#UNDER C: GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE, 45F Res, 210m

[Dubai-Lover]

Name: Grosvenor House The Residence
Floors: 45
Height: 210m
Use: Res

[Dubai-Lover]

Extension tower announced for award-winning Grosvenor House

Less than 12 months after the opening of the iconic Grosvenor House in Dubai, the property's owner, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, has announced the development of a second tower for the property.
United Arab Emirates: 3 hours, 34 minutes ago

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/6/24626-GrosvenorHouseResidence.jpg
Ground breaks on residence building at Dubai's lifestyle property. Right: General Manager Pam Wilby

The extension, to be called Grosvenor House The Residence, will have 288 furnished suites and five waterside villas looking out over Dubai Marina, and is scheduled to open by the end of 2008.

The Residence will be linked to the hotel by a glass bridge and will mirror the hotel building in look and feel. The guests of both towers will have unrestricted access to facilities in both areas, including restaurants, bars, business and conference facilities, as well as Retreat health & spa.

New facilities to be included in The Residence are two new concept restaurants: one of these will cover the two top floors of the tower, giving stunning views over Dubai Marina and the Arabian Gulf. The new building will also have a health club, hammam pools, swimming pool and children's play area.

The Residence will have a private entrance with a reception area, guest services and basement parking.

The suites are one, two or three-bedroom; all suites will have sweeping views of the skyline, the marina and the Arabian Gulf. The villas will have private entrances, with a dedicated car park and lifts, and each are constructed on three levels.

Within its first year of opening, Grosvenor House has already broken all targets on occupancy and revenue, and gained an instant reputation for setting new benchmarks of elegance, style, service and unique food and beverage concepts which have been called 'the talk of the town'.

These elements will form the core of the extension tower, and general manager Pam Wilby said:
'This decision is testament to Sheikh Ahmed's vision for Grosvenor House; we will replicate the soul of the hotel, but we still have some elements up our sleeve to give something fresh to the public in 2008.'



The signature touches from the hotel will be carried through to The Residence such as: wireless internet throughout, the NeosTV entertainment system and plasma televisions, personalised butler service with 24-hour room service, in addition to the use of beach and pool facilities at the sister hotel Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa resort.

Grosvenor House Dubai was voted one of the most desirable addresses in the world when the fully furnished apartment suites were named the World's Leading Hotel Serviced Apartments at the World Travel Awards in London in November.

A record number of travel professionals - more than 170,000 - voted for the awards; the achievement was compounded by the fact that the property - both hotel and apartments - had only been open for seven months.

[Dubai-Lover]

added to emporis

[dubaiflo]

i want an exact location. across the bridge?

glass bridge suggests this and the render in background...

but there was an empty board just next to the current GV so maybe they are really that close together..
would be an idiotic thing, they would take their own views.

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

well...at least its something...the design is still good but 2...

R

[Dubai_Steve]

No more restaurants and bars in the new one then?

[AltinD]

^^ What do you mean? They clearly say that the TOP 2 FLOORS of the building will be restaurants.

[Stephan23]

Great, another stunner

[minime]

i want an exact location. across the bridge?

Yep. preferably with lattitude and longitude so I can add them to the Dubai Map (http://dreamingdubai.com/DiscoverDubai/DubaiMap/tabid/251/Default.aspx) . Did they say who will do sales for this development?

Same style as the hotel? I hope it has the blue neon too! :bowtie:

[SA BOY]

model is at ATM and the bridge is due to move anytime now

[Krazy]

Well they better build a new bridge before demolishing this one

[dubaiflo]

LOL it would be ridiculous if they did not :hahaha:

where is it exactly located giles?

[dubaiflyer]

Flo, look at the render in my 31 March post 35 in the Dubai Marina plot map thread to see how the GH Residence will relate to GH. As you will see, the podiums are aligned, but the new tower will be much closer to the Marina entrance, so the views for both will be protected. GHR will interfere with the sea views from Iris Blue, although as usual, it actually doesn't exist in the GHR render!

[THE DUBAI GUYS]

Tenders due by August for new Grosvenor House
CONSTRUCTION UAE
5 May 2006
Tenders are expected by August for a second Grosvenor House tower at Dubai Marina. The extension, to be called Grosvenor House – The Residence, will have 288 furnished suites and five waterside villas overlooking the Marina. The Residence will be linked to the hotel by a glass bridge giving guests of both towers unrestricted access to facilities in both areas. Completion is expected by the end of 2008. The local Arch Group is the consultant. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum is the client.

R

[dubaiflyer]

Photograph of the model.

http://i13.tinypic.com/2hfp83s.jpg

[Stephan23]

:eek: :eek:

Is there really place for this big tower??
When will they digging the hole?

[Dubai_Steve]

I think so because the base is smaller in the residences tower.

Will these be for sale to private investors - who is selling them?

[AltinD]

That blocks the sea view of the hotel rooms

[dubaiflo]

indeed it does but they probably do not care even though the rates are lower.

i am not a fan of this twin design, i would have preferred a smaller version ( we saw a render, remember) ?

[Josau]

:eek: :eek:

Is there really place for this big tower??
When will they digging the hole?

When I saw this model in Dubai, high ranking employees from the hotel told me that there will be room for this second tower, because they will change the position of the bridge and thus the road will be diverted slightly. As it is now there is no way this building would fit in.

[True Blue]

Surely the bridge is intended to be temporary. It was put there while they were building the main bridges. If not then how do masted yachts enter the marina?

[dubaiflo]

the bridge will be rebuilt, the location will be slightly different, and the contract has already been awarded.

[Omaro]

Stunning... Only got to know about it a while back when I went to the Bar 44... Was weird looking at the model wondering where on earth it will be built, thankfully I know now!

[DUBAI]

Nice, I hope those balconies on the podiums have apartments behind them... possibly one of the few places i would buy in the marina

[Naz UK]

^^ Let's just face it, if you had the money, you'd buy ANYWHERE in the Marina!!!

[Krazy]

^^ why dont u lend him some rich man

[Dubai_Steve]

Nice, I hope those balconies on the podiums have apartments behind them... possibly one of the few places i would buy in the marina

I think those are the villas.

[Naz UK]

^^ why dont u lend him some rich man

Yeah rite! I think Flo's the rich guy round here!

[AltinD]

^^ Nah, I think he is rich's grandson. ;)

[dubaiflo]

^^ i feel offended.

i do earn my money by hard work every weekend during the night ... :runaway:
of course i am taking photos in night clubs, not the kinda business you thought.

[AltinD]

^^ So easily offended?

You must have a huge babes gallery by now :D

[dubaiflo]

^^ check them out. www.eraffe.de ; Pictures - gallerys by "Flore" :D:D:D

[Dubai_Steve]

wow :nuts: , that site deserves a

http://i14.tinypic.com/2u7m8lu.jpg

[DUBAI]

^^ Let's just face it, if you had the money, you'd buy ANYWHERE in the Marina!!!

Ive said it before, ill say it again...


New Dubai :puke:

[Naz UK]

Yeah, you're right. Compared to gems like Karama, Meena Bazaar, Al Rigga St, Dubai Marina really is the pits.:nuts:

[V Kapoor]

Good Pics Flo!

Is that you?!

http://img01.picoodle.com/img/img01/6/12/6/f_mediumPCi_653bm_ae3fd5a4.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img01&img=/6/12/6/f_mediumPCi_653bm_ae3fd5a4.jpg)

[dubaiflyer]

What on earth does this have to do with Grosvenor House - The Residence?

Back on subject - I will be staying there for a couple of nights from Sunday and will try to establish what the latest programme is.

And yes, Flo, very nice photos. :)

[dubaiflo]

^^ how should i know.. it was altin raising the topic

and no that is of course not me :D how should i have been able to take a shot like that from myself.. ;)

dubaiflyer we need an update from MS, maybe u can also check trident for latest developments.

will u stay in the GV?

[dubaiflyer]

Yes on both counts. Photo update on MS by the end of next week.

[dubaiflyer]

12 December - work just started on the new bridge. Not a lot to see, but worth recording. GHTR will be under construction in early January.
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[Imre]

plot next to Grosvenor House

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[Krazy]

shudnt expect nething here till the old bridge is gone

[lovedubai]

Is the model of this on display in the Grosvenor House hotel?

[Josau]

Is the model of this on display in the Grosvenor House hotel?

YES!

[lovedubai]

Thanks

[DUBAI]

What the fuck are nakheel up to now?

[dubaiflo]

nakheel?

[Imre]

U/C:)

[dubaiflo]

^^ what about the bridge?

[Imre]

bridge is still there:) today I saw workers and machines there , site fence is almost ready..

[Josau]

http://i16.tinypic.com/2qtcz2a.jpg
^^ Looks like something is happening on the Grosvenor Residence Plot and with the new bridge as well.
Photo from flickr

[AltinD]

Yup, I can see a piling rig belonging to Middle East Foundation Group Co.

[Stephan23]

16.02.2007

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[AlexanderSS]

U/C?

[dubaiflo]

not really and i guess it will take more time.

[Josau]

More and more activity on this site now.

[Julito-dubai]

when i was there some days ago, there was definately activity on the side. So it IS under construction.

btw. In the lobby of the Grosvenor House there is a model of the two buildings

[dubaiflo]

^^ saw that model as well, i still doubt this will be properly UC soon.

[Gregorious]

I still don't understand how the boats get to the sea from the marina, with all those low bridges in the way

[dubaiflo]

there aren't many high boats in the marina, only smaller yachts, aside, the bridge is not that low..

[Imre]

27/04/2007

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Imre]

03/Aug/2007

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Imre]

this is U/C now

17/Aug/2007

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Imre]

please change the status U/C, piling works started.I saw today lot of workers there.

[Julito-dubai]

I think we have to wait until the new bridge is completed. Otherwise there will be a complete congestion of traffic there as the current bridge has to be demolished (it is on the plot of this building)

[Imre]

this is U/C , piling has started , they dont care about the bridge.

[Imre]

20/Sept/2007


GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Tractor]

They can't be far away from excavation of the piles now!

http://docs.google.com/FilePage?id=d5rhnmx_19hmhzqxf7

[PAULDELVES]

Imre - forgive my ignorance but where is the constant flow of water coming from that is going back into the marina by GH ? its seems the same on all new towers in Marina - understand that MORE is coming out of Infinity for obvious reasons.

[bizzybonita]

any pre-launch prices ? any info ?

[Tractor]

I didn't know they were going to sell here? Would have thought they're making a killing from the hotel-apartments and just want more to rent out!

[AltinD]

They can't be far away from excavation of the piles now!


The picture suggests that piling isn't completed yet (see the steel tubes sticking out from the ground)

Imre - forgive my ignorance but where is the constant flow of water coming from that is going back into the marina by GH ? its seems the same on all new towers in Marina

That's the result of dewatering the sites, where water is and will be always present, until the pit is sealed off when the raft will be completed.

[Imre]

any pre-launch prices ? any info ?

I dot think so that this is for sale, just for rent.

[Tractor]

Yeah, scratch what I said - I think they have to move the road before they can start?!

[Imre]

18/January/2008

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[bizzybonita]

I dot think so that this is for sale, just for rent.

thnx big bro ...:)

[Imre]

19/January/2008

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[PAULDELVES]

Imre -- great pic - I wasn't expecting it but we hope we can see the Burj el Arab from our high up 04 apartment - depends how far GH 2 comes over to left - palm views will be excellent also hope for a view of super tower tops at side through the GH'S but will be tight

[GOL2007]

What's going on at Grosvenor House 2? Piling was finished mid of April... are they already working on the foundation slab?

[GOL2007]

On a pic by AltinD you can see the actual status:

http://i26.tinypic.com/2wd3ua9.jpg

[AltinD]

^^ Pic is from Scoot68, not from me. :cheers:

[bizzybonita]

soon up ground ...

[GOL2007]

Well, you get good contractors when the Client is a "H.H. Sheikh ... bin Sayed Al Maktoum" (Project Board) ... :lol:

[Stephan23]

Wouw great info bizzy !! :eek:

The two Grosvenor Towers will look so great if done !! :eek:

[999bbb]

soon up ground ...
They have done so well in 1 year - it will be great to have two GH's to choose from, they will no1 and no 2 best hotels in DUBAI forget BURJ EL ARAB and JBH

[Dubai_Steve]

Will the 2nd one have the same colour lights or a different colour?

[Mistermark]

Has anyone established for definite whether the apartments will all simply remain with the hotel chain or be sold, perhaps on a leaseback basis?

I ask because, having stayed at the Grosvenor on my recent trip to Dubai, I can see the appeal of owning an apartment in a hotel, leased out when I'm not there.

[charlie big potatoes]

They have done so well in 1 year - it will be great to have two GH's to choose from, they will no1 and no 2 best hotels in DUBAI forget BURJ EL ARAB and JBH

I dont know about the best but the GH certainly is my favourite at the moment, shame the pool looses sun about 2.30 but in a few years time it may get dark at this end of the marina permanent if they build that monster thing.

[999bbb]

Has anyone established for definite whether the apartments will all simply remain with the hotel chain or be sold, perhaps on a leaseback basis?

I ask because, having stayed at the Grosvenor on my recent trip to Dubai, I can see the appeal of owning an apartment in a hotel, leased out when I'm not there.
Definitely remain with Hotel - why sell ?, don't worry I have enquired they don't need the cash can build and pay for very quick

[bizzybonita]

They have done so well in 1 year - it will be great to have two GH's to choose from, they will no1 and no 2 best hotels in DUBAI forget BURJ EL ARAB and JBH

:yes:

[Stephan23]

http://i38.tinypic.com/335ebma.jpg

:okay:

[Igor-DXB]

Wouw great info bizzy !! :eek:

The two Grosvenor Towers will look so great if done !! :eek:
And with same design... Not too great...

[Stephan23]

^^Exactly because of this it's so great for me.....

[AltinD]

Changed status to U/C, as the latest pic clearly shows so.

[Beppe786]

Thanks to DXBGO

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[Stephan23]

:okay:

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[melkor]

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[Stephan23]

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[charlie big potatoes]

^^Great picture, really shows that the views from Iris Blue across the marina to the real highrise will be superb. Well done to all the brought and kept hold of here.

[Imre]

above the ground:)

[Imre]

27/December/2008

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Imre]

13/January/2009

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[bizzybonita]

Construction Updates

08/1/09


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[Desert Diver]

Yesterday

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[Imre]

09/April/2009

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Imre]

01/May/2009

GH

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[Dubai_Steve]

Will there be anything exciting in the lobby of this one (eg. Budha bar) or will it be for residents only?

[DxbPC]

Will there be anything exciting in the lobby of this one (eg. Budha bar) or will it be for residents only?

i spoke with the manager of this tower while in Dubai recently and she told us that it is residence and hotel with [i think] around 160 hotel rooms and slightly more apts. The apts can be leased on annual basis.
There will be a new bar to match or better the Buddha and also great restaurants [one on top floors] and other bars too. She said it will be complete and opened in 18 months!

[Dubai_Steve]

Grosvenor House has re-contracted its steel, glass and aluminum contracts for a new tower project in Dubai Marina.

General manager Pam Wilby said the decision was made late last year when the hotel started to notice softening demand and anticipated a decline in material costs.

“Back at the end of November, you could feel that business wasn’t coming in as it should,” she admitted.

“We decided we had to be smarter in our cross management…we’ve gone through three good years where in all fairness we overindulged and now we have to think about whether we really need certain things.

“Imports are cheaper now, produce is cheaper and when we’re out there talking with our suppliers we can start being very smart and negotiating.”

The new tower will comprise 218 apartments, 120 hotel rooms, five F&B concepts and a spa. Wilby explained that the new project was conceived on the back of strong growth at the current hotel.

“Grosvenor House is a unique success story in that it was built at the right place, at the right time, when prices were right,” she said.

“It ran its first year at 85% occupancy, second year at 88% and has just got over this three year boom.”

The new tower will be situated next to the existing Grosvenor House hotel in Dubai Marina.

“We thought it was better to buy the block next to us and develop something ourselves rather than wait for competition to come along,” said Wilby.

The hotel will open in stages, beginning in January 2011.

[Imre]

20/May/2009

GH Residence

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[charlie big potatoes]

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[Imre]

15/June/2009

GH and GH Residence

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[MANUTD]

This had to be the slowest build in the MARINA -Torch investors should take note !

[jeffers]

This had to be the slowest build in the MARINA -Torch investors should take note !

But quality takes time, Rome in a day and all that !!! :)

[MANUTD]

But quality takes time, Rome in a day and all that !!! :)
Quite right but this is soo slow -Would imagine 1200-1500 psf build cost still best hotel in Dubai

[jeffers]

Quite right but this is soo slow -Would imagine 1200-1500 psf build cost still best hotel in Dubai

I remember a GH door man in Dec 07 telling me that this WILL be open by Dec 08, he really believed it, bless ... anyway hope that they do the same blue balcony lights as the original GH as my view of them together will be amazing after seeing Imre's shots from the top of The Torch so far. (its kinda keeping me going ATM...lol )

[MANUTD]

I remember a GH door man in Dec 07 telling me that this WILL be open by Dec 08, he really believed it, bless ... anyway hope that they do the same blue balcony lights as the original GH as my view of them together will be amazing after seeing Imre's shots from the top of The Torch so far. (its kinda keeping me going ATM...lol )
A GH doorman told me to buy in (JLT phew lucky escape! ) - yes agree with you the blue lighting will be amazing !

[Imre]

26/June/2009

GH RES

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[Imre]

02/July/2009

GH Residence

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[bizzybonita]

Today

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[RO 702]

Shouldn't this bridge have been built higher- can a bus go under it ? :nuts:
What's it for anyway- exclusive road for Habtoor Hotel only ?

[jsmith6]

I think it's heading to Nakheel's Dubai Promenade project, which I understand is on hold.

http://www.dubaipromenade.ae/

[Imre]

07/August/2009

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Imre]

07/August/2009

GHR

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[Imre]

10/August/2009

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[Gheorghe348]

Taking shape now. It's brilliant how they are blocking their own views.

[Imre]

21/August/2009


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[Blue Flame]

Taking shape now. It's brilliant how they are blocking their own views.

They seem to be pretty good at that in Dubai.:lol:

[Imre]

08/September/2009


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[Imre]

18/September/2009

GH

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[Imre]

16/October/2009

GROSVENOR HOUSE THE RESIDENCE

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[True Blue]

19th October;

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