#GROUND WORK: MARINA STAR, 27F Res

[minoosabet]

i just talked to a state agent in dubai and they said marinastar is located in a best place in marina and prices for studio flat start from one million derham :)and they are all sold out.
so all the problems we had bofore worth it

[bizzybonita]

^^ of course plus maybe they are right about Big park could be close to eden blue tower .

[69er]

i cant wait to see how "big" the park really is

[bizzybonita]

^^ Don't ask me How/Where/When/why :D

[bizzybonita]

U/C 16/10/08


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[69er]

good pics, thx!

[zoom_17]

Hi
anyone is interested to buy in Marina Star 1 bed room aprtment please email me
hyousry@yahoo.com

[69er]

whats the full specs of the unit
?

[minoosabet]

any news???

[Gingerness]

Regarding park - I have phoned EMAAR about a year ago to try to find out about the park located on the plot OS-3 next to 5K Marina Star, they promised to get back to me with the information (I called customer service) and never did.

I called again, they confirmed they have an inquiry but said there is no information. According to masterplan of Dubai Marina development, OS-3 is a common use plot, as well as Grosvenor House roundabout... But tell me, can't they just decide to sell this area overnight and do another building there? Sure, they can. As they did with building over Grosvenor House R/A... :ohno::ohno:

[69er]

Documents?

[bizzybonita]

there is no sign of construction :ohno:

[69er]

the main contractor was supposed to start in november... wtf happend

[Imre]

I will check this site soon.

UK Capital Investments Group (UKCIG) still exist?

[THEPOINT]

I will check this site soon.

UK Capital Investments Group (UKCIG) still exist?
Suggest it will be On hold

[69er]

it still exists, appreantly there is a new law about adding an extra lift (elevator) so they are working changes into the building , anyone heard of this law.?

[Imre]

workers there but still hole

13/December/2008

Marina Star

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[Andy Mann]

Guys,

Can anyone take a pic of the board that states contact details for the building, like developer, architect, sub-contractor etc. That sort of thing?

Thanks

AM

[69er]

take a look at previous pages for the details

[69er]

any news

[minoosabet]

any sign of construction?????how long does it take to reach the first floor????

[Joannides]

there are several building within a stones throw of this site that are being built so rapidly and continuously. this one has a flurry of activity, then sits dormant for ages with very little progress and the cycle continues...

[minoosabet]

thanks for the information

[69er]

the reason being is due to the fact that the law requires 4 lifts now

[Fifino]

who is in charge of the the project Marina Star? why there is no progress? i'm paying payments every 3 months.I'm looking for any contact. thanks

[True Blue]

who is in charge of the the project Marina Star? why there is no progress? i'm paying payments every 3 months.I'm looking for any contact. thanks

You must have a contact if you are making payments.

Most important thing is to stop paying now. Rera rules say that if no construction then maximum payment should be 20%. I bet you are way above that level right now.

[Beppe786]

^^^^ RERA new law hasnt been put into place yet..

[True Blue]

The fact that it has been released via the media is reason enough to question the lack of progress and stop payments until a satisfactory response has been received.

Fifino appears to have no facility for direct communication with the developer. Not a good situation when handing money over blindly.

The reason given for the project being on hold is due to redesign to accomodate 4 lifts, sounds suspect. In any event, any developer should suspend the payments until things are resolved without investors having to rely on RERA.

[boston101]

you may want to check and talk to them. They have actually revised payment plans for others and asked them to delay the payments.

[69er]

this is true about the lifts, iam also a purchaser of a unit and i am waiting on revised payment plan, any site about the rera?

[Fifino]

what or who is RERA?

69er: do you talk to anyone from the developers? is anyone responding or giving you updates about the project?
thanks.

[Gingerness]

they say people should not make payments unless new payment plan is received. You should all check on that with this developer.

[69er]

so when is it going to start finally

[SmithWesson]

Going? To start? :lol:
Yo must be kidding...
Better think of e-r-r very special lawyers to take up the issue.

[69er]

what the heck is that supposed to mean??

[bizzybonita]

C/U 08/1/09


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[Joannides]

^^
these overhead photos are the only real way to see whether there is progress, due to the tall blue fence theyve encircled the entire site with.

maybe they dont want people to see progress...

[Imre]

they have the highest fence in the marina , difficult to see anything there.

[SmithWesson]

Yes your humble servant has climbed up the fence.
Nada. Nobody. No materials, no machinery, no people.
People in Land Dept say - my friend, you no worry, checkarega - escrow account is in place, yalla, barrah, next!

[69er]

wow that is pretty funnylol, lots of info at Rera than

[69er]

Seems like construction gonna start next month maybe

[minoosabet]

hope sooooooooooooo

[69er]

http://www.berestates.com/news/marina-star-work-begins-php.php[/QUOTE]

[69er]

Imre why dont u start a Marina Star page on wikipedia, u seem to be very knowlegeable

[Imre]

I think Lover of Dubai doing the Wikipedia Dubai section, you should ask him.

[69er]

sounds good, i'll ask hiM!

[Crazy_Horse]

From Marina Star......

Marina Star, B4 +G +24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai; A UK Capital Investments Project.
Project progress Report
9th February 2009
Contents: -
Summary of current situation
Summary of the history of the development on this project
Summary of current situation
a) Enabling works (shoring and piling)
Enabling works to the project are now complete. Enabling works for this project include: - the construction of a diaphragm wall around the perimeter of the site, the installation of 2 levels of resign bonded anchors to said wall, the piling of 304 piles (the piles beneath the tower are 27m deep, the piles beneath the podium level are 24m deep) and the excavation to the pile heads.
b) Main Works
Dimensions Architects (the project’s lead consultant) will deliver the final construction set of drawings at the end of next week. Every drawing has had to be completely revised. This is due to new regulations from Civil Defence which came into effect in the autumn of last year that stipulates this project must make a principle change. They now require it to have 4 elevators rather than 3 and the staircases must have two landings instead of four as per the original design. This has meant substantially revising the core and thus the architectural and structural plans. The architects have endeavoured to make the smallest changes to the apartments themselves.
Around the time of the news of this new regulation UK Capital Investments (UKCIG) were about to appoint a main contractor
(September 2008), but given how much of a variation to the works this would entail this appointment has been delayed until the final drawings are ready and approved. UKCIG now have the drawing submission, with the 4-elevator and staircase revision ready to submit to Emaar & Dubai Municipality.
This change to the project has been a cause of great frustration to the development team as it was intended to have the appointment completed in the autumn of last year. It has however meant that due to recent changes in the economic climate in Dubai, UKCIG have taken the opportunity to seek more competitive tenders on the main and subcontracts and are glad to have received better prices and more readily available work forces.
UKCIG anticipate that it will take 1 month until the appointment and mobilisation of the main contractor. UKCIG for about 9 months now, have had outline agreements with the 4 sub contractors and are glad to say are still committed to this project but have not been appointed because of the issues described above.
UKCIG are still negotiating the period of the build. The contract particulars specify 18 months but of the 6 tenders that have been returned, none are willing to do it in that period. Most have offered a 21 month or 24 month build. With a mobilisation
period of 1 month to add to this, it is anticipated that the main works will complete in April 2011.
!
Summary of the history of the development on this project
UKCIG took over this project from the developers Al Seef Investments, in mid 2007. UKCIG took rapid steps to progress the project and oversaw the tendering of the enabling works. Dutch Foundation (DF) was appointed September 2007 and works began.
During 2007 a major event occurred in Dubai Marina; the basement of a nearby construction project adjacent to the mouth of the marina was flooded. After UKCIG had appointed DF, Dubai Municipality changed the regulations, insisting that this, and other water-facing developments in Dubai Marina, be constructed from a Diaphragm wall construction rather than the conventional secant pile solution. DF and Dimensions had to redesign and resubmit proposals for the project. It took 3 months for this process to complete and work started in earnest, on site in January 2008.
Work progressed through early 2008 at a slow rate as a result of a number of logistical problems on this tightly
constrained site.
UKCIG has kept throughout 2008, its own presence on site to monitor the works in the form of a Construction Manager. He has helped on a number of occasions with the problems they (DF) have encountered and the works would not be complete if he had not been there. This having been said the works were due to complete in April 2008 and have largely been completed
around November 2008. UKCIG has been deeply unsatisfied with this and on several occasions began proceedings to replace the enabling works contractor. Due to the very high material and labour costs around June last year re-tendering would have been prohibitively expensive and combined with the length of time it takes to get approvals this course of action
was not taken.
Tendering the main contract for the works began in January last year. It was a competitive tender. Of 5 tenders sent out only 3 returned prices. The prices were considered high and they also contained many exclusion clauses. Given the delays and changes to the enabling works it was considered prudent to negotiate tenders with a few well-reputed contractors. This occurred over the summer period and UKCIG were in a position to appoint our preferred bidder in September 2008.
As mentioned in the summary of the current situation, it was in September that UKCIG learnt of the fundamental changes to the lifts and staircases and thus delayed the appointment until now.
It should be noted that, despite the current downturn, UKCIG are 100% committed to the delivery of this project and whilst it has been beset with a number of intractable problems to date, it has not been UKCIG’s fault or intention to delay it at any point. UKCIG anticipate 2009 will be a turning point for this project as it is now well placed to expedite construction imminently.
For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 399 7351!

[69er]

where did u get this report?

[69er]

any new news?

[bizzybonita]

Maybe they has been shifted the whole project from Dubai marina to panama city which is so good place either :D

[69er]

lol the project is situated in a good area but the damn delays are really starting to bug me, there already a year behind schedule, bizzy how much in terms of percentage would you say dubai projects are behind, I mean if there is for example 100000 buildings under construction how many of those are delayed

[Pleth]

lol the project is situated in a good area but the damn delays are really starting to bug me, there already a year behind schedule, bizzy how much in terms of percentage would you say dubai projects are behind, I mean if there is for example 100000 buildings under construction how many of those are delayed
All of the buildings in the Marina are delayed except for one - Zumurud.
The delays vary from 1 to 5 years.

[Imre]

this one is ON HOLD, dead...

08/March/2009

Marina Star

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[69er]

firstly thank you Imre for taking the time to go and take these pics, much appreciated, second anyone know whats with the water leakage or wet soil in the far left side.

[bizzybonita]

All of the buildings in the Marina are delayed except for one - Zumurud.
The delays vary from 1 to 5 years.

Agreed 100% :cheers:

[True Blue]

[QUOTE=Imre;33298108]this one is ON HOLD, dead...

Can't be on hold Imre, Select Group are involved.

[69er]

it is not on hold, they are trying to find a contractor

[Imre]

From Marina Star......
UKCIG took over this project from the developers Al Seef Investments, in mid 2007. UKCIG took rapid steps to progress the project and oversaw the tendering of the enabling works. Dutch Foundation (DF) was appointed September 2007 and works began.

honestly , from September 2007 its not a good progress.

[69er]

I agree, Iam an investor in this project and have seen little activity going on in 2008, little to non I should say. I will contact them and post updates tonight if possible

[True Blue]

it is not on hold, they are trying to find a contractor


That is something my wife would say and not see the problem with it.:)

[marcopedroso]

Dear investors,
do we have the right to have money back? Is there any law that discipline this kind of situation?

regards

Marcopedroso

[69er]

True Blue, I am still hoping!!!!!!, and Marcopedroso are u an investor of marina star as well?

[marcopedroso]

Yes 69er I've invested in Marina Star. What do you think about this investment?

[69er]

not allot I can say, Iam in the same position as you unfortunently, no work has been done in 2008, I called today and there service department did not even pick up so I called the general line and they said they would call back, no call backs so far, may I ask what floor and unit u purchased, and I hope your not paying any more payments untill they actually start construction who knows when,

[marcopedroso]

Dear 69er,
yes of course I don't pay anymore untill work start.
I don't understand why they do this, like other many developers, they solt all units, pepole want to buy and pay, buy investors want to pay when see works go on, why they don't go on with the costructions? Do you have any idea?

[charlie big potatoes]

what are they on about, any idea Bizzy?

[bizzybonita]

^^What i am guessing is Panama city still calling ! LOL

[minoosabet]

one year ago i asked hundred times about delay and if i stop to pay and you guys said nooooooooooooo you have to pay ,everything is ok ................... , now im disappointed ,just wait and see and get a good locak lawyer . i wont ask u guys anymore:(((

[69er]

instead of listening to people here u can pick up the phone and call the developer to see what is going on, this is an internet forum, u have no idea who could be on the other side, honestly there is few people I trust on this forum , one is Imre and other Bizzy Bonita and True Blue, how much in terms of percentage have u paid off already. There is nothing to worry about, the construction will start soon, what u paid is jack shit compared to someone that paid millions for the penthouse, so dont worry too much, I have purchased another unit in JV south and they have not started eighter, there is delays everywhere, some 6 months and some 2+ years. just stay on top of the project and constantly contact the developer, and I mean CONSTINTLY

[minoosabet]

you are right but as soon as i enter dubai will get a very good lawyer, i think its better.

[69er]

I agree with your decision, I hope you get somewhere with Lawyer, just be careful the emrati lawyers are very sneaky and there rates are $$$, I'll wait till the end of April or early May and than will do the same if no activity has resumed

[Imre]

what are you doing with the lawyer if this company gone just waste of money?

try to sell at any price before is too late...

anyway they have a permission for this tower , just asked because in that area everything is just around 7 foors still dont understand the 27F there...

[69er]

Imre may I ask how every other building is 7 floors and this one is 15? is the Marina not all comprised of tall skyscraper 30+ floors, some even over 60 high?

[zoom_17]

Hi any one knows what is the selling price now in Marina Star I have one bedroom 922 sqf

[Imre]

Imre may I ask how every other building is 7 floors and this one is 15? is the Marina not all comprised of tall skyscraper 30+ floors, some even over 60 high?

Marina Star is 27 F but just look that area , first row , everything around 7 F from the bridge -Unnamed Tower, Panoramic, Lootah Complex,Lotus Apts. etc.. Marina Star with 27F .. after GAP ( maybe mosque and park) another unnamed tower, Westside Marina and Zumurud 30F.

I meant between the Zumurud and the new bridge , everything is around 7 exept the Marina Star.

[69er]

Iam guessing due to this the resale price will be higher and it will more attractive to buyers, thats taking into account it will be built within the next 2 years, I am still waiting to see what happens, thanks for explaining the area Imre! I have not been in dubai for 2 years unfortunently, I hope your enjoying the weather, here the weather is -1

[True Blue]

Marina Star is 27 F but just look that area , first row , everything around 7 F from the bridge -Unnamed Tower, Panoramic, Lootah Complex,Lotus Apts. etc.. Marina Star with 27F .. after GAP ( maybe mosque and park) another unnamed tower, Westside Marina and Zumurud 30F.

I meant between the Zumurud and the new bridge , everything is around 7 exept the Marina Star.

I was wondering the same thing, does anyone know how to check the permit status for a 27F tower on this plot? Is the story about the redesign for the extra lift or stair just a red herring?

[69er]

the redesign for the lifts is true but has not changed the design or size of any of the units as far as i know, Iam happy to hear I own a suite in the tallest building in that little area with the 7 floors, !!! domination!

btw is this the marina star plot?

http://i43.tinypic.com/2v96ibd.jpg

[paul66]

what was the original completion date for this project? and has the developer given a revised completion date yet?

[audir8]

the redesign for the lifts is true but has not changed the design or size of any of the units as far as i know, Iam happy to hear I own a suite in the tallest building in that little area with the 7 floors, !!! domination!

btw is this the marina star plot?

http://i43.tinypic.com/2v96ibd.jpg


I think it is 2 plots to the right, can someone confirm thanks.

[bizzybonita]

Yes, it is .

[69er]

Yes, it is .

yes it is this one or yes it is two plots to the right ? sorry for my confusion,

and yes the developer has given new finish date for project ,read the letter on previous page for full info,

[audir8]

^^^^look back at post 303 it shows you. it IS the plot 2 to the right.

[bizzybonita]

yes it is this one or yes it is two plots to the right ? sorry for my confusion,

and yes the developer has given new finish date for project ,read the letter on previous page for full info,

:)

[True Blue]

the redesign for the lifts is true but has not changed the design or size of any of the units as far as i know, Iam happy to hear I own a suite in the tallest building in that little area with the 7 floors, !!! domination!

btw is this the marina star plot?

http://i43.tinypic.com/2v96ibd.jpg

You have done amazing research before buying into Dubai offplan dreamland. You don't even know the location of your development:ohno: Maybe I assume too much and you may not be an investor in this project.

As for an extra lift or stair not affecting the size of any units, that suggests that they are including common areas in the size of the units.

[69er]

I am an investor and I have not been in dubai for 2 years so I really have no clue what is going on, this site is my main connection to dubai and the developments I have invested in, I have visited the area when purchasing the unit but since than I have not been in Dubai, I am sure all will go well God willing, everywhere there is delays much worse than marina star, I will wait untill end of April and make a final decision as to what to do legally

[audir8]

If you do decide to go legal, please do it electronically. If you deliver the writ by hand good knows where it may end up.

[JATIN]

JATIN

[JATIN]

JATIN
Hullo everyone. I was,infcat, in Dubai on the 22/2/2009 and had a long meeting with Abhay Chada at the UKCIG office which is currently based in the Harbour Hotel residence and very near to Marina Star. I SPECIFICALLY asked him a NUMBER of times about how committed they were to the project and are they going to complete or not? He reassured me more than once that the project is definitely going ahead and the anticipated completion date is March 2011 . They have had anumber of bids from contractors and should be appointing one soon . He then showed me the revised schedule of the payment terms on his laptop which he tells me will be sent by e-mail to all investors .

I then asked him about the option of pulling out to whcih he said that all monies were held safely in a RERA account and if I wanted to withdraw my money I would stand to loose a certain percentage as per the original agreement .

The day before the meeting I had visited the Marina star site by foot and found it to be heavily boarded up . I climbed up and had a look inside and found the base dug deep down and fortified at the perimeter by steel wires whcih I uderstood to be the piling works completed .Despite his reassurances I , like you all , cannot relax until the building work starts . There is one part of me that says I should pull out but there is an equally strong another part of me that feels I should wait as the location is a stunning one and when the tower is completed we will be sitting on a goldmine!! Rental incomes in Dubai are still very high and despite the economic climate will remain so as there are not many ready apts on the market . Many developers in Dubai have cancelled or not completed their projects and we as a group should constantly badger UKCIG to ensure they keep their word . In the event we have to pursue a legal course we should act together as a group to create maxiumum impact . However , I am of the overall opinion that all will be well in th end . Abhay is very approachable by e-mail as he always answers my concerns promptly .

[69er]

very detailed and informative post Jatin, I as an investor would like to thank you for taking the time and posting your views regarding this tower, I was told this tower would be started by the end of April, did Abhay tell you something like this as well?

[69er]

http://www.alineah.com/apartment/15553/detail.htm

[JATIN]

very detailed and informative post Jatin, I as an investor would like to thank you for taking the time and posting your views regarding this tower, I was told this tower would be started by the end of April, did Abhay tell you something like this as well?

Hi there

I have just e-mailed Abhay to find out if they have appointed a contractor as my understanding was that this should be taking place anytime now .

Jatin

[69er]

I have heard construction will start by the end of April 2009

[69er]

New report



Marina Star, B4 +G +24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai; A UK Capital Investments Project.

Project Progress Report
31st March 2009

UKCIG can confirm that 4 main contractors are tendering for the revised scheme (with 4 elevators as mentioned in our previous works update). The main contractor tenders are due back at the end of March, with analysis and award during April in parallel with the designer/engineer’s submission of the building permit application to the Dubai Municipality. The works are targeted to commence in May 2009 and completion targeted for April 2011. UKCIG Construction team: Personnel and Location UKCIG has recently expanded its delivery team with the intention of building an in house project and commercial management team rather than relying on external consultants. We are pleased to announce it will be led by David Riley, Projects Director.David has 27 years experience within the construction industry and has spent the last 8 years with EC Harris as Associate Director, and has completed some of Dubai`s leading developments including the Old Town 5 star residential at Burj Dubai.David is empowered to make the key and on time decisions to progress all aspects of the development. David has made and continues to make key appointments for both the commercial and project management team, including a project manager dedicated to the Marina Star project. We believe David’s appointment is further testimony to UKCIG’s commitment to the UAE and Middle East markets.


For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 399 7351

[69er]

All facebook users may go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marina-Star/71450430951?created&nctrct=1239610201834#/pages/Marina-Star/71450430951?sid=9901070839f7177e226e5cdc3fcc264e&ref=search
and add them selves to investor list

[minoosabet]

any news ?are they start working on project or not yet?i heard from one of my friends in dubai that they stop to build in marinastar

[69er]

do you not read any of the other posts.

New report



Marina Star, B4 +G +24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai; A UK Capital Investments Project.

Project Progress Report
31st March 2009

UKCIG can confirm that 4 main contractors are tendering for the revised scheme (with 4 elevators as mentioned in our previous works update). The main contractor tenders are due back at the end of March, with analysis and award during April in parallel with the designer/engineer’s submission of the building permit application to the Dubai Municipality. The works are targeted to commence in May 2009 and completion targeted for April 2011. UKCIG Construction team: Personnel and Location UKCIG has recently expanded its delivery team with the intention of building an in house project and commercial management team rather than relying on external consultants. We are pleased to announce it will be led by David Riley, Projects Director.David has 27 years experience within the construction industry and has spent the last 8 years with EC Harris as Associate Director, and has completed some of Dubai`s leading developments including the Old Town 5 star residential at Burj Dubai.David is empowered to make the key and on time decisions to progress all aspects of the development. David has made and continues to make key appointments for both the commercial and project management team, including a project manager dedicated to the Marina Star project. We believe David’s appointment is further testimony to UKCIG’s commitment to the UAE and Middle East markets.


For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 399 7351
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[minoosabet]

of course im reading it for more than 2 years!

[69er]

The works are targeted to commence in May 2009 and completion targeted for April 2011.

[minoosabet]

Its 4th of mayyyy 2009

[69er]

I received an e-mail from Abhay saying it will start this month for sure,

time will tell, i suggest you constantly e-mail marina star as I have done

[harrylime]

Marina Star
A UK Capital Investments Project
B4 +G +24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE.
Last month (April) we received from Emaar the master developer’s no objection certificate for
Marina Star. Receipt of this long awaited document allowed the submission to Dubai Municipality (DM) of the final building permit. The building permit approval is broken down into key building elements, 7 in total. We are pleased to confirm that 5 of the 7 are now approved and the balance of approvals we are advised to be imminent. See below a copy of the permit application update from DM for
your information.
In parallel to the regulatory submissions we have received tenders for the main contractor for development. The tenders and tenderers have been interrogated to check compliance with the contract documents and specifications. We will be in a position to appoint the main contractor this month once the building permit is available from DM.
The main contractor requires a mobilisation period before physically commencing the works on site, during this period we have arranged for the enabling works contractor Dutch Foundations (DF) to return to the site. DF will re-excavate the basement to its final level; this was previously back filled
to protect the piled foundations. DF will also clean and if necessary repair the perimeter shoring to the plot following the excavation works. DF will complete the works within 3-4 weeks and during
this period will hand over the site and works to the main contractor.
Project Progress Report
21 May 2009
Dubai Municipality Building Permit Application
‘5 of the 7 building permits are now approved and the balance of approvals we are advised to be imminent’.
Project Progress Report
21 May 2009
New Appointment
David Stringer
We are pleased to announce the appointment of David Stringer as the Senior Project Manager responsible for the delivery of Marina Star in accordance with the contract and programme. David is a senior member of the project management team and has an excellent record of good quality completed developments in Dubai. We enclose a brief summary of David`s curriculum vitae for your information.
David is a qualified international construction professional with over 18 years design, design management, development management and construction delivery experience in the fields of building, civil and structural engineering. He is a natural leader with strong management, technical and interpersonal skills and is an innovative problem solver.
David has significant experience in delivering large projects overseas, especially during the construction phase with particular emphasis on building shell and core works, building finishing
works, steel and concrete structures, foundations, infrastructure works and project management.
David has been in Dubai since the beginning of 2005, after spending eight years in Hong Kong. His notable projects include the Old Town Residences and The Lofts for Emaar PJSC, where David provided senior staff support for the main contractor, Al Futtaim Carillion, on site to agree high-level key strategy for project delivery and then to manage the internal and external resources to achieve this. Essential to this, were his efforts in ensuring a close relationship between the key internal functions (commercial, construction, design management, planning, procurement and HR) and the client, was maintained to ensure that delicate and critical issues were handled in a professional
and efficient manner.
For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 4371 650
This report has been prepared by UKCIG Real Estate Brokers (L.L.C) on behalf of Marina Star Limited

[minoosabet]

so when are they going to start? in may,juni or july?when????

[69er]

pack ur bags and go to dubai my friend, we are not going to get anywhere with e-mails.

[minoosabet]

i know! lets wait till end of month
shit

[harrylime]

Marina Star
A UK Capital Investments Project
B4 +G +24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE.
The appointment of the main contractor for Marina Star is in the final stages of tender negotiations,
which involves completing a final due diligence process with the preferred contractors’ bids. In addition
to the financial aspect to the tender returns, we are ensuring that the dedicated resources, including
staffing, supply chain, etc. and the logic for the proposed construction sequence is all valid and
appropriate. We have meetings planned with Emaar, the master developer, to introduce the contractor,
and also to discuss and agree the works including access, egress and management of relationships
with our future Dubai Marina neighbours.
Prior to the main contract starting, there is a balance of work to be completed by the enabling works
contractor, Dutch Foundation, and we have been in discussions to ensure that this work runs neatly up
to the start of the main contract works. We anticipate Dutch Foundation commencing works on site
within the next week.
As previously reported, we have also been finalising the building permit application with the Dubai
Municipality and are pleased to confirm that this has now been secured and is ready for collection by
the Main Contractor when appointed.
In light of the imminent start of works we have also been in discussion with the escrow fund account
manager, Tamweel to ensure a robust cash-flow model for the work is in place. In support of this, a
new Payment Schedule linked to key construction milestones has been drawn up and forwarded to
Tamweel and the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority for approval. Once such approval has been
obtained, the new payment plan will be sent to all clients.
For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 4371 650
This report has been prepared by UKCIG Real Estate Brokers (L.L.C) on behalf of Marina Star Limited
Project Progress Report
01 June 2009

[True Blue]

^^ Looks more promising. Payment plan linked to construction could spell a payment holiday for most investors.

[69er]

we dont want a holiday we want the tower unit handed over, give me a break


Mehrad

[True Blue]

First they have to build it. Give me a break.

[minoosabet]

i wont pay anything anymore untill thay reach to the 10th floor or more,i already payed 40%

[bizzybonita]

Attention ! you have a holiday payment . Give me a break !

[Pleth]

i wont pay anything anymore untill thay reach to the 10th floor or more,i already payed 40%
There will be a new property law coming out very soon, and that will most probably help you, and connect the payments to the construction stages.
It should come out this week.

[JATIN]

Dear All

I have been constantly e-mailing Abhay re the commencement of the construction and the sending out of the revised payment schedules . As always he is very prompt in replying BUT I have yet to receive a FINAL START DATE . He keeps reassuring me it is imminent ;I am now getting rather impatient with all this and I just would like to know what else we can do as a group .69er suggested we should all be constantly e-mailing him which I am doing. I pray everyday that we will get started very soon .

JATIN

[minoosabet]

we are not going to get anywhere with e-mails.we have to do something!they said it will start april 2009 after may 2009 and now its juni 2009 maybe it will countineu till end of 2009 who knows,why are they playing with us???? a guy sitting there and sending us 10000 emails a day and we send him 100000 emails a day back but there is not a company that we can go there ask them or talk to them or ask for ur money.
i will wait till end of juni , if they dont start ,will get a lawyer and get my money + interest back

[69er]

Listen guys Abhay is playing us for a fool, I have gotten many e-mails and phone calls as you have, Me and 6 other investors which reside in Dubai have opend a law suit against UKCIG, The firm we are working with has filed a formal complaint with all government agencies , besides filing a law suit against UKCIG and their administration we have also contacted the police department regarding this issue, I can tell you right now we have a very strong case against this company since they are in breach of contract in many sections which I can not go into detail on a pubic forum. I know Abhay is reading these forums and he knows the laws UKCIG has broken, All I can say to you Mr. Abhay is thank you for your phone calls and e-mails. Since . we 7 have signed off on a law suit against UKCIG. Thank you for your recent phone call but it is too late. We will see you in court shortly. Anyone that is interested in joining our law suit msg me, We have file both individual law suits and group claims as well. UKCIG should be served with the law suit at their door steps shortly.

[zoom_17]

Dear All

I am ready to join u in ur action against UKCIG please send me ur contact my mail is nemrmahmoud@yahoo.com

[minoosabet]

its very funny,he said we dont give your money back hahaha
let me come to dubai soon and contact my people there
if you dont build it ,give us our money back

[JATIN]

Listen guys Abhay is playing us for a fool, I have gotten many e-mails and phone calls as you have, Me and 6 other investors which reside in Dubai have opend a law suit against UKCIG, The firm we are working with has filed a formal complaint with all government agencies , besides filing a law suit against UKCIG and their administration we have also contacted the police department regarding this issue, I can tell you right now we have a very strong case against this company since they are in breach of contract in many sections which I can not go into detail on a pubic forum. I know Abhay is reading these forums and he knows the laws UKCIG has broken, All I can say to you Mr. Abhay is thank you for your phone calls and e-mails. Since . we 7 have signed off on a law suit against UKCIG. Thank you for your recent phone call but it is too late. We will see you in court shortly. Anyone that is interested in joining our law suit msg me, We have file both individual law suits and group claims as well. UKCIG should be served with the law suit at their door steps shortly.

I am interested in joining your group for this lawsuit .Please e-mail me on jkvpatel@tiscali.co.uk.
Thanks
JATIN

[minoosabet]

Im also interested in joining your group ,please email me on minoosabet@hotmail.com
thanks

[andreykz]

Im also interested in joining your group ,please email me on andreyskz@gmail.com

[JATIN]

DEAR ALL MARINA STAR INVESTORS.

PLEASE LET US ALL RALLY BEHIND 69ER AND HIS LAWSUIT AGAINGT UKCIG .UNITED WE STAND !! I AM QUITE HAPPY TO SHARE THE LEGAL COST AS I HAVE PAID APPROX, £36,000 AND I WANT IT ALL BACK NOW . THEY ARE JUST FOOLING US AND HAVE NO INTENTION OF BUILDING , 69ER RESIDES IN DUBAI AND I WANT HIS TELEPHONE NUMBER SO THAT I CAN CONTACT HIMPERSONALLY . DOE ANYBODY HAVE HIS CONTACT DETAILS OTHET THAN E-MAIL .
THANKS
JATIN

[Alimha]

Hello 69er,

I am investor in Metro Lofts since Mar 2008 and have paid 30 % of the price and still do not have a contract....this has been promised for quite some time..the excuse is contract will be issued after the new payment schedule has been confirmed.

I am interested in joining your group with respect to legal action. Please provide me with some more details and cost involved via email : infologic@shaw.ca

Thanks...Alimha



Listen guys Abhay is playing us for a fool, I have gotten many e-mails and phone calls as you have, Me and 6 other investors which reside in Dubai have opend a law suit against UKCIG, The firm we are working with has filed a formal complaint with all government agencies , besides filing a law suit against UKCIG and their administration we have also contacted the police department regarding this issue, I can tell you right now we have a very strong case against this company since they are in breach of contract in many sections which I can not go into detail on a pubic forum. I know Abhay is reading these forums and he knows the laws UKCIG has broken, All I can say to you Mr. Abhay is thank you for your phone calls and e-mails. Since . we 7 have signed off on a law suit against UKCIG. Thank you for your recent phone call but it is too late. We will see you in court shortly. Anyone that is interested in joining our law suit msg me, We have file both individual law suits and group claims as well. UKCIG should be served with the law suit at their door steps shortly.

[The_One2000]

Hi 69er,

I am a Marina Star investor too. And I am interested in joining the group for the legal action against the Marina Star. I tried to PM you but it doesnt go through. So can you please send some more details on the issue and what you need from me to my email maystorm74@gmail.com? Thank you in advance.

[geoteka]

Im also interested in joining your group ,please email me on gintautasj@gmail.com Thanks in advance

[`rob]

Works have begun on site, we have all building permits and we have signed the MOU with the main contractor The Condor Group.



We will be sending you the update report shortly.



Kind Regards,



Abhay Chadha
Operations Manager

Can somebody check this information? Who is in Dubai?

[69er]

We are waiting 1 week to see what happens and then proceeding legally in the courts, anyone that wants to take action against UKCIG needs to be present in Dubai for at least a few days so they can speak to the legal team and submit all original documents such as contract, receipts, purchase agreement and any other paper work in its original form

I visited the site today and what Abhay is saying is pure bulll shit, theres no one on site as of 2 hours ago

[minoosabet]

6 months delay again!ooooooooh my god
!

[andreykz]

the delay 6 months from 1Q 2011 or from what date?:?:?

[minoosabet]

from july!

[69er]

i wouldn't count on 6 months lol, it took them over 4 months just to find a contractor, Abhay personally knows this is all bull shit but of course will not admit to it where it can be used against ukcig

[Fifino]

Im also interested in joining your group ,please email me on peter02022000@gmail.com Thank you.

[Imre]

10/July/2009

Marina Star

http://i31.tinypic.com/t8qmw2.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/1eyrm.jpg

[69er]

..

[andreykz]

Wow What a beautiful site, thank you Imre for the much wanted Real update,

Anything beautiful. One hole. To mine it is a deceit full. It will be beautiful when will construct. And now it simply deceit

[69er]

..

[andreykz]

Situation bad and not clear. All apartments under the given project are sold, investors have paid on 70 %, and construction and has not begun.
As the reason of a delay is not clear, constantly postpone the beginning. Similar money who has started up that on other purposes???? Whether the given project will be ended? It would not be desirable to lose money. As them to return too it is not clear.

[bizzybonita]

Actually when it goes to A broker company with no History in Building many projects locally/internationally this is it... this how they going down with investors...

Common sense !

[andreykz]

What to do if construction will not begin after 6 months?????
:ohno:

[andreykz]

UKCIG has some more projects in the Emirates. Interestingly there too delays such as with MARINA STAR?

http://www.squidoo.com/ukcig-In-Dubai

[minoosabet]

i want my moneyyyyyyyy back!

[69er]

..

[minoosabet]

of course money +interest

[JATIN]

i AM TRAVELLING TO DUBAI AND ENROLLING A LAWYER TO DEMAND MY MONEY BACK WITH INTEREST . i HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT 69er TO LET ME HAVE HIS TELEPHONE NUMBERS SO THAT I CAN SPEAK TO HIM DIRECTLY AND COORDINATE OUR EFFORTS , i WILL ALSO SPEAK TO ARASH NAGHDI WHO IS ALO ACTIVE IN PURSUING THIS PATH

[andreykz]

dear frend, please inform me about you visit, my email is andreyskz@gmail.com
please send to me your address of email? i have some information for you, The information Can be interesting for you

[taya]

I am living in Dubai and have an apartment in Marina Star. With regards to our issue on this property I am willing to cooperate for whatever legal action should be taken against the developer. Please email me at taissiamaslova@yahoo.com

[PRETTYOLIVIAY]

dear friends! I am living in the Moscow but I often go to Dubai.I have an apartment in Marina Star and I want to return my money back. I am willing to cooperate too. My email 555fortuna@mail.ru
Please write me! I will wait! Sorry for my English

[PRETTYOLIVIAY]

I am interested in joining your group for this lawsuit .Please e-mail me on 555fortuna@mail.ru
thanks

[arash89]

I am also fed up with this and am seekng legal ways to get this problem resolved, The best thing right now is for everyone to get off this site and use the investor mailing list in there emails to communicate regardig private matters rather than using a public forum which is available to everyone, if you want to discuss matters privatly you know my e-mail or pm me for it.... otherwise keep all private information to the mailing list please

[minoosabet]

Any news???

[marcopedroso]

I've received an email from Uk Capital where say that they have started with the fencing works in the other project Metropolis Loft. can somebody go to see the site?

[minoosabet]

ohhhhhh please send us the payments plan,we want to pay more ,we love to payyyyyyyyyyyy:)))

[speedy333]

shall I pull our my check book and give UKCIG a certified check , lol they dont even have an acurate progress report, nothings happening on site, i just visited yesterday

[bizzybonita]

LOL where's 69er ;)

[speedy333]

:banana:lol bizzy i think we both know where 69er is.....

[andreykz]

Who this mysterious 69er?

[speedy333]

I think that UKCIG is playing investors for fools, every few months they have a crane there and than no work for a year and than another year of no work

[minoosabet]

agree with you

[jeetha]

Forget it!

Nothing is ever going to happen here :ohno: if it did “I’ll eat my hat”.

[PRETTYOLIVIAY]

Im also interested in joining your group ,please email me on 555fortuna@mail.ru Thank you Oksana

[minoosabet]

i really dont know what the people in marinastar project thinking!!!
what payments plan?????now its more than 2 or maybe 3 years delay and i payed already 40% , i could get 20% interest with my money in iran.
what a shit are they talking about???????????
thay really have to pay us penalty for our money our time and worries for 3 years
its very funnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy what they say!
nobody will pay you a penny unless you start the project soon.

[paul66]

20% interest?? what per year?? How can I open that account??

[minoosabet]

till last year it was 20%per year,now i dont know

[speedy333]

it is not that easy, u put 1 million in the bank and than 2 months later its all gone, irans government is corrupt, i have a persian coworker and even they say its a tempting risk but very risky and unstable

[minoosabet]

no comments anymore

[bizzybonita]

but the brochure was well fit & the name of tower also :) last thing was what the developer name or history ! ...

[True Blue]

This building is too tall for the plot and will not fit in with the surroundings. Is there any proof it has ever been approved or given a construction permit?

I know the foundation piles have been installed but maybe the developer has jumped the gun:dunno:

I know I'm being a pessimist but I have looked at this site a number of times and just can't believe they would approve a 27 floor tower surrounded by 8 floor designs and a proposed Mosque nearby.

[Imre]

I think the same,how will they build 27 F towers, everything is just 7-8F in that area.

Someone should ask the building permisson from the developer.

[Imre]

progress here , breaking the piling caps!

18/September/2009

Marina Star

http://i32.tinypic.com/15rz7v4.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2u8dzf6.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2mcyayo.jpg

[andreykz]

Dear IMRE.
Are you made the photo today 18.09.09?

[High Times]

Why does the rebar in those pile caps look so weedy and small ?

[Imre]

Dear IMRE.
Are you made the photo today 18.09.09?

yes, I did

no workers today , usually Friday off

progress here , breaking the piling caps!

18/September/2009

Marina Star

http://i32.tinypic.com/15rz7v4.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2u8dzf6.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2mcyayo.jpg

[speedy333]

Why does the rebar in those pile caps look so weedy and small ?

i was thinking the same thing, was it made by a cripple?

[speedy333]

Imre do you know if there are workers at the site "?

[TMZ]

there is zero persons on site, I go today and look no one there except dirt and dust

[TMZ]

I check again today now it sunday here and no one there , no Friday excuse today

[speedy333]

so developer lied as usual, nothing new there

[TMZ]

probably, Checked again and only person I saw was having a nice nap at 9:30 am, iam going to be there everyday for the next 2 weeks and i'll give daily updates of what i see,

[minoosabet]

i just got email from abhy and he said they made alot of progress in marinastar and the workers are working on project and everything is fine !!!!!who should i believe?????

[speedy333]

Believe what you see not what you here, Imre's pictures are your best friend, the only source I trust.

I dont trust progress reports for any projects be it EMARR or Damac or any other well established company, dont trust anything until you see it.

It iks very very easy to stage a picture to show 30 people working on site when in reality there is 1 person sleeping in the chair.

[TMZ]

I talk to person at gate tonight, he say getting permits,

[Imre]

I saw workers there today

[TMZ]

what work go on imre?

[Pleth]

I saw workers there today

On a Friday?? Waow.

[TMZ]

thats what i thought, maybe just security

[Imre]

what work go on imre?

couldnt go too close but saw workers from outside, no idea what kind of works going on now.

Not just security .

[TMZ]

dang this is bigger surprise

[TMZ]

does anyone have pictures or video from location and plot ?

[TMZ]

heard there was 2 workers on site today , thats all

[TMZ]

A friend of mine in dubai visited site again and saw no one there,

[TMZ]

got a call from ukcig asking for more money, i told them to go suck it!

[TMZ]

From now on I will offer daily updates regarding construction as I have a friend living in the marina as of last week,

todays summery, 3 workers on site sitting around, time spent at site 30 minuites, 9:00 am

[TMZ]

update october 18th, still doing digging at site, 4 people on site at 9:30 am

[TMZ]

Update October 19th 2009,

Workers on site digging .

[bizzybonita]

^^ i saw 2 cranes just get a good parking in work site ... sound like a huge progress coming up soon

[Stephan23]

114 meters in height !

http://www.dimensions-ec.com/Projects/marina-star.html

[TMZ]

any pictures, I only get phone updates from a friend, and his internet s shit so he cant post anything

[TMZ]

PICTURES?

[TMZ]

pictures?

[TMZ]

any new info?

[Imre]

part of the crane is there just next to the site, I saw workers today, still nothing visible from outside.

[TMZ]

my contact is finally back in dubai, he had to climb over fencing to see what was there, there is a crane as imre said not set up yet, security not enforcing anything though so u could probebly go in at late afternoon and take a look around

[TMZ]

imre is it possible to take pictures?

[MLena]

Interesting site..
Just found it yesterday..
i couldn't find any latest pictures from the construction site...
I am investor myself and it will be much better if someone would post some pics...
maybe i will try to take photos today-tomorrow, and i will hope that it is not so difficult to upload it here :)

[TMZ]

please do post the pics if u are in dubai

[TMZ]

MLena check ur pm

[Imre]

imre is it possible to take pictures?

I cant because the security is there, when rising we will have more pics.

someone from the Manchester Tower or from The Waterfront?

or from The Jewels, Dorrabay, JBR ?

[TMZ]

the security is there because the sneaky people from UKCIG are on these forums all the time including Abhay Chadha, sneaky SOB!, trying to cover up what they are doing!

[jeetha]

Someone please take pictures here for our friend, if and when I go to Dubai I will take lots of picture for you.

UKCIG if you are reading SSC....get on with it. :bash:

TMZ don't give up.

[TMZ]

end of november there should be signs of rising

[bizzybonita]

Today

The most recommended update in Dubai Marina

http://i34.tinypic.com/2ewfci8.jpg

[TMZ]

thx bizzy!, whats ur impression of work progress from 1 to 10 (10 being 50 people on site working away)??


btw whats the full name of the tower beside it? Lotus something? cant read it

maybe it is this? http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=511968

[True Blue]

^^Thats the one.

Still not open yet and finished well over a year ago!

[TMZ]

Really?
who is it owned by?

[bizzybonita]

thx bizzy!, whats ur impression of work progress from 1 to 10 (10 being 50 people on site working away)??


btw whats the full name of the tower beside it? Lotus something? cant read it

maybe it is this? http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=511968

i guess , it's time to get this tower on track no more excuse and Rera controlled it nicely ... usually during initial work nothing appear about the ratio of progress but let us wait till early 2010 ( Feb ) then we can see a good progress in here.

and yes West Marina forever :lol:

[TMZ]

sounds good, no more payments till work progresses, UKCIG knows no one will pay until they see progress.

thx for the feedback!

[TMZ]

Marina Star
A UK Capital Investments Group Project
B4 + G + 24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE
Basement Excavation Completed
Condor Group, the main contractor, are
progressing well with the site works and, are now
over 5% through the contract period. The difficult
operation of excavation to the lowest basement
level (B4) is now complete and piles are broken
down to final levels, well within the anticipated
target dates. Over the coming weeks, Condor will
progress with the screeding and waterproofing
of the formation levels before the preparation of
the structural raft slab for the first major concrete
pour. The erection of the first of two tower cranes to be used on the project over the course of the
construction works will also be completed within the next two to three weeks.
Condor continue to operate two shifts, allowing work to continue around the clock, and as much
of the noisy work associated with pile breaking is complete, we will be able to carry out a broader
range of activities during both shifts.
The full permit for Condor’s site mobilisation has now been formally granted by Emaar, the master
developer, allowing additional office space to be constructed on site. It is estimated that these
offices will be available for occupation from the middle of November 2009.
In parallel with the permits, Condor have also finalised temporary water supply and
telecommunication services to the site. Temporary power is being provided by generators at this
stage, which is normal for the early part of the project however, Condor will continue to pursue
the provision of a power supply from DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, for the
construction phase, which is preferable, especially given the limited space available around the
site.
Revised Payment Plan
The payment plan, as approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has been issued
by our accounts department to all clients. We anticipate that this will allow the ongoing funds,
necessary to keep the project on course, to be collected accordingly as progress continues.
For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 437 1600
This report has been prepared and sent by UKCIG Real Estate Brokers (LLC) on behalf of Marina Star Limited

[TMZ]

http://i38.tinypic.com/2pza3ao.jpg

[minoosabet]

are you sure this is marinastar???

[Imre]

They have put another fence front of the entrance , so they really want to hide the nothing but dont worry, Zumurud handover coming soon and from the roof we will see all secrets:)

[TMZ]

the picture was taken from there progress report so iam assuming it is, neither ways as imre says handover of the other building is coming up soon so in next few months we'll see whats going on for real, the people at ukcig like abhay and other trolls are on these forums 24/7 so they see what people say and want to stop people from seeing the little activity they have carried out. there progress reports are always bull shit as well.

[UKCIG]

These are the FACTS as set out in our latest progress report below.

Marina Star
A UK Capital Investments Group Project
B4 + G + 24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

Basement Excavation Completed

Condor Group, the main contractor, are progressing well with the site works and, are now over 5% through the contract period. The difficult operation of excavation to the lowest basement level (B4) is now complete and piles are broken down to final levels, well within the anticipated target dates. Over the coming weeks, Condor will progress with the screeding and waterproofing of the formation levels before the preparation of the structural raft slab for the first major concrete pour. The erection of the first of two tower cranes to be used on the project over the course of the construction works will also be completed within the next two to three weeks.

Condor continue to operate two shifts, allowing work to continue around the clock, and as much of the noisy work associated with pile breaking is complete, we will be able to carry out a broader range of activities during both shifts.

The full permit for Condor’s site mobilisation has now been formally granted by Emaar, the master developer, allowing additional office space to be constructed on site. It is estimated that these offices will be available for occupation from the middle of November 2009.

In parallel with the permits, Condor have also finalised temporary water supply and telecommunication services to the site. Temporary power is being provided by generators at this stage, which is normal for the early part of the project however, Condor will continue to pursue the provision of a power supply from DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, for the construction phase, which is preferable, especially given the limited space available around the site.

Revised Payment Plan

The payment plan, as approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has been issued by our accounts department to all clients. We anticipate that this will allow the ongoing funds, necessary to keep the project on course, to be collected accordingly as progress continues.

For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 437 1600
This report has been prepared and sent by UKCIG Real Estate Brokers (LLC) on behalf of Marina Star Limited

[TMZ]

i got an e-mail from 8 other investors with some pictures that were sent, they mentioned government has not approved any pictures nor does ukcig have government documentation showing progress , how can one beleive anything ukcig says, i agree with the other 8 investors we dont pay untill we see government proof.

[andreykz]

if it possible please send to me the foto to my email andreyskz@gmail.com

[andreykz]

That represents government documentation?

[TMZ]

no they are not government documentation at all, just something from ukcig, i have 4 other investments that are listed with progress report from rera on rera website, this is the only one which is not stated on the website, very very odd,

[marcopedroso]

Anyone know anything about an other project of this same developer Uk Capital, the project is " Metropolis Loft " in Jumeirah Village.

thank you

[TMZ]

its on hold

[Jan]

^ the investor contacted us saying that the project is not on hold.

[234sale]

^ the investor contacted us saying that the project is not on hold.

Hello Big Boss. I think it is, though Imre knows best here... Imre.....

[Imre]

I saw workers there but I dont know because I have no access and the fence is too big there, I promised photos from the roof when the Zumurud Tower done , hopefully from January 2010.

Maybe someone can take new pics from the Manchester Tower, The Waterfront or from higher floors of JBR,The Jewels,Dorrabay etc..?

[234sale]

The Jewels,Dorrabay ,,, do we have any users with a camera with access to those ;)

[TMZ]

^ the investor contacted us saying that the project is not on hold.

trust me metropolis lofts is on hold, they have not done anything for years, they say its not on hold but only your eyes can tell the truth.


who is this mysterious investor who contacted you , i know ukcig people subscribe to this thread so they here everyday watching what people are saying , its probably abhay or some other Punjabi dude contacting you from ukcig , i wouldent be suprised if its the master con artist cohen him self.

the only person i beleive when it comes to construction updates is imre, there is no biased involved and he has nothing to gain from taking a picture but ukcig stage their pictures to show 30 people working where in reality there is maybe 6

[True Blue]

The Jewels,Dorrabay ,,, do we have any users with a camera with access to those ;)

Me!:banana:

Can someone put me up and I'll catch a flight over:lol:

Maybe Bizzy Bonita is in the area checking on his DEC towers and can get an update soon.

[234sale]

http://i50.tinypic.com/6fxw9l.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/210ah4m.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/a9qsu0.jpg

[234sale]

The view towards some beautiful towers... ;)

http://i45.tinypic.com/dvhr34.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1705/cimg8539panorama.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/cimg8539panorama.jpg/)

[TMZ]

good update, much thanks to you 234, is the last pic the view you will get from the marina star? not bad more space between the marina and building across since the opening is larger near the west side

[bizzybonita]

Me!:banana:

Can someone put me up and I'll catch a flight over:lol:

Maybe Bizzy Bonita is in the area checking on his DEC towers and can get an update soon.

i am so sorry True Blue but I'll ready any time you want big bro :) , i was away from website for 2 days (seen match Algeria vs Egypt and also terry Henry handball game :ohno: i was support Trapattoni IRISH FOR EVER

[True Blue]

No probs, Mr Sale has done a great job in your absense.

Thierry Henry is still a cheating arse, always has been always will be:)

[TMZ]

No probs, Mr Sale has done a great job in your absense.

Thierry Henry is still a cheating arse, always has been always will be:)

lol no fans here huh

[High Times]

The view towards some beautiful towers... ;)
http://i49.tinypic.com/slh6wg.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1705/cimg8539panorama.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/cimg8539panorama.jpg/)

100% agree with you there. :cheers:

[TMZ]

100% agree with you there. :cheers:

nice superman laser beams!

[Imre]

as I promised, hopefully will have more update from January :)


20/November/2009

Dubai Star from the Zumurud

http://i50.tinypic.com/2mxr6t1.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2ldj57o.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/2u75d2c.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/9gknr9.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/24wr1gj.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/34hvs52.jpg

[TMZ]

thx Imre,

at least now we can have a good idea of what has been done since 2007 till now (almost nothing) and we can compare it to January and see what has happened in 2 months.


thanks for ur hard work,

[234sale]

100% agree with you there. :cheers:
http://i46.tinypic.com/os60r4.jpg

[TMZ]

http://i46.tinypic.com/os60r4.jpg

is this ground view picture?

[minoosabet]

i gave all the papers to my lawyer in dubai , lets wait and see what he gonna do!!! he couldnt contact them and get a correct answear from them ,now he will go to court!

[TMZ]

we will sue UKCIGS pants off as a group, this bull shit about 6 people working on a project that is 2 years behind is a joke, there should be 50 people on site everyday as long as the government allows for work hours so if max work hours per day is 16 than they need to work 16 hour shifts 7 days a week, no fridays off

[TMZ]

http://i45.tinypic.com/1z1wl8y.jpg

http://rpdubai.ae/rpdubai/jsp/ProjectIndicator.jsp?imageLoc=../SharedFolder/ProgressIndicator/551_185.jpg&projectName=Progress%20Indicator%20of%20Marina%20Star

[TMZ]

Marina Star
A UK Capital Investments Group Project

B4 + G + 24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE


The Marina star project continues to progress at an excellent rate. In the past week we have
seen the first of two tower cranes installed on the northeast corner of the site. This, amongst
other things, greatly improves the speed at which material can be moved in and out of the
deep basement, on this tightly constricted site.
The photograph below shows the tower crane to the right, being assembled (1). The
photograph looks to the north, taken from the southeastern corner of the site. The water of
the Marina is visible on the mid left side of the picture (2). Also visible ¬in the centre left of
the picture, is the site accommodation (3) containing 8 office spaces that are now complete
and occupied by the contractor, consultant and UKCIG. The upper floor balcony provides a
good vantage point for the whole site. At the bottom centre of the picture, excavation to the
lowest point of the building, the foundations below the lift shafts are visible (4). This is the
last of the excavation works on the project. Visible around this immediate area are the pile
heads. It can be seen that almost all of the pile heads have been broken down to cut-off-level,
made good and protected (5). This particular task has been achieved well ahead of schedule.
The white surface visible around the pile heads (5 again) is the level screed (this is 60%
complete). Over this will be laid the waterproof membrane(s), a further protection screed
followed by the reinforcing steel bar cages, all in preparation for the pour of the first slab: known
as Basement 4 (B4). This pour is targeted for the week commencing 15 December 2009.

The Diaphragm walls* (vertical walls running around the perimeter of the site) (6) are also
clearly visible in this picture. These large structures are part of the enabling works that hold
back the soil and water from the basement excavation, allowing the building works to proceed.
Punctuated along the left hand wall, the heads of the wall anchors are also visible. These
devices provide additional support to the diaphragm wall instead of using propping, which
would restrict the construction activities. The scaffolding in front of these walls is to enable a
smooth concrete render to be applied to the surface of the wall, prior to application and fixing
of the waterproofing membrane.

The wall to the centre-left of the picture (7), known as the Marina wall contains the single
point of access to the site. The last ramp was recently removed from the site because there is
simply not enough space for it, at this juncture.

The main contractor has now all but completed the mobilisation and site establishment
(further to Emaar’s release of the final permit). Temporary power**, water and
telecommunications have also been installed.


In order to keep the project on track, UKCIG has issued a RERA*** approved payment plan.
We have also completed a technical audit (again for RERA) and anticipate seeing the progress
of the project indicated on the RERA website. It is now more paramount than ever, that
apartment owners keep up with payments as progress on site advances.
For any further information you may require, please contact:
customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 437


Editor’s notes
* Diaphram wall is a device used in enabling works usually in close proximity to water. It is usually constructed by drilling
a large hole with a cutting rig suspended from a crane. The hole is simultaneously filled with Bentonite. This is a ‘heavy
gravity’ material, which is a liquid but behaves like a solid (in this case stopping the walls of the hole from collapsing).
Once complete, reinforcing rod cage is placed in the hole, the concrete is pumped in and the Bentonite is pumped out.
** Temporary power is being provided by generators, this is normal for the early part of the project, however they will
continue to pursue the provision of a direct power supply from DEWA for the construction phase, which is preferable,
especially given the increase in loads as the works progress.
*** RERA stands for: The Real Estate Regulatory Agency, of Dubai
This report has been prepared by UKCIG Real Estate Brokers (L.L.C) on behalf of Marina Star Limited

[UKCIG]

These are the FACTS as set out in our latest progress report below.

Marina Star
A UK Capital Investments Group Project
B4 + G + 24 Storey Residential Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

The Marina star project continues to progress at an excellent rate. In the past week we have
seen the first of two tower cranes installed on the northeast corner of the site. This, amongst
other things, greatly improves the speed at which material can be moved in and out of the
deep basement, on this tightly constricted site.

The photograph below shows the tower crane to the right, being assembled (1). The
photograph looks to the north, taken from the southeastern corner of the site. The water of
the Marina is visible on the mid left side of the picture (2). Also visible ¬in the centre left of
the picture, is the site accommodation (3) containing 8 office spaces that are now complete
and occupied by the contractor, consultant and UKCIG. The upper floor balcony provides a
good vantage point for the whole site. At the bottom centre of the picture, excavation to the
lowest point of the building, the foundations below the lift shafts are visible (4). This is the
last of the excavation works on the project. Visible around this immediate area are the pile
heads. It can be seen that almost all of the pile heads have been broken down to cut-off-level,
made good and protected (5). This particular task has been achieved well ahead of schedule.
The white surface visible around the pile heads (5 again) is the level screed (this is 60%
complete). Over this will be laid the waterproof membrane(s), a further protection screed
followed by the reinforcing steel bar cages, all in preparation for the pour of the first slab: known
as Basement 4 (B4). This pour is targeted for the week commencing 15 December 2009.

The Diaphragm walls* (vertical walls running around the perimeter of the site) (6) are also
clearly visible in this picture. These large structures are part of the enabling works that hold
back the soil and water from the basement excavation, allowing the building works to proceed.
Punctuated along the left hand wall, the heads of the wall anchors are also visible. These
devices provide additional support to the diaphragm wall instead of using propping, which
would restrict the construction activities. The scaffolding in front of these walls is to enable a
smooth concrete render to be applied to the surface of the wall, prior to application and fixing
of the waterproofing membrane.

The wall to the centre-left of the picture (7), known as the Marina wall contains the single
point of access to the site. The last ramp was recently removed from the site because there is
simply not enough space for it, at this juncture.

The main contractor has now all but completed the mobilisation and site establishment
(further to Emaar’s release of the final permit). Temporary power**, water and
telecommunications have also been installed.

In order to keep the project on track, UKCIG has issued a RERA*** approved payment plan.
We have also completed a technical audit (again for RERA) and anticipate seeing the progress
of the project indicated on the RERA website. It is now more paramount than ever, that
apartment owners keep up with payments as progress on site advances.

For any further information you may require, please contact:

customerservices@ukcapitalinvestments.com
00971 (0)4 437 1600

Editor’s notes
* Diaphram wall is a device used in enabling works usually in close proximity to water. It is usually constructed by drilling
a large hole with a cutting rig suspended from a crane. The hole is simultaneously filled with Bentonite. This is a ‘heavy
gravity’ material, which is a liquid but behaves like a solid (in this case stopping the walls of the hole from collapsing).
Once complete, reinforcing rod cage is placed in the hole, the concrete is pumped in and the Bentonite is pumped out.
** Temporary power is being provided by generators, this is normal for the early part of the project, however they will
continue to pursue the provision of a direct power supply from DEWA for the construction phase, which is preferable,
especially given the increase in loads as the works progress.
*** RERA stands for: The Real Estate Regulatory Agency, of Dubai
This report has been prepared by UKCIG Real Estate Brokers (L.L.C) on behalf of Marina Star Limited