#UNDER C: MARINA 101, 101F Res, 412m

[Dubai-Lover]

Name: Marina 101
Floors: 101
Height: 412m
Use: Res
Construction Start: 2006
Construction End: April 2010

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e357/sahmad1/72399b32.jpg

[Dubai-Lover]

Sheffield Real Estate strengthens investment portfolio

In a key initiative that will reinforce its investments in UAE's property sector, Sheffield Real Estate, one of the leading Dubai-based property developer, today announced Marina 101 - a landmark AED 1.4 billion project at the exclusive Dubai Marina.
United Arab Emirates: 53 minutes ago

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/5/24505-sheffield.jpg
Sheffield Management - (from left to right) -- Mr. Rafik Gubayev, Chairman of Rustar Real Estate; Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director of Sheffield Real Estate; Mr. Jamal Akram, Chairman of Sheffield Real Estate and Mr. Deepak Patkar, Director of Design and Partner - National Engineering Bureau.
Sheffield Management - (from left to right) -- Mr. Rafik Gubayev, Chairman of Rustar Real Estate; Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director of Sheffield Real Estate; Mr. Jamal Akram, Chairman of Sheffield Real Estate and Mr. Deepak Patkar, Director of Design and Partner - National Engineering Bureau.

This project is being developed in association with Rustar Real Estate, marking a notable direct participation by a Russian firm for the first time in the UAE.

Significantly redefining the norms of return on real estate investment in the region, Marina 101 will be a residential tower which will be operated on the model of fully serviced hotel apartments. On completion, Marina 101 is set to be the tallest hotel apartment tower in the world.

Rising 101 floors at 412 metres (1355 feet), Marina 101 will comprise an area of approximately 1.55 million square feet. Marina 101 is a part of Sheffield Real Estate's strategic plans to widen its investor base by designing projects that ensure significantly higher returns. A global real estate and freehold firm, Sheffield Real Estate has so far conceived and implemented projects worth over Dhs 1 billion in the UAE.

Sheffield Real Estate will develop Marina 101 in collaboration with Rustar Real Estate, Russia's most respected property firms. A distinctive project, Marina 101 will tap into the ever-expanding number of buyers who preferably consider property in Dubai as a second home and / or one that will also double up as very attractive investment. Based on a unique money back concept, Marina 101 also relieves the investor of the complication involved in renting the apartment.

Reflecting on the changing dynamics of the market, Mr. Jamal Akram, Chairman of Sheffield Real Estate said,

"The demand pattern for real estate in Dubai has been singularly influenced by its impressive growth. Currently, most real estate offerings are targeted at either pure investors, i.e. traders, or end-users. At Sheffield, we believe that a huge volume of demand is emerging from a new segment of the market - a segment that wants to be assured of consistent returns while simultaneously owning the property. The high potential of this segment has prompted Sheffield Real Estate to structure an innovative investment offering in the form of 'Marina 101'."



The real estate coupled with the tourism boom in Dubai makes hotel apartments a very lucrative proposition. Hotel apartments are one of the fastest growing real estate sub-sectors in the world. According to Ministry of planning forecasts, visitors in hotels and apartments in 2004 stood at 5.5 million and are expected to touch 8.5 million by 2010.

Sheffield Real Estate's new project will not just add a unique feature to UAE's fast-expanding market, but will widen its investor base significantly. Its alliance with Rustar Real Estate will enable Sheffield to leverage the latter's marketing expertise and global network.

Commenting on the new alliance, Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director, Sheffield Real Estate, said: 'Sheffield is pleased to partner with Rustar Real Estate for the landmark Marina 101. A leading property management, consultancy and marketing firm, Rustar has been associated with the Group for over a decade, albeit in other businesses.'

Detailing Sheffield's strategic expansion and project plans, Mr. Abuali Shroff said: 'Marina 101 is based on a novel concept that is prevalent internationally and adapted to suit the profile of investors in the UAE. Our research showed us that a good majority of investors here invest in real estate as a second home or holiday home option. We intend to tap this market and present a lucrative proposition through a property management option which will guarantee returns of up to minimum 75% for investors thereby yielding high revenues even when apartments are not in use. We intend appointing an international auditing firm shortly to assist in validating this process. While the project will be sold as a residential units, investors will also have the option of permanently residing, or not opting for the management of their apartment or selling of their apartment whenever they so wish to.'

Speaking at the project announcement, Mr. Rafik Gubayev, Chairman - Rustar Real Estate said, 'Russia has been one of the key markets for Dubai real estate. We at Rustar are indeed happy to take this to the next level through our collaboration with Sheffield Real Estate. This new tower and its unique concept is expected to enhance the appeal of UAE's property markets internationally while also maximising value for existing investors.'

'Marina 101' will tower above most of the high-rises in the city, lending prominence to Dubai Marina in terms of concept as well as height. When complete, it will add new appeal to Dubai's shimmering skyline. Its external facade is designed as a majestic glass structure racing into the sky, finally culminating in an illuminating crystal crown. Marina 101 offers 402 1BR, 308 2BR and 40 3BR elegant apartments, besides eight luxury duplex penthouses. The construction of Marina 101 will commence during the 3rd quarter of this year and the project is expected to be complete by the 1st quarter of 2010.

Sheffield Real Estate is a part of the Sheffield Group, a firm with interests in freight forwarding, logistics and education. Real estate is a core area of focus for the Sheffield Group having developed high-end properties that offer innovative lifestyles and maximise returns to property investors. Its projects include Supreme Residency and Universal Apartments at the Central Business District in International City, Silver Office Tower at International City, Marina Suites at Dubai Marina and a cluster of villas at Jumeirah Village and Emirates Hills. The highlight of its projects is the prestigious Sheffield Office Tower at Jumeirah Lakes.

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

OMG!!!!! COOL!

R

[Dubai-Lover]

added to emporis

[Tractor]

Where will it be on the Marina?

[thedubailife]

Any one think it's called Marina 101 because it has a floor count of 101 and it's in the Marina.

Must have taken all of oh 5 seconds to come up with that name sounds like a club or something

Whats Height on PRINCESS TOWER, will it need to grow again

OMG hope this is not in front of The Torch :D

[SA BOY]

so that is 4 100F + towers anounced or u/c in Dubai. as much as the rest of the world combined
Burj 160F U/C
Princess 107F U/C
BAL 104F announced
101Marina 101F announced

man its a great time to be living in Dubai

[malec]

:eek:

Another tower the size of sears tower :D
Just saw it last week and it's massive!!

[Stephan23]

Could it be the Unnamed DAMAC near the Infinity??

BTW ------OMG

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

highly doubt it...since its from a different company.
R

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

but maybe that plot tho...who knows? :dunno:

R

[Face81]

this could be another prstige building :D

[dubaiflo]

^^ could be possible.


interesting we got the height first :D


$381m Marina 101 launched


Sheffield Real Estate has unveiled plans for its Marina 101, a $381m serviced hotel apartment-style development at Dubai Marina. Sheffield is promoting the project with Russian firm, Rustar Real Estate, and says the 101-storey residential tower will be the world's tallest hotel apartment tower. It will have 402 one-bedroom, 308 two- bedroom and 40 three-bedroom apartments, as well as eight duplex penthouses.

[AltinD]

...'Marina 101' will tower above most of the high-rises in the city, lending prominence to Dubai Marina in terms of concept as well as height. When complete, it will add new appeal to Dubai's shimmering skyline. Its external facade is designed as a majestic glass structure racing into the sky, finally culminating in an illuminating crystal crown. ...

:redx:

[malec]

I hope this thing looks good. From the sounds of it it'll most likely be another tower with a tacky top, hope not though.

[DUBAI]

from what they say about the facade, i would think this would be a marina front tower.

putting it on one of the plots in frount of MH & TT. or possibly in between the two?

[dubaiflo]

from what they say about the facade, i would think this would be a marina front tower.

putting it on one of the plots in frount of MH & TT. or possibly in between the two?


101 F between those two.. noo.. i highly doubt that.

[Naz UK]

from what they say about the facade, i would think this would be a marina front tower.

putting it on one of the plots in frount of MH & TT. or possibly in between the two?

You guys constant drone on about "wasting bandwidth" and "clogging the forums", so here's a suggestion, save your baseless speculation and unintelligent guesswork and only post stuff which as at least a 0.01% chance of being true???

Less hypocrisy please and more concrete information. We can only go by information that Emaar themselves have divulged to various sources now that there will NOT be any supertalls in the plots between MH/TT and the marina so that rules out the position of this tower here...if any of you guys have other information, then please say so...otherwise you too are filling up the forums with crap.

[thedubailife]

^^ Says a man who posted a breaking news article in the sky majlis about the dead bush

[Naz UK]

Exactly, not in a tower's thread. In the towers threads I only post about things which are confirmed or have a high chance of being confirmed, not pointless speculation.

[malec]

Well, what possible plots are left? It's almost a guarantee it'll be in the same area as all the others

[DUBAI]

This is a skyscraper FORUM not a news site.

the idea is, news is posted, then RELEVENT discussions occur over it.

you stroking your own ego, and making 'oh so witty' one liners [it realy is a wonder you arent a proffesional comedian] is not part of this sites function. keep that in the skymajlis.

my comment was relevent to this thread. why would a company spend extra money on a fancy facade, if it is going to do so, its likely to do so beause the tower is in a visable position. i.e. not the second row.

the most likely location for this tower is the tallest block, and on that block the available 'visable' plots are limited.

your comments in response have been of no benefit to anyone.

maybe you should go play with your child, and leave people who want to use this forum to do so in the way it is intended.

you are quickly becoming a troll.

[malec]

Another article, render should be found soon:

http://gulfnews.com/business/Construction/10035641.html

[Naz UK]

This is a skyscraper FORUM not a news site blah blah blaaaah blaaahhh......

Once again you waffle defensively like a cornered fox on National Fox Hunting Day. But my only point was, and I think you will find its a valid one, that there is no point in constantly going over old speculation, if it is only that - SPECULATION!

If you have some evidence or conclusive probability then fine, that makes for a good discussion. But anyone can speculate....maybe this is gona be built on top of Burj Dubai coz I heard a rumour Emaar would do this if another tower got close, or...how about this..Maybe this is gonna be built on its own in the middle of the sea?...I once heard there was going to be something called The Pearl in between PJ and PJA.....

No ones saying you shouldn't "discuss" on your beloved forum but where possible, isn't it better to stick to basing discussions on fact?

[DUBAI]

ok, perhaps you should stick to facts.

the rest of us will exchange ideas and coments.

btw, http://www.bbcnews.com appears to deal in facts only, have a nice time.

in the mean time i will continue to be frustrated by the bottom line of that gulf news article.

hopefully the rnder might give us a clue to the towers location. but we must not mention anything about it, untill it is confirmed in fact by the municipality. :weirdo:

[Naz UK]

Sometimes you overdo it that's all..and to any one new on here, who may take your word for gospel, its not doing the forum's credibility any good when too many rumours are circulating which turn out to be untrue. Some forumers pupport that this site is the best source of skyscraper information on the net sometimes obtaining information before the press and agents themselves...i bet it didnt get that way by jumping on the rumour mill bandwagon.

[TowerPower]

I heard it will be in front of the Torch :lol:

[Krazy]

:D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e357/sahmad1/72399b32.jpg

[malec]

So thin!

Looks like it won't be next to the sea

[Krazy]

this has got to be close to upper marina... lets hope not near Torch/MH

[DUBAI]

actualy from that render...

the facade is pretty crappy, and its not on a waterfront location.

could well be in the seccond row.

i still like my theory of it being in between MH and TT.

oh, and just incase anyone else is reading this that cnt distinguish between speculation and fact. THIS IS SPECULATION

[Krazy]

actually you cud be right about the location... it's really thin and we know there is a plot between the torch and MH... im just convinced this has got to be close to the palm...

it could also be the plot next to marina pinnacle

[scorpion]

cute!! :D


101F 412m cute... ;)

[farnush]

a glorified marina heights

[dazz]

Actually the tower isn't so slim... because it's two times taller than marina heights! :runaway: :runaway:

http://i3.tinypic.com/wiaphh.jpg
:eek2:

[Tractor]

Pretty much certain it'll be in the area behind/near Pinnacle and Mag 218 now ...

[Dubai_Steve]

yuck very UGLY tower! very plain and boring for such a tall tower. Suits the russians very well.

[Dubai-Lover]

it's not too bad although it could have been better

i pretty much like the roof though

as some people already suggested, this one has got to be between mag 218 and 23 marina or behind marina crown and marina pinnacle

[DUBAI]

and why not between MH and TT???


we know there is a plot there???

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

its ok...7.5/10. their website has not been updated yet though! :bash:

R

[dubaiflo]

not bad, mix between modern and classic architecture.

i still think it is behind ocean heights, somewhere in this area.

[malec]

Where the inspiration for the top came from:

http://www.tomathey.com/concrete/image1.jpg

[Dubai_Steve]

Can't decide which is uglier '23 Marina' or 'Marina 101'

[Naz UK]

Marina 101 is very NY/Manahattan in design. 23 Marina is just plain ugly.

[DUBAI]

Where the inspiration for the top came from:

http://www.tomathey.com/concrete/image1.jpg


:eek: :eek: eek:

thats well scary, what with all the considering all the conspiricy theories about that tower!

[dubaiflo]

^^ :hahaha:

what is all the people's point with 23M being ugly..
i can image it look great, the upper section is different, nice roof, tall, slim, and unusual shape.

[Dubai_Steve]

^^ tall, slim and unusual does not mean it looks great - look at DL for example

[dubaiflo]

:rofl: nice one ... :hahaha:

[Dubai_Steve]

So is this the location for this mamoth tower ?

http://i3.tinypic.com/vo7jwp.jpg

[Krazy]

cant be coz there is no assigned plot for this area... im pretty sure this is a mall

[Saif]

it looks like the big sister of that tower close to emirates towers.

[AltinD]

^^ You mean the tower close to The Emirates Towers that is called The Tower. :D

[malec]

Yup :D

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/588/980fbt_church3333.jpg

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http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/503/9dubai2.jpg

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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e357/sahmad1/72399b32.jpg

[dubaiflo]

^^ i in contrast highly doubt this is the mall, but i also don't think this is the marina 101 plot, nevertheless it should be somewhere in this area.

[AltinD]

That plot was exactly brehind Ocean Height site, where is a road and not in the same line then Al Seef or Marina Pinacle Towers. What I suggested to Faces81 backthen, was that it should be something related to the interchange, maybe a flyover access bridge.

[dubaiflo]

but it would be weird to board it like that.

[AltinD]

^^ That is true actually.

[DUBAI]

Im sure ive seen the design for this tower somewhere before.

i dont know where, but i really think i have.

[Naz UK]

Was it on skyscrapercity.com?

[DUBAI]

Im sure ive seen the design for this tower somewhere before.

i dont know where, but i really think i have.



DUH!

and thats the 2nd time in as many minutes.

[dubaiflo]

don't be rude maybe he was asking if you can't remember where on SSC you have seen it ;)

i don't know it FYI

[Krazy]

Trio in hunt for 101-storey tower

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The developer claims that Dubai Marina will contain the tallest hotel apartment building in the world.

Dubai-based developer Sheffield Real Estate, is set to award a US $381 million (AED1.4 billion) design and build contract to one of three pre-selected bidders for its new tower — Marina 101 in Dubai Marina.

Construction of the tower will commence during the third quarter of this year and the project is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2010.

The consultant on the project is the National Engineering Bureau (NEB).

“We are not going to invite bids for the project as we have internally short-listed three contractors, out of which we will select one,” said Jamil Jadallah, director of NEB.

The residential tower will include fully serviced hotel apartments. It will reach 101 floors at a height of 412m,
and will comprise an area of approximately 140,000m2.

Sheffield has tied up with Russian Rustar Real Estate Company in order to attract the growing Russian clientele in the UAE.

“After a lot of research we discovered that the largest tourists here are from Russia and so it only made sense to tie up with a Russian agency who can give us great exposure in Russia,” said Sheffield chairman, Jamal Abdullah Akram. “But that does not mean that we are only marketing the property to Russians,” he added.

He also said that this was the first time a UAE-based developer had tied with a Russian real estate agency.
Rafik Gubayev, chairman, Rustar Real Estate, said: “Russia has been one of the key markets for Dubai real estate and we are happy to take this to the next level through our collaboration with Sheffield Real Estate.”

The developer claims the structure will be the tallest
hotel apartment building in the world. To date, Sheffield Real Estate has implemented $272 million of projects in the UAE.

[minime]

Very nice! Another Sheffield tower.

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

Local/Russian JV launches 101 Marina
CONSTRUCTION UAE
28 Apr 2006
Local property developer Sheffield Real Estate, in joint venture with Russia’s Rustar Real Estate, launched on 25 April a new residential tower in Dubai Marina known as 101 Marina.

The 101-storey structure will have a height of 412 metres and a total built-up area of 144,000 square metres. The building’s external facade will be predominately glass and will rise up to a crown-like crystal structure on the upper floors. The project will offer 402 one-bedroom units, 308 with two bedrooms, 40 with three bedrooms and eight duplex penthouses.

Negotiations with contractors are in the final stages and construction is scheduled to start during the third quarter of this year. Completion is expected by the first quarter of 2010.
The local National Engineering Bureau (NEB) is the consultant.

R

[Dubai_Steve]

What is the location of this one?

[Krazy]

If someone can give me contact email for sheffield i can ask them for more details including location

[dubaiflo]

already done. what did u expect. no reply :sleepy:

[Dubai_Steve]

How do these guys sell the apartments if no one knows where it is ?

[Ashka]

Wow, completion 3rd qtr of 2010, 4 and 1/2 years away.

Does this developer have a credible track record?

Are there any other examples of Russian/Arab joint venture, apart from Afghanistan?

[GoDubai!]

Could this be one case of a developer offering a late estimate of completion to give himself enough wiggle room. No one would complain then if the tower were ready months or even a year ahead of schedule. At the same time the developer wouldn't be pushed to compromise quality just to meet a deadline. If this is the case it would be a good strategy, though some potential buyers might be put off being told they have to wiat until 2010 for completion.

[Dubai_Steve]

I hope this is not in the upper marina area - I don't want 4.5 years of construction noise going on. 3 years I can take but 4.5 ! 2009 was supposed to be the end date was'nt it?

[AltinD]

Duh, is a HOTEL!!! ;)

[Krazy]

I got a reply from them. They are in the final stages of confirming the floor plans after which they will get back to me.

[Naz UK]

I just called Sheffield Real Estate in Dubai today, AND GUESS WHAT, YOU'RE NOT GONNA BELEIVE YOUR EYES.............




























........No one answered the phone. :sleepy:

[Krazy]

:lol: Are you sure you didn't speed dial Damac by mistake?

[Naz UK]

^^ LOL NO!! :LOL: Erm, how the hell did you know I had Damac on spee.....Er...Naaa don't be silly Krazy! Like "I'd" have Damac on speed dial! Craziness! :sly:


You know, on a serious note, I honestly cannot understand the mentality of these developers sometimes. I mean, you openly admit your main market attraction is expats and in particular Western investors. So why on Earth would you rigourously stick to Dubai's weekend and finish business Thursday and Friday? When these are clearly working days in the countries you say you need to attract investment from? Does it really cost that much to hire a few Indian gals to man the phones for you in a small office in Deira somewhere??? Sheer bad business sense.

[Krazy]

Dont they have an office in the UK as well? You could try calling that office

[Dubai_Steve]

I just called Sheffield Real Estate in Dubai today, AND GUESS WHAT, YOU'RE NOT GONNA BELEIVE YOUR EYES.............




























........No one answered the phone. :sleepy:

^^ Do you write jokes for birthday cards as a profession by any chance? :hahaha:

[Naz UK]

^^ Do you write jokes for birthday cards as a profession by any chance? :hahaha:

Funny you should say that...









...er, no reason. Just thought it was funny you said that. :runaway:

BTW, your signature has just given me an idea...do u mind if I kinda steal your idea?...hmm stealing ideas....now where have I seen that before?

[AltinD]

^^ Are you sure that you didn't call between 1 - 4 PM Local time? :tongue2:

[Naz UK]

Probably. But see my post #76 in answer to this point.

[AltinD]

^^ I checked and it was posted on 4:50 PM

[Krazy]

Just got an email from Sheffield.... Location is plot A23E (Between Marina Pinnacle and Al Seef Tower).

Please edit the plot map.

[Naz UK]

Wahheeeyy! Result, nice one K. I was about to ring them today, so well done, you've saved me the time (that is, hanging around for about 30 rings, then replacing the handset and repeating the above about 5 times...as is now common practice when ringing Dubai developers).

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

nnnooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont put it there....those poor people are going to be packed in like sardines in a can!!!!!!!!!!!! put it somewhere else...put it on the other end of the marina...where it will be seen not where its going to be surrounded by other buildings!!!!!!!!!

http://i1.tinypic.com/ztemf5.jpg

R

[malec]

Well, are the apartments cheap here?

[Naz UK]

May as well get used to the idea. It'll kinda be the "Lower Manhattan" of Dubai Marina. Supertall Avenue. It's gona turn out to be quite a landmark no doubt..so its not all bad news.

[Krazy]

I hope it's right behind Marina Crown... more views for the residents then

[Gorilla]

coolest place in Dubai, no amount of Sun can get through!!

[malec]

Well the thing is, najd tower is supposed to be in front but from what we've heard it's been cancelled and the plot has been bought by the le reve developers. If they don't build a supertall then a good number of marina 101's apartments will have decent views.

[AltinD]

Once again, this is HOTEL!!!


... end construction has started since early April, when Middle East Foundation boarded the site and moved the machineries in.

[Krazy]

I think it's serviced apartments so it will be something like the Laguna Tower in JLT.

[dubaiflo]

^^ can only agree guys. those are hotel apartments.

anyway, i really wonder what emaar thought when designing the plot map. what is the purpose in having all the supertalls in this area?
more sea view since no JBR?

[Naz UK]

^^ I think its the idea that clustering the supertalls together like this creates a "skyline". If they were dotted about, you wouldn't really get the "block" feel that you get like say in Manhattan or Hong Kong, where most supertalls appear clustered together.

[larven]

Yeah but most of the supertalls in Manhattan and Hong Kong are office buildings where land is at a premium and views are not such an issue, you tend to expect that in a crowded and densely developed CBD. I can't for the life of me understand why all these supertalls are being built literally on top of each other, nevermind who in their right mind would want one of these apartments when most of the sea and marina views will be blocked by huge towers. I'd like to see the really tall towers spaced around the marina in equal measure rather than lumped together in one block which just seems crazy.

[dubaiflo]

yepp i agree.
i more than agree.

even though , as u can see, there are tons of people who buy in those apartments anyway.

[larven]

From what I can see its mainly investors who want to flog these on for a profit or let them out...is anyone actually buying them because god forbid they may be a nice place to live?

[dubaiflo]

here here me me .. here i am.

no there is also demand to live in the marina, u can see it when looking at the rents for comleted projects.

they are incredibly high.

but still, the sea or marina facing apartments of those towers should be amazing.
the rest.. well.. they are cheaper, that is why people buy them probably?

[Naz UK]

From what I can see its mainly investors who want to flog these on for a profit or let them out...is anyone actually buying them because god forbid they may be a nice place to live?

I think its a bit of both in most scenarios, even die-hard buy-to-letters will no doubt reserve the apartments for themselves a few weeks a year.

BTW Larven, Now then aaahh kid, Eeeh ba gum! ya from Yorkshire then hey? By 'eck lad, na there's a surprise! I'm from London but was born in Leeds! :D

[Krazy]

larven is the one behind the great marina render we have here on ssc

[Ashka]

Back to Marina 101 location!
Looking at its small base in comparison to the large plot size, I guess a couple towers could squeeze in.
Watch that space, as they say!!!!!

[dubaiflyer]

This should answer the question. There will obviously be another tower - probably a supertall I would imagine - on Plot23H. The idea with this block must be to create for Dubai Marina a 'Hong Kong' type skyline.

This will undoubtedly be a spectacular sight when everything is finished, - the area around phase 1 already is when approaching at night - but there will probably not be much sun at street level!

http://i4.tinypic.com/zwx1yu.jpg

[larven]

BTW Larven, Now then aaahh kid, Eeeh ba gum! ya from Yorkshire then hey? By 'eck lad, na there's a surprise! I'm from London but was born in Leeds! :D

Indeed I am....a Barnsley lad, just darn M1 from weir tha wa born!

Anyway back on topic... :D

[malec]

^^ Larven, any chance you could add this tower to your render?

[Krazy]

A23H is where Al Seef is located isnt it?

[larven]

^^ Larven, any chance you could add this tower to your render?


Yes just been working on it, have used the plot behind Naj as shown on the map by Dubaiflyer. Is this ok? Any other towers I should add, remove...I can't keep up!

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8639/d11eu.jpg

[thedubailife]

The other towers look like dwarfs in comparsion to this, espcially the one next to ocean heights.

Great work, thanks alot

[larven]

Well its twice as tall as the towers in front, the perspective angle from above makes it look bigger still as it appears bigger the further up the building you go.

[Naz UK]

Is this one gona be taller than Princess? Surely not..101F against 107F?

[thedubailife]

Well i think it's meant to be the tallest Hotel in the world which is currently held by the bruj al arab what a shame for that masterpiece to be replaced by a tower which is as square as a square can be

[larven]

Is this one gona be taller than Princess? Surely not..101F against 107F?

Good point...resized it slightly so they are approximately the same height.

[dubaiflo]

looking great :D

great work larven , as usual.

a pity there are three towers which cannot be seen at all :D

[LemonyBeaver]

how many towers with 100+ floors?

[malec]

how many towers with 100+ floors?
Either under construction or due to start this year, there are 4

[LemonyBeaver]

in the marina or in the whole of dubai?

[malec]

In the whole of dubai. There are 2 in the marina with a possible 3rd in the future.

[LemonyBeaver]

thanks

[Krazy]

wow where is marina pinnacle? lol.. great work larven

[dubaiflo]

can u include 23marina in the rendering larven :)

[Stephan23]

Yeah, but I think we can delete Najd Tower. Don't think the tower will look like this one in the model. :bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

[Citystyle]

What about 23 marina?

[AltinD]

We know that National Enginering Bureau (NEB) is the Architect, so after all we are propably right on the location:

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zeusy9.jpg


Also below the excavated site, as on 08/07/2006:

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zeut8o.jpg

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zeuw7s.jpg

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zeuxvr.jpg

[Dubai-Lover]

cool
it can only be located on this plot then
right behind marina crown and next to 23 marina

very funny

[dubaiflo]

yepp, and actually quite smart, the top 40F might get a sea and palm view.

still wondering how many towers there are going to be behind them, in the summit area, since the golf course view would be gone as well then ;)

[DUBAI-Boomtown]

How many chance in % for gets bulid? Maybe 50:50 ?

[dubaiflo]

100% ???

[DUBAI-Boomtown]

I hope 100% !

[Krazy]

an old article showing night shot.. poor quality

http://www.sheffieldre.com/images/april25_gulftoday_bg.jpg

[DUBAI-Boomtown]

GREAT! :)

[ZZ-II]

on the pics a hole is already there, so the chance that they'll built it is very high i think.

[AltinD]

^^ There are 2 piling rigs on site, and it is useless to talk about this tower being build or not.

The only incertancy is what effect might have the height restrictions under study for the new Jebel Ali Airport. They have indicated that Marina aerea is in their targets.

[dubaiflo]

if they really want to cut all the towers in the upper marina..

a real fiasco.

[Stephan23]

Don't think they will reduce the height on all towers under 300. Dumb idea, when Almas is 360 meters 1 km away!!!

[ZZ-II]

i don't think so.

[DUBAI-Boomtown]

And the beautiful Princess Tower !

[Krazy]

Sheffield receives approval to operate hotel in Marina 101

http://www.gulfnews.com/images/06/08/02/03_bz_marina_tower_4.jpg

Dubai: The Dh1.6-billion Marina 101, the 101-floor tower at Dubai Marina, will now house a star-rated hotel over 32 floors; while 58 floors will be reserved for hotel apartments and the unique money-back residential investment option, developers Sheffield Real Estate said in a statement.

Sheffield yesterday said they have got clearances from the Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing to operate a full fledged hotel at Marina 101 the group's flagship project. Recently announced as a concept residential tower offering a unique moneyback investment option to investors, Sheffield will now invest an additional Dh200 million to the original Dh1.4 billion tower to accommodate additional features and finer aspects that will be included in the project.

Rising 101 floors at more than 412 metres, Marina 101 will now comprise of the hotel across the first 32 floors, while 58 floors will be reserved for hotel apartments and individual investors who wish to buy real estate at this project and avail of the money back investment proposition on offer. The remaining 11 floors are reserved for retail space as well as food & beverage and recreational, leisure facilities being offered. The Marina 101 tower will have an approximate area of 1.65 million square feet under development.

Abuali Malek Shroff, managing director of Sheffield Real Estate, said, "While significantly increasing the value of this landmark tower, the hotel will help meet the surging demand for rooms at the exclusive Dubai Marina. According to Ministry of planning forecasts, visitors in hotels and apartments in 2004 stood at 5.5 million and are expected to touch 8.5 million by 2010. A lot of holiday and business travellers prefer seaside waterfront living and we believe the unique mix that our project offers will certainly spell success to both the hotel as well as the residential components.

"Marina 101 is a first of its kind project offering a hotel and serviced apartments options all in the same tower. With a mix of retail and recreational & leisure space across 11 floors, this tower is one of the few projects with an over generous public v/s private space proportion. We are in the process of identifying and evaluating our hospitality partner to operate the hotel, who will be announced shortly."

Marina 101 is being developed in collaboration with Rustar Real Estate, Russia's most respected property firms.

[Dubai-Lover]

cool
now, who could be a potential hotel operator?
i have no clue
don't think a huge property management company will move into this one

[DocShergar]

Beautiful Tower.

Can't wait for this one to start rising!

[Naz UK]

SRE are also behind Marina Suites in Dubai Marina, do we have a thread for this?

[Krazy]

i think we do

[Baazigar]

Hello ppl.

Will there be any sea view from the marina 101,since it is located behind other towers?

[carpetking]

...welcome Baazigar :cheers:

[ZZ-II]

Yeah, Welcome Baazigar :)

Hello ppl.

Will there be any sea view from the marina 101,since it is located behind other towers?

Yes I Think so. But Probably only in the Top Floors. Look at the Plot Map:

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

[Baazigar]

thanx guys.

I am considering marina 101,that is why I am asking?
Any advise?

[malec]

Hello ppl.

Will there be any sea view from the marina 101,since it is located behind other towers?
Yes there will be a sea view but only from the upper floors. In front of you is marina crown which is about 200m so if you buy in a high enough floor you'll be able to see over the top. To your left princess tower and the elite residence will block some views no matter how high you are.

[Baazigar]

Thanx Malecc,and all you others.Maybe it is best if I wait for a new project to be launched.But on the other hand it will be difficult to get a sew view apartment at a reasonable price at the Marina.What would yoy do,Malec?

[Baazigar]

Just checked with the developers.Marina 101 will be on the plot right behind elite residence.I guess we can rule out any real sea view at all,no matter which floor.

[thedubailife]

Well you won't get a sea view form behind that really. For a sea view you need to be on front row of towers with Ocean Heights, Princess, Ellite and the rest.

There is one plot in that row which is not Launched, which is the DAMAC tower behind Infinity.

Since most towers in 1st row are quite tall will be difficult to get a sea view from any in the second row.

It's shame really that Marina 101 will have no real sea view.

[AltinD]

Well, is ironic that a 400+ meter tower just meters from the shore, will not have a view over it. :D

[Krazy]

^^ only in Dubai :cheers:

[SA BOY]

we need the Marina plot map of the tallest block to be updated with all these towers as Im sure we only have 2 vacent plots left now.

[Stephan23]

23.09.2006 By Imre

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7681/img3953iw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

101 Marina tower award

The local Middle East Foundations has won the foundations package on the 101 Marina tower project in Dubai Marina. The 101-storey structure will be 412 metres high with a total built-up area of 144,000 square metres. The local National Engineering Bureau (NEB) is the consultant. Local property developer Sheffield Real Estate, in joint venture with Russia’s Rustar Real Estate, is the client

R

[Imre]

I can not imagine this tower location because between Marina Pinnacle and Sulafa Tower have not enough place for this tower...

this is that plot:

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/7582/img3953uf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Krazy]

remember it's a very thin tower

[malec]

Don't worry, it'll be squeezed in somehow ;)

[Stephan23]

27.10.2006 By Imre

MARINA 101 Plot ???

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4963/dsc0400iv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2743/dsc0402sh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

03/11/2006

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5563/dsc0753hg6.jpg

[Krazy]

Sheffield awards Middle East foundation piling and foundation contract for Marina 101

Kicking off development of the pioneering 101-storey freehold residential money back concept tower, Marina 101 in Dubai Marina, the Dubai-based realty major, Sheffield Real Estate, today announced awarding piling and foundation contract for the AED1.4 billion million Marina 101 project to Dubai-based Middle East Foundation L.L.C.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/1/28321-sheffieldrealestate.jpg

Commenting on the award of the contract to the piling foundation company which has a trail of proven track record in the regional construction industry, a top official of Sheffield Real Estate said mobilisation of the work area has already begun preparing the ground for the construction of one of the tallest hotel apartment towers in the world, which is being developed in collaboration with Rustar Real Estate, Russia's most respected property firm in Dubai.

Mr. Jamal Akram, Chairman of Sheffield Real Estate said: 'We have chosen Middle East Foundation L.L.C because of the company's unmatched track record in piling and foundation work in the UAE as well as across the region. We wanted best-of-the-breed partnerships to lead the Marina 101 development to ensure that the project is delivered on time without compromising on quality.'

Middle East Foundation was chosen after a round of evaluation and assessment in which many piling foundation majors were scrutinized for their quality, experience and capability in executing mega projects.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director of Sheffield Real Estate said: 'Marina 101 is being developed as a unique concept which will be a residential tower operated on the model of fully services hotel apartments with money back investment options to investors. Our choice of Middle East Foundation as our partner was dictated by our ambition to develop Marina 101 as a quality project which will complement and add value to the boom in tourism in Dubai and the region.'

Sheffield had recently announced investing an additional AED 200 million in Marina 101 to develop a hotel component across the first 32 floors of the project. Marina 101 will 412 metres to the sky and will be spread across approximately 1.55 million square feet. Sheffield has reserved 58 floors of the development for hotel apartments and individual investors keen to opt for the money-back proposition. Retail space will be on 11 floors which will offer food and beverage, recreational and leisure facilities.

'We have conceived Marina 101 after a careful assessment of the real estate and property investment market of Dubai and the region. There is a rapidly growing class of investors who are keen to own a property and generate sustained returns from it. Marina 101 will cater to this investor segment,' Mr. Abuali Shroff said.

He said that Sheffield Real Estate, through a property management option will guarantee up to a minimum of 75 per cent returns from Marina 101, ensuring that investors gain even when the apartments are not used by them.

Marina 101 will offer to investors offers 252 1BR, 204 2BR and 42 3BR elegant apartments, besides eight luxury duplex penthouses. The construction of Marina 101 will commence during the 3rd quarter of this year and the project is expected to be complete by the 1st quarter of 2010.

[Krazy]

^^ Someone needs to tell sheffield that the 3rd quarter of this year is over

[AltinD]

^^ The article is OLD.

Check pic 1 on the post 157. The MEFGCo tag was already on the project board and the pic 2 proves that they have started working on site.

[Krazy]

^^ It's taken from today's AMEInfo release... that's weird

[AltinD]

^^ And the Dubai Guys posted the news first on October 14th (Post 153)

[dubaiflo]

sheffield has probably just given them the press release to get more attention.

[Krazy]

the article is on today's GN as well

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10080948.html

[AltinD]

Today on midday there was a small plane flying in circles above Garhoud bridge, pulling a red banner with "MARINA 101" written on it.

[Krazy]

Sheffield Real Estate kicks off sale, launches AED 1.4 billion Marina 101

Sheffield Real Estate in partnership with Rustar Real Estate, Russia's most respected property firm in Dubai, today officially launched the sale of its prestigious AED 1.4 billion Marina 101 at a gala ceremony.

It also announced joining hands with the world's leading hotel company, the UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group, to manage and operate the 32-storey hotel complex, part of the 101-storeyed, 412 metre tower development in Dubai Marina.

Commenting on the tremendous enthusiasm Marina 101 has generated among local, regional and global investors, senior officials of Sheffield Real Estate said the unique money back concept Marina 101 proposes, which guarantees 75 per cent returns from the property after possession, has catalysed interest in the development. Work on the property has already begun with the developer recently awarding piling and shoring contract to Dubai-based Middle East Foundation L.L.C. The Dubai-based National Engineering Bureau is the consultant for the project.

Mr. Jamal Akram, Chairman of Sheffield Real Estate said: 'Marina 101 is a pioneering concept and has been conceived in the context of the exponential rise in interest in Dubai as a tourist hot spot and a gateway to the Middle East tourist circuit. Demand for quality living space for tourists has soared over the years and Marina 101 through its money back concept will provide investors a one-of-its-kind opportunity to generate returns from their property when not in use.'

He said the 32-storey hotel component crown the Marina 101 concept, has positioned the project in a league of its own. 'We are indeed proud to partner with the world's leading hotel company, the InterContinental Hotels Group, and we are confident that the Marina 101 hotel complex will be operated and managed by them as a world-class development, complementing Dubai's reputation of excellence in hospitality and service.'

The hotel component will be owned by Sheffield Real Estate and Rustar Real Estate and will be managed and operated by InterContinental Hotels Group.

The hotel apartment will occupy the first 32 floors of Marina 101, while 58 floors will be hotel apartments and 11 floors for retail space offering food and beverage, recreational and leisure facilities. The Marina 101 project which will be spread across approximately 1.55 million square feet will offer to investors 252 1BR, 204 2BR and 42 3BR elegant apartments, besides eight luxury duplex penthouses. The construction of Marina 101 will commence during the 3rd quarter of this year and the project is expected to be complete by the 1st quarter of 2010.

Commenting on the investor enthusiasm to the project even before the commencement of sales, Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director of Sheffield Real Estate said: 'We have solid inquiries from local, regional and global investors for Marina 101, driven by the fact that returns from investing in Dubai property is way above the world average and is in the range of 9-15 per cent. Marina 101 has redefined the concept of investing in property by offering investors the unique facility of managing the property with an aim to maximise returns.'

He said Sheffield believes in joining hands with best-of-the-breed partners and this is reflected in the choice of the InterContinental Hotels Group. 'The InterContinental Hotels Group has a solid reputation and proven track record in Dubai as well as the region in managing and operating world-class hotels, which will complement the stature of Marina 101. Right from the start, our aim has been to be seen as a quality developer with clear understanding of the dynamics of Dubai's and the region's property market. The unique concept of Marina 101 is a result of our detailed study of the realty market and investor demands.'

He said Sheffield's partnership with Rustar real Estate was also in line with its intention to bring reputed entities to join in the development of Marina 101. Rustar Real Estate is a reputed Russian property management, consultancy and marketing firm.

Commenting on the partnership with Sheffield Real Estate, Mr. Pascal Gauvin, Director of Operations, the UAE and Qatar, InterContinental Hotels Group, said: 'We have extensive exposure to Dubai and the region's hospitality market through our various operations and the Marina 101 hotel complex will add value to our presence in this market. We are proud to partner with Sheffield Real Estate for the pioneering Marina 101 development and we are confident that together we will be able to offer best-in-the-class hotel property within the development.'

[AltinD]

Being in partnership with INTERCONTINENTAL is GREAT!!!

[minime]

Being in partnership with INTERCONTINENTAL is GREAT!!!

Fabulous! It might even help getting some return on investment as this will be harder and harder to do with all the developments popping up. :)

[AltinD]

Interesting is that there are 11 floors for retail space, food, beverage, recreational and leisure facilities. However has to be mentioned that the tower is very slim so the floorplan isn't that big to begin with.

[dubaiflo]

that is not thaaat special, compare to princess or 23marina.
but then it is great to have the interconti with them, some back up financially.

[AltinD]

The Hotel will be CROWNE PLAZZA and NOT The Intercontinental, however CP is part of IC group.

[Krazy]

:rofl:

http://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/overview_01.jpghttp://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/overview_02.jpghttp://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/overview_03.jpg

[Krazy]

http://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/location_01.jpghttp://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/location_02.jpghttp://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/location_03.jpg

http://www.gowealthy.com/realestate/uae/dubai/marina101/images/plans_01.jpg

[dubaiflo]

see the plot map?

Trident tower will be below-right of this one i bet.
and there is still space for a T-Mall.

[six453]

any links to this tower's website?

[megatower]

^^ nice pic's

[Josau]

any links to this tower's website?

http://www.marina101.com/ :)

[SA BOY]

strange that at 412m there is no one willing to draw this for SSP , seems 9 story hotels in villinus are cool but not one of the talest buildings in the world and its U/C which is even stranger

[malec]

Well, this is tall but it doesn't have such a special design and looks like your standard skinny dubai supertall.

What I'm surprised at though is, how come nobody has done the dancing towers, even though they're definitely unique, have been designed by a world class architect and have been featured in numerous articles. Also it has been requested numerous times. Burj al Alam doesn't have a proper diagram either (only a quick one done in 5 minutes). Just put in a request for dubai towers, let's see if anyone does them

[SA BOY]

no one is intrested in Dubai, its a case of overbombing them with buildings and a small case of envy

[Colonel Cadillac]

The Dancing towers would be difficult to, plus nobody's sure on the height. The Park Hotel twins would be hard too IMO. I love the renders for marina towers, they always look like they're by themselves. Kinda wish they were more spread out.

[Stephan23]

Hey Imre, how far is the construction progress on this site??

[Krazy]

Sheffield Real Estate Plans USD 1.5 billion investment in Dubai's freehold space

The Dubai-based Sheffield Real Estate today announced its plans to enhance its investment portfolio in Dubai's freehold real estate space and is looking at an investment of US $ 1.5 billion in the next one year, spread across various projects.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/1/33781-sheffield.jpg
Mr. Jamal Abdallah Akram - Chairman - Sheffield Real Estate, Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff - Managing Director - Sheffield Real Estate, Mr. Rafik Gubayev - Managing Director - Rustar Real Estate and Mr. Deepak Patkar - Director Design & Partner - National Engineering Bureau.

The company's strategy to develop more cutting-edge realty and infrastructure development projects was unveiled at the ground-breaking ceremony of its unique money back concept project, AED 1.4 billion Marina 101, which is being developed in partnership with the leading Russian property developer in Dubai, Rustar Real Estate. The ground breaking ceremony was held at the project location in Dubai Marina, attended by Mr. Jamal Abdallah Akram, Chairman Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director, Sheffield Real Estate, Mr. Rafik Gubayev Chairman of Rustar Real Estate and Mr. Deepak Patkar Director Design & Partner of National Engineering Bureau, among other senior officials and representatives of the real estate companies.

Mr. Abuali Malik Shroff, Managing Director, Sheffield Real Estate, said: 'With Marina 101, we have made mark in bringing pioneering concepts to the region's realty market. We are keen to build on this reputation by expanding our investment strategy to span sectors like retail, simultaneously augmenting our focus on the hospitality sector in Dubai.'

'Our intention in conceiving our projects is to offer investors an excellent investment option which will generate higher returns through increasing asset and income yields. It is in this vein we have conceived Marina 101, which has attracted tremendous investor enthusiasm, thanks to its first-of-its-kind money-back concept which ensures investors 75 per cent returns on its net revenue from the property after possession,' he said.

Mr. Abuali said Sheffield Real Estate is gearing up to launch a retail shopping mall in one of the upcoming area of Dubai, while the company is also working on putting up a hotel apartment project in Dubai Marina. 'Investors in Dubai have become more discerning and are very particular in ensuring the quality of the project as well as the returns it could generate in the medium to long-term. We have factored in these needs while conceiving our projects, including the new developments in the pipeline. The money back concept of Marina 101 has also put us in the forefront bringing us a reputation as a developer focused on returns, to the investors' he said.

The work on Marina 101 has already started with the Dubai-based Middle East Foundation L.L.C, reputed leaders in advanced foundation technology, as the shoring and piling contractor. The Dubai-based National Engineering Bureau is the consultant for the project.

At 101 floors and 412 meters, Marina 101, situated at the Dubai Marina, is the tallest hotel apartment tower in the world. The Marina 101 project, spread across approximately 1.65 million square feet, will offer investors 252 1BR, 204 2BR and 42 3BR elegant apartments, besides eight luxury duplex penthouses and is expected to be complete by the 1st quarter of 2010.

Significantly, Marina 101 has a world-class hotel component to the project, which will occupy the first 32 floors. The hotel will be owned by Sheffield Real Estate and Rustar Real Estate jointly and managed by the world's leading hotel company, the InterContinental Hotels Group.

Marina 101 will also have hotel apartments on 58 floors and six levels of recreational and leisure facilities.

[Anjam]

The renders show no podium, where is the car park for this?

[inei]

New view Marina 101 with podium
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/Marina-101---Final.jpg
and photo 24122007
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/view1_resize.jpg


Now :okay: ?

[Stephan23]

^^Can't see anything!!

[dubaiflo]

rendering looks ok - i love the top.

excavation going on, can't make out what exactly is happening..

look at that mess around with the IC.

[Imre]

26/01/2007

Marina 101

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2402/photo072yv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/82/photo074wu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6254/photo075az9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ZZ-II]

good progress since the last update

[Stephan23]

Thread opened in the world forums!!

[inei]

31_01_2007
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/constraction1_31012007.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/Constraction2_31012007.jpg

[Stephan23]

16.02.2007

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2215/photo103fv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4139/photo104zy8.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo104zy8.jpg)http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7440/photo107bm7.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo107bm7.jpg)http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8599/photo108dm9.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo108dm9.jpg)

[Stephan23]

09.03.2007

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/3083/photo081rq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6239/photo080wx9.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo080wx9.jpg)http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6239/photo080wx9.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo080wx9.jpg)http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2383/photo083qu7.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo083qu7.jpg)

[dubaiflo]

massive hole, excavation should be completed.

[dubaiflo]

in the back, hole is massive

http://i14.tinypic.com/30a8fat.jpg

[Citystyle]

The amazing thing is this is actually moving at Dubai speed pre labour shortage.

[Imre]

13/April/2007

Marina 101

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3799/photo065hk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/6683/photo066ya5.th.jpg (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo066ya5.jpg)http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6747/photo067td6.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo067td6.jpg)

[Imre]

27/04/2007

Marina 101

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6810/imresolt053fc3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8288/imresolt054yy8.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt054yy8.jpg)

[Imre]

18/May/2007

Marina 101

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2917/imresolt159sc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Krazy]

Crowne Plaza will operate the hotel apartments in this one with 25% guaranteed rental returns over first 3 years

[rexdmx]

tht's old news mate :) but a good memory refreshment eh?
there are still a few apartments with a sea view.
most now are with marina or side view..

this is a sample
(Unit Description) (Unit Size sq ft) (Selling Price, AED)

1bedroom with sea ( 932.93 ) 1,175,495.61
1bedroom with side view (884.37 ) 1,105,460.53
2 bedrooms with side view (1,403.92 ) 1,684,698.98
2bedrooms with sea (1,403.92 ) 1,754,894.77




Crowne Plaza will operate the hotel apartments in this one with 25% guaranteed rental returns over first 3 years

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

Dubai Marina tower tender to begin in June
CONSTRUCTION UAE
8 Jun 2007

Tender documents are expected to be issued by the end of June for the main construction package on the Marina 101 tower project in Dubai Marina.

The 101-storey structure will be 412 metres high with a total built-up area of 144,000 square metres. It will include a five-star hotel on 32 floors that will be managed by Premier hotels, apartments, duplexes and penthouses.

The building’s external facade will be predominately glass and will rise up to a crown-like crystal structure on the upper floors. Completion is expected by the first quarter of 2010.

The local Middle East Foundations is working on the excavation and piling package. The local National Engineering Bureau is the consultant. The client is local property developer Sheffield Real Estate in a joint venture with Russia’s Rustar Real Estate (MEED 6:10:06).

R

[AltinD]

BTW PREMIERS Hotels is the ombrella of Intercontinental, Crowne Plazza and Holiday Inn hotels so no surprises here.

[Imre]

15/June/2007

Marina 101

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3532/imresolt111gb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1909/imresolt112mp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Krazy]

the place is perfect for workers to play cricket and drink tea in their break time

[Tate]

New view Marina 101 with podium
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/Marina-101---Final.jpg
and photo 24122007
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/view1_resize.jpg


Now :okay: ?

For some strange reason this building always reminds me of The Frost Bank Tower in Austin... Anyone else think so? Must be the crown???

Marina 101 is a much more beautiful slimline building of course. I think the Frost Bank Tower needs to lose some bulk around the mid riff.:lol: :lol: :lol:

[ZZ-II]

For some strange reason this building always reminds me of The Frost Bank Tower in Austin... Anyone else think so? Must be the crown???

indeed, i agree totally :)

[inei]

Definitely crowns are similar :)
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/M101_1.jpghttp://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u91/inei/060206.jpg

[Imre]

29/June/2007

Marina101 :lol: :lol: piling again??

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8568/imresolt070qr3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3011/imresolt071kt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[Imre]

06/July/2007

Marina 101 , pilling has started:)

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[Tate]

^^ Cool pics here Imre!:) Good to see them getting on with it:D :banana:

[Imre]

20/July/2007

Marina 101

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5040/imresolt129ns6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8740/imresolt130jh8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3444/imresolt131hq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

03/Aug/2007

Marina 101

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/5943/imresolt096cg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3299/imresolt097tl7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2473/imresolt119nw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

17/Aug/2007

Marina 101

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1170/imresolt085rc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2144/imresolt096hl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


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[Imre]

07/Sept/2007

Marina 101

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4396/imresolt078zd6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6034/imresolt075ef1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

07/Sept/2007

Marina 101

vy6BDDeqEjs

[Imre]

21/Sept/2007

Marina 101


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2268/imresolt085ni2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5732/imresolt087gp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Blizzy]

No rush, huh, boys?

[Imre]

16/Oct/2007

Marina 101

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8787/imresolt087xs3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[Josau]

It is definitely NOT Taipei 101: extremely boring.

[AltinD]

^^ Of course it is not Taipei 101 that is the tallest for miles and miles ... and miles. This is the tallest just for a few meters.

[Imre]

24/October/2007

Marina 101

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/721/imresolt067uk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[Blizzy]

What's with all the water?

[AltinD]

^^ Laws of physics. :yes:

[Imre]

09/November/2007

Marina 101, piling and piling test done:)

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[bizzybonita]

too slow progress...

[Imre]

23/November/2007

Marina 101

excavation works started

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[THE DUBAI GUYS]

Five firms bid for Marina 101
Published: 21 November 2007 09:53 GMT Author: Colin Foreman More by this Author Last Updated: 21 November 2007 11:36
At least five companies are bidding for the main construction contract on the 101 Marina
tower project at Dubai Marina.

The bidders are Arabtec Construction, Al-Shafar General Contracting, Al-Nekreh Contracting, Engineering Contracting Company, all local, and Turkey's TAV.
The 101-storey hotel will have a height of 412 metres and a total built-up area of 144,000 square metres. The building's external facade will be predominately glass and will rise to a crown-like crystal structure on the upper floors. The project was originally conceived as a residential building.

The local Middle East Foundations is working on the foundations package. The local National Engineering Bureau is the consultant. Local property developer Sheffield Real Estate, in a joint venture with Russia's Rustar Real Estate, is the client (MEED 28:4:06).

R

[AltinD]

ARABTEC: They are too busy and just recently they announced they will not bid for any new project for at least 6 months, so I am surprised they are participating; Maybe their recent acquiring of 60% stake in TARGET has anything to do with this. True the bulk of work on Burj Dubai is done and both Burj Dubai Lake Hotel and Sky Gardens are close to be completed, but they have some very big projects started or to start soon: Ocean Heights (310 m), Tiara United Twin Towers (2 x 225m) and Infinity Tower (330 m).

ANC: They are not bad and work on schedule from what I've seen, but I don't think they are ready for a 100 floor tower yet.

ECC: I don't think they have the required expertise for this project.

TAV: Except that they will build the next-door Sulafa Tower and the Koreans of BANDO kicked them out of the contract in Business Bay, I haven't heard anything more about them.

ASGC: Now this is a company that anyone observing the construction industry in the city, will respect. They work fast and on schedule and they are completing soon 2 major projects: Marina Crown (296 m) and Al Khazeem Towers (2 x 265 m) so they'll have the capacity to handle this project.


Go ASGC :cheers:

[Imre]

ASGC or Arabtec :) Arabtec has the whole Meydan projects thats why they have no capacity.

TAV,ECC,ANC have ho chance maybe together:)

only ASGC left.

[Imre]

28/November/2007

Marina 101

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7726/imresolt058nj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

06/December/2007

Marina 101

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[AltinD]

^^ Is piling completed? :dunno:





:D

[Stephan23]

Great progress here man!!!

[Tractor]

Sulafa tower is around about ground level now (or will be in a week) so they should be able to get stuck in here soon.

[Imre]

20/December/2007

Marina 101

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5405/imresolt100mg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6116/imresolt101tg0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bizzybonita]

12 pages at piling stage shame 101 marina !!!!maybe at 101 pages the can finish this project lol

[jeetha]

12 pages at piling stage shame 101 marina !!!!maybe at 101 pages the can finish this project lol

you are funny.:lol:

[Imre]

04/January/2008

Marina 101

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5461/imresolt105wq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8153/imresolt106hn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6544/imresolt107pb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

18/January/2008

Marina 101

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1528/imresolt109kv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[Blizzy]

Cool, the pool is already finished!

[bizzybonita]

you mean the spa at parking area....

[Blizzy]

Whatever you call it, it looks inviting :)

[bizzybonita]

^^^^:lol::nuts: it's 101 pool why not !!!

[Imre]

quality is not good today because of the sandstorm

01/February/2008

Marina 101

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[Tag_one]

For those who missed Imre's update on Flickr:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2365/2266019041_47df4bed02_o.jpg

[Dubai_Steve]

TAV Gulf, part of Turkey's TAV, has been awarded the estimated AED800m ($218m) contract to build the Marina 101 tower at Dubai Marina.

The 36-month contract involves the construction of a 101-floor hotel with a height of 412 metres and a total built-up area of 144,000 square metres.

The building's external facade will be predominately glass and will rise to a crown-like crystal structure on the upper floors.

The local Middle East Foundations is working on the foundations package. The local National Engineering Bureau is the consultant. Local property developer Sheffield Real Estate, in a joint venture with Russia's Rustar Real Estate, is the client (MEED 21:11:07).

[dubaiflo]

Nice, contract awared, Sulafa out of ground, let's start with this please.

[Stephan23]

Hows about status?? Scoot maybe you can shoot a picture. Thx