very nice glass , much better than the old facade test :)

I like it too - the building will look like the orginal renders.

Nice, the glass was worth waiting for.

Property advertised in Betterhomes

Apartment - Zumurud
An investment for capital growth
Ref No: AP71719
Location: Dubai, Marina Emirates Living District, Dubai Marina
Approx. size: 374.4 sq.ft
Floor no. 19th
Approx. price AED 599,220
View: Marina
Completion date September 2009

This is a good price for a studio near completion in a high quality development, is that your studio apradhan?

No its not my studio. I just saw it advertised in the Betterhome web site and thought someone may be interested. For the quality of the apartment it is an excellent deal.

06/March/2009

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Is something in front of this towerbeing built ?

thx Imre, nice photos, is end of year delivery date still valid?

front of this tower is the Orra Marina.

developer still says end of this year but I think it will be ready just in 2010.

anytime between Q1 and Q2 2010.

If they want to finish this year , need more workers and more cladding team, now is March we have April and May after everything will be slow because of the summer break and after the ramadan etc..

front of this tower is the Orra Marina.

developer still says end of this year but I think it will be ready just in 2010.

anytime between Q1 and Q2 2010.

If they want to finish this year , need more workers and more cladding team, now is March we have April and May after everything will be slow because of the summer break and after the ramadan etc..

Thank you for the friday pictures Imre - yes, I agree - most likely hand-over of keys will be in 12 months - but even then they need to hurry up.

07/March/2009

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So aluminimum work done on to 15 floor towards JLT - is this the progress on the other sides as well...

It will be interesting to see some inside pictures soon.

Morten, how are Zumurud prices at the momnet, i see some adverts for 1 million for 1 bes and 600,000k for studio, this takes us to last year prices? how much further can they go down to?

some new cladding in the West side, aluminimum works coming fast now.

07/March/2009

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Morten, how are Zumurud prices at the momnet, i see some adverts for 1 million for 1 bes and 600,000k for studio, this takes us to last year prices? how much further can they go down to?

Hi Dubaifirst

Yes, these are the prices it seems. I really dont think they go down further as the development seem to finish which will elimineate the risk here. But it is likely the prices will not be much higher when handed over - so buying offplan here did not give much capital gain. But look at it this way - have you put your money into stock last year or even 2 years ago you would have lost 60 pct.. Compared to that the investors did well here I tell myself

Thanks Morten, u right, it seems that dubai off plan market is very high risk at present, with projects being cancelled and others on hold i think we had a lucky escape investing in Zumurud even if we don,t see any capital appreciation for few years, at least for what we paid i am hoping we can achieve at least 7% rental yield.

Thanks Morten, u right, it seems that dubai off plan market is very high risk at present, with projects being cancelled and others on hold i think we had a lucky escape investing in Zumurud even if we don,t see any capital appreciation for few years, at least for what we paid i am hoping we can achieve at least 7% rental yield.

Without being too bold I think you can count on a 7 pct yield - right now rent here would be 60 k for a studio - perhaps 20 pct more if furnished and on 12 cheques - but coming down from 80 k. 60 k is still 10 pct net yield from original price.

08/March/2009

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I found the following Zumurud Studio for sale in expatriates.com website:

Date: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Category: Real Estate For Sale

Region: Dubai (DUBAI MARINA)

Description: STUDIO @ DUBAI MARINA AT ORIGINAL PRICE

FLOOR : 18 TH

PARTIAL MARINA VIEW

TO BE READY BY DEC 2009

PROJECT : ZUMURUD

AREA: 398 SQ FT + ONE CR PARKING

OP : AED 582,000 ( 70 % PAID)
SP: AED 582,000 ( NON NEGOTIABLE)

off plan market is dead, everything just an original price or less.

Impossible to sell anything now so better to wait the completion.

I found the following Zumurud Studio for sale in expatriates.com website:

Date: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Category: Real Estate For Sale

Region: Dubai (DUBAI MARINA)

Description: STUDIO @ DUBAI MARINA AT ORIGINAL PRICE

FLOOR : 18 TH

PARTIAL MARINA VIEW

TO BE READY BY DEC 2009

PROJECT : ZUMURUD

AREA: 398 SQ FT + ONE CR PARKING

OP : AED 582,000 ( 70 % PAID)
SP: AED 582,000 ( NON NEGOTIABLE)

Even if he sells(big if!) at the original price and convert the money to sterling(if he is a uk investor) he would make 20% on the currency exchange which is not bad at all given the current economic climate.I agree with Imre best to wait till completion and then rent or sell.

I found the following Zumurud Studio for sale in expatriates.com website:

Date: Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Category: Real Estate For Sale

Region: Dubai (DUBAI MARINA)

Description: STUDIO @ DUBAI MARINA AT ORIGINAL PRICE

FLOOR : 18 TH

PARTIAL MARINA VIEW

TO BE READY BY DEC 2009

PROJECT : ZUMURUD

AREA: 398 SQ FT + ONE CR PARKING

OP : AED 582,000 ( 70 % PAID)
SP: AED 582,000 ( NON NEGOTIABLE)

10 March, expatriates.com:

Description: STUDIO @ DUBAI MARINA

PROJECT : ZUMURUD
FLOOR : 18 TH
MARINA VIEW
ONE PARKING
AREA: 398 SQ FT , NET
SALE PRICE : AED 675,000 , NET TO OWNER ( NEGOTIABLE) + 2 % COMMISSION + TRANSFER

CALL NOW FOR QUICK SALE

Hi Imre, any progress this weekend?

Hi Imre, any progress this weekend?

Also looking forward to see progress of cladding

from developer, Zumurud March 22

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its seems that no one is happy with the progress:)

Progress looks fine here, not a million miles behind The Point. Would you all expect handover here around Feb?

Progress looks fine here, not a million miles behind The Point. Would you all expect handover here around Feb?

We dont really know the status inside - I would guesstimate a year from now.

03/April/2009

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welcome back Imre, how did u find the progress after you came back?

progress is ok, I think more glass coming soon, aluminium works almost done

So if we asses March progress, end of year completion is achievable, what do u think Imre?

So if we asses March progress, end of year completion is achievable, what do u think Imre?

I would say Q1 2010, we will see , end of 2009 would be a miracle:)

04/April/2009

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Szia Imre, itt vagyok ma Dubaiban, holnap megyek haza, ha van idod esetleg talalkozhatunk. Amugy delutan megyek az epitkezesre, hogy a belso munkalatokat is megnezzem.

Any translator?

I have a few sausage rolls on the books, will give it a go tomorrow.

Any translator?


"He is in Dubai now, tomorrow going back home and if I have time we can meet.
Afternoon he is going to the site to see the interior works."

Hopefully we will see some inside pics as well:)

thx Imre

cladding (glass) started above the mechanical floor

09/April/2009

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14/April/2009

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14/April/2009

Zumurud and Orra Marina

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Nice Alum. Details..It will add to the beauty of the building

good progress

22/April/2009

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22/April/2009

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24/April/2009

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Zumurud is making good progress now. Snagging during christmas time would be perfect.

Any support for the following:

FROM ALINEAH NEWS

Dubai law pins down property defaultersThe Dubai Land Department is planning to issue an amended property law that will determine refunds for investors who default on their payments based on construction progress of the project, according to lawyers briefed on the matter.

The move will bring clarity to the property market in Dubai, where a credit squeeze and the effects of the global financial crisis have led to defaults by home buyers. But some investors have criticised the amendment for being too heavily in favour of developers.

Lawyers say the amendment to article 11 of Dubai Law 13 of 2008 will stipulate that in cases where a buyer defaults and the developer has constructed at least 80 per cent of the project, the buyer loses all money paid to that point. The home can then be auctioned to compensate the developer for the rest of the cost.

If a developer has completed at least 60 per cent of the project and the buyer defaults, the developer is entitled to keep 40 per cent of the purchase price.

But if a developer has completed less than 60 per cent of the project, it can only keep 25 per cent of the purchase price.

If the developer has not been able to start construction "without any negligence or omission on the developer's part", the developer may keep 30 per cent of the money paid by the buyer to that point.

Developers would have to refund any money due to the purchaser within one year, or within 60 days of the resale of the home.

A legal briefing from the law firm Clyde & Co said the amendment "provides much anticipated clarification regarding the procedures required to be followed by developers in respect of defaulting purchasers, as well as the rights of developers to retain purchaser monies upon cancellation".

The original law specified that if a buyer defaulted on payments to the developer, the buyer would be able to recover 70 per cent of any money they had turned over to that point.

But when the property market started to face difficulties last autumn, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) issued an interpretation of the law that said the developer could retain 30 per cent of the total price of the property. (more news detail)

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???:dunno:

Have I posted this on the wrong thread?

good progress:)

01/May/2009

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01/May/2009

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Interiors looking good!

Thank you Imre for the pictures. Is it a show room and what floor is this ?

it is on the 1st or 2nd floor at the bridge side.

11/May/2009

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13/May/2009

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13/May/2009

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Looking very good for Zumurud - give them 2 months more and the overall cladding might be done. Lets hope for handing over around new year or 1 quarter 2010.

Hi Morten, I think before end of year handing over may be possible, how is the rental market now? any figures for the one bed and studio in the Marina? Imre also van give us some feed back.

studio prices 50-70K/year , 1 b 70-100K depends on the quality, location and payments.

Hopefully the market stabilising soon and we will have a good income ,quality of Zumurud sold be very good, location as well.

Any news from the UNEC , when they will finish this tower?

studio prices 50-70K/year , 1 b 70-100K depends on the quality, location and payments.

Hopefully the market stabilising soon and we will have a good income ,quality of Zumurud sold be very good, location as well.

Any news from the UNEC , when they will finish this tower?

Somewhere between 50-60 k is possible now on longterm rent. Remember it is the Marina and not international city.

Finishing of this building is coming out quite bad. Windows quality and elevation kind of stone makes the building looks old already before completed.

Sorry , jut my thought

Finishing of this building is coming out quite bad. Windows quality and elevation kind of stone makes the building looks old already before completed.

Sorry , jut my thought

This building is finishing - this is the main point. Quality - yes, indeed this is about taste. I like the JBR buildings - actually so much I have bought apartments there - and everybody dislikes these buildings. I am quite happy with my bad taste overall :-)

Finishing of this building is coming out quite bad. Windows quality and elevation kind of stone makes the building looks old already before completed.

Sorry , jut my thought

I think its too early to judge! Most buildings under construction look dirty and grotty but then turn out fine..... But then I am an optimistic old git:lol:

studio prices 50-70K/year , 1 b 70-100K depends on the quality, location and payments.

Hopefully the market stabilising soon and we will have a good income ,quality of Zumurud sold be very good, location as well.

Any news from the UNEC , when they will finish this tower?

rent going down every day, now studios 40-45K only, I found 2 br for 70K (Manchester Tower)

rent going down every day, now studios 40-45K only, I found 2 br for 70K (Manchester Tower)

Manchester tower is one of the ugliest tower in the world (not just in dubai marina). Apartments layout is really bad and a 2 bedroom there can look far less attractive then 1 bed somewhere else.

Said that rents, are going down big time but the starting renting prices in Dubai Marina are referring to apartments where few people would like to live in......

Who bought in the right tower with the right view and layout does not have to worry.

rent going down every day, now studios 40-45K only, I found 2 br for 70K (Manchester Tower)

Hopefully it will not go under 0 AED ?

I guess Barcelona tower will kick Manchester Tower 2-0 :nuts:

^^ Not unless Barca tower is managed by a good Scotsman.

Manchester tower is one of the ugliest tower in the world (not just in dubai marina). Apartments layout is really bad and a 2 bedroom there can look far less attractive then 1 bed somewhere else.

Said that rents, are going down big time but the starting renting prices in Dubai Marina are referring to apartments where few people would like to live in......

Who bought in the right tower with the right view and layout does not have to worry.

Prices are dropping like stones in towers where no one wants to live! Manchester tower 2 beds are tiny.

Jewels 2 beds are still getting 175,000AED Tiara residence on the palm are going for the same. People will pay for location and quality. Paying at the top end of the market keeps you in with the Elite:)

how many sq ft are 2 beds in manchester tower and the jewels?

Some of the 2 beds in Manchester tower are sub 1000ft2 whereas Jewels go from 1800 up to 2400ft2.

I suppose on a square foot rental basis they are comparable.

those huge 2 beds in the Jewels just waste of money, lot of maintenance fee, good for the developer:)

Manchester tower is one of the ugliest tower in the world (not just in dubai marina). Apartments layout is really bad and a 2 bedroom there can look far less attractive then 1 bed somewhere else.

Said that rents, are going down big time but the starting renting prices in Dubai Marina are referring to apartments where few people would like to live in......

Who bought in the right tower with the right view and layout does not have to worry.

right tower, right view 135K for 2 bed+study , Marinascape Oceanic

it was 200K in January so they dont need to worry...

right tower, right view 135K for 2 bed+study , Marinascape Oceanic

it was 200K in January so they dont need to worry...

I know it is tough, but we will survive :cheers:

I guess Barcelona tower will kick Manchester Tower 2-0 :nuts:

:rofl:

I guess Barcelona tower will kick Manchester Tower 2-0 :nuts:

^^Bizzy I hope you put some money on that prediction! Good Call !

I guess Barcelona tower will kick Manchester Tower 2-0 :nuts:

:lol::lol:

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those huge 2 beds in the Jewels just waste of money, lot of maintenance fee, good for the developer:)

Developer does not get the money, it goes to the management company to pay the bills for the tower.

Rich people desire space, check out the prices of Le Reve and the owners don't cram them full of family members.


Good call Bizzy, who will win the Scottish Homecoming Cup this weekend?

Rangers or Falkirk.

I don't think 1,800 sq ft in the Jewels is what "rich" people aspire to. La Reve is something different. The Jewels is in the "regular" market TB even if the apts are larger than average.

29/May/2009

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Developer does not get the money, it goes to the management company to pay the bills for the tower.

Rich people desire space, check out the prices of Le Reve and the owners don't cram them full of family members.


Good call Bizzy, who will win the Scottish Homecoming Cup this weekend?

Rangers or Falkirk.

Definitly ...:cheers:

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Great flats these lower corner units.

Hi CBP - thanks for the pictures. I must admit that The Point really took me by surprise regarding the progress. At Zumurud we will properbly get an update around september regarding dates for handing over.

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04/June/2009

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12/June/2009

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25/June/2009

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25/June/2009

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It does look quiet nice, I think for your 5 X 1 B/R's, you will be getting closer to 85-95 for your 1 B/R's,rather then the lower end like Dream Tower and KG and Zen,

Best Regards
Michael Burke

This Tower is looking better day by day. Good luck to all invested here. Any idea on what studio's/1beds are selling for?

no price because impossible to sell anything now ,what is off plan.

better to wait the handover and just sell after.

Can anyone tell me where The Point threads are gone? They seem to have dissapeared off Radar?

^^ was moved to the completed section http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=335563&page=103

10/July/2009

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17/July/2009

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noone here ?

they had a good progress in the last couple days, outside elevator removed, good progress of aluminum and cladding works of balconies.

28/July/2009

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noone here ?

I am here Imre - just about to return to my home country after many weeks on the sea... Good progress on Zumurud - thank you for the nice pictures. They need to start on the roof soon so we can get the whole picture.

welcome back Morten :)

What happened with Zaid Stone , any news about the completion date?

Thanks for the update Imre, what do you think the current value of a studio is ?

I saw adverts around 650-700K but I think no one buys off plan now thats why the value is close to the zero :)

Should be better after the handover.

welcome back Morten :)

What happened with Zaid Stone , any news about the completion date?

I talked to them but they would like to wait with an update in September when the contractuel completion date is due. My guess is still March 2010.

Value ? as rents for studios might be down to 45k I would value a finished apartment at 45000/0.07 giving approx 650 k.

I talked to them but they would like to wait with an update in September when the contractuel completion date is due. My guess is still March 2010.

Value ? as rents for studios might be down to 45k I would value a finished apartment at 45000/0.07 giving approx 650 k.

607ft2 Studio in Silverene for sale at 585,900AED So no one really knows what you can expect to sell for in the current market.

http://www.alineah.com/apartment/16249/detail.htm

I saw 1 bed of Silverene for 650K also thats why I said value of the off plan properties is close to the zero now.

Only few transactions on the market , people buying just ready properties which shows the trust about Dubai and UAE :)

07/August/2009

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Nice pictures Imre - So they finally started on the roof. Still we dont know about the progress inside.

Nice pictures Imre - So they finally started on the roof. Still we dont know about the progress inside.

Wouldnt snagging happen a couple of months before handover ? So snagging might happen around chrismas time ? I am just trying to justify a trip to Dubai.

if the quality is good hopefully we dont need snagging just a simply checking:)

if the quality is good hopefully we dont need snagging just a simply checking:)

I think snagging is before new year. Sources say interior are of very high quality. We will see in three months time.

Yesterday

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14/August/2009

Zumurud

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WOW, I think it will be the most beautiful building in that area:)

WOW, I think it will be the most beautiful building in that area:)

Its looking absolutely gorgeous! Thanks Imre for fantastic pictures yet again! Have you considered a career in professional photography?? Cheers mate!!

thanks, I am just a hobby photographer but who knows the future:)

First of all I should buy 2 professional cameras and some good lenses, etc..

So when the last payment will be due? any news Najam?

WOW, I think it will be the most beautiful building in that area:)

hopefully:)

24/August/2009

Zumurud

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I think we were lucky to invest here and we will soon take over our apartments.

I think we were lucky to invest here and we will soon take over our apartments.

Now also the feeder bus stops right outside Zumurud - not bad.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/pictures/pdf/metrofeeder/f37-marina-ms-dubai-marina.pdf

Now also the feeder bus stops right outside Zumurud - not bad.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/pictures/pdf/metrofeeder/f37-marina-ms-dubai-marina.pdf

bus station front of the Zumurud,good news, map here, thanks for HT :

More fundamental GOOD NEWS for the building.


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More info here;

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/565985-dubai-metro-feeder-bus-route-maps#continueArticle (http://www.arabianbusiness.com/565985-dubai-metro-feeder-bus-route-maps#continueArticle)

http://archive.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10330682.html (http://archive.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10330682.html)

28/August/2009

Zumurud

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Nice - just like the render - if the interior is like the renders I will be very happy. I was lucky investing here.

04/September/2009

Zumurud

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Thanks Imre for the impressive update, we not very far off from handover.

05/September/2009

Zumurud

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11/September/2009

Zumurud

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Great looking building, good progress even in Ramadan. Well done to anyone that bought here. I seem to remember psf prices were pretty high when most people bought here. What are they like now?

Anjam, i have not seen any recent units for sale, few months ago there were several studios , one and 2 beds at alineah website. So these units either been sold quickly beacuse of Zumurd good location , quality and only few months from completion or have been taken off the market .The average marina prices now are as follows;

500k for studio

750k to 1 Million for 1 bed

1 to 1.5 million for 2 bed.

18/September/2009

Zumurud

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its so bland, what a waste my space,

02/October/2009

Zumurud

many workers there on Friday as well.

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Nice pics Imre, rent started to increase slowly in Dubai.JLT is getting filled with residents.Any info. from your side?

rent stabilising now, less and less cheap offer , the problem was at the JLT that some bad quality towers flooded the market but the future looks better.

some more pics here:

http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2009/10/zumurud-towerdubai-marina-02october2009.html

just want to post reply# 900

just want to post reply# 900

good progress there, landscaping has begun around the entrance at least I saw interlocks there.

09/October/2009

Zumurud

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09/October/2009

Zumurud

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23/October/2009

Zumurud

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Imre thank you for the photos. Coming on nicely. Imre when do you think handover will be?

welcome,

Q1 2010 is possible.

my contract says December 2009, so almost no delays which is just a miracle in Dubai,it seems they are the best developer in Dubai :)

Very likely that we will be inspecting in mid January according to the developer.

Nice pics Imre, I heard that prices went up 20%, the couple of weeks past, what do u think?

Nice pics Imre, I heard that prices went up 20%, the couple of weeks past, what do u think?

no idea, I read the same but not sure ,

do you have interior pics of Zumurud?:)

Any idea about the kitchen, including machines or we need to buy something?

I am thinking about of buying furnitures for my studios , with fully furnished I can get better rent.

If the developer can offer a good furniture pack with half price or even free I would take it otherwise Home Centre (MOE) :)

Nice pics Imre, I heard that prices went up 20%, the couple of weeks past, what do u think?

The developer has some studios for sale starting from 700k each.

no idea, I read the same but not sure ,

do you have interior pics of Zumurud?:)

Any idea about the kitchen, including machines or we need to buy something?

I am thinking about of buying furnitures for my studios , with fully furnished I can get better rent.

If the developer can offer a good furniture pack with half price or even free I would take it otherwise Home Centre (MOE) :)


I cant remember if we bought machines - I dont think so. Issue will be to find a bed which can serve as a sofa in the day or something even more smart.

no idea, I read the same but not sure ,

do you have interior pics of Zumurud?:)

Any idea about the kitchen, including machines or we need to buy something?

I am thinking about of buying furnitures for my studios , with fully furnished I can get better rent.

If the developer can offer a good furniture pack with half price or even free I would take it otherwise Home Centre (MOE) :)

Imre, what do you think the rent will be for a fully furnished studio?

I think around 45-50K is possible because of the quality.

we will see the market in January , maybe more or less.

welcome,

Q1 2010 is possible.

my contract says December 2009, so almost no delays which is just a miracle in Dubai,it seems they are the best developer in Dubai :)

I think the builder Unec needs some credit here they really do deliver on time
every time !
Well somebody is now going to prove me wrong no doubt ??:nuts:

no idea, I read the same but not sure ,

do you have interior pics of Zumurud?:)

Any idea about the kitchen, including machines or we need to buy something?

I am thinking about of buying furnitures for my studios , with fully furnished I can get better rent.

If the developer can offer a good furniture pack with half price or even free I would take it otherwise Home Centre (MOE) :)

Hi Imre, I have asked at the time of purchase and I have been told that no kitchen appliances included in the price.

thanks:)

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great, hopefully the cranes coming down soon!

great, hopefully the cranes coming down soon!

started to remove the first crane today:)

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very fast progress on the roof!

today

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28/October/2009

Zumurud

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28/October/2009

Zumurud

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Very likely that we will be inspecting in mid January according to the developer.

it seams January is ok :)

fence removed at the Westside Marina side , looks great from outside.

28/October/2009

Zumurud

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28/October/2009

Dubai Marina from The Point

view from Charlie Big Potatoes balcony :)

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banner size:

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IMRE -is something going in front of ZUMURUD ?

^^Only Orra marina which is already topped out.

So the area will be just as you see it with Orra marina to the front and 2 low rises to the West side. Westside on the West side and another 8 floor on the west side of Westside, if that makes sense:lol:

IMRE -is something going in front of ZUMURUD ?
Hopefully not your wallet as this will ruin the views up to the pool deck.

Hopefully not your wallet as this will ruin the views up to the pool deck.
I wish mate -- cerdit crunch has some casualities :lol:

^^Only Orra marina which is already topped out.

So the area will be just as you see it with Orra marina to the front and 2 low rises to the West side. Westside on the West side and another 8 floor on the west side of Westside, if that makes sense:lol:


Thanks it will be interesting to see the qulaity inside -they seem quite reputable developer

should be good finishing because they sold out around 60% of the all apartments.

north side crane is being removed

07/November/2009

Zumurud , I think the last crane also coming down soon.

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I think this is very nice tower, looks better than the render.

07/November/2009

Zumurud

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Agree Imre, its one of the best looking towers in the marina.

WOW My best choice, my best Tower.....

Even if I will get 5% on my investment its more than enough for me, in this charming place.:banana:

Hi Imre,

Is there any possibilities of photos of the interior or are Zumurud very protective to show the interior to anyone!

Hi Imre,

Is there any possibilities of photos of the interior or are Zumurud very protective to show the interior to anyone!

Not sure that the developer wants to show us before the handover, so maybe we have to wait till January.

took this photo afternoon , the second crane going down ?

09/November/2009

Dubai Metro

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I was right, just checked today, the last crane coming down.

Even if I will get 5% on my investment its more than enough for me, in this charming place.:banana:

It would be more than 5 % :)


:cheers:

13/November/2009

Zumurud

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Taking down the wonky cranes:)

Stood below the cranes here recently and could not believe how off the plumb they were.

What a beautiful tower this has turned out to be.
The renders did it no justification and indeed put some people including myself.
Hope the interiors are as good.

What a beautiful tower this has turned out to be.
The renders did it no justification and indeed put some people including myself.
Hope the interiors are as good.

You know what they say. All good things are worth waiting for, and this is one of them, when some people initially did not like the building.

Some people probably have no imagination!

:nuts::nuts:hey guys show us your C /Hoods!

Nice pics! looks like Marina Promenade

i spoken to te devloper last week and they said the interior is going to be of the highest quality, lets wait and see. Studio prices are already going up.

i spoken to te devloper last week and they said the interior is going to be of the highest quality, lets wait and see. Studio prices are already going up.

With 2 months until handover I am surprised that eg studios are still being offered around 600k - one could have 7-9% yield on such a deal. I am getting 2% in bonds right now so I should be thinking of buying. But lets see the interior and quality first. Also I would expect the service charges to be high.

Morten, can you please tell me where are these studios offered at 600k, the cheapest i can find is with Bayut.com at 787k.

Morten, can you please tell me where are these studios offered at 600k, the cheapest i can find is with Bayut.com at 787k.

Hi Dubaifirst

GN list one or two being 676 k 455 sqft. I think it was Dubizzle I saw one at 600 k - but I cant find it today I must admit.

Hi Dubaifirst

GN list one or two being 676 k 455 sqft. I think it was Dubizzle I saw one at 600 k - but I cant find it today I must admit.


I have 3 studios in Zumurud Tower which I intend to sell @ AED 725 each. If anyone interested, call me at 050 5216097

Morten, can you please tell me where are these studios offered at 600k, the cheapest i can find is with Bayut.com at 787k.

570 k on GN

Well - nobody answers my requests on the advert - so most likely a fake price.

Good news!

Today I was inside the building its just amazing, perfect finishing , I saw my studios and much better what I expected, I am really happy now:)

Bin Hamoodah and the UNEC have done a great job here,probably the best developer on the market and Zumurud is one of the best project in Dubai Marina!

20/November/2009

Zumurud

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small studio but very nice with 2 windows, perfect finishing , good materials etc.. I like it :)

20/November/2009

Zumurud, studio , Type B

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This is different layout but I like this as well :)

20/November/2009

Zumurud, studio , Type A

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I have bridge view:)

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20/November/2009

Zumurud, pool area and I think the last pic is the gym

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Zumurud will have 2 lobbys , one for the singles another one for family's :)

Nice marble and good quality wood, great design

20/November/2009

Zumurud,lobby 1

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20/November/2009

Zumurud,lobby 2

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20/November/2009

Zumurud,amazing view from the penthouse:)

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pano

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Very nice quality !

How much is a studio here i might fancy one !

Very nice quality !

How much is a studio here i might fancy one !

No idea about the prices but if you want to buy just hurry, prices will go up soon because people will realise how great is this project :) I wanted to sell one studio but better just keep !

bigger size pano from the Zumurud

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more pics here :

Zumurud Tower interior photos and the view from some apartments , Dubai Marina , 20/November/2009
Nov 20, 2009
photos: 82

http://picasaweb.google.com/imresolt/ZumurudTowerInteriorPhotosAndTheViewFromSomeApartmentsDubaiMarina20November2009#

@Imre

Those pictures Imre were worth waiting for. I am also positively surprised. I believe I have a layout A on 17 floor - it seems smaller than the B layout but is 10 pct bigger.

Do you think Imre there is any marina view from 17 floor - its on the right side looking out to the sea...

yes, I think you will have a good view from the 17th floor.

Type A is 398 sqft , Type B is 374 sqft , small but at least the service charge will be not too high:)

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yes, I think you will have a good view from the 17th floor.

Type A is 398 sqft , Type B is 374 sqft , small but at least the service charge will be not too high:)

http://i50.tinypic.com/119zcsx.jpg

Oh forgot about the service charges. That will be comparatively high but I expect the developer to be fair as they have been so far.

I would have liked having two windows and I think the kitchen is perfect in the Type B.

So we are going shopping like women for furniture soon...

Oh forgot about the service charges. That will be comparatively high but I expect the developer to be fair as they have been so far.

I would have liked having two windows and I think the kitchen is perfect in the Type B.

So we are going shopping like women for furniture soon...

Yes, I think January is realistic for the handover, hopefully we can catch the Dubai Shopping Festival , some good deals there.

At the moment I dont have any idea what kind of furniture would be good because of the size.

Zumurud Tower

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Thanks Imre, it looks more like a hotel than a residential building, we were lucky by investing here

Congratulation IMRE :)

Very nice quality !

How much is a studio here i might fancy one !

I,ve been offered 750k for my studio after imre pictures, but i won,t sell after I ,ve seen the superb quality of the finishing.

Imre, You're the greatest. Looking good. Thanks for all the effort of doing this!

I have 3 studio apartments which I intend to sell. Price negotiable. Any Takers ? Contact 050 5216097

The worst time for selling properties just 2 months before the handover, anyway what type of studios do you have and which floors?:)

The worst time for selling properties just 2 months before the handover, anyway what type of studios do you have and which floors?:)

Imre , do you mean it is best to wait till andover and then sell?

If the quality is rubbish better to sell before the handover but if the finishing good after few months the handover is better.

I have 3 studio apartments which I intend to sell. Price negotiable. Any Takers ? Contact 050 5216097

What are you selling them for?

Probably money. but if you are willing to take a 76 Stag with 6000 miles Im your man.....

cranes removed , many workers there today , it seems they are not joking with the January handover:)

26/November/2009

Zumurud

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Prices are up in the Marina and there is increased demand for smaller units.:)

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/11/Pages/23112009/11242009_b0de9517d0874e16b978d9c9b1e73501.aspx

What are you selling them for?

AED 750,000 each. The studios are located on 8th, 4th and 3rd Floors.

Prices are up in the Marina and there is increased demand for smaller units.:)

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/11/Pages/23112009/11242009_b0de9517d0874e16b978d9c9b1e73501.aspx

good news:)

:cheers:

29/November/2009

Zumurud

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AED 750,000 each. The studios are located on 8th, 4th and 3rd Floors.

If I were you, i would wait till handover and sell for AED 850.000 each.

If I were you, i would wait till handover and sell for AED 850.000 each.

What is so special about this project that every one seems to like it a lot? Or perhaps we are passing our compliments because the quality standard has gone down at other developments.
The location is not so good, its like far end of marina, isn't it? And the building looks like a box, no special designs....

Cheers

People like this one because:

1.Best developer in Dubai

2. 5 stars finishing

3. No delays

I think this is enough :)

Anyway the location is ok, supermarkets there, Yacht Club, etc..

We will get exactly what we have paid .

People like this one because:

We will get exactly what we have paid .

Wise comment indeed. :)

What is so special about this project that every one seems to like it a lot? Or perhaps we are passing our compliments because the quality standard has gone down at other developments.
The location is not so good, its like far end of marina, isn't it? And the building looks like a box, no special designs....

Cheers


are you jealous?

People like this one because:

1.Best developer in Dubai

2. 5 stars finishing

3. No delays

I think this is enough :)

Anyway the location is ok, supermarkets there, Yacht Club, etc..

We will get exactly what we have paid .


I will also like to add

4.Studios are small, compact and therefore low service charges.

5. Very easy to let at at least 60 k per year.

What is so special about this project that every one seems to like it a lot? Or perhaps we are passing our compliments because the quality standard has gone down at other developments.
The location is not so good, its like far end of marina, isn't it? And the building looks like a box, no special designs....

Cheers

What do you mean by "far end of the marina"? Explain?

Zumurud is located between the Yacht Club(the new centre of the marina) and a new marina opening soon opposite the Jewels. There are the only 3 marinas complete or nearly complete and 2 of them are in the West side.

"looks like a box" Please open your eyes and you mind:)

What do you mean by "far end of the marina"? Explain?

I think he forgot a "t". :)

I think he forgot a "t". :)

We can test your location theory.

I bet you that in two years from now, Zumurud will be valued higher psf than Torch apartments. Being within walking distance from Burj Al Arab will not boost Torch values.

^^ Being walking distance to the marina park and metro will help though :) This would be interesting to watch, I feel a wager comming on. Mackie will owe me £100 later this year already.

Zumurud is walking distance from;

The JBR walk.
The Yacht club.
The metro.(much closer than Torch)
The Beach & beach park.
The Tram.
The Marina Mall.
The boat repair yard.
The marina banking district.
The boat charter offices.
The open air theatre.

Shorter driving distance from;
The Sheikh Zayed Road links.
Abu Dhabi commute.
etc
etc

Zumurud is walking distance from;

The JBR walk.
The Yacht club.
The metro.(much closer than Torch)
The Beach & beach park.
The Tram.
The Marina Mall.
The boat repair yard.
The marina banking district.
The boat charter offices.
The open air theatre.

Shorter driving distance from;
The Sheikh Zayed Road links.
Abu Dhabi commute.
etc
etc

Also close to Abu Dhabi as well compared to the front end of marina developments.

I think that Zumurud Marina side is more comfortable now than JBR Marina side, less congested with less traffic

I think that Zumurud Marina side is more comfortable now than JBR Marina side, less congested with less traffic

I'd agree. I live in Marina Mansions and I like everything about the location, except the view and the noise of Sheikh Zayed Road:

1. View. I think depending upon one's unit, the sea-side of the Marina would offer a much better view. That being said, the view I have of SZR and JLT is a beautiful in its own way, and visitors often remark on it. The downside of having a full sea-view (my flat does have a partial sea-view), is that it costs a lot more.

2. Noise. This might be simply a problem with the construction of my building, but I was surprised by the noise of SZR, even as high as the 26th floor where I live, but I've mostly gotten used to it. There is a benefit, though, to the noise: this time of year we like to eat most of our evening meals on the balcony and play music. Because the balcony is facing SZR, we can almost play the music as loud as we want without fear of troubling the neighbors. At least no one has complained to date!

Besides those two points, I love my location immensely. It is right next to the metro station, hopefully opening soon. It is less than 1 minute to get on SZR in the morning, heading in either direction. It is close to the mall and the yacht club. It is about a 7 minute walk to the JBR walk, and one or two minutes more I'm on the beach.

I think that Zumurud Marina side is more comfortable now than JBR Marina side, less congested with less traffic

Thats true, the traffic around The Walk just increasing and will be bad in the next 2 years because of the tram works.

We still dont know what would be the situation when all building completed in Dubai Marina ,parking wont be easy :)

Thats true, the traffic around The Walk just increasing and will be bad in the next 2 years because of the tram works.

We still dont know what would be the situation when all building completed in Dubai Marina ,parking wont be easy :)

The original argument was East versus West side of marina or as I say Chic versus chlaustrophobic end.

I always Knew that the walk would be jam packed with cruisers, I posted it somewhere about 3 years ago simply because I had seen it in Miami South beach area and new this was just heading the same way. The traffic only builds up after 5pm and is worst at weekends. I still prefer the Island part as it is great to walk to the beach. Most areas are not too far from the beach where they are located near a bridge but if you are in the tallest block or Phase 1 district, the public beach is quite a distance.

You are right Imre, parking is a problem but not if you have an apartment or two in the district:)

We can test your location theory.

I bet you that in two years from now, Zumurud will be valued higher psf than Torch apartments. Being within walking distance from Burj Al Arab will not boost Torch values.

Ok. I'll have a wager with you that when finished, one of my Torch 3 beds will fetch more psf than a 3 bed in Zumurud. Both in rental, and sale value.

We will take the average valuation from 3 local agents for both properties.

I'll punt a Magnum of "Bollinger La Grande Année 1995" (1999 if you can't get a 95). On the condition that whoever wins the bet shares the drink with the other on my balcony. The air smells so sweet and clean at 1,000 ft compared to the carbon infested shit you are forced to breath lower down next to a bridge and so much traffic. :)


I still prefer the Island part as it is great to walk to the beach. Most areas are not too far from the beach where they are located near a bridge but if you are in the tallest block or Phase 1 district, the public beach is quite a distance.

Public beach. :ohno: tut tut.

Personally I prefer the ambience that the Mina Seyahi Beach Club membership offers. A mere 500 meters walk from the front door of The Torch. If you ever fancy getting away from the overcrowded PUBLIC beach areas up at your end, and fancy moving up a notch in the class stakes, give me a shout and I'll get you into the “Mina” on my corporate membership.

As far as location goes. Rather than trying to convince everyone that you have chosen the best end of the Marina to invest in, try and be open minded. Here's where I'm coming from.

If you look around many well established Cities in the World, you will often find that prime residential real estate is often dictated by locality to essential amenities and adjacent prestige commercial property.

If you talk to experienced real estate brokers, guy’s that have been in the business for 20-40 years or so, (not the usual fresh out of collage with a degree in social science and their first hard on type). I mean proper experienced realtors. Most of them will tell you that if you are investing in a developing or emerging market or in a non established location, then 9 times out of 10 the corporates will get it right, and if they don’t get it right, then they will make it right.

Le Meridian Mina Seyahi, The Westin, The one and Only, The Grosvenor, Emirates Marina Spa or whatever it’s called now. This is where the corporate money has been invested along Jumeirah Beach, (with the exception of the Hilton, which is a dated brand now, more synonymous with ditsy blondes than real quality).

When looking at residential projects in the tallest block, addresses like Le Reve and Pentominium will never be judged to be the overcrowded shithole that you dream the area to be I’m afraid. The original 6 towers by Emaar will always have a magnetism and Emaar will always favour the East end of the Marina to show their vested interest and flagship development in it’s best light.

I would prefer to sit outside at Marina Walk and enjoy a cold one whilst watching my kids play safely in the fountain area when the smell is sweet shisha and not petrol and oil being emitted from a Gallardo et al. I wonder how long it will be before some arsehole mows down a pedestrian or two whilst showing off his wheel spinning and drifting techniques along JBR walk, not long I bet.

Anyway a final thought for you my Scottish friend. A seasoned real estate investor told me long ago.

“Always buy the cheapest house in the most expensive area you can afford” and “Your neighbours properties will influence yours, as much as your own”.

Bottom line for me is if you have invested anywhere in the Marina then you are infinitely better off than almost any other area of Dubai, as when the dust settles the Marina will shine through. With the recent fiscal events and where I think we are heading next, the dust may well settle sooner than many people would have thought and some projects will be left hung out to dry.

Here’s to the Marina. :cheers:

You are right Imre, parking is a problem but not if you have an apartment or two in the district:)

You right :)

Another option is if you dont have car the parking never problem there :lol:

I saw the site yesterday , cladding almost done .

Any new info about the handover?

Ok. I'll have a wager with you that when finished, one of my Torch 3 beds will fetch more psf than a 3 bed in Zumurud. Both in rental, and sale value.

We will take the average valuation from 3 local agents for both properties.

I'll punt a Magnum of "Bollinger La Grande Année 1995" (1999 if you can't get a 95). On the condition that whoever wins the bet shares the drink with the other on my balcony. The air smells so sweet and clean at 1,000 ft compared to the carbon infested shit you are forced to breath lower down next to a bridge and so much traffic. :)





Here’s to the Marina. :cheers:

I think you both are wrong, the 3-bed in silverene will fetch more rentals that the two projects mentioned :cheers: