Dh50b Culture Village unveiled

im thinking arabian bays became this but i could be wrong...

Dubai: Arabian culture and heritage will be the theme of a new Dh50-billion leisure and tourist project being launched in Dubai.

Dubai Properties, a Dubai Holding unit, announced yesterday its Culture Village will offer "an elite lifestyle in an intellectually stimulating environment," with year-round cultural events.

Culture Village will be located along the Dubai Creek next to Garhoud Bridge on a 40 million square foot plot.

The launch of Culture Village answers the need for culture and art to flourish in parallel, Dubai Properties CEO Hashim Al Dabal said. Culture Village will be a tourist landmark that will attract culture and art lovers from all over the world. The project will add diversity to the cultural and art scene in the UAE and the region," he said.

The project's various components will cost about Dh50 billion to build.

Highlights

Culture Village will feature wide open spaces, traditional wind towers, cobble stone walkways, waterways topped with bridges, creekside souks and eating joints. It will have an amphitheatre for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall, museums, and a dockyard where traditional dhow building will be on display.

The masterplan has been divided into residential, commercial and retail zones with hospitality and entertainment sub-districts. The residential district will feature traditional low to medium-rise buildings offering studio, one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments with contemporary interiors, including loft-style apartments with work areas.

Culture Village will blend the Arab region's history with the heritage of Dubai, offering a mix of Arabic and old Dubai architecture. "Culture Village is intended to be a world-class destination that mixes old-world pleasures and entertainment with a modern and sophisticated ambiance," says Dubai Properties chief executive Hashim Al Dabal.


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this is one of the best things that happened to Dubau! something with Culture, no massive skyscrapers, copies or anything like that

http://i2.tinypic.com/zkizv9.jpg

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:) :cheers:

thanx alttab...there were none of those ads in the gn or kt...i wonder why???

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Finally a worth-it project! It's been a while.

http://i2.tinypic.com/zkjy9x.jpg

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Great, a big change from all the recent falcon-city type crap! :D

BTW, wasn't this where arabian bays was supposed to be?

imo arabian bays is more to the left/down.
where the purple area is.

anyway this is a great project with a good location.

Dubai Properties rocks.

im with flo...i think that arabian bays is lower down and the wellness village is inbetween...the orange bit.

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it was obvious with these ads

anyway, do you realize how awesome the end of the creek will become in a few years with top notvh projects like festival city, the lagoons, culture village, arabian bays,...

this is what dubai really needs, to satisfy the residents' and visitors' cultural needs

http://i2.tinypic.com/zkjy9x.jpg

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i love dubai project logo's..they look so cool

Dubai Properties launches AED 50 Billion Culture Village

Hashim Al Dabal, CEO of Dubai Properties announced today the launch of the AED 50 billion Culture Village, a unique development offering an elite lifestyle in an intellectually stimulating environment, with year-round world class cultural events.
United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 14 minutes ago

Al Dabal said:

'The launch of Culture Village has been inspired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who encourages and supports culture and the arts. The launch of Culture Village is in line with the economic and commercial development of Dubai and answers the need for culture and art to flourish in parallel.'



Culture Village will be developed by Dubai Properties, a Dubai Holding company. It will be located along the Dubai Creek next to Garhoud Bridge on an area of 40 million square feet.

'Culture Village will be a tourist landmark that will attract culture and art lovers from all over the world. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed initiated the development of Culture Village because of the important role that culture and arts play in developing nations. The project will add diversity to the cultural and art scene in the UAE and the region,' Al Dabal said.

'This project is unique as it focuses on one of the most important pillars of civilization. Dubai Properties is delighted to introduce Culture Village, which will enhance the UAE's position regionally and internationally in the field of culture and the arts.

'Culture Village is intended to be a world-class destination that mixes old-world pleasures and entertainment with a modern, sophisticated ambiance,' Al Dabal added.

Culture Village will feature wide open spaces, traditional wind towers, cobble stone walkways, unique sculptures, waterways topped with bridges, creekside souks, restaurants and cafes, an amphitheater for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and museums, and a dockyard where traditional dhow building will be on display.

It will blend Middle Eastern history with the rich heritage of Dubai, offering an inspired mix of Arabic and old Dubai architecture. Murals, sculptures and pottery will adorn the façades of buildings and street corners.

Culture Village's master plan has been divided into residential, commercial and retail zones with hospitality and entertainment sub-districts.

The residential district will feature traditional low to medium-rise buildings offering studio, one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments with contemporary interiors, including loft-style apartments with work areas.

The commercial district will house cultural institutions, schools, academies for art, music, dance, pottery and other crafts. World-class infrastructure and facilities will be available for each organization.

The retail district will feature luxury hotels, designer boutique-style restaurants and coffee shops, as well as rare book shops and art and craft galleries. A rustic traditional souk, offering Arabian crafts, antiques, and spices and herbs, will be the focal point of the retail district.

'We have already been approached by a number of international designers and retailers, specializing in unique artistic crafts and merchandising, interested in setting up boutiques in Culture Village. The retail district will be a unique shopping experience,' said Al Dabal.

Culture Village has been master planned as the most exclusive address in Dubai. It is expected to appeal to both local and international investors.

Dubai Properties has been instrumental in adding to the real estate diversity of Dubai with niche projects such as Business Bay and Jumeirah Beach Residence. Now, with the launch of Culture Village, the landmark developer is inspiring residents and visitors alike with the richness and diversity of culture.

AED 50 Billion :eek2:

At last a Dubai project worthy of being called a Dubai project.

a pic from todays ad:

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

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THE PROJECT WEBSITE;

http://www.dubai-properties.ae/CultureVillage/

Watch the video, it's great! :cool:

^^ u mean the intro?

http://www.dubai-properties.ae/CultureVillage/images/film.jpg

no. here.

great video

Arabtec wins Dh1b hotel project in Cultural Village

Dubai: Arabtec, one of the UAE's leading contracting companies, has won a Dh1 billion contract to build the 215-suite Palazzo Versace Resort and the D1 Tower in the recently announced Culture Village in Dubai Creek.

Emirates Sunland Group, a 50:50 joint venture between UAE-based investors Emirates International Holdings (EIH) and Australian developers Sunland Group, are behind the Dh2.56 billion hotel, to be operated by Versace, the name behind the famous fashion and lifestyle brand.

Riad Kamal, managing director of Arabtec, told Gulf News yesterday, "We have been awarded both the construction and project management contract for the project, which will be a beautiful addition to the city's growing skyline."

The project will be developed on a 130,000 square metre plot of prime land, in which an artificial temperature-controlled beach will serve mainly upmarket leisure travellers.

The design and development plan for the Palazzo Versace was finalised recently, and construction is expected to start later this year.

To be opened in 2008, this would be the second designer labelled hotel following Armani hotel's announcement to penetrate the market.

In March 2005, EIH signed an agreement with Dubai Properties to acquire the land for the development of the resort.

"The design of the Palazzo Versace will include all of the trademarks of Versace style and glamour while incorporating the needs of the local environment.

"Palazzo Versace will provide the ultimate destination for those wanting a taste of the 'Versace' lifestyle within a dynamic and modern environment like Dubai," Dr. Santo Versace, president of the Versace Group, told the media earlier.

The project will also include 220 condominiums that will be offered to selected high-profile investors on a freehold basis.

The Versace Group together with Sunland Group, which opened the first Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast in September 2000, identified the Middle East as the next potential region for a Versace resort the ultimate experience in luxury vacationing.

Emirates Sunland will develop the hotel, part of a global roll-out that will see more Palazzo Versace Resorts coming up in major gateway cities of the world, officials said.

Earlier, EIH acquired a 50 per cent stake in Sunland's Palazzo Versace Resort on the Gold Coast for $40 million.

Sharjah-based Swiss-Arabian Perfumes and Emirates Neon are among the companies behind the EIH. Abraj Capital last year acquired a 34.5 per cent stake in the company.

Emirates Sunland Group will develop the Palazzo Versace Dubai hotel. The Versace Group will be responsible for all aspects of content, design and style, including architecture, interiors, furnishings and amenities using specially designed items from the various Versace collections.

finally things are getting serious here

we have been waiting for these 2 projects and the opera house for way too long

nice~~

:)

i am convinced this is NOT a renamed/redesigned arabian bays project, this is a different one.

look at the location and the style.
there is no way D1 will be here.

On the website of this project they specifically say that this will be away from the towering highrises of dubai

exaclty.

also look at the location map, Arabian bays must be south-west of this project.

i like the design .. glad they chose the arabic heritage theme as their design :)

Great architecture, D1 will be a great centrepiece for this

Arabtec and Sunland sign partnering agreement
CONSTRUCTION UAE
19 May 2006

Dubai-based developer Emirates Sunland Group, in which Australia’s Sunland Group holds a 50 per cent stake, has signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the local Arabtec Construction for the construction of a mixed-use complex on the Culture Village project in Dubai. The agreement, which will see all construction fees and margins shared equally, is believed to be the first true partnering agreement to be formed in Dubai. Emirates Sunland has also signed a JVA with a local developer to provide project management services (PMS) on a major mixed-use development in Umm al-Qaiwain.

The JVA with Arabtec is for the development of the $400 million project that involves the construction of an 80-storey residential tower known as D1 and the Palazzo Versace hotel on the banks of the creek (MEED 6:5:05).

Formerly known as Arabian Bays, the AED 50,000 million ($13,600 million) mixed-use Culture Village development will cover an area of 4 million square metres on the banks of the creek between Garhoud bridge and the Jadaf shipyards. Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding, is the master developer. The scheme will feature traditional wind towers, waterways and bridges, souks, restaurants, an amphitheatre for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall, museums and a traditional dockyard (MEED 28:4:06).

In Umm al-Qaiwain, Emirates Sunland has also been selected by the local Al-Murjan Real Estate to provide PMS on a AED 15,000 million ($4,000 million) community project.

Under the terms of the agreement, Emirates Sunland will appoint consultants and contractors for the proposed development, which will comprise 10,000 dwellings, three hotels, about 20 high-rise buildings and several medium-rise development villas and townhouses. The masterplan also includes a central commercial and retail precinct around a man-made harbour, with two islands and a golf course. Emirates Sunland has the option to develop some plots within the community. The development is scheduled for completion in 2011.

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see, i was right, formerly called arabian bays

wow, they keep on pushing things forward at the creek!

weird.

they said no highrise here.

anyway, i wonder what is going to happen on the other free areas at the creek, below and right of culture village.

^^ its enevitable they'll come out with another mixed use project

weird.

they said no highrise here.

Well, if culture village is just a new name for the arabian bays then it's different. The culture village being shown on the website is on one side of the bridge but from the masterplans we can see that arabian bays was much bigger on the other side aswell. That's probably where D1 will be and some other highrises

http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/9987/picture19tm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:cool:

^^ If they're still showing these sort of ads then they might release the rest of the project soon

do u know what this pic is look like ^_^?

^^ that was an ad?

what is ad means??

it is like a tools of the paints and drwaing also amaaaaaaaaazing

i didn't realize how it is looks like , only after i posted here :tongue2:

^^ ad means advertisement

where did u get that pic from?

from our local newspaper al khaleej.. Today 24/5/2006

^^ and what did it say?

malec, u could be right, these could be part two and three, resp. the coloured sections in the masterpla/map.

i donno how i can translate it but i'll try..

it says: Now ..the culture village ...


.... alot of things about this village .. i mean what it contains .. grrrrrrrrrr alot of interesting centers , theaters , arts centers, and more more but i donno how to write it at english .
in the end ... it says ,,, book for urself a place in that village and for more info and to book a land,apartment,office u can visit us in Dubai internet city, building num 15 , on phone num: +971 4 3911114

thanks :)

the ad is great, just like the others were.

DP is really top of the 3.

pic of the model from the KT:

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Global Trade House enters Culture Village
CONSTRUCTION UAE
9 Jun 2006

The local Global Trade House is to develop five plots at Culture Village, formerly known as Arabian Bays. Two 1,500-square-metre plots will be residential buildings with a maximum height of 13 storeys, and a third 1,500-square-metre site will be a mixed-use residential building with a maximum height of 10 storeys. The two larger plots, of about 2,000 square metres, will be mixed-use residential developments with a maximum height of 25 storeys. The local Hugh Fraser International is acting as legal adviser. US-based Creative Kingdom is the master concept designer. Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding, is the master developer.

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website up and running


http://www.dubai-properties.ae/CultureVillage/

Culture Village to preserve Dhow building on Dubai Creek

Dubai Properties announced today that its landmark leisure and tourism project, Culture Village, will feature a dockyard showcasing traditional dhow building skills.

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Culture Village MAP.

Dhow building on Dubai Creek has been prevalent for centuries. Dubai Properties' initiative will mean that one of the emirate's oldest industries will continue for generations to come.

Hashim Al Dabal, CEO of Dubai Properties said, 'Dubai's culture evolved around the Creek with the discovery of pearls on the rich oyster beds. Dhows are as much a part of our cultural heritage as the Creek. With Culture Village, we will be preserving two of our most valued traditions.

'As the era of the dhow trade passes, a whole culture is in danger of fading into history. Culture Village will bring the heritage back to the forefront and highlight its rightful place in our social fabric. Our initiative is a tribute not only to the 'art' of the boat builder, but to boat builders themselves.'

The AED 50 billion Culture Village, located along the Dubai Creek next to Garhoud Bridge over an area of 40 million square feet, will blend Arabian culture and heritage into its ambience.

Designed to maximise the waterfront potential of the Creek while preserving Dubai's maritime roots, Culture Village will feature wide open spaces, traditional wind towers, cobble stone walkways, unique sculptures, waterways topped with bridges, creekside souks, restaurants and cafes, an amphitheatre for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and museums.

'The inclusion of a dhow building yard within Culture Village reflects Dubai Properties' vision of blending the Arab world's history with Dubai's heritage in the project,' said Al Dabal.

In addition to residential, retail and commercial sectors, Culture Village will also contain academic institutions, schools, art colleges, and academies for dance and other crafts as well as a traditional souk.

^^ This is a classic example of a city destroying its heritage in a rash "lets-get- modern-quick" way and then years later down the line crying "Oh shit, what did we do!" and then going back in time to rebuild the rich history it once had..only its never the same second time round! Should have taken care of the creek's history long way back! :bash:

^^ i do think the creek's history was rich and still is, being the "city" of Dubai.

Yes, but in building "modern" Dubai (Bur Dubai and Diera) they destroyed many of the old, almost ancient ship-building yards, pearl diving villages, heritage sites, etc. That's what i meant they should have looked after. That way they would not have had to build a new heritage site!

I think I am in love with this project!!

tender:

Name : Culture Village Development Project
Description : Development of a mixed-use Culture Village, involving the construction of an 80-storey residential tower, traditional wind towers, waterways and bridges, souks, restaurants, an amphitheatre, an exhibition hall, museums and traditional dockyard.
Territory : Dubai
Posted : June 15, 2006
Status : Current Project

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^^ D1 :D

^^ 80F res tower, so D1 is really in culture village, and the tender sounds like it would be the only tower in CV.

Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding and developers of Culture Village, has announced that it will set up a dedicated gallery for UAE artist, Abdul Qader Al Rayes in the Al Souq area of the landmark leisure and tourist development. One of the core aims of the Culture Village, a project inspired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is to encourage and support the arts, specifically that of local artists.

An artist of regional and international repute who draws inspiration from Arab culture and tradition, 55-year old Abdul Qader Al Rayes’ works have been showcased at leading exhibitions worldwide, including Lebanon, Prague, Germany, Australia and the United States.

“The Al Rayes art gallery will feature the best of his art work,” Hashim Al Dabal, CEO, Dubai Properties, said. “His canvases have been appreciated at exhibitions worldwide, and displayed in most of our local museums. It’s only appropriate that the UAE pays tribute to such an accomplished national artist with a dedicated display at the Cultural Village.”

Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding and developers of Culture Village, has announced that it will set up a dedicated gallery for UAE artist, Abdul Qader Al Rayes in the Al Souq area of the landmark leisure and tourist development. One of the core aims of the Culture Village, a project inspired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is to encourage and support the arts, specifically that of local artists.

An artist of regional and international repute who draws inspiration from Arab culture and tradition, 55-year old Abdul Qader Al Rayes’ works have been showcased at leading exhibitions worldwide, including Lebanon, Prague, Germany, Australia and the United States.

“The Al Rayes art gallery will feature the best of his art work,” Hashim Al Dabal, CEO, Dubai Properties, said. “His canvases have been appreciated at exhibitions worldwide, and displayed in most of our local museums. It’s only appropriate that the UAE pays tribute to such an accomplished national artist with a dedicated display at the Cultural Village.”


This is great news that they're encouraging local artists, musicians, etc with this project. I was afraid of this becoming something of a McCulture which would be more a tourist attraction. The only problem I have with this project is the name as it does seem like something out of disneyland.

i actually love the name for some reason :)

Dubai Properties opens advance bookings for AED 50 billion Culture Village

Dubai Properties (DP), a member of Dubai Holding, today opened advance bookings for residential, commercial and retail units for its most recent landmark development, the AED 50 billion Culture Village.
United Arab Emirates: 3 hours, 32 minutes ago

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Culture Village.

A pre-launch booking opportunity is being offered for early reservations in the Creekside project that registered a 100 percent sale of plots within one week of its launch two months ago in May 2006.

'Culture Village is not only a distinct project in terms of the cultural dimension that it will add to the Dubai environment, but we also have witnessed high investment activity which can only be an indication of the confidence that investors have in Dubai, and specifically with Dubai Properties,' said Hashim Al Dabal, CEO of Dubai Properties.

Master planned as the most exclusive address in Dubai, Culture Village represents a new dimension in the Dubai property market along the Creek on an area of 40 million square feet.

With its inspired mix of Arabic and old Dubai architecture, the project will represent a focal point of international cultural activities comprising theater, ballet, opera and classical music, and feature dance academies and art schools for the promotion of refined culture in the region.

'This one of its kind concept allows investors to be part of an exclusive venture, which will only add to the spirit of Dubai and place it firmly amongst the cultural capitals of the world,' Al Dabal said.

Culture Village will enhance the UAE's position regionally and internationally as a lifestyle destination for admirers of fine arts and entertainment. It will comprise six phases featuring traditional architecture, cobble stone walkways, waterways topped with bridges, creekside souks, restaurants and cafes, and include an amphitheater for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and museums, and a dockyard showcasing traditional dhow building activity.

The masterplan.

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Besix wins Culture Village infrastructure
CONSTRUCTION UAE
21 Jul 2006

The local/Belgian Bel Hasa Six Construct has been awarded the estimated AED 300 million ($82 million) infrastructure package on the Culture Village development, formerly known as Arabian Bays, in the Al-Jadaf area. The 15-month contract involves the installation of all the development’s infrastructure and the construction of a bridge and underpass. Located between the Ras al-Khor and Garhoud bridges opposite Dubai Festival City on the banks of the creek, the Culture Village project includes the construction of a harbour, a cultural and exhibition centre and a wharf development. Bel Hasa Six Construct is working on the phase 1 quay wall package. UK-based Halcrow is the consultant. The client is Dubai Properties, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding (MEED 7:10:05).

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Can any one tell me where i can see the actual miniature model of culture village, thanx!

Rail line for Culture Village mentioned in Dubai Metro thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=10358597&postcount=77).

Culture Village and Heritage Village both share the same name in Arabic. What's happening to the original one?

wouldnt it make more sense just to connect it to the metro network......and wat abt Bbay? they shuld get one too...infact the entire creek area shuld have its own line! just like it has been discussed before!

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it will be the same train color and shape right

waooooooo wath a beautiful village in the most modern city under construccion

the launch of this project was today... i heard NOT many people came up at all @ the starting rate of 1800 dhs/ sq. ft.

well that is freakin expensive.. but surely one of the best places in Dubai.

going to the developer launch today myself w/ family/... i will let you know status + details

Here are the full set of pictures of last nights launch. it was UNBELIEVABLE!:



http://ucf.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2102741&l=183c6&id=5130648

Preview

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I'm proud to say, I learned to juggle yesterday :D

They said no highrises in this project, well now we have D1 and this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/altind/SangWon-CultureVillage.jpg

thats not a high rise by Dubai standards :lol:

^^ exactly :lol:

love the subtle styling of CV :)

heres some stuff my Dad got from cityscape:

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So D1 is in that purple zone then?

yup!

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http://www.gulfnews.com/images/07/02/11/12_nt_old_4.jpg

cool picture, wheres it from?

^^ GN. where is the model?

oh, i read it yesterday in gn after reading the post. it was something to do with increasing culture and heritage in dubai :S

Dubai Properties Souq launch
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Dubai Properties has launched the Culture Village Souq, the initial retail component of the development. Styled as a traditional old souq, the themed waterfront retail facility will cover 370,000 sqft and will comprise over 200 shops within a two level shopping mall. Dubai Properties is also currently leasing retail space in The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence and Bay Avenue at Executive Towers, Business Bay.

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Dubai Properties launches Souq at Culture Village
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:19 PM - Dubai Time

http://business.maktoob.com/News-20070218034232-Dubai_Properties_launches_Souq_at_Culture_Village

Dubai Properties has launched the initial retail component of Culture Village at the 12th Middle East Council for Shopping Centres’ (MECSC) Annual Convention, taking place in Hall 4 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-20 March.

The Souq at Culture Village, the region’s Cultural Destination, is another example of the integration between retail, commercial and residential in creating a traditional self-sustained communities.

A unique shopping experience within a traditional type of “Old Souq”, the themed waterfront retail facility will sprawl across 370,000 sq ft. of a two-level shopping mall comprising over 200 shops, both interior and exterior retail spaces overlooking and interacting with the famous Dubai Creek. _B reak_
Mohamed Binbrek, CEO, Dubai Properties said: “Our participation in the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres’ (MECSC) annual convention supports our strategy to develop investor interest in Dubai Properties’ retail projects, particularly new offerings such as Culture Village Souq.

“As master developers, our vision is to see the integration of retail and commercial zones with residential units in order to build self-sustaining communities that add value for the customer and contribute towards the growth of Dubai.”

Dubai Properties is also leasing retail space in The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Bay Avenue at Executive Towers, Business Bay, and is seeking to attract global brands to its retail developments.

Advertisementhe Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence will be Dubai’s first outdoor waterfront shopping boulevard. The 1.7 km beachfront development will consist of two levels and host over 350 retail outlets. More than 300 global brands had signed on to The Walk with more agreements in the pipeline.

The Bay Avenue at Executive Towers is an urban development within Business Bay, the region’s new business capital. The modern retail facility will sprawl across 175,000 sq ft. of a two-level shopping concourse comprising over 130 shops including exterior retail space overlooking the extension of the Creek.

Dubai Properties is also a Platinum Sponsor of the two-day event. The annual convention is a leading regional event offering a focused platform for business and networking opportunities between shopping centres and retail industry professionals, as well as retailers and service providers.

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madinat jumeirah style on the creek.. yupp i like it.

Sungwon, the South Korean developer is to invest dh1.83b in twin tower complex.:banana:
A 32 floor office tower and a 40 floor residential tower will be joined by a shopping podium.
The project will be officially launched at the end of April with Sungwon taking on both the project development and construction.
This will be their second investment in Dubai following the launch of Santeville in Business Bay
Soen

First fuzzy pics just coming in..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/CCI00003.jpg

Now it has a name. Designed by Adnan Saffarini I present;

Santeview
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/CCI00004.jpg

Location
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/CCI00005.jpg

Excellent, a plot map :)

the model looks awesome, will post pictures soon.

they have a kinda observation tower on the front and the exhibition centre looks very futuristic, similar to the DFC building in BB.

Finally. This should breathe some life into this culturally and spiritually dead city. Not.

reminds me of Bedrock from teh Flintstones, really! Wait till you see the pics :D

[QUOTE=dubaiflo;12517931]the model looks awesome, will post pictures soon.

^^ :okay:
Soen

[QUOTE=dubaiflo;12517931]the model looks awesome, will post pictures soon.

^^ :okay:
Soen

I know rite...2 or 3 ppl went and only one took pics...i tried to ask Face but he sed he didnt take any pics! so i stopped asking...i guess no one wants to share...

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^^ be patient, here we go.

face and i agree this looks absolutely fantastic.

http://i12.tinypic.com/30idmvq.jpg

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WOWOWOWOWOWOW! I love it! it does look like bedrock! lol!

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Fantastic. I assume the modern building is a museum? I drove across BBX today and noticed that the side of the creek at Culture Village is having its wharf edges built and there is a big hole in the ground approx where D1 is to be constructed.

^^ yes i do not have photos from the helicopter showing this but it is visible on the video, there is a lot going on here.

looks as good as I remember it. Thanks for putting the pics up for everyone to enjoy, Flo :)

WOW ! Looks like a gigantic madinat jumeirah!

What's the pole in front of the museum, with what seams to be some kind of platform on top?

http://i12.tinypic.com/30idmvq.jpg

we thought it might become an observation deck.

IMO that giant pole is pretty ugly. How about scrapping it and putting an observation deck in D1 instead

^^ it might look better in the end and we don't know what it really is.

aside, D1 is a luxury Res tower, the people living there wouldn't want tourists to wander around in it all day long.

there is serious construction going on here, you can see it from my video, ground work, and canals etc being dug, even reclaimed land is visible.

infrastructure being put in place.

it seems to me 3 or 4 buildings already have a completed foundation.

Q1 has an observation deck

^^ Dubai has a different mentality, having outsiders into residential towers it will never work.

good point

01/May/2007

DUBAI CULTURE VILLAGE

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^^ Lots of progress. Check out the outline of the water bodies that will flow into the area! :eek:

Everything here is fine except for one thing. Do we really need JBR style density in this project?

http://i18.tinypic.com/2vbv595.jpg

Indeed, it's way too dense! Those taller buildings are 20-30F each! :nuts:

They should cut down all buildings in half and then remove every other building & replace those with parks.

I'm talking especially about those buildings on the top right. Most of the project's fine

Everything here is fine except for one thing. Do we really need JBR style density in this project?

well malec, we dont really know if it is going to look like that...and besides thats how all the souqs and wind towers along the creek are....v.close...so...

R

Excellent aerial shots

nice shots Imre!

...

the traffic here shud flow so smoothly

well malec, we dont really know if it is going to look like that...and besides thats how all the souqs and wind towers along the creek are....v.close...so...

R

Yes I know that but they're not 40 stories high like those towers at the top left. 5 to 10 stories max is what it should be, nice and dense also.

Yes I know that but they're not 40 stories high like those towers at the top left. 5 to 10 stories max is what it should be, nice and dense also.

true!...but those seem further apart than the ones on hte top rite...

R

:D

Sorry I meant to say top right

Face and me were also looking at this top right cluster, pretty crazy..

but on the other hand this is still concept design.. nothing to worry about as of now.

aside, i told you there is so much going on here...

pretty advanced!

I love this project.It looks i a way futuristic.We need theese ones.Because it gives a BIGGG contrast to the ultramodern style.

Lab Architecture Studio unveil plans for the Culture Island in Dubai

This comprehensive ensemble of museums, galleries, amphitheatres, restaurants and retail outlets is part of Dubai’s new development, cultural village. The backdrop to the external amphitheatre is of new canals and the islands of culture village, with abras and small ferries circumnavigating the calmer waters. The building forms a striking cantilever over the main road, providing shade and cover for the outdoor gardens and the transportation points. The facades and surfaces of the building are formed out of a transformation of arabic geometry and give a visual and structural integration of this art within the architecture of the site. Its internal organization allows for a continuous flow of pedestrians from the souks to the island, with clear entry points into the museum and art gallery. This flowing sequence also gives access to the main amphitheatre, which can be closed (acoustically and environmentally) or open. This sweeping line of movement terminates at the end of the island, with commercial art galleries, restaurants and cafés supported by bookshops, crafts and retail tenancies.


http://worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1096_1_1000%20Lab%20Studio%20Culture%202.jpg

http://worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1096_2_1000%20Lab%20Studio%20Culture%201.jpg

http://worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1096_3_1000%20Lab%20Studio%20Culture%203.jpg

I wonder where they get the ideas from. Very colourful. :banana:

its good...I like it!

R

Weird!!

One thing is for sure: It makes for a big contrast with the rest of the development.

Will see how it will turn out :banana:

31/May/2007

CULTURE VILLAGE from Dubai Creek

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The culture island design looks awsome. The project have a great progress until now.

This modern convention building is so awesome, i think it is going to look great with the D1 and the old town style buildings..

do u guys know that the Palazzo Versace hotel and the D1 tower are investments by Sharjah ... and the chairman of the company that owns them is the head of sharjah economic department too .. sheikh faisal alqassimi.

Dheeraj & East Coast says it will launch its latest residential project at Dubai's Culture Village before October 2007. This would bring the developer's investment in Culture Village to about $190m. Dheeraj said its residential projects Cascade Manor and Cascade Ville projects were about 70% sold, with mixed-use The Estate 'not far behind'.

I found some more photos of the model of culture village, I would think it would be an experience just to drive through a place like this:
http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2002.jpg
http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2001.jpg
http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2003.jpg
http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2004.jpg
http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2005.jpg
http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2006.jpg

oooh! does'nt the creek look blue.

^^ VERY IMPRESSIVE^^
THAT'S AMAZING IT'S JUST AS BIG AS A TOWN OR A CITY.
I LIKE THIS IDEA.

reminds me of Aladdin's town :|

http://www.icammodels.com/models/cv200/images/cv2002.jpg



Look at all that! Holy!

I like it! :banana2:

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http://icammodels.com/models/cv500/images/IMG_1607.JPG

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http://icammodels.com/models/cv500/images/IMG_1588.JPG

http://icammodels.com/models/cv500/images/IMG_1587.JPG

^^ This is in my opinion one of the most special projects in Dubai, just because of the special mix of the old architecture and the modern museum and D1. :)
I still don't know what to think of the tall observation thingy or whatever it may be on that small peninsula. Don't know whether to like it or not :bash: .

http://www.landvestdubai.com/p140-28-1013-0/culture-village/rhodi-residence-beit-al-funoon-culture-village/ariel-elevation.html

new one for cv?

Rhodi Residence Beit Al Funoon (Culture Village)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7694/124804rhodi2cr6.gif (http://imageshack.us)

more pictures and floor plans on given with the link...

Very long and complicated name...

but nice!

^^ Nice, not bad at all. :cheers:

http://www.alineah.com/floor/65/detail.htm

Estate Tower

http://www.landvestdubai.com/p140-28-1013-0/culture-village/rhodi-residence-beit-al-funoon-culture-village/ariel-elevation.html

new one for cv?

Rhodi Residence Beit Al Funoon (Culture Village)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7694/124804rhodi2cr6.gif (http://imageshack.us)

more pictures and floor plans on given with the link...

Very long and complicated name...

but nice!

I keep thinking it resembles the old Yemen skyscrapers made of mud... Too many variations..

NASARAN D12

A new tower for Culture Village

Unique freehold property in the heart of Dubai. at the curve of Dubai creek - the most attractive water-side, Top class design, harmonized traditional architectural beauty with modern amenities. Simply irresistible to be there, dreamy, a village within the city, a souq with market square and alleyways in Arabic traditional design. While cultural institutions, schools, academies for art, music, dance, pottery and other crafts are at hand. Nastaran-D12 building offers you full facilities like swimming pool, Jacuzzi etc, In culture village Dubai. Payment: Scheduled 5% and 10% installments and guaranteed finance for half of the price. Culture Village will feature wide open spaces, traditional wind towers, cobble stone walkways, unique sculptures, waterways topped with bridges, an amphitheater for live performances and cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and museums, cinema as well as boutique hotel, rare book shops, antiques, and spices and herbs in retail district, all creating a harmoniously integrated lifestyle for you and your precious love, your family.
Property Infor

http://www.alineah.com/apartment/1893/detail.htm

Sorry, the name is NASTARAN. Sounds somehow Russian to me....

Sorry, the name is NASTARAN. Sounds somehow Russian to me....
Yes - it`s sounds like Russian...
But there is no such word in Russian language...

I just found a website claiming that there will be more "culture villages" alongside the creek covering the whole area of Al Jadaf. maybe this is also the development surrounding the proposed burj zayed....

www.creativekingdom.com -> go on the "Kings of Design" Book and scroll through the pages. Then you will find it...

thanks for the link julito, intersting designs

18/October/2007

D1 and Culture Village

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I think someone f****d up here with the retaining walls as well. :runaway:

:runaway:^^ wait me .........:nuts:

I hope this will be a lesson for the guys building Business Bay... 2 times is more than enough!!! :bash::ohno:

where particularly do u think so?

to me it looks like it is just normal in some areas, e.g they allowed the water to flow there or come up from the ground in these areas.

^^ It doesn't look so Flo. Sea the area in the middle and that is clearly floaded.

What are all those weird walkway/barge things?

^^ It doesn't look so Flo. Sea the area in the middle and that is clearly floaded.

are u sure altin? i asked because i have not heard any official report like on infinity for example?

^^ Certanly there should be no water there.

www.culturevillage.ae

great old music stuff on site feelin culture way ...

Great the water is in :)

culturevillage.ae under news says that phase two is coming soon; featuring themed entertainment parks, exclusive venues, schools, etc. "the best is yet to come" wee

^^ i hope phase 2 wont be large. like the ideas of the parks though

Great the water is in :)


To me it seams the water "is in" a little more then it should.

Dubai tenders souk deal
CONSTRUCTION UAE
9 Nov 2007
Local developer Dubai Properties has invited companies to bid by 22 November for the main construction contract on the Al-Turath Souk project at Culture Village. The contract involves constructing low-rise residential buildings with a retail area. The UK’s Holfords is the consultant. Culture Village is in the Al-Jadaf area between Garhoud Bridge and the recently opened Business Bay bridge (MEED 20:7:07)

R

great news ...

URGENT! Does anyone know how come Culture Village has been halted? Did they find oil digging?

^^ What?

same problem than the Infinity site , water everywhere , I just heard that they closed the D1 site as well.But I dont know it is true or not.

^^

I think someone f****d up here with the retaining walls as well. :runaway:

MEMORY REFRESH!!!



18/October/2007

D1 and Culture Village

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So then almost half of the cultural village site is flooded; this is a million times worse than infinity. these mega projects come with mega problems. I would fear living in D1 or infinity, even though the retaining walls will be fixed, you just never know what else could happen. I cannot fathom the headaches of building Hydropolis

if you look at the website that has the plan of culture village, and then these pics, not that much is flooded. Other than part of the center and some areas around were the bridge will be, most of that water is supposed to be there. D1 and the Palazzo sites aren't even flooded in theses photos.

yup I know its supposed to have canals but I dont think the water was supposed to be let in as of yet since they are still preping the land (especially where the museum is supposed to go). These pics of D1 are old, go to the D1 thread, that construction site is the new Atlantis

Yeah this sucks for sure. Was the water not even supposed to be in the canals.

please do anyone has information about Rumeilah Tower in Culture village??
i need the location where exactly?

http://www.aryene.com/search/project_details.aspx?kid=223

Yuvi Residence in Culture Village

I went over Garhoud Bridge today, they have already pumped the water out!!! :okay:

thanks for the great news

thanks gol

Visited the d1 site today. The site is still under water.

so pumped out or still water?

^^ Or maybe: "pumped all out, then came again all in". :D

^^

There did not seem to be water leaking into the site - might even be collected rain water that hasn't been pumped out. The water looked pretty stagnant to me. The place where the sea wall gave in still isn't fixed.

So it CAN be done quickly. Cayan could learn a thing or two here.

^^ That's a totally rushed judgement. ;)

When is this project supposed to be completed?

When is this project supposed to be completed?

2011

What is the progress with Culture Village to date?
Did the recent rains affect any long term plans?

People are saying the waters out. Can we get any pictures to prove that. I hope it's true.

I just went over Garhoud Bridge that day and there was no water beneath the big bridge under construction at the end of Cultural Village next to Garhoud. I'm pretty sure there was no water, though it was not easy to see when you go 200 km/h... :lol:

Maybe they built a wall in the middle and pumped out half of the water... don't know. We need some pictures...

What is the progress with Culture Village to date?
Did the recent rains affect any long term plans?

most of sites at prep and piling stages

So if this project is supposed to be done in 2011 why has only one building started?

Dubai Properties invites contractors to bid for Culture Village residences
Published: 15 April 2008 13:22 GMT Author: Colin Foreman More by this Author Last Updated: 15 April 2008 15:29
Local developer Dubai Properties has invited selected contractors to bid by 11 May for the main contract works for a residential package at its Culture Village development in the Al-Jadaf area.
Australia's PMDC is the project manager.

In late March Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum unveiled plans to build a cultural district on the banks of emirate's creek. The Khor Dubai project will stretch 20 kilometres. It will start in the Shindagha area and run through Business Bay to the new Creek extension.

It will include 10 museums, nine libraries, 14 theatres, an opera house, 11 galleries, seven arts and culture institutes and workshops for artists (MEED 27:3:08).

R

Lots of activity picked up a lot in the last 1 month :)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9831/img0473qs0.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7101/img0474ma9.jpg

You can watch the video of culture village

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4ivzhTfKg

24/04/08
these are the areas for the upcoming phases of Culture Village along the creek extension towards Business Bay:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2445002079_2afd599b0f_b.jpg

In the video that Mavekris posted, one can see two cores rising. Which buildings are they for? Is one of them the D1 Tower, or is that not even under construction yet?

Nevermind, I saw the D1 thread.

For those that do not know, the cores are for the Palazzo Versace. D1 is not under construction yet.

D1 is under construction. I was there a couple of Saturdays ago and there was work going on. At piling stage currently but you can see some construction above ground in the picture posted by Mavekris in the D1 thread.

24/04/08
these are the areas for the upcoming phases of Culture Village along the creek extension towards Business Bay:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2445002079_2afd599b0f_b.jpg

This is the extension at Jaddaf, isn't it?

yes it is!

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5387/24450020792afd599b0fbkt0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Burj Zayed?

hmmmm... could be, would be a good location with The Lagoons, Business Bay and Downtown Burj Dubai around it. btw: have they finally focused on a design?

no that i know of, but I looked at the Al Mal Investment website which is now "under construction". So maybe there is some change...

8/May/2008

Culture Village and D1

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14/05/08
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2507091677_36b4eb87da_o.jpg
Source: http://flickr.com/photos/siwatu_eye_spy/2507091677/in/set-72157605150238364/

Except SanteView, there are a number of other projects where work has started.

model pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2575594485_59d9447c1a_b.jpg
Source: http://flickr.com/photos/89127714@N00/2575594485/in/set-72157605599021373/
High-Res: http://flickr.com/photos/89127714@N00/2575594485/sizes/o/in/set-72157605599021373/
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Source: http://flickr.com/photos/89127714@N00/2576423372/in/set-72157605599021373/
High-Res: http://flickr.com/photos/89127714@N00/2576423372/sizes/o/in/set-72157605599021373/
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Source: http://flickr.com/photos/89127714@N00/2575596191/in/set-72157605599021373/
High-Res: http://flickr.com/photos/89127714@N00/2575596191/sizes/o/in/set-72157605599021373/
please click on the High-Res and look at the display on the back, what's that project?

??/06/08
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any news about the recent musuem for modern art?

any news about the recent musuem for modern art?

here it comes:

Dubai to have museum of Middle East modern art
Malaysia Sun
Sunday 22nd June, 2008
(IANS)



Work on a new museum of Middle East modern art has been launched here at the initiative of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Located in Dubai's Culture Village on the banks of Khor Dubai or Dubai Creek, the museum is being designed by Netherlands-based architectural firm UN Studio, which would bring together elements of the sea and Dubai's tradition of seafaring, the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

"The museum will be a manifestation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's strategic vision of making the UAE a hub for multicultural understanding," Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai's Culture and Arts Authority was quoted as saying.

"The museum will be a celebration of the region's artists and art. It will also celebrate Khor Dubai's importance as a cultural hub within Dubai as a global city," he added.

The launch of the new museum comes following a decree issued by Sheikh Mohammed establishing Dubai's Culture and Arts Authority and the recent launch of the Khor Dubai project, which is aimed at highlighting the cultural diversity in the UAE.

Apart from the new museum, Culture Village will include an amphitheatre for live performances and international cultural festivals, an exhibition hall and smaller museums displaying local and international art, as well as a shipyard for traditional dhow builders.

It will also include residential, commercial and retail zones.

:cheers:

And here are some images:

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7757/22aemuseum034th4.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5147/22aemuseum024go8.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8308/22aemuseum014fu2.jpg

Images are from http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/06/22/10222873.html.

so the museum in the large scale model has been redesigned or theses new renders are of another museum apart of cultural village

so the museum in the large scale model has been redesigned or theses new renders are of another museum apart of cultural village

hhoneslty...I wuld really like to know my self...lets hope they HAVE NOT replaced that one...and this is just another one...

R

I like em both

http://dubai-properties.ae/en/Flexible_Images/Photo_Gallery/Culturevillage/Res-1_Aerialb.jpg

^^ 10000 dhs/sqft?

^^
It will get there eventually, for that location! But Palazzo Versace is currently at about 12,000 psf.

What's up with that trailer with the dome? Is it some makeshift mosque?

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7101/img0474ma9.jpg

a mosque for workers.

Anything for sale here yet?

Culture Village crosses key milestone

Dubai Properties, one of the leading developers and a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group (DPG), yesterday said the Dh50 billion Culture Village project has crossed a key construction milestone.

This includes completion of 90 per cent of the Dh1bn infrastructure works.

The canal works within the 40 million square foot Culture Village site, situated next to the Garhoud Bridge along the Dubai Creek, is 95 per cent complete.

While the residential, commercial and retail districts within the project are being developed by 15 private developers, building works for these districts are being simultaneously undertaken.

One of the most distinct developments on site will be the Palazzo Versace Dubai, a project by Gianni Versace and Sunland Group, which is also 25 per cent complete.

Hashim Al Dabal, Executive Chairman, Dubai Properties Group, said: "Culture Village is an important element of Dubai Properties' total portfolio. It gives me great pride to witness the steady realisation of a dream that began when Dubai's leadership envisioned a project that would strengthen our city's art and cultural offerings. The sustained release of projects within Culture Village, alongside its construction milestones, makes it one of the most appealing destinations for the global investor. An investment in Culture Village is an investment in art and heritage, two of the most important pillars of the society."

The focus point of the retail component within Culture Village, a rustic traditional souk that will merchandise Arabian crafts, antiques,and spices and herbs is also 20 per cent complete.

Construction work is fast progressing on the project's residential component, which was launched last year. In addition, hotel apartments and residential units overlooking the Dubai Creek will be released during Cityscape Dubai 2008

Meanwhile, construction work is gaining momentum at the recently announced Museum of Middle East Modern Art, expected to be a celebration of the region's artists and arts at the core of the Culture Village.

Dubai Properties is also making headway with the development of three boutique hotels, of which one will be operated by Jumeirah, an international luxury hotel chain and a part of Dubai Holding.

Expected to be a major tourist landmark, Culture Village was launched in May 2006 to answer the need for an environment where culture and art will flourish.

Overall pix coming up ... :)

U/C 05/09/08




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Just visited the launch of Babil, Dubai Properties' new residential project. 2 buildings were launched today and the prices were just nuts!

Studio - 750 Sft - 2 Million
1 BR - 3.9M - 4.5M
2 BR - 5.8 M

Studio's were priced at 2700/Sft and 1/2 BR's were priced at 3980/Sft. Very poor sales; hardly anyone was buying anything.

Having said that, the development itself is brilliant. Its almost a replica of Old town with beautiful waterways and an iconic museum going through the centre.

yes the development looks good but expensive. Whats the payment plan?

I think that they may also launch at citiscape some more buildings

5% today
5% December 1st
20% April 2009

10% thereafter every 3 0r 6 months (don't remember!)

5,5,20,20,20,30 is the payment plan

One can sell after paying30%,i have been there too very bad sales process very low class.:)

Its definetly not worth at the prices they were selling.

I was told by the sales agent that you could sell at anytime and there was no legal binding as with Emaar these days. Are you sure about the 30%?

That's what they told me..

Every one has his own story there 1 sales guy says there no studios one says they are available complete mess i did not pick any crazy prices

D1 is a better option .

Did you pick any ?

Actually, it was quite funny.

First they said that all the studios got sold. I was number 18 in line btw. Then after a while, when i was about to leave a lady asked me to wait and said wait for a bit as they plan to release another floor with studios. Then they brought down the price a little bit for the studios (from 2.01M to 1.97M). I said i still wasn't interested and she said that i should wait incase something else opens up.

It was just stupid as they were having a lot of trouble selling ANYTHING!

I didn't pick anything as it didn't make sense to me either to resell it (too hard) or keep it for lease (who would pay 150k for a studio?!?!). Just chitchatted, made a few good contacts who will get me into future pre-launches and left :)

What number were you?

Hi ALL,

This was my first launch event and i was really suprised by it.

It was like a complete fish market,the sales agents throwing cheques just to book apts... apartments were sold within a few minutes. Three new floor were released and sold out immediately, but the price did not go down . There was lack of a sales process but i guess its because of the launch.:)

Unfortuantely i did not buy. D1 looks like a great buy!

Its a good thing you did not buy. If you were planning on flipping it, it would have been a badddddd investment. I think they were just creating a false hype saying that studio's were sold out and basically just recycling what they could not sell earlier.

Un-sustainable prices really and i for one welcome the correction.

Dubai Properties to double portfolio

5 September 2008

Paris: Dubai Properties, a leading real estate master developer, aims to more than double its current investments in the real estate sector to Dh970 billion with five years.

Speaking at a function in Paris to promote the company's latest mixed-use development Babil in Dubai among foreign investors, deputy chief executive officer Yaqoub Al Zarouni said the company currently has total assets of about Dh480 billion, making it a major player in the Gulf region's real estate sector.

"We are currently master-developing over 1.1 billion square feet of real estate in Dubai, an area that would cover the city of Paris, with projects including Jumeirah Beach Residences, Business Bay, Mudon and Culture Village," Al Zarouni said.

"The Dubai property market has experienced strong growth over recent years and is now in the early stages of a period of sustainable and long-term growth," he added.

"The current weakness in the dollar against the euro and recent property law changes in Dubai make it an attractive investment location," Al Zarouni noted.

Exclusive launches

He also said there will be more new exclusive launches from Dubai Properties' portfolio in coming years, making available investment opportunities for international property investors.

The company late on Thursday held an exclusive promotion at the Ritz Paris for 50 residential units in Babil, a medium-rise, mixed-use development coming up along the Dubai Creek in the heart of the emirate's historic and cultural centre.

The development, in which construction started about a year ago, was launched at Harrods in London on July 1.

Prices of residential units in Babil range from 350,000 euros (Dh1.83 million) for a studio apartment of 600 square feet up to slightly more than one million euros for a two-bedroom, 1,500 square feet apartment," a person involved with Babil's sales promotion told Gulf News.

"The promotion is exclusively available through Harrods Estates until September 6 before the property is launched in the Dubai market.

"The property is being sold off plan and will be completed in the third quarter of 2010," said Safina Ahmad, senior sales negotiator for the London-based Harrods.

"The price at which we are selling is 400 euros per square foot gross area and 575 euros a square foot, net area," said Ahmad.

The 20 million square foot development, she said, will have traditional Arabic architecture, including the wind towers for cooling purposes, Arabic-style engravings on the facades and will include facilities like swimming pool, gymnasium and underground parking.

She said while the studios will get one parking space, those booking one and two-bedroom apartments will be allotted two parking spaces.

Ahmad said they will be selling till the close of business on September 6.

On Sunday morning, Dubai Properties could decide the price for Babil's 150 other residential units, she said. However, the exact date of Babil's Dubai launch is likely to be announced this month.

Source: Gulf News

at these prices, you can only buy if you want to keep it as a veeeeeeeeery long time investment or live in it yourself...so it hardly acclipable for the typical property investor...maybe that s how they want to cool the property market ? By applying prices that are not interesting anymore ?

iam so sure the prices here will be more then jumeriah village in future ...

You're comparing Culture village to JVS? Seriously? Average prices at culture village are 2500/Sft.

^^ your'e mashallah knew but the others have the actual blindness ...

I'm sorry i didn't understand. Who's blind?

Oh, i also want to thank you for all the great pictures you have been posting. Great work, keep it up :)

Taken by Docc.

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http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08538.jpg

I'm glad they won't build Santeview like in that model, on a platform. But hey, it's Dubai so maybe I just gave them an idea :P

Are there any more recent aerials of the area? I'm curious to see how far along they are.

I'm glad they won't build Santeview like in that model, on a platform. But hey, it's Dubai so maybe I just gave them an idea :P

Be careful with what you say; they might actually do it:lol:.

Middle East Museum of Modern Art (Memoma)

all pics from the GN:
http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10250665.html

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http://i35.tinypic.com/sdk1ts.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/veywqx.jpg

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wheres this going on the model? It looks great!

http://i33.tinypic.com/2ic2n7s.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/2dbwfsw.jpg

http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=781&storycode=3124849&c=2&encCode=0000000001844819

^^ What's with the map?

^^ What do u mean Blizzy? Isn't it there just to show us where/how MOMEMA fits into Dubai's landscape?

^^ I was referring to all the connections between the Museum and other projects. The sites are kind of random, so I was wondering if there was any idea behind it.