

bad time for this business.

every malls in Dubai have the same shops, same brands why should be the Marina Mall different?

Range of shops in a IBN Battuta mall is different then in MoE, Burjuman or others.

I am missing a certain range of highend luxury labels in the Marina Mall that would well fit with the environement 1. the Gourmet restaurants that will come up 2. the rather exclusive customer segments of the Marina.
I expected to have the Saks or Harvey N's a small outlet...

Well, at the end I have a nice supermarket and I am happy.

The exclusive high end brands you refer to will end up in the HIGH END of the marina.

Marina Arcade in the tallest block.

^^ i hope not to be like a FRIDAY OUTLET SHOPPING !