08/September/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i27.tinypic.com/14kjk8m.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/fu6jqp.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2v9ac8y.jpg

Looks as same high as The Torch is :eek:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ZqK2vPa3OLw/SqZEzPgu_II/AAAAAAAAqR8/A8dTOd5uif4/ImreSoltDubaiPhotos16.jpg

^^Torch is on Holiday! OH is working 24hrs as seen below;

http://i25.tinypic.com/2r5ymih.jpg

Surprised not to see the news here that Peter Riddoch has resigned.

Damac Properties CEO resigns
by Andy Sambidge

DEPARTURE: CEO Peter Riddoch is leaving the company in October. Peter Riddoch, CEO of Damac Properties, announced on Monday that he will be leaving his job at the Dubai-based developer next month.

Riddoch said he arrived at his decision to leave with great difficulty but that it was time for him to move on.

“To leave an organisation that has been a significant part of my life for so many years will not be easy, but I know that the time is right for me to make some changes, focus a bit more on my personal interests and family, and possibly even take on new challenges," Riddoch said in a statement published by UAE daily Gulf News.

Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Damac Properties confirmed that he had reluctantly accepted Peter’s resignation and that although he was sad to lose him that he wished him every success for the future.

He said: "Peter has contributed significantly in steering our business over the past seven years and as an organisation we have greatly benefited from his industry knowledge and experience."

Day to day operations will be run by the senior management team at Damac Properties under the direction of the chairman until a replacement is found, the company added.

www.arabianbusiness.com%2F567076-damac-properties-ceo-resigns

11/September/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i25.tinypic.com/25u398k.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/ae70vt.jpg

i can't believe that I am saying this, but it seems that this is one of the better investments I've made in dubai,
Can anyone guess what type of rentals will be achieved on completion and the possible resale value?

i can't believe that I am saying this, but it seems that this is one of the better investments I've made in dubai,
Can anyone guess what type of rentals will be achieved on completion and the possible resale value?

I am so glad for you my friend that you held onto it.

Just take a look at Park Towers (DIFC) and Business Bay (XL & Bussiness Tower) they are being built and Damac will deliver high quality lifestyle units. That I am ceretain of.

:cheers:

^^

Trying telling the clients that guff at Lake view: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129370&page=109

Anyway Peter what are you doing on Damac Ocean Height forum I thought you were sacked !
I mean left of your own accord.:lol:

Hi
giving Damac this compliment can allow you to imagine the frustration I have,
I have invested a huge some of money in different projects with the likes of Nakheel where on there on hold cancelled projects you cannot get a refund and advised to take a credit note which is tradeble at half its value.(no where in the world can a developer cancel a project and force you to take half its value)
After coming twice to dubai to get this sorted this deceiving companie changes its rules on giving a credit note.
Just seeing something that is being completed in this country is a celebration.


^^

Trying telling the clients that guff at Lake view: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129370&page=109

Anyway Peter what are you doing on Damac Ocean Height forum I thought you were sacked !


I mean left of your own accord.:lol:

A few more pictures were posted on Damac web site:

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/563/ocean%20heights-2009-9-9-1.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/563/ocean%20heights-2009-9-9-2.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/563/ocean%20heights-2009-9-9-3.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/563/ocean%20heights-2009-9-9-4.JPG

16/September/2009

Ocean Heights

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

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http://i25.tinypic.com/351e72u.jpg

18/September/2009

Ocean Heights

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http://i26.tinypic.com/sqjck0.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/a14ikh.jpg

21/Sept/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i38.tinypic.com/w19unt.jpg

25/September/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i36.tinypic.com/6yfqxl.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/spyh48.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/28k6m54.jpg

Damn these guys, they stopped putting floor number plates in the walls. Then again, I could just be blind.

27/September/2009

Ocean Heights

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http://i34.tinypic.com/11tqruu.jpg

02/October/2009

Ocean Heights

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http://i33.tinypic.com/2f0b0b7.jpg

05/October/2009

Cityscape 2009 , DAMAC, Park Towers and Ocean Heights

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09/October/2009

Ocean Heights

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http://i33.tinypic.com/2yvpis4.jpg

14/October/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i38.tinypic.com/14v4ntc.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/1o6dug.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/2mxuvs.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/174swj.jpg

16/October/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i37.tinypic.com/2w2mtyr.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/eamrg4.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2cclago.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/250phj8.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/sxeljc.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/6nro5x.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/1y6913.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2d98xac.jpg

29 pics of OH from today here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/imresolt/OceanHeightsDubaiMarinaPhotos16October2009#

Less that two years ago:

24/October/2007

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2641/imresolt060gc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

We had such a laugh with this tower, yet with all the delays with Infinity, The Torch, relatively little progress with Elite Residence and Marina 101, removal of formwork from the Princess core and stuff like that it really does not look that bad, when compared. It would be quite ironic, this tower being the first supertall completed in the Marina, huh? ;)

^^ Hm, you don't know when this tower was launched, do you ... and this will be the first? OMG :runaway:

I know when this was launched. And i know it's delayed a lot. (...) it may actually be the fist one to be finished (...) That's all I'm saying, I never said that it's not delayed, or something like that).

OK, I see your point.

Palm Diera is not too bad either, coz its way ahead of Palm New York City. I get your logic now.

:cheers: Who wants to touch me? :D

^^If you had a better grasp of the English language you would not ask that question:laugh:

^^If you had a better grasp of the English language you would not ask that question:laugh:

^^ If you had spent more time watching South Park on Comedy Central you would know an Eric Cartman classic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cnG3nbing) when you saw one :)

^^ Why would he be interested on watching South Park? Not everyone here is a teen or in their early-mid twenties.

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_see_what_you_did_there_poster-p228060760404242422t5wm_400.jpg

However I don't remember any kind of law limiting senior citizens access to South Park :)

Anyway, to cheer things up, I wrote you a song:
Altin, dear, please, don't be sour
just because I was right about this tower :)

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_see_what_you_did_there_poster-p228060760404242422t5wm_400.jpg

However I don't remember any kind of law limiting senior citizens access to South Park :)

Anyway, to cheer things up, I wrote you a song:
Altin, dear, please, don't be sour
just because I was right about this tower :)


I always had faith in Damac. They can build, have built/delivered and will continue to do so. There are at least 7 towers nearing structural completion. That has been achieved this during last 24 months when other developers have been ( you know the story!).
Truth is, some hardcore posters here need to eat humble pie even if they despise Damac.
:cheers:

I always had faith in Damac. They can build, have built/delivered and will continue to do so. There are at least 7 towers nearing structural completion. That has been achieved this during last 24 months when other developers have been ( you know the story!).
Truth is, some hardcore posters here need to eat humble pie even if they despise Damac.
:cheers:

Damac is much better now than the Emaar , Nakheel, DP together :)

At least they are still building , only problem is all projects long term investments because usually they are just starting just after 2-3 years from the launch.

23/October/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i34.tinypic.com/6sdoi9.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2ur8io4.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/1zvetd1.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/v8pft4.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/20h8wgp.jpg

23/October/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i35.tinypic.com/2hf5e07.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/10z4wli.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/33tnvj8.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/nva5pi.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2res4s8.jpg

I wonder if top out in November is a possibility??

I'd say yes, unless that fin thingy is gonna pose some challenge.

Somehow I cannot relate the things happening on the top of the tower to the model posted a page before. Any clues as to what are they doing?

You can really notice how a few simple curve's here, and there can really spice up the look of a building. :)

^^ Compare Imre's picture from the back of the tower:

http://i35.tinypic.com/2hf5e07.jpg

... with this picture:

http://i38.tinypic.com/or80nk.jpg

We need more close-up pictures from the front to see what's going on there... :)

I wonder if top out in November is a possibility??

No

http://i38.tinypic.com/or80nk.jpg

We need more close-up pictures from the front to see what's going on there... :)

Great pic, I've never seen it. Looks like they have just two-three floors left and the roof feature. Nice.

I have done a rough progress calculation by comparing photo taken on 20 Jan 09 and another on 14 Apr 09.

13 floors completed in 87 days. that is 1 floor every 6.69 days. That is a good steady progress.

With 37 floors to go, my guess would be that the structure will be completed by Dec'09 or Jan'10, allowing contingency for Ramadaan and summer heat.

Handover should be towards end of '10.
.

Damac has recently announced that handover should commence Mid-2010.

No

Brief and to the point. No wonder you are holding a lofty position.
:cheers:

26/October/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i35.tinypic.com/351wuaw.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/1z4crh5.jpg

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

http://i35.tinypic.com/6sqipk.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/312e4hh.jpg

Well done Arabtec:applause:

I am sure you are currently the builders of the highest tower in the marina.

29/October/2009

The Torch,Princess Tower, Ocean Heights

http://i34.tinypic.com/153r1xl.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/dzj7m9.jpg

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

30/October/2009

Ocean Heights

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http://i33.tinypic.com/2i8953p.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/al6c8y.jpg

23. October 2005

Now the site is clean and tidy, ready for the piling:
http://tinypic.com/eurbli.jpg
Most propably they have already removed the existing piles for the old-50F-design building.

02. November 2006

02.11.2006 By Imre
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/746/dsc0750hm2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


24. October 2007

24/October/2007
Ocean Heights
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2641/imresolt060gc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

28. October 2008

Pics from Damac site (28 October)
http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/168/ocean-heights-20081028-2.jpg


30. October 2009

30/October/2009
Ocean Heights
http://i34.tinypic.com/35mgwoo.jpg

Good work here...

30/October/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

http://i36.tinypic.com/dxzjsw.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2q3y80m.jpg

November 23rd, 2007, 07:13 PM

if the Arabtec keeps this job and of course if the Damac pays :), it will be ready before than the Princess,Torch,23 Marina etc...


:lol:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=16664952#post16664952

^^ Good spot :D

Don't remeber yestarday alot but i remeber about Parisan Girl that she need her jag car from DAMAC .

06/November/2009

Ocean Heights

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http://i36.tinypic.com/2w7g5ch.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/nxw8k8.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/160a3co.jpg

Are they waiting for the Torch to catch up?.. :bash:

07/November/2009

Ocean Heights

started some window cleaning

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http://i36.tinypic.com/b4z1mw.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/33es8lu.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/295sp6f.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/j6llb8.jpg

13/November/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i35.tinypic.com/28c22s4.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2hx8rhz.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2s1sw15.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/14nhgk7.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/r2qnth.jpg

I've just got an email from Damac saying that the structural completion (top-out?) is due on 26th of November.

Some new pics on Damac web site:

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/629/ocean%20heights%20-%202009-11-11-1.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/629/ocean%20heights%20-%202009-11-11-5.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/629/ocean%20heights%20-%202009-11-11-8.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/629/ocean%20heights%20-%202009-11-11-9.JPG

20/November/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i45.tinypic.com/2jebbdy.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/10xzlhw.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/16ifu5c.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/4uanmq.jpg

24/November/2009

Dubai Marina and Ocean Heights

http://i49.tinypic.com/1zg6yj7.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2i07jht.jpg

Supposed to be topped out end of this month but still rising.

One of the best shots recently;

http://i49.tinypic.com/2r2yk9s.jpg

Actually, that is the only angle the tower looks great from IMO. From in front of Le Reve, it looks strangely twisted and I don't like it at all. And it just looks dull from the back side.

26/November/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i46.tinypic.com/wcl7kj.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/w9acn7.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/mcd661.jpg

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http://i45.tinypic.com/2gucyro.jpg

04/December/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i48.tinypic.com/28hq6wo.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2yujbzp.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/33y5n6e.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/6p9tw0.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2j50w46.jpg

Great :okay:

30/November/2009 by 234sale:
the view from The Torch reveals that the floors have closed in on the core's top.
The upper level is taller than those below and should be technical, I think.
Now the crown will intensify the curve to the left.
http://i50.tinypic.com/2zdsnxu.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/24v643b.jpg

06/12

http://i49.tinypic.com/27yx4qc.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/f5r2d.jpg

10/December/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i46.tinypic.com/2uoia04.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2ec3d6b.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/vgq3rt.jpg

11/December/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i50.tinypic.com/2yvv2nb.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2i7mixi.jpg

Removing the protective layers and facade cleaning have been started , fast job here.

So handover in 2010 ? :)

^^Second half of 2010.

It's a big project so a bit more difficult to say with any confidence without having a look inside.

Removing the protective layers and facade cleaning have been started , fast job here.

So handover in 2010 ? :)

Good guess!:lol:

Good guess!:lol:

Yes , you are the KING :) ( mee too , just have a look my guess from 2007 :) )

if the Arabtec keeps this job and of course if the Damac pays :), it will be ready before than the Princess,Torch,23 Marina etc...



:lol::cheers:

I wonder how the progress inside is...
Remember this site?:
http://www.rpdubai.com/rpdubai/jsp/ProjectIndicator.jsp?imageLoc=../SharedFolder/ProgressIndicator/431_47.jpg&projectName=Progress Indicator of Ocean%20Heights
:bash:

I wonder how the progress inside is...
Remember this site?:
http://www.rpdubai.com/rpdubai/jsp/ProjectIndicator.jsp?imageLoc=../SharedFolder/ProgressIndicator/431_47.jpg&projectName=Progress Indicator of Ocean%20Heights
:bash:

This is from February 2009 ? Little bit old :)

This is from February 2009 ? Little bit old :)

^^ Absolutely!! :)

18/December/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i47.tinypic.com/2aag009.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/70kshl.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/5jtla8.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/28sabdu.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/madwsw.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/ddymww.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/dwqohg.jpg

Those squint columns on the left keep catching my eye. Not sure if it has something to do with the warping of the structure as can't really tell from the angle of the shot.

from another angle

http://i49.tinypic.com/2r739ma.jpg

Damac Properties announces concrete frame completion of Ocean Heights

http://www.ameinfo.com/219462-large.html

http://i49.tinypic.com/2dhuw4k.jpg

Great news, it was fast,Arabtec done a good job here as everywhere:)

Another fantastic achievement by Arabtec:applause:

Why did someone not move that wheelbarrow before taking the picture :)

Can we now update our own forum status,,,,,someone!

^^ that the concrete frame is completed does not mean that the building is topped out. According to the renders there is still some kind of glass fin left to be built on top.

^^ that the concrete frame is completed does not mean that the building is topped out. According to the renders there is still some kind of glass fin left to be built on top.

Will that scenario apply to The TORCH also ? Cant see the Torch bit being done for 3 or 4 months? si Toping out March/April ?

25/December/2009

Ocean Heights

http://i45.tinypic.com/6dz7o2.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/33w4042.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zw29hy.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/315lli0.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/oh2whw.jpg

Will that scenario apply to The TORCH also ? Cant see the Torch bit being done for 3 or 4 months? si Toping out March/April ?

the torch obviously has a crown on top so yes it will take some time to construct that and I guess it could be out of steel and not concrete so top out maybe mid of 2010.

The torch one will probably take longer

^^ Probably? ;)

I expect we will see a crane come down soon.

The twisting effect does not look as prominent as it does in the renders, lets see how it looks when the top portion finishes.

I wonder how the progress inside is...
Remember this site?:
http://www.rpdubai.com/rpdubai/jsp/ProjectIndicator.jsp?imageLoc=../SharedFolder/ProgressIndicator/431_47.jpg&projectName=Progress Indicator of Ocean%20Heights
:bash:

^^ New(er) update (November 2009):

http://www.rpdubai.com/rpdubai/jsp/ProjectIndicator.jsp?imageLoc=../SharedFolder/ProgressIndicator/431_47.jpg&projectName=Progress Indicator of Ocean%20Heights

Damac Properties announces concrete frame completion of Ocean Heights

http://www.ameinfo.com/219462-large.html

http://i49.tinypic.com/2dhuw4k.jpg

I wouldn't believe anything DAMAC say regarding topping out.

On Lake View Tower, JLT, they declared structural completion a full 8 months before the Engineer confirmed the structural completion. That was another 4 storeys of reinforced concrete, let alone other roof features.

This announcement has more to do with getting the next stage payment out of the poor investors than actually topping out.

08/January/2010

Ocean Heights

http://i46.tinypic.com/zttd76.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/4lri2g.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/jj8gzq.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/4r9pb7.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/fx5r36.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/sn2fk3.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/140dnaw.jpg

I recon this is definitely over 300m now. They put that stick on top :cheers:

http://i50.tinypic.com/140dnaw.jpg

Think it has topped out !

Is it just me or does this tower not look as nice as expected?

Think it has topped out !

no its not, i belive the roof structure is still missing, it would look strange with that flat roof.

Is it just me or does this tower not look as nice as expected?

I didn't think it was twisting as much as the render but all of the action is in the top section of the building which has yet to take shape.

We will get a better idea in 2-3 months when more form is visible.

15/January/2010

Ocean Heights

http://i49.tinypic.com/2cqjtqf.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/20ztxf4.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/23j4kl2.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/2my9cvr.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/2wps6kz.jpg

hi,
any idea when does handover take place??

Should be last quarter of this year. Damac will probably not make an official announcement until about 1 month before.

I am new to this foram and have purchased an apt in Ocean Heights. I purchased the same in 2005 and had almost given up on it over the past few years.
Any idea what type of prices these properties will demand when completed for re-sale and or rent?

Current market is 1000-1400psf for this quality of building for sale in the marina. Rentals work in about 100psf.

No one can predict what the market will be by the end of this year and my advice would be wait at least 6 months before renting out to be sure the snagging and niggles are all ironed out.

Thanks for the advice True Blue.

At the top end of the valuation the unit would be worth approx what I bought it for in 2005!
Not the best investement ever but then again I suppose plenty would swap with investors in OH now.

At one point in time a 2 bed here was selling for $1million. People kept buying so the price goes up. When the market for off plan resales crashed, no one was buying so the prices all came right back down.

Once finished this transfers to a tangible asset class and will be sellable at whatever the market dictates. I don't think you could give away some other offplans as they are essentially a liability, a commitment to pay money with no progress.

At one point in time a 2 bed here was selling for $1million.

Would have been a very good investment at that price.
:cheers:

^^Actually my memory has let me down again, the price was in GB pounds at £1million for a 2 bed. Here is the link :nuts:
http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/real-estate/uae/dubai/dubai-marina/ocean-heights/price.html

Type........Area in Sq. Ft......AED......USD..........GBP
....................Starting from Starting from Starting from
1 Bedroom 928 5,058,000 1,378,203 671,712
2 Bedroom 1,361 7,810,000 2,128,068 1,037,183
3 Bedroom 1,955 12,020,000 3,275,209 1,596,280
4 Bedroom 3,842 24,197,000 6,593,198 3,213,409
5 Bedroom 4,549 28,650,000 7,806,552 3,804,777

I cant believe that anyone bought at those prices, I think that they were all part of the hype.
One thing is for sure, prices will not reach those lofty heights for some time to come. AED is circa 5450/sq ft, nice business if you can get it!!!

BMU installation on the roof now,

21/January/2010

Ocean Heights

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http://i48.tinypic.com/otzxoi.jpg

I was wrong, not BMU, something else.

22/January/2010

Ocean Heights

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What is BMU Imre?

Building maintenance unit or vehicle. The little cradle that dangles from the buildings service crane. They are designed to be able to access any part of the building, but it is not a job I would want to do. Seen too many videos on YouTube about the wind getting up mid job or cables coming loose. Remember to bring a bucket and some toilet paper cos it can take a while to get back to the landing point:lol:

thanks for that, sure would need the bucket as me and heights dont mix!!!

I was right, BMU is there:)

29/January/2010

Ocean Heights

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Is there any significance to the installation of the BMU in relation to the completion of a project, i.e. can one draw any conclusions with regard to completion date?

^^ Not really. It is of course, necessary, to have a BMU in place, but the completion is dependent on way too many factors for the BMU's installation to be conclusive.

http://up4.m5zn.com/9bjndthcm6y53q1w0kvpz47xgs82rf/2010/1/29/09/q2yi3wj32.jpg

05/February/2010

Ocean Heights

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Is it just an illusion, or do the floorplates actually shrink significantly near the top (I'm not talking about the reduced floorplates on the last few levels, just about the twist in general).

Is there work going on inside or will it be back to go slow once the outside is finished. Any chance of photos of the inside Imre?

Is there work going on inside or will it be back to go slow once the outside is finished. Any chance of photos of the inside Imre?

They are working inside as well.

If you can organise a site visit or permission with the Damac I can go there .

12/February/2010

Ocean Heights

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Some new pictures from Damac (including interior):

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/716/ocean%20heights%20-2010-02-11-1.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/716/ocean%20heights%20-2010-02-11-2.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/716/ocean%20heights%20-2010-02-11-3.JPG

Wow an interior picture Biyadoo!!! Never thought I see the day.
What is the interior of, do they have show apartments now?

^^ I don't know, sorry. I just found the pictures on Damac's web site.
Maybe someone in Dubai could visit them and ask..?

I am going on 2/4/10 and intend to look inside obviously this is some kind of show apartment but are all other units going to be fitted to the same specification. The show apartment I viewed when purchasing was at DIFC near Park Towers and I was informed there would be a choice ofspec including two types of bathroom. I am now informed that it will just be basic supply! Sold a Pup?!

This looks like a similar spec kitchen to Silverene which is another Arabtec contract.

Maybe this modern glossy kitchen is an Arabtec characteristic.

19/February/2010

Ocean Heights

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Have you requested a visit to OH to view the progress of same?
Pretty sure that they will not let you into the development until structure is complete and hand over is imminent?
Although at the speed they are working its looks like hand over will be 2010?

Hi,
Any idea where does a 05 unit face?

Was looking through my dubai file and found this...
Amazing what we thought we were buying but, Thats Dubai

•Situated in the prime location on the mainland directly overlooking Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach and Palm Jumeirah.
•Financed up to 70%.
•High Capital Appreciation – Minimum projected capital gains 30% per annum.
•Excellent investment opportunity, buying in the prime location will ensure the best yields no matter what the rest of the market is doing.
•Current occupancy rate in Dubai is 97%.


Cost, Finance and Visa
AED EURO GBP
Starting from Starting from Starting from

1 Bedroom 1,091,000 228,559 158,116

2 Bedroom 1,852,000 387,990 268,406

3 Bedroom 2,999,000 628,284 434,638

4 Bedroom 4,635,000 971,023 671,739
Conversion rate used 1 AED = 0.209246 EUR - Updated 08 January 2007 (approx)


Prices may vary according to availability and floor.


Payment Schedule :

Deposit 10%
Immediate
1st Installment 10%
Within 30 days of reservation date
2nd Installment 10% Within 120 days of reservation date
3rd Installment 10% Within 120 days from 2nd Installment due date
4th Installment 10% On completion of Parking Podium
5th Installment 10% On completion of 20th Floor structure
6th Installment 10% On completion of 40th Floor structure
7th Installment 10% On completion of 60th Floor structure
8th Installment 10% On completion of the Structure
9th Installment 10% On completion date


The expected date of completion is June 2008.

Visa Sponsorship
Ocean Heights is a 100% freehold property with visa sponsorship. All registered proprietors will be entitled to a UAE residence visa to be issued by the appropriate Dubai Government Authorities under their standard terms and conditions.

The developer will assist registered owners to obtain mortgage funding from participating financial establishments as per the existing policy terms and conditions related to the project and subject to status.

Hi


The 05 units are at the back of the building soon to be looking on to
a shopping Mall when they start building :cheers:

02 and 03 units were sold as sea view however they look pretty close to the building next door. Anyone that has been on site have an idea if views will be totally obstructed?

I have purchased a 05 unit and yes they are at the back and at the moment look onto what is going to be Pentominium. It's a pity really as the view over Emirates Golf Club Would ahve been excellent.
Had a reply back from damac that is a Damac show apartment and is not in Ocean Heights!

Typical Damac, more spin and more lies!!!

23/February/2010

Ocean Heights

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Once again Imre, great pics, thank you.
Damac estimate completion for 4 quarter 2010, you think this is correct?

Yes, I think end of this year should be ok.

04/March/2010

Ocean Heights

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12/March/2010

Ocean Heights

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I think the tower is now topped out. They finally put that fin on top

19/March/2010

Ocean Heights

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^^


Great Picts again Imre

Any word on the street when this is due for likely completion some
say December 2010 :cheers:

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>> Source (http://www.constructionweekonline.com/pics-7875-in-pictures-ocean-heights/8)

^^ Great pictures Parisian Girl, thanks.. :)

Link to an article about Ocean Heights that appeared today on the same web site:

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-7868-reaching-new-heights/1/

"CW visits Dubai Marina’s Ocean Heights to find out what tasks Damac and its contractors have to tick off their to-do list, before their Q4 deadline..."

Looks amazing, you don't get a better view than this!

^^ Great pictures Parisian Girl, thanks.. :)

Link to an article about Ocean Heights that appeared today on the same web site:

http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-7868-reaching-new-heights/1/

"CW visits Dubai Marina’s Ocean Heights to find out what tasks Damac and its contractors have to tick off their to-do list, before their Q4 deadline..."

You're welcome, biyadoo. And thanks for the link. :cheers:

Wonderful building, and I totally agree with RedWayne28thfloor here, it doesn't come much better than this! The views from this tallest block (front line in particular) will be out of this world! :)

You're welcome, biyadoo. And thanks for the link. :cheers:

Wonderful building, and I totally agree with RedWayne28thfloor here, it doesn't come much better than this! The views from this tallest block (front line in particular) will be out of this world! :)

Handy for the Barasti as well! Do you have one of these? It's a great looking building

Handy for the Barasti as well! Do you have one of these? It's a great looking building

Yes, indeed! No, I haven't invested here. I'm still deciding on PT. All neighbours anyway. :)

tate do :)

tate do :)

Yes, I believe so, bizzy. BTW, he sends his best regards and respects. :)

You're welcome, biyadoo. And thanks for the link. :cheers:

Wonderful building, and I totally agree with RedWayne28thfloor here, it doesn't come much better than this! The views from this tallest block (front line in particular) will be out of this world! :)

thanks for posting this article. Completion suggested in article of pre August 2010, wow!
This early completition would be fantastic.

Yes, indeed! No, I haven't invested here. I'm still deciding on PT. All neighbours anyway. :)

PG.

You have been saying for years now that you are keen to invest in Dubai, in particular Princess Tower. With off plan and U/C prices having dropped by over 50% in some cases and bargains to be had just about all over Dubai.

May I ask you what is making you so undecided on Princess Tower as a project, or indeed Dubai.

PG.

You have been saying for years now that you are keen to invest in Dubai, in particular Princess Tower. With off plan and U/C prices having dropped by over 50% in some cases and bargains to be had just about all over Dubai.

May I ask you what is making you so undecided on Princess Tower as a project, or indeed Dubai.

Hey HT,

No, I don't mind you asking. :)

You see, for me personally, the timing is everything. It's not a matter of prices, or where the market is at, etc, it's more about location, personal use, a place where I can conduct my business, and as I've said already, it's really all about the timing for me. Why? Because simply I've got way too much work here (Europe), not to mention family issues to deal with before committing myself anyplace else. Besides all that, I've got several other projects going on with my sister as well, so Dubai will have to wait a little longer. Family comes first. The thing is, Dubai was always in the future/something down the road for me anyway. Time is very much on my side though. I can sit back, take care of what I need to take care of here for now, watch it all come together and then decide on what direction I need to take. Bear in mind though, I've never been to Dubai/UAE, so I don't actually know how I will truly feel about the place until I step off the plane. It would be really stupid to commit myself to something I was not 100% sure about. I'm not as impulsive as I used to be, say when I was 16-18 years old, I'm happy to say. I believe in being very professional and very thorough with my business affairs. It's always best to look before you leap.

Have you invested here at Ocean Heights also?

@mods: Sorry for the off topic.

29.03.10
such a beautiful tower...I've to come back when this thing is fully completed:drool:

http://i42.tinypic.com/efexhd.jpg

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16/April/2010

Ocean Heights

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Love that last close-up. It's pretty dramatic.

fantastic pics Imre, welcome back!

Thanks:)

18/April/2010

Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010

Ocean Heights

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Are they still selling this IMRE ? (Not that I have enough money !)

This looks like an Arabtec stand.
Not sure about the accuracy of the model, e.g. the pool area, podium height... If someone could take a picture from above (Marina Crown?) towards the pool area....

Interiors section

http://www.damacproperties.com/timthumb.php?src=http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/789/oceanheights-2010-04-13-1.JPG&h=530&w=758&zc=1

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/789/oceanheights-2010-04-13-3.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/789/oceanheights-2010-04-13-4.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/789/oceanheights-2010-04-15-2.JPG


http://www.damacproperties.com/index.php?option=com_property&view=construction&pid=35

Typical but ugly Dubai interior finishing.

Five star sales pitch, one star reality.

Typical but ugly Dubai interior finishing.

Five star sales pitch, one star reality.

i love it! :banana:

Hi All


Maybe the fit and finish are a lot better looking in the flesh LOL :cheers:

Hi All


Maybe the fit and finish are a lot better looking in the flesh LOL :cheers:

It’s much better then many I’ve seen here Hanna.

Will not be long for you now. :)

Hi jeetha


I thought there were a host of well kitted out Towers also a lot of
mingers so a right old mix of 5 Star Apartments going about.

The corridors look terrible don't you agree, I thought the decor from
the TV series cell block H went out of fashion.

At least it's built many are in the unfortunate postion of losing it all,at
the end of the day interiors can be changed to your style at a cost.I
think that has happened on many occaisions already. :cheers:



It’s much better then many I’ve seen here Hanna.

Will not be long for you now. :)

Great to see this developoment actually nearing completion, for a long time I never thought "I'd see the day"!!!


Anyone have experience of the handover process with Damac and or another developer in the UAE?
Is it necessary to get a solicitor in Dubai to look after the hand over and if so recommendations welcome.
Is there a management service company who look after handovers, snagging, visa application, bank a/cs etc?
Would appreciate some giudence from previous experience......

another view

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/skyscrapercity%20picozzz/dubai08-04-1013.jpg


http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/projectdirector1/skyscrapercity%20picozzz/dubai08-04-8204.jpg


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23/April/2010

Ocean Heights

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^^thanks bro:cheers:

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/789/oceanheights-2010-04-13-4.JPG

Interiors of apartments look OK but this hall is ugly 60s styling. Something Terry Tibbs would like perhaps.

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/789/oceanheights-2010-04-13-4.JPG

Interiors of apartments look OK but this hall is ugly 60s styling. Something Terry Tibbs would like perhaps.

Proper dated, but hey did not start marketing and selling this development in the 1960's ??

Rafbor forget about a solicitor. I am a solicitor myself. There is no formal conveyancing process. Just use your common sense and don't let DAMAC screw you as they sure as heck will try in order to get that last payment from you. Good luck on the service charges with DAMAC !!

Rafbor forget about a solicitor. I am a solicitor myself. There is no formal conveyancing process. Just use your common sense and don't let DAMAC screw you as they sure as heck will try in order to get that last payment from you. Good luck on the service charges with DAMAC !!

Thanks GK, thought as much! Should have fun with Damac alright, I cant imagine what they'll come up with to get out of late completion penalty.

Hi



What they pay for late delivery is a pittance they use there own fancy
calcs look at the lake View site and other Damac site's it nearly ends in
you owing them money.Damac never miss a trick I wish you all the best in
'having fun' with Damac that's a new one, they have never lost a case yet to my knowledge and I expect they never will :cheers:





Thanks GK, thought as much! Should have fun with Damac alright, I cant imagine what they'll come up with to get out of late completion penalty.

30/April/2010

Ocean Heights

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Removing of the last outside lift in full progress, roof almost finished so the crane also coming down soon!

So this is completed?

Wow! Marina is going to be very busy soon with all these apartments coming.
How many apartments here in total?

Why do I get the horrible feeling that the big black panel is going to be a billboard with DAMAC emblazened accross it!:puke:

Damac always destroy their buildings by the use of needless advertising. How do they get away with it?

Why do I get the horrible feeling that the big black panel is going to be a billboard with DAMAC emblazened accross it!:puke:

Damac always destroy their buildings by the use of needless advertising. How do they get away with it?

No, it will be a "to let" sign!!!

06/May/2010

Ocean Heights

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On the home leg now, looks like the cranes have been removed.

234Sale;

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^^ Half-way down ;)

also you can see one of Pentominium cranes so clear from here !

04 June 2010

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View from a balcony (from Damac's web site)

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/872/oceanheights-2010-06-14-6.JPG

View from a balcony (from Damac's web site)

http://www.damacproperties.com/media/system/const_update/35/872/oceanheights-2010-06-14-6.JPG

Thats a great size balcony. Really great looking development

looking nice now...
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09/July/2010

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Damac's glossy brochure.

Well done Arabtec and Damac. Better a little later than never! :cheers:

12/July/2010

Ocean Heights

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16/July/2010

Ocean Heights

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30/July/2010

Ocean Heights

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30/July/2010

Ocean Heights

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By imre (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/imre) at 2010-07-30

I thought ity may look less attractive from this side but my concerns were unfounded. Ocean Heights looks stunning.
:)

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/LIFT%20LOBBY.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/LOBBY%20VIEW%203.jpg

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/TREATMENT%20AREA.JPG

http://www.damacproperties.com/plot-development/UAE/Dubai/Dubai-Marina/Ocean-Heights/constr-updates/53.xhtml

They are all sales brochure renders.

The actual halls look like this:

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Hmmm; - not much difference there then! So where is TB to point it out to the poor saps who've been dicked here?

Finishing touches take place at Ocean Heights with interiors now under way

United Arab Emirates: 5 hours, 52 minutes ago | PRESS RELEASE

Damac Properties has completed the final three floors at its Ocean Heights development at Dubai Marina with public area interior finishes also coming through to completion.

The company has released interior images of the lobby, gymnasium and other common areas within the 84 storey skyscraper and has also confirmed that plans are on schedule for end of year completion and handover. The interior images are now available for customers to view on the new Damac Properties website.

Snagging works have been completed to the 65th floor and electricity has now been connected to the site with electrical testing and commissioning now in progress.

Ziad El Chaar, General Manager of Damac Properties, said:

"We are delighted to report that progress at our Ocean Heights development is well on track and that we are about to complete all the external works and then turn our attention to the interiors. Construction of Ocean Heights has taken less than three years which is a tribute to the fantastic team effort on site. With up to 30 different contractors on site each day and at the peak of construction around 2000 staff it has been a huge co-ordination exercise and we are especially grateful to our main contractor Arabtec and Consultant ECG for their project management skills."

"We are working hard to ensure that every last detail is completed to the highest standard and that the building rightfully earns the title of our flagship project when it completes later this year. We look forward to the day when our customers will be able to see this fantastic development for themselves," he added.

Landscaping has already commenced for the gardens and grounds at Ocean Heights with equipment for the swimming pool, spa and gym currently being installed. In the individual apartments kitchen cabinets, bathrooms fixtures and interior lighting and accessories are now fixed.

In addition to the completion works taking place at Ocean Heights, on-going interior progress is also underway at Damac's other main sites in Dubai including the health club being installed at XL Tower at Business Bay and final painting under way at Business Tower. Meanwhile at Smart Heights at TECOM a substation inspection is pending and at Lago Vista at IMPZ the tower crane has been removed with exterior construction work now 98 per cent complete. Furthermore customers have now started to move in to the first phase of the company's Emirates Gardens development at Jumeirah Village.

Mr El Chaar added, "We are making great progress at all of our sites in Dubai and this is in line with our commitment to hand over at least six of our projects in the next year." ameinfo (http://www.ameinfo.com/240156.html)


They are all sales brochure renders.

The actual halls look like this:

http://i38.tinypic.com/2r4hngn.png

^^ Don't expect it to be perfect, of course, but there are light years between the renders and this! Surely every level doesn't look like this??

Hmmm; - not much difference there then! So where is TB to point it out to the poor saps who've been dicked here?

The pre construction render is an artist impression of the main lobby, I assume the photo is a typical lift lobby. If they ever see the Torch lift lobbies I'm sure they will agree that it is not they who have not been dicked!

The pre construction render is an artist impression of the main lobby, I assume the photo is a typical lift lobby. If they ever see the Torch lift lobbies I'm sure they will agree that it is not they who have not been dicked!

Nice to see you back disseminatiing your unbiased and balanced opinions and condescending to the masses. Good to see that [I]actually[I] everything is going to be fine at Silverene as well - because those good chaps are all working indoors and making great progress. Was the double negative intended; - could be very confusing for those who are at all interested in what you're trying to say? Still I know how to apply a double negative and I completely agree with you; - it's not they who've not been dicked!

Dear Valued Customer,


Re: Ocean Heights / Apartment


Further to our project update letter dated May 09, 2010; we are pleased to inform you that the Main works have been completed. The internal works are under the final stages of completion. The Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing testing is under process. I enclose the latest photographs which highlight some of the finishes to the common areas.





We will continue to keep you updated on our construction progress throughout the build phase. Photographs of which, may be viewed at our website www.damacproperties.com.




In the interim period, should you have any further queries with regards to your purchase at Ocean Heights, please do not hesitate to contact the Ocean Heights Customer Service team on 00971-4-515 6111 or email at crm@dmamacproperties.com , who will be happy to assist you.

Yours sincerely,
For DAMAC Properties Co. LLC




Client Relations Department
6th Floor, Executive Heights
TECOM

hi

Any idea when will this be completed?
Also what type of rentals are expected?
Are all the units sold and is there a resale market potential?

One of the best designs in Dubai in my opinion.

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DCE have obviously not had their hands on this one then!! I can see luxury when luxury was quoted and its been delivered. Fantastic development, wish I had an apartment in here

^^ Aedas Design, Same as the Monrail station / U-Bora, though I have heard apartment internals are a bit like Marina Terrace.

ONLY LUXURY LOBBY ! as always for show ...it's DAMAC baby

Hmmm; - not much difference there then! So where is TB to point it out to the poor saps who've been dicked here?

So what do you think now of the finished entrance lobby, still think they've been dicked?

I think the main lobby and the halls are all acceptable good quality and far better than you know who.

Quite close to the render:applause:

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/LOBBY%20VIEW%203.jpg

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/IMG_1391.jpg http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/IMG_1388.jpg

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And also the main lift lobby, very close to the sales render;

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/IMG_1408.jpg

http://www.damacproperties.com/uploaded-files/Property/ConstructionUpdates/-1/LIFT%20LOBBY.JPG

Wow! It looks fabulous.

Yup! defo 5 star entrance. If you look at the render then at the actual pictures you can see that the blue circle in the floor is for a glass sculpture of some sort. So it's not finished and it still looks fab, real wow factor.

Does it kind of remind you guy's of Burj Al Arab ??????? :)

I’m not Damac fan. But I do like what I see above. :applause:

Not many owners left here.

All looks ready Hanna! are you pleased with the results?

Hi Jeetha


I have to admit the lobby looks like the render ! I hope the apartments
are up to scratch.

I have waited well over 4 years for this project and was told Damac
was bailed out on three separate occasions, so to get near the finishing
line at last feels good let me tell you.


I don't think I will we be keeping it long after the Visa laws changes
and the rest of the Dubai problems I cannot trust the country any
more.So I will bail out and try and find a more friendly country that
appreciates old age pensioners like me that have a few Bob left from
the Gordon Brown tyrant years.:cheers:










I’m not Damac fan. But I do like what I see above. :applause:

Not many owners left here.

All looks ready Hanna! are you pleased with the results?

Congrats Hanna. The apartments have been done on a modern theme and should look good if furnished sympathetically. I hope Damac don't pull any dirty tricks at handover, they are not best known for their customer relations, but they have done a good job here and looks well worth the wait.

With the low residency in the tower, plenty of top end luxury penthouses with private pools and good views, I expect this will become a sought after address, if we ever see a recovery. Hope Infinity lobby looks as good as this one.

Hi True


I hope you are right about the perceived quality Damac are
exhibiting at present.


I will be watching them like a hawk at hand-over time they will do anything
to keep up their bad reputation as gangsters.

I wonder what silly late payment I will be offered when the time comes
maybe enough for a set of drapes if I am lucky or maybe they will charge
me for again the 4 years they made me wait.:cheers:




Congrats Hanna. The apartments have been done on a modern theme and should look good if furnished sympathetically. I hope Damac don't pull any dirty tricks at handover, they are not best known for their customer relations, but they have done a good job here and looks well worth the wait.

With the low residency in the tower, plenty of top end luxury penthouses with private pools and good views, I expect this will become a sought after address, if we ever see a recovery. Hope Infinity lobby looks as good as this one.

amazing tower! but horrible location!
it would have looked way better if it wasnt surrounded by such high towers...

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Tacky and too much like the 90th. I prefer the simple, futuristic and 2010 chic below
(copied from Torch thread)
http://i56.tinypic.com/2qk58ax.jpg

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

:lol: maybe your tears could be used to fill a fountain for the front entrance.

I remember putting an AED5000 downpayment on my 3 bed in Jan 2004, completion date on receipt said March 2007, when contract arrived 3 months later completion date Dec 2008, still in the game, handover Dec 2008 ? Got a sinking feeling the flats themselves will have a "Damac" finish though...Hanna, see you across the road at Barasti for a beer : )

14 oct - around 40th floor
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So what would people advise as a good purchase price per sqft for these apartments?
I've seen the distressed sales listed on Dubizzle asking sub 1000Aed per sqft for the high floor full Palm view ones but there do seem to be a lot of them.
Any idea what service charge is likely to be?

I do worry how far these could fall from now, already 50%+ since the off plan prices but the monstrosity of construction of these 100 floor towers all looking to open around the same year it will be a very saturated marketplace. With any uptick in prices I can see developers on pause rushing in to finish towers and knock the price back again.

Am I a lunatic to think of buying in? It's to live in not rent.

You can't go wrong with a high floor palm view, I would say your view would be safe.

Reason that there are so many distressed sales is probably due to the fact that many expected to flip by now and can't afford the final payment or they have no chance of getting a mortgage now. Lack of mortgages has been sited as the main reason why most people have to take a haircut and sell below OP.

23 Oct 2010


DONE!

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234SALE :cheers:

Went and viewed a number of apartments in here yesterday. I know people had talked about daft layouts but some of these were just plain stupid.
1. A 4 inch wide slit at the end of one of the living rooms that was about arms length deep, painted and tiled into - any point? way too small for shelves or anything other than gathering dust and losing a hamster down, questioned the damac guy on this and he shrugged i assume it's another 2sqft they can bill for.
2. A toilet in a space so small my shoulders were wedged between the 2 walls when I tried to approach it and I'm not overweight, I'm not kidding, this was the main guest loo - no large people allowed to dinner!
3. Sink corner cut off to get door to open on guest loo, good luck turning round to close it again
4. Saw great 2/3 bed in the front the corner with blue glass and amazing view but they put the master bedroom there so the living room is dark and narrow and faces a tiny window facing the tamani. You wouldn't mind being so exposed in the living room but you'd end up blocking most of the glass being a bedroom on view from tamani as the photgrapher clearly showed, you can easily see you in bed from there, zoom lens or not. You could only wow your guests by taking them to the bedroom, the living room is depressing, would need complete restructuring of internal walls.
5. The only sensible layout I saw was on the back where a sheikh zayed view one bed was square but even here the sink is right next to the front door so any guests immediately see your kitchen sink/washing up as first impression, even damac saying might do 800k for 1200sqft here wasn't convincing with what was being built behind it, dust noise and blocked views coming up

Still looking for 1/2 bed to live in on the beach side or above the tamani for cash but with such crazy shapes finding any suitable may be a needle in a haystack search. The lobby is nice but the sandune and dirt road outside was "not damac's responsibilty" so you might need to wear camel boots for next couple of years between there and marina crown buidling. Do like the carrefour being so close though.
6. The waiiiiiiiiiiiit for the lifts yawwwwwwwn and the lobby was crowded by the lift doors with only 6 people with agents, to/from work rushhour may be nightmare

They said 15dhs per sqft service charge and cooling to be decided on handover

^^ I sent you a private message.

Did they give you a date for handover?




Went and viewed a number of apartments in here yesterday. I know people had talked about daft layouts but some of these were just plain stupid.
1. A 4 inch wide slit at the end of one of the living rooms that was about arms length deep, painted and tiled into - any point? way too small for shelves or anything other than gathering dust and losing a hamster down, questioned the damac guy on this and he shrugged i assume it's another 2sqft they can bill for.
2. A toilet in a space so small my shoulders were wedged between the 2 walls when I tried to approach it and I'm not overweight, I'm not kidding, this was the main guest loo - no large people allowed to dinner!
3. Sink corner cut off to get door to open on guest loo, good luck turning round to close it again
4. Saw great 2/3 bed in the front the corner with blue glass and amazing view but they put the master bedroom there so the living room is dark and narrow and faces a tiny window facing the tamani. You wouldn't mind being so exposed in the living room but you'd end up blocking most of the glass being a bedroom on view from tamani as the photgrapher clearly showed, you can easily see you in bed from there, zoom lens or not. You could only wow your guests by taking them to the bedroom, the living room is depressing, would need complete restructuring of internal walls.
5. The only sensible layout I saw was on the back where a sheikh zayed view one bed was square but even here the sink is right next to the front door so any guests immediately see your kitchen sink/washing up as first impression, even damac saying might do 800k for 1200sqft here wasn't convincing with what was being built behind it, dust noise and blocked views coming up

Still looking for 1/2 bed to live in on the beach side or above the tamani for cash but with such crazy shapes finding any suitable may be a needle in a haystack search. The lobby is nice but the sandune and dirt road outside was "not damac's responsibilty" so you might need to wear camel boots for next couple of years between there and marina crown buidling. Do like the carrefour being so close though.
6. The waiiiiiiiiiiiit for the lifts yawwwwwwwn and the lobby was crowded by the lift doors with only 6 people with agents, to/from work rushhour may be nightmare

They said 15dhs per sqft service charge and cooling to be decided on handover

He said December "before the new year" for handover

(biyadoo, will reply soon)

I believe the problem is that the floor plans were just made to please off plan investors with simple information like number of bedrooms and sqft. No need to worry about tenants.

I've seen many layout examples that absolutely make no sense. Like 4 small bedrooms. Who needs 4? With master bathroom so tiny. Why not 3 with proper master bedroom and bath. Answer is IMO, they wanted to show 4 bdr in the advert when selling to investors that were going to flip anyway.

On the plus side they do have nice tall ceilings in the apartments which goes some way to making the narrow layouts feel more spacious

Thank you.

Can anyone recommend a company that will snag, furnish, rent etc

I am a non resident and rarley get to Dubai!

Also recommendations on solicitor, banks etc are very welcome

Thanks in advance.

THe said December "before the new year" for handover

(biyadoo, will reply soon)

Hi



I heard from a good source it would early Feb 2011 before hand-over
begins. :cheers:

Hi everyone)) I'm one of the investors to this project. Contract says that I have to get penalties for late handover. Can someone tell me what I can expect as the penalty for the late handover if the total value is around 300k USD.

Hi

I have been waiting since 2005 I expect to get enough late payment
for a 21" flat screen television.


In fact forget the above I will end up giving them money for there
incompetency.



Don't expect anything these people take money in and give nothing back
this is official Damac policy. :cheers:














Hi everyone)) I'm one of the investors to this project. Contract says that I have to get penalties for late handover. Can someone tell me what I can expect as the penalty for the late handover if the total value is around 300k USD.

If you are seriously looking for somewhere to live in the Marina, and you are concerned about prices continuing to fall, I suggest you take a look inside the actual marina.
Speaking to the larger RE people, and in my experience, the better developments inside the marina, front line on the water represent a better investment, especially as you say, with all of the towers due to come on stream where you are corrently looking outside the Marina.
Close to the Marina Mall, (and Metro) on the Marina Mall side of the Marina are considered the best for the long term, although the good developments on beach side, (Marina Quays and the other EMAAR developments) are also pretty good, but the traffic and roadworks problems effect their values for the medium term.
Any of the EMAAR development, but particularly Al Majara are good. If you want a deal on something nearly ready, and superb quality, look at Cayans Silverene or Infinity. Then there is Waves, Marina Sail and ARY that are ready, and excellent apartments if you choose the right one.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Went and viewed a number of apartments in here yesterday. I know people had talked about daft layouts but some of these were just plain stupid.
1. A 4 inch wide slit at the end of one of the living rooms that was about arms length deep, painted and tiled into - any point? way too small for shelves or anything other than gathering dust and losing a hamster down, questioned the damac guy on this and he shrugged i assume it's another 2sqft they can bill for.
2. A toilet in a space so small my shoulders were wedged between the 2 walls when I tried to approach it and I'm not overweight, I'm not kidding, this was the main guest loo - no large people allowed to dinner!
3. Sink corner cut off to get door to open on guest loo, good luck turning round to close it again
4. Saw great 2/3 bed in the front the corner with blue glass and amazing view but they put the master bedroom there so the living room is dark and narrow and faces a tiny window facing the tamani. You wouldn't mind being so exposed in the living room but you'd end up blocking most of the glass being a bedroom on view from tamani as the photgrapher clearly showed, you can easily see you in bed from there, zoom lens or not. You could only wow your guests by taking them to the bedroom, the living room is depressing, would need complete restructuring of internal walls.
5. The only sensible layout I saw was on the back where a sheikh zayed view one bed was square but even here the sink is right next to the front door so any guests immediately see your kitchen sink/washing up as first impression, even damac saying might do 800k for 1200sqft here wasn't convincing with what was being built behind it, dust noise and blocked views coming up

Still looking for 1/2 bed to live in on the beach side or above the tamani for cash but with such crazy shapes finding any suitable may be a needle in a haystack search. The lobby is nice but the sandune and dirt road outside was "not damac's responsibilty" so you might need to wear camel boots for next couple of years between there and marina crown buidling. Do like the carrefour being so close though.
6. The waiiiiiiiiiiiit for the lifts yawwwwwwwn and the lobby was crowded by the lift doors with only 6 people with agents, to/from work rushhour may be nightmare

They said 15dhs per sqft service charge and cooling to be decided on handover

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Looks crisp and modern. I would love to see some pics of the superior penthouses with the private pools if anyone can oblige.

This tower looks complete but not snagged by owners.
Where as The Torch Tower looked incomplete but already all snagged.

funny :D

oops

oops

Date joined May 2005
After all this time, you have suddenly waken up today.
Keep up with the good work. It is getting quiet here.
:lol:

I have done a rough progress calculation by comparing photo taken on 20 Jan 09 and another on 14 Apr 09.

13 floors completed in 87 days. that is 1 floor every 6.69 days. That is a good steady progress.

With 37 floors to go, my guess would be that the structure will be completed by Dec'09 or Jan'10, allowing contingency for Ramadaan and summer heat.

Handover should be towards end of '10.

I am not an investor here but almost bought back in 2005 and like to keep up with progress as I have been intrigued by its architecture.

:cheers:

And, just to remind everyone: ;)

We had such a laugh with this tower, yet with all the delays with Infinity, The Torch, relatively little progress with Elite Residence and Marina 101, removal of formwork from the Princess core and stuff like that it really does not look that bad, when compared. It would be quite ironic, this tower being the first supertall completed in the Marina, huh? ;)

^^ Hm, you don't know when this tower was launched, do you ... and this will be the first? OMG :runaway:

I know when this was launched. And i know it's delayed a lot. I'm just saying that it is not that much behind the other supertalls now, an certainly ahead of some (Marina 101, anyone?). PLUS with the delays on the Torch and others it may actually be the fist one to be finished (it's only 310 meters, so that probably could mean a little earlier dates then some of the other towers, though the shape will probably not allow for a speedy construction). That's all I'm saying, I never said that it's not delayed, or something like that).

OK, I see your point.

Palm Diera is not too bad either, coz its way ahead of Palm New York City. I get your logic now.

:cheers:

I've found this short but recent clip on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTLW4-MqKyU

crikey nice finish i have to say!

November 10th

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Hey guys,

I am looking to buy a 1 bedroom apartment in Marina and move in within march-april max...got to know that ocean heights is almost ready to move in.
.
can anyone here tell me at what rate per square feet apartments are selling in this building?
and how much could a 1 bedroom cost here?(if i pay in cash)

1 beds start from about 1m

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/property-for-sale/residential/?page=1&bedrooms__gte=1&bathrooms__lte=&bedrooms__lte=1&is_search=1&size__lte=&price__gte=&places__id__in=Enter+Location%28s%29+Here&places__id__in=&keywords=ocean+heights&real_estate_agent__id=&size__gte=&is_basic_search_widget=0&price__lte=&bathrooms__gte=

Moderators can we please move this one to completed?

Hi guys,

Does anyone know when this development will be handed over. Has anyone had any news from the developer? Thanks

No one post since a month. What's going on with OH?

Looks crisp and modern.

LOL, certainly the word LUXURY cannot be used as per their marketing suggests...CEO of DAMAC Riddoch added that the 352 luxury apartments in this towering masterpiece will be offered on sale as of today.'This project is designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life, and fits in with our strategy to become luxury lifestyle providers.
What utter nonsense these developers were saying. Misrepresentation and misleading....

These are as basic as they come.....No luxury here and whoever appreciates the finer things in life would certainly not appreciate this...

So I just received handover notice, settle dues etc and pickup keys but guess what, Damac are outrageously charging an extra AED176000 due " area variation greater than 3 % " !!!! Yes, have a look at your invoices, I am sure that they are hitting all of us with this....I dont have my contract just in front of me as I am travelling but perhaps someone can have a look at this....Damac are crooks but they really out do themselves now, shocking...

They are further asking for AED20000 for service/maintenance fees yearly ( my flat a 3 bed at roughly 1500 sqft ) plus Dubai Land Department registration fee of AED32000.

Damac claim RERA has approved the service fee but I bet Damac will not produce documentary proof to that effect.

The main issue is the claimed "area variation". Damac clearly feel they can get away with this trick betting that the owners wont or cant afford to fight this in court and that Damac then will cease the flat calling for breach in contract due non payment of dues and resell the property onto the open market. We definitively have a fight on our hands now...please share with us on the forum with regards to your handover information from Damac.

Damac is further not offering a snagging inspection prior to handover but needs full payment prior to key handover. There is also only gravel or sand all around the building, poor access whether on foot or in car.

DAMAC are crooks :bash: we already knew that.

This building is nice but hey you DAMAC :bash: do not cheat your investors.

What no snagging inspections before handover.:bash: Can they do that?

Never heard of any inspection trips in Ocean Heights either.

The only pictures I have seen here are the once taken by Damac professionals.

No wonder people are prepared to loose their 30% rather then take procession here.