Good to see that at least the "princess" got its crown. So many "crowns" were promised and in the end not delivered.

21-nov

Dubai Marina Night Skyline seen from the sea in front of Jumeirah Beach Residence. Panorama compressed to 1024 width.


great picture

have you tried photosynth? does fantastic panorama and 3d virtual

check it out - http://photosynth.net/
post some more cool stuff

25/November/2011

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1/December/2011

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06-dec

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new pics uploaded on tameer website:

http://www.tameer.net/projects/pricess_tower/project_photos.asp


Cons0tructionStatus
-Superstructure: 100%
-MEP works continue –levels 94 -100
-Kitchen cabinets 81 -90 (50%)
-Floor tiling: Level 94
-Plastering: Level 94 -97
-Painting stage 2: Level 92
-Internal doors levels 89 –93
-Ground Floor entry progressing
-Dome work is progressing
-Curtain Wall: 90%
-Podium Cladding is progressing
-Podium landscaping is progressing

09/December/2011

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16/December/2011

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the silver spire has arrived onsite. there are two huge pieces pieces ready to be mounted. at the base the diameter is about 1.2m I would say, and slightly reducing to 0.9m at the top. looks quite massive and very heavy on the ground.

the silver spire has arrived onsite. there are two huge pieces pieces ready to be mounted. at the base the diameter is about 1.2m I would say, and slightly reducing to 0.9m at the top. looks quite massive and very heavy on the ground.

PT --This Tower is uncredible now its finally nearing top out -have you been inside to see your pad yet ?

^^I've been inside princess and elite a few times, but not on my floor.

princess got showrooms on the 15th open for viewing by appointment. the highest I got in Elite was on the 55th, and the view was breathtaking.

btw, cladding on the podium is progressing well. most of it is done using the same alluminum sheets as on the tower itself. although there are some stone segments on the back as well.

the crown and all the details are coming out very nicely, and better than I expected. makes for a very classy look. I know there's been people calling the renders tacky. but in my (totally biased :) of course) eyes the whole project is coming along really nicely. in a few years this I expect it be a well established sight, and the tallest block a popular landmark in Dubai.

19-dec

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^^I've been inside princess and elite a few times, but not on my floor.

princess got showrooms on the 15th open for viewing by appointment. the highest I got in Elite was on the 55th, and the view was breathtaking.

btw, cladding on the podium is progressing well. most of it is done using the same alluminum sheets as on the tower itself. although there are some stone segments on the back as well.

the crown and all the details are coming out very nicely, and better than I expected. makes for a very classy look. I know there's been people calling the renders tacky. but in my (totally biased :) of course) eyes the whole project is coming along really nicely. in a few years this I expect it be a well established sight, and the tallest block a popular landmark in Dubai.

Yes i love the detail too -totally bawdy and OTT but what isnt in Dubai ?? -here again (unlike SG) they seem to be delivering on renders --ok late i admit but they are delivering

It'll be interesting to see how this project will be eventually managed, with all these service charge issues appearing now left and right in Dubai. A building like this is a mammoth and with so many units and owners it will have to be run like a village. I can't wait to see, how this will work out. But I must say: I am impressed, it really looks fantastic.

23/December/2011

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23/December/2011

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23/December/2011

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24/December/2011

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latest interior shots from tameer website

http://www.tameer.net/projects/pricess_tower/project_photos.asp

6/January/2012

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6/January/2012

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ok, I believe the brackets for the LED flood lights on each individual petal are visible on this photo taken by imre (thanks for the update).

so soon this tower will not only claim the title for the tallest residential from The Torch, but also the torch bit itself... ;)

dear torch owners (i.e. owners association): we're still waiting for you guys to make something happen on the top. please.

ok, I believe the brackets for the LED flood lights on each individual petal are visible on this photo taken by imre (thanks for the update).

so soon this tower will not only claim the title for the tallest residential from The Torch, but also the torch bit itself... ;)

dear torch owners (i.e. owners association): we're still waiting for you guys to make something happen on the top. please.

So nice to see RENDERS being actually replicated in reality--TAMEER habve issues with dates on delivery but are ANGELS compared to us poor SELECT victims !!

^^You can see the detail and expense that goes into creating a roof feature like this. Compare that to a few sheets of glass tapering in height and arranged in a spiral as they have on The Torch. The Torch roof feature probably cost $2,000. Princess Tower roof Feature $200,000+

Who knows where all that money went that select have saved from deleting all the features and architectural delights, maybe they will build another Hotel with the $millions they have creamed off investors.

First part of the spire is already there!

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:banana:

CTRL+Alt+InD

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Another one

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8/January/2012

Princess Tower

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Topped Out :banana:

13/January/2012

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on the podium you can now see through the scaffolding covered with green net that they have build this big arab gate style ornament over the entrance (similar to the ones close to the top). looks beautyful. i'm very impressed with how diligently they are adhering to all those little details initially invisioned by the architects years ago. bravo.

such a small pool for one of the tallest buildings in Dubai is a joke :lol:

such a small pool for one of the tallest buildings in Dubai is a joke :lol:

yeah, deserve a larger outdoor pool. not sure why it is relatively small.

there is an indoor pool as well. maybe that why they've compromised on the outddor one in order to keep the total pool construction cost, but also the maintenance costs in all the future manageable. but still...

Yes the pool is ridiculously small for the size of the podium available there. A very strange decision.

^^I'm guessing it had something to do with the position of the tower crane. They had 2 choices, wait until the crane can come down and build the pool bigger, which would have delayed the completion of the podium. Or, curtail the size of the pool and have the podium, and possibly the entire project, finished quicker. Just a guess!

Let's hope the indoor pool is mega impressive.

I got emails from Tameer last week saying that soon the handovers will take place. Does anyone actually have a rough idea?

I am trying to work out when I will roughly need to be in Dubai.

I am now looking forward to completion after the 3 and a half years of delays

Does anyone know how much the annual charges will be for PT maintainence?

Thank you to all the people that have been posting pics of PT progress. You have helped me so much.

Looking forward to getting my keys

^^I believe it's stated somewhere in the contract what service charges will be for the first couple of years. Around 10 AED per sqft.

I don't expect my keys before June. There is no exact date. The final stages before handover is not all up to the developer and contractors, but also to a few authorities. Not even Tameer would be in a position to know.

^^I believe it's stated somewhere in the contract what service charges will be for the first couple of years. 15 AED per sqft (or 14?) something like that.

I don't expect my keys before June. There is no exact date. The final stages before handover is not all up to the developer and contractors, but also to a few authorities. Not even Tameer would be in a position to know.

Thanks.

Hopefully it won't be too long. Is that a good price to pay for maintainence? 15 aed? I hope so, thanks for your help

15 is OK if it includes chiller charges otherwise it is expensive.

15 is OK if it includes chiller charges otherwise it is expensive.

I've checked it in the documents, it came around 10 Aed psqft.

With the development of DEWA prices maintenance at 15 dhs/sqf including chiller seems impossible. Maybe the first year, but then...

20/January/2012

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21/January/2012

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^^I'm guessing it had something to do with the position of the tower crane. They had 2 choices, wait until the crane can come down and build the pool bigger, which would have delayed the completion of the podium. Or, curtail the size of the pool and have the podium, and possibly the entire project, finished quicker. Just a guess!

Nope. I've seen the architectural and structural drawings, the pool was designed like that and I have mentioned the fact, perhaps even posted the drawing, at the time (I believe 3 - 4 years back)

15 is OK if it includes chiller charges otherwise it is expensive.

OH SO SELECT AT 15 PLUS CHILLER IS EXPENSIVE TOO ?:lol:

was inside again yesterday. coming along nicely.

as much as I like the podium design overneath the main entrance, the actual lobby is relatively small for a tower this size. I would assume the architects would have loved to put a huge lobby area, but had to comprimise to fit all the other things that need to go in the podium like car park, ramps, core, lifts, equipment, shops, etc.

The podium is the same size as for other smaller towers, but needs to contain quite a bit more stuff due to the height of the building. i guess that's why we're not seeing a generously large lobby there...

there is a nice large black panel on the left side entering the lobby with the princess tower logo on it, which looks cool.

OH SO SELECT AT 15 PLUS CHILLER IS EXPENSIVE TOO ?:lol:

Yes it is AED 5 too expensive (the bit that they probably pocket)

25/January/2012

Princess Tower

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27-jan

the fence around the podium is coming down and they start to clean up that area.

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Hey, I'm Brandon, an online editor at The National in Abu Dhabi. Figured you'd appreciate some news about this twisty beast.

The dome and mast of Dubai's landmark Princess Tower has been completed, making it the world's tallest residential tower at a final height of 414 metres its developer said today.

The Dubai Marina development stands at 107 storey tall and encompasses basement floors, one ground floor and 100 above-ground levels. The project is in its final stages of development and expected to be handed over in the second quarter of this year.

Federico Tauber, president of developer Tameer said, "In a city of skyscrapers it is still an extremely satisfying feeling to have completed yet another record-breaking project. Princess Tower is now the tallest residential building in the entire world and its iconic status as a residential super-high rise makes it a very prestigious and sought-after address to live in."

The rest can be found here (http://www.thenational.ae/business/property/dubais-princess-tower-becomes-worlds-tallest-residential-tower).

More apartments in an already crowded market. Well, here's to cheaper rents!

Hey, I'm Brandon, an online editor at The National in Abu Dhabi. Figured you'd appreciate some news about this twisty beast.



The rest can be found here (http://www.thenational.ae/business/property/dubais-princess-tower-becomes-worlds-tallest-residential-tower).

More apartments in an already crowded market. Well, here's to cheaper rents!

Excellent update. Thanks! :cheers:

Would be cool for the National to track other developments across Dubai as well.....:)

Hey, I'm Brandon, an online editor at The National in Abu Dhabi. Figured you'd appreciate some news about this twisty beast...
!

I could have emailed you a few better and more recent shots than the ones shown in the article. let me know next time.

thanks for covering and sharing!

Hey, I'm Brandon, an online editor at The National in Abu Dhabi. Figured you'd appreciate some news about this twisty beast.



The rest can be found here (http://www.thenational.ae/business/property/dubais-princess-tower-becomes-worlds-tallest-residential-tower).

More apartments in an already crowded market. Well, here's to cheaper rents!

thanks for the update mate :)

3/February/2012

Princess Tower

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scaffolding on the sea front is already down.

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full panoramic version by skyscraperlist:

http://gigapan.org/gigapans/98124

quando princess tower sera concluida?

^^

Its almost done just need to remove the crane.

Probably will be handed over around mid 2012.

last week

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The tallest completed residential tower in the world (The "un"-Torch Tower, in the middle of the pic) in comparison to Princess.

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The tallest completed residential tower in the world (The "un"-Torch Tower, in the middle of the pic) in comparison to Princess.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/PrincessTowerTallestResidentialintheworld.jpg

LOL --that's a really convenient camera angle to really rub it in PT !! :)

I could have emailed you a few better and more recent shots than the ones shown in the article. let me know next time.

thanks for covering and sharing!

Glad you found it useful. And I'll let the photo desk know. :rock:

Excellent update. Thanks! :cheers:

Would be cool for the National to track other developments across Dubai as well.....:)

I wish we could give it more coverage. Dubai needs to slow down a bit and let everyone catch up. You can see all of our latest property coverage here (http://www.thenational.ae/business/property/), but there could always be more.

^^

Thanks for the Insightful articles, seems like its one big happy family, wont be long for the first residents to move in and enjoy Pop tarts for breakfast :speech:

o arraanhe ceu mias bonito de dubai

main entrance

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10/February/2012

Princess Tower

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^^ Have you not mangaed to sell any pictures this month ? :)

^^ Have you not mangaed to sell any pictures this month ? :)

Nothing :)

:cheers:

Anyone interested in getting rid of their 1-bed unit Sheikh Zayed Road facing (away from the sea, which is unit 09 and 10) quick for cash, send me a private message with your price.

Hi everyone,

I am not sure what everyone plans on doing with their property, I was hoping to rent it out for a 6 or 12 month period, do any of you guys who lie in the UAE know how much we can expect to get for a 1 bedroom apt in princess tower ?

I purchased my property off plan in 2005 so I am not sure how much it is worth to sell as the prices would have gone up before the financial crisis!

Does anyone know if the properties TAmeer are selling in princess tower now are above or below the 2005 prices?

Are other people going to rent? I know that there is a huge amount of empty property in Dubai at the moment but at least we will have an advantage over others as our property is in an ideal location

Hi everyone,

I am not sure what everyone plans on doing with their property, I was hoping to rent it out for a 6 or 12 month period, do any of you guys who lie in the UAE know how much we can expect to get for a 1 bedroom apt in princess tower ?

I purchased my property off plan in 2005 so I am not sure how much it is worth to sell as the prices would have gone up before the financial crisis!

Does anyone know if the properties TAmeer are selling in princess tower now are above or below the 2005 prices?

Are other people going to rent? I know that there is a huge amount of empty property in Dubai at the moment but at least we will have an advantage over others as our property is in an ideal location

Not sure. Hard to say without seeing the fixtures, but I imagine it'll be towards the top end so I wouldn't be surprised if you could get maybe 80-90k per year for it, provided it's sea view of course.

^^the 1-bed apartments are in the back of the tower (regarding the floorplan) - only 2-bed and up are in the front towards the sea.

Crane is coming down!

14-feb

crane coming down. first picture of princess together with a proper torch ;)

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Not sure. Hard to say without seeing the fixtures, but I imagine it'll be towards the top end so I wouldn't be surprised if you could get maybe 80-90k per year for it, provided it's sea view of course.

Thanks. That seems like a lot. My apartment is side facing the sea on the 66th floor so hopefully that will help towards getting an ok amount of rent. 80-90k seems like a lot to me as I thought rentals would have gone down. If I got a tenant in there for 60k a year I would be happy.

The fixtures and fittings don't look very 5 star to me, I wonder how many people will be tempted to rip out the kitchens and bathrooms and put in 5 star fittings, I personally can't afford to as this tower has drained me beyond belief but I would if I could. This tower looks amazing, if I show people a picture of it they go "wow". I want the inside to say "wow" as well. Of course renters will pay more money if they walk in the apt and go "wow"

I really wish all investors in PT the very best of luck for whatever reason you have purchased the apt for

the torch 1 beds, which are slightly smaller, do not rent below 70-75k now unfurnished. so 75k is realistic.

keep in mind the torch rented much lower the first couple of months when there were a lot of units available (I know friends that got their early bird rent at 50k). now that there are only few left prices have risen to 75k, and still going up.

Thanks. That seems like a lot. My apartment is side facing the sea on the 66th floor so hopefully that will help towards getting an ok amount of rent. 80-90k seems like a lot to me as I thought rentals would have gone down. If I got a tenant in there for 60k a year I would be happy.

The fixtures and fittings don't look very 5 star to me, I wonder how many people will be tempted to rip out the kitchens and bathrooms and put in 5 star fittings, I personally can't afford to as this tower has drained me beyond belief but I would if I could. This tower looks amazing, if I show people a picture of it they go "wow". I want the inside to say "wow" as well. Of course renters will pay more money if they walk in the apt and go "wow"

I really wish all investors in PT the very best of luck for whatever reason you have purchased the apt for

Well if you charge market rent that will allow you to save some cash up to do the upgrade afer a few years if you desire !!

Hi All,

I was in the building 6 months ago with one of my clients and we viewed the show apartments. Sorry did not have my camera so no pictures but the finishings of the show apartment looked quite good, standard finishing's but decent quality of work done.

My company and myself www.smithandken.com (http://www.smithandken.com) offer a full range of services including sales, leasing, and property management. I already have some clients signed up to do the handover and full management of their units as these owners live in Europe.

If any of the owners on this blog are interested in the service please let me know.

Well if you charge market rent that will allow you to save some cash up to do the upgrade afer a few years if you desire !!

That is a very good idea. I am so broke after getting all the money together for this project. I think I will take market rates for rental and use the money to upgrade the apartment when the market is better for selling.

I have to pay the last 15% to Tameer on completion does anyone know what other costs we may have to pay to others like land registry or something?

Snagging starting next week :banana:

novas fotos?

24/February/2012

Princess Tower

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Is that what the dome will look like in the end with one row of cladding, then one row of the grill looking finish ?

I'm sure PT would like it, has great lighting potential.

^^yes, dome is complete. Otherwise I would have to change my hat!!

the original plan was to put more cladding, but had to be revised and compromised in order to assure air circulation for the chillers.

you're right, it has great lighting potential.

how many pools in this tower. i can see one outdoor pool facing the Torch , really small for a skyscraper. any other pools?

^^there is an indoor pool as well. outdoor pool is small, but what matters even more to me is the surrounding area.

Marina Heights has a huge pool and an additional one for kids, but the deck is boring.

Hope Princess will at least have a nice pool area.

^^ Do you know how to swim? :D

^^actually I thought we might be able to use Damac Heights and make it the Princess' pool extension, where the salt water will provide for additional buoyant force.

... the salt water will provide for additional buoyant force.

Are you saying you just learned to? :D

quando sai as novas fotos?

Please could someone help me with the following :-
I am an investor in Princess Tower and wonder if anyone could let me have the current contact numbers and contact names so I can contact Tameer to discuss the completion process.

Thank you very much for your help - Regards DubaiLife.

Tel: 00971 4 450 1600
00971 4 407 55 55
Fax: 00971 4 447 22 66
Toll free: 800 TAMEER (826337)
Email: info@tameer.net

you need to find out who is your relationship manager and they will coordinate everything with you

a new article

http://www.7days.me/2012/03/talk-from-the-top-the-power-of-towers/

08/March/2012

Princess Tower

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10/March/2012

Princess Tower

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Could someone please post photos of the interior please. Thanks

^^not permitted by tameer for now. will change soon hopefully. there are a few photos on their website, but bad quality. I don't understand why they wouldn't publish better ones from the furnished show apartments on the 15th floor.

In the good old days you could just walk into the towers wearing a hard hat and looking official - through the car park was usually sufficient to avoid any form of security. Walk up a few floors before popping into the lift. Using the lift in the lobby where the security are snoozing is not the best idea!

Once up to the desired floor, try to find a proper worker and ask if you can see one of the rooms. If you find the right guy, he will be incredibly helpful and have a huge bunch of keys and take you on an unofficial tour. A few Dirham for his time keeps him smiling......

In the good old days you could just walk into the towers wearing a hard hat and looking official - through the car park was usually sufficient to avoid any form of security. Walk up a few floors before popping into the lift. Using the lift in the lobby where the security are snoozing is not the best idea!

Once up to the desired floor, try to find a proper worker and ask if you can see one of the rooms. If you find the right guy, he will be incredibly helpful and have a huge bunch of keys and take you on an unofficial tour. A few Dirham for his time keeps him smiling......

You can do the same now but to see this interior not worth to spend even 10-20 dhs :)

I went inside with my friend last year and seems not to impressive , but better than Manchester Tower and Marina Pinnacle..

16-march

these pics now show how the grid on top of the glas on the crown is going to look. there were a few pieces built weeks ago already, but only recently more has been added. Extra detail - I like it.


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Crane is.... gone.

16-march

these pics now show how the grid on top of the glas on the crown is going to look. there were a few pieces built weeks ago already, but only recently more has been added. Extra detail - I like it.


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Love tne outside detail -- I want a place here but I realise I got to spend to upgrade insides -- am looking on secondary market for bargain sea views

...I want a place here but I realise I got to spend to upgrade insides -- am looking on secondary market for bargain sea views


My saying: upgrade a few tiles and the kitchen doors and you have a very nice unit.

actually, I have a unit in Damac's super expensive Ocean Heights and even ripped everything out in it.

Secondary market prices are quite high for Princess. You will be very lucky to find a bargain there...

Completed?

no, far from it

no, far from it

i think it will handover before 2013

us please what is the name of that complex of four towers being built in Abu Dhabi on the side of sky tower that looks like the Marina Bay in Singapore?

us please what is the name of that complex of four towers being built in Abu Dhabi on the side of sky tower that looks like the Marina Bay in Singapore?

The Gate

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=258437&page=7

25-March

not much to see on the outside, only tiny litte hidden details, but they will shine at night... thought the lighting scheme was going to be 'value-engineered' and not going ahead.

But Tameer is delivering the promised details. Again and again. Good job, guys!!!!! This truly made my day.


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not much to see, but look closer, they are installing something on the cladding...

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LED linear light along the corners, and....

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Spot lights down the podium wall, and larger ones from the bottom up.

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this is the design by Light Concept (http://www.lightconcept.ae/ongoingprojects3.html). The also have Elite Residence shown on their website.

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and the last pic is my sneak preview mockup a few tallest block towers lit up. I have a much better version, but not ready to share.

Not visible: The Un-Torch Tower... Select, we are still waiting for you to brighten up your beauty.

Ocean Heighs also not visible any more..

Ocean Heighs also not visible any more..

There were quality issues with the color changing LED strips supplied. The supplier will have to replace with decent quality. I was told May.

Torch top looks like this currently:

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Torch top looks like this currently:

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Have you photo shopped that one Steve ??:)

:lol: no it is not photo shopped. The Torch has a torch now but just the top half. The 'UnTorch' has become the 'HalfTorch'.
Bottom half not working (but it was at the beginning), maybe the penthouse neighbours complained about the bottom half hurting their sensitive little eyes :dunno:

30/March/2012

Princess Tower

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please if we can to if you live in abu dhabi posting new photos of the gate shams and landmark tower (not the first two months the photos appear) we thank

Amazing!! :okay:

There were quality issues with the color changing LED strips supplied. The supplier will have to replace with decent quality. I was told May.

Are they changing the lights to led as it's show in the picture???? I hope so

^^^My comment before was regarding Ocena Heights Tower, where they are having quality issues with the LEDs supplied.

Princess Tower will have horizontal LED strips around the corners goigng all the way up the tower.

Also those LED spot lights on the podium.

^^ Every single tower in Dubai has got problems with the quality of the LED strip lights supplied .... and after a while they just turn them off for good.

^^^My comment before was regarding Ocena Heights Tower, where they are having quality issues with the LEDs supplied.



All Damac projects have the same issue , few months after the handover all lights off , just have a look The Waves, Marina Terrace etc...

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All Damac projects have the same issue , few months after the handover all lights off , just have a look The Waves, Marina Terrace etc...

Is it not more to do with non payment of maintenance fees resulting in the management looking to make savings and reduce electricity bills?

It's a bit like a building maintenance indicator, half of the people in The Torch have paid maintenance charges so they just switch on half of the flourescent tubes on the roof:lol:

That Torch light scheme cracks me up, it's so cheap and nasty from the 70's, not just 1970's , budget = 70 dirhams also :lol:

I have been in Princess Tower for handover inspection. I am very disappointed with the quality. It is far from what they promised. The apartment is very dark, small windows, the kitchen has a window with no glass. I am talking about the one bedroom '02' types.

They saved on every corner. It was a very cheap look.

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I must say that the designers of both Princess Tower and Elite Residence together with the developer, should be congratulated for including so much detailing into the top sections of these towers. Either of these towers could be centre piece icons in any major city on the Globe. I would rather see Elite residence being built in London than the Shard which is completely out of place in it's surroundings.

When you see the Torch between Princess and Elite, you see how little money was spent by Select on the architecture by comparison;

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The apartment is very dark, small windows... one bedroom '02' types.




I agree. The one-beds 07 and 02 unit don't have enough window area.
The 09 and 10 one-beds (facing gulf course) are much brighter and have a better leayout, plus a huge balcony. They are less expensive, but actually better IMO.

I would recommend to you to be generous with light installation, and use mirrors to reflect natural light through the unit. also replace the kitchen tiles - they convey that cheap look.

this is the huge impace those tiles have.... just a quick and dirty mockup of the difference a little effort will make (paint and light).

counter tops and rest of kitchen are actually not that bad.


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16-apr

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I am very impressed with the crowns on both PT and ER. They look fantastic! Wonderful detail. :cheers2:

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Where's the oven?

I have been in Princess Tower for handover inspection. I am very disappointed with the quality. It is far from what they promised. The apartment is very dark, small windows, the kitchen has a window with no glass. I am talking about the one bedroom '02' types.

They saved on every corner. It was a very cheap look.

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Similar as Marina Pinnacle , dark and very bad design , just wondering who was the architect for this..

Whats the point of that window in the kitchen?

These units are not worth more then 650-700 dhs/sqft now..

Whats the point of that window in the kitchen?



we have those same windows in marina heights tower. their is a ventilation shaft behind it. I always assumed the windows are meant to be opened to get rid of heavy-duty kitchen fumes.

the construction quality is way better than Pinnacle, by the way. nothing compares with pinnacle in that regard.

^^don't agree with you Imre. Architects have done a great job of the building, it's a stunner really and just a pity it is another specimen tree lost in a forrest. The problem comes where the developer dictates to the architect what mix of apartments they want to sell. More revenue per foot is acheived from smaller units unfortunately.

There must be a reason for the window in the kitchen as I would assume there is not a solid concrete wall immediately behind it. Why not fit a LED tv in the window and hook it up to a webcam with your favourite view.

^^don't agree with you Imre. Architects have done a great job of the building, it's a stunner really and just a pity it is another specimen tree lost in a forrest. The problem comes where the developer dictates to the architect what mix of apartments they want to sell. More revenue per foot is acheived from smaller units unfortunately.

There must be a reason for the window in the kitchen as I would assume there is not a solid concrete wall immediately behind it. Why not fit a LED tv in the window and hook it up to a webcam with your favourite view.

I agree, from outside looks good but inside not :)
Also just have a look the size of the swimming pool, lots of waste of space on the podium and just a small pool..

Finishing is ok (I would say average in Dubai) but the small windows and dark apartments are not so good..

...but the small windows and dark apartments are not so good..


this only affects the 02 and 07 1-bedrooms below the 50th floor, which is like 90 units out of 763. I expect them to end up lower in rental return than the rest. the other units are fine. will be interesting to see.

we have those same windows in marina heights tower. their is a ventilation shaft behind it.


So what do you see if you open the window?

The only logic that comes to mind is maybe the window in the kitchen is meant to cater to Asian buyers, especially the Chinese, they love a window in the kitchen.

...but then I'd figure with a view.

So what do you see if you open the window?

a ventilation shaft. d'uh.

a ventilation shaft. d'uh.

Why? - why would you want a window looking into a ventilation shaft? :nuts:

Why? - why would you want a window looking into a ventilation shaft? :nuts:

Read the post.

...I always assumed the windows are meant to be opened to get rid of heavy-duty kitchen fumes.

We have the same in the guest toilet. guess what that window is for... ;)

I hate the window in the kitchen. What is going on?

Does anyone know when we can expect handover?

Thanks for everyone's contributions. I would be lost without this forum

16-apr

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...birds mirroring skydiver formation about 20min later.

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The last pic is excellent. It really is coming together. At least it's lovely on the outside.

I hope that us owners can all get together to arrange contractors in to do modifications to the inside. Such as kitchen etc

Are many people planning to rent? Keep for holidays? Undecided?

Is anyone else nervous about the smoothness of handover?

Looking forward to hearing from you

I hope that us owners can all get together to arrange contractors in to do modifications to the inside. Such as kitchen etc

Are many people planning to rent? Keep for holidays? Undecided?

Is anyone else nervous about the smoothness of handover?

Looking forward to hearing from you


Absolutely. We should come up with a standard package for 1/2/3 bedroom apartments that cover kitchen tiles and a few other easy-to-fix item. I'm already in talks with a couple of contractors to source ideas.

Think majority will rent out.

I personally don't expect major trouble for handover - at least not more than other developments. However, it would be naive to assume it's possible to handover perfeclty smoothly.

Absolutely. We should come up with a standard package for 1/2/3 bedroom apartments that cover kitchen tiles and a few other easy-to-fix item. I'm already in talks with a couple of contractors to source ideas.

Think majority will rent out.

I personally don't expect major trouble for handover - at least not more than other developments. However, it would be naive to assume it's possible to handover perfeclty smoothly.

Thanks for your input on these forums. You are a very active contributer and are offering me a lot of information I would not normally have access to.

I really hope it is handed over soon. It seems to be dragging on.

Any rumours of handover dates?

We are lucky we have a nice tower. As it is tall and iconic we should be able to rent out our apartments easily

Hi All
I'm new to the forum, and would like a little advice. I am an investor in the project, and would like to know if there is a specific area where fellow investors who are bitterly unhappy regarding the progress get together and discuss the issues. I have read on previous posts that this is not the correct area to discuss these matters, and would appreciate some guidance. Thanx

Hi All
I'm new to the forum, and would like a little advice. I am an investor in the project, and would like to know if there is a specific area where fellow investors who are bitterly unhappy regarding the progress get together and discuss the issues. I have read on previous posts that this is not the correct area to discuss these matters, and would appreciate some guidance. Thanx


Not that I know of. By progress you mean the delay, or the deliverable?

When it comes to delays, the two Tameer developments here in the marina are not an exception to most other projects in Dubai. Yes there are significant delays and challenges faced with the building, but they were maybe slightly less than average. So investors are somewhat upset with the delays, but happy that they are actually receiving a completed product which actually looks like the renders or even better.

Keep in mind, even Tameer internally had to accept some major, major cuts. So it's not that only investors are victims of the financial downturn. And I don't think they are even close to wanting to launch another project this scale anytime soon.

So all in all, Princess Tower and Elite Residence have not been ridiculously slow or bad for Dubai standards. Again, rather slightly above average to say the least. So I personally don't think Dubai courts would ever consider compensation for this development, because otherwise they would have to the same or more with almost all other developers.

My personal view is to look ahead and enjoy the completed product. Many investors in other projects will never reiceve keys, nor money back.

If you find out more, let me know. Otherwise, we might see each other in the owners assiciation meeting at some point...

Both the deliverable, as well as the lack of communication from the developers side. My original agreement promised delivery in Dec 2009, i think. Mention was made regarding penalties, both from the purchaser's side, as well as the developers side. Most of the investors (i guess) have been sticking to their original payment plan, so when the "Discounted Addendum" plan came out, there was very little outstanding in terms of the putrchase price. Now that Tameer have been sitting with our money for months, they appear to be very reluctant to accept responsibility for the late delivery. I agree, there have been external factors beyond their control, but it is a simple business venture, and that is why not everyone is a property developer. I believe there should be compensation for those investors who have had funds tied up in the development with absolutely no return on their investment 30 months after contractual obligation. That's what makes me so angry....

not sure if Tameer have been sitting on piles of money since the delays have not made the construction any cheaper I don't think. also there are quite a few investors that have defaulted their payments (many of which simply might not have had the funds during the crisis) and were given several chances and extra time to settle overdue amounts while tameer had to pay the contractors on an ongoing basis. due to the delays, there was no punishement for such defaulting (to a certain degree) in return, by the way.

you're always free to bring this case to court, but from what I know about similarly delayed projects, chances are very slim to virtually none. so I think most people in with experience here in the market would agree and rather save the money on lawyers and instead upgrade the kitchen tiles.

hope this helps.

I really don't want to follow the legal route, that would be a fruitless excercise. The original purchase agreement states (yea, i found it) completion by 31 Dec 2008. We are now 40 months later!! There is a variation clause too, giving 180 days grace to the developer, making completion mid-2009. Claise 10.1 also stiplulates that the penalties levied by tameer upon the developer would be divided up amongst the investors!!! Should the investors not pay, they would be penalized at the rate of AED 5 000 Per month. So, if i do my maths, they should be sitting on heaps of cash.... I'm just really disappointed in the whole project...

one of the units I bought had been defaulted by the previous investor, and never got penalized with the 5000 per months due to the delay. talk to tameer staff, there have been significant cuts internally. no heaps of cash in sight.

enough investment talk for the construction section of the forum. I guess this would need to continue in the UAE investment section.

a few new upadate photos on the tameer website

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Construction Status:


> Superstructure: 100%
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Dome & Mast: 100%
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MEP works continue – levels 96 - 100

> Kitchen cabinets complete
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Floor tiling: complete
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Plastering: complete

> Painting stage 2: Level 94 (95%)

> Internal doors levels (98%)

> Ground Floor entry (98%)

> Curtain Wall: complete

> Podium landscaping: near completion

Has anyone had any contact from Tameer about the completion date/handover date?

I do hope it is this year, it just seems really slow to me. I am no expert but surely we should have our keys soon.

I am sure they will be handed over gradually as there are many apartments.

Time goes by so slowly

Has anyone had any contact from Tameer about the completion date/handover date?

I do hope it is this year, it just seems really slow to me. I am no expert but surely we should have our keys soon.

I am sure they will be handed over gradually as there are many apartments.

Time goes by so slowly
I believe they are buzy with the snag list currently, so handover should be pretty soon. Have you not yet received the correspondence with the various dates indicated for inspection?

^^snagging is in the 60s already.

Facade cleaning is going on right this minute on the sea side, which means completion is soon.

My last email was in January to say that the building itself was complete

I have not received anything since.

Was there any significant information?

What are the dates for inspection?

Can we go and see the property?

Last year Tameer tried to fine me for a late payment and it was around 50000 dirhams, this made me very upset as I had paid according to my plan. I had to scan lots of receipts and my payment plan and eventually they confirmed I didn't have to pay a fine (with no apology). This really upset me because I had to prove my innocence with the threat of losing my property unless I paid.
I have been stung by people in Dubai before. Sometimes we forget that there morals are low and are not consistent with those in the west. This is my opinion but there are too many stories about property buyers being swindled in Dubai. We are lucky our property is completed

What are the dates for inspection?

Can we go and see the property?


Depends on your floor. If you are below 70th you could already have inspected you unit. 70 and above is schedule for the coming weeks.

There is an office on the ground floor of Princess where you can walk in and get your appointment. The staff is very friendly.

Or just call them.

Depends on your floor. If you are below 70th you could already have inspected you unit. 70 and above is schedule for the coming weeks.

There is an office on the ground floor of Princess where you can walk in and get your appointment. The staff is very friendly.

Or just call them.

Thanks for the info. I am below the 70th so I could see it soon. Do you have the number to call?

Thanks for yor help

Thanks for the info. I am below the 70th so I could see it soon. Do you have the number to call?

Thanks for yor help

it's on their website.

Tel: +971 4 399 4132

Never-before-seen pictures of the view from the top of 414-meter Princess Tower in Dubai

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Nice pics.

Can't wait to get the keys.

Thanks for the number. Will give them a buzz

I am confused. It says you are banned. Are you for real?

Has anyone actually seen their property?

Looking forward to the handover now

Was there someone on here trying to view people's apartments and do the snags on their behalf? Is that normal?

OMG, the kitchen is shocking! Looks like a cheap apt from the 80's. WTF!

Hi All
I guess the pre-handover inspection is in full swing now. I'm doing my apartment next week. Any feedback from owners who have already done the inspection? Can anyone recommend a reliable letting agent? I would assume it would be better to all share 1 agent, in order to reduce costs, and perhaps get a more personalized service? Any feedback on the completion costs from anyone?

I am confused. It says you are banned. Are you for real?

Has anyone actually seen their property?

Looking forward to the handover now

Was there someone on here trying to view people's apartments and do the snags on their behalf? Is that normal?
I just got a PM from a crowd offering to do the snag list on my behalf. I don't know if this is normal or not, but it certainly seems to make sense for those of us not living in UAE.

I just got a PM from a crowd offering to do the snag list on my behalf. I don't know if this is normal or not, but it certainly seems to make sense for those of us not living in UAE.

They were posting on here yesterday then appeared to be banned.

It sounds a little dodgy to me. Maybe I am paranoid? I have not received any information regarding the handover. I am waiting for Tameer to get back to me as it may have been lost in the post.

I am excited for you to see your apartment next week. I do agree that we need to stick together when we are going to deal with agents and tillers to replace the kitchen tiles etc.

I hope this is a smooth process.

They were posting on here yesterday then appeared to be banned.

It sounds a little dodgy to me. Maybe I am paranoid? I have not received any information regarding the handover. I am waiting for Tameer to get back to me as it may have been lost in the post.

I am excited for you to see your apartment next week. I do agree that we need to stick together when we are going to deal with agents and tillers to replace the kitchen tiles etc.

I hope this is a smooth process.


once we have access I will try to get an easy yet effective upgrade-design made for the kitchens (tiles and light) and then share with other owners. kind of trying to improve the image of the building. those kitchens seem to be quite distracting to many people - possible tenants and investors.

They were posting on here yesterday then appeared to be banned.

It sounds a little dodgy to me. Maybe I am paranoid? I have not received any information regarding the handover. I am waiting for Tameer to get back to me as it may have been lost in the post.

I am excited for you to see your apartment next week. I do agree that we need to stick together when we are going to deal with agents and tillers to replace the kitchen tiles etc.

I hope this is a smooth process.
I'm surprized they haven't contacted you yet - i received a letter late feb, and couldn't get to Dubai untill now. I'm on the 29th floor (inspection was done in april, i think), but an e-mail to them requesting an appointment, and they were more than happy to oblige. Perhaps you should mail them, and find out when inspection would be possible. I also tried the telephonic route - Gave that one up as a bad choice!! The number they gave (someone also mentioned it on this forum) is either permanently engaged, or it simply just rings... Where is your apartment situated/ Think the handover is scheduled till end May / early June...

I'm surprized they haven't contacted you yet - i received a letter late feb, and couldn't get to Dubai untill now. I'm on the 29th floor (inspection was done in april, i think), but an e-mail to them requesting an appointment, and they were more than happy to oblige. Perhaps you should mail them, and find out when inspection would be possible. I also tried the telephonic route - Gave that one up as a bad choice!! The number they gave (someone also mentioned it on this forum) is either permanently engaged, or it simply just rings... Where is your apartment situated/ Think the handover is scheduled till end May / early June...

I have received an email today after I emailed yesterday. The emailed me the letter sent in feb

They sent my information to an incomplete address. It was sent by courier so it should have been returned to them. I tried to telephone but had no luck. I wanted a callback to speak to someone

I will try and call again tomorrow and arrange a time to go in the next few weeks. The flights from the uk are under £400 for may so it's not so expensive this time of year.

I still have no idea of any further costs. Do we just pay the balance to Tameer and thats it.

I would love to know any other govt costs that we will have to pay.

once we have access I will try to get an easy yet effective upgrade-design made for the kitchens (tiles and light) and then share with other owners. kind of trying to improve the image of the building. those kitchens seem to be quite distracting to many people - possible tenants and investors.

That's a great idea. If people want to rent an apt in Dubai marina they want it to look nice. Hopefully it won't cost too much to spruce up the kitchen.

What is the main concern? I don't like the tiles or cupboard doors

Anyone have any suggestions for a reasonable rental agent?

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Ok I finally got through on the phone. They still don't know if my property is ready to snag list yet. They will know in a couple of days. They said They think we will have the keys in our hands by September.
So if that's a quote for September are we looking at The end of the year? Better late than never?

Have had a sneak preview of the lobby yesterday, and was quite happy with the design. Dark marble on floors and walls, combined with some gold-colored highlights.

...They said They think we will have the keys in our hands by September.
So if that's a quote for September are we looking at The end of the year?

I believe they gave you their truely expected date.

Facade lighting on the podium was tested last night. Looks nice.

this will be your view if you have an apartment around the 70th floor...

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/PrincessTowerBeachView.jpg

11/May/2012

Princess Tower

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11-may

facade light testing.

I'm a little bit surprised how the golden/orange color idea came about on a silver/grey and blue tower. sure there was a render years ago that looked golden, but the cladding has been assigned years ago. this color fits elite residence much better to be honest.

but i'm glad this building will have lots of facade lighting since most others are just boring dark at night. it will be up to the owners association to make sure it is maintained properly!!

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/Foto-1.jpg

Thanks for these pics. I still can't figure out which way the pic is taken on the apartment around the 70th floor. Which buildings in the background? Is it the one next to the pt and the Marriott? Are the apartments around the 70th available for inspection? Did you find many snags?

Really appreciate all the pics

Or is this pic taken from the building behind pt?

^^taken from top of the torch tower.

snagging should be around the 70s or pretty close.

Finally arranged to go to Dubai, am going next week to see my property.

I am hoping that I will be satisfied with the view and amenities.

Fingers crossed for me,

Finally arranged to go to Dubai, am going next week to see my property.

I am hoping that I will be satisfied with the view and amenities.

Fingers crossed for me,

Hi appleosprey - I've PM'd you.

Hi everyone

I have bought an apt in the Princess Tower on the 67th floore . I have already been invited for the pre-inspection handover in April whcih I was unable to make it to . However, I am traveeling to Dubai on the 12th of July and have contacted Tameer on several occasions to get an idea of the Handover date whcih they are still preety vague about . Does anyone have an idea as to when handover is likely to take place ?

Thanks

JATIN

Hi everyone

I have bought an apt in the Princess Tower on the 67th floore . I have already been invited for the pre-inspection handover in April whcih I was unable to make it to . However, I am traveeling to Dubai on the 12th of July and have contacted Tameer on several occasions to get an idea of the Handover date whcih they are still preety vague about . Does anyone have an idea as to when handover is likely to take place ?

Thanks

JATIN

They told me September, that was when I spoke to them last week.

If they told me October,November,December, I would not Be surprised,

Everything seems to move so slowly and any they claim that blame strictly lies with their contractors. Let's hope sooner rather than later.

Does anyone know what our apartments are worth?

I know each apartment is priced differently but I am asking in relation to their original prices in 2005.

Since we signed our contracts in 2005, the price of property in Dubai has increased and then with the financial crisis it has significantly decreased.

I am just wondering if the value is less than 2005 listing prices or more than?

just curious as I am trying to work out what my investment is worth

people, please, where do yuo see slow progress? the outside is pretty much done. The progress is happening on the inside. I have seen the lobby last week and it looked great.

the men and women invovled in this project are working very hard to complete this development. :applause:

a couple of pics from:
http://www.tameer.net/projects/pricess_tower/project_photos.asp

I hope they are fine with me putting the link...

http://www.tameer.net/projects/pricess_tower/photos/april2012/001.jpg

http://www.tameer.net/projects/pricess_tower/photos/april2012/005.jpg

http://www.tameer.net/projects/pricess_tower/photos/april2012/003.jpg

there are a few more update pics on the tameer webiste.

Speaking for myself, I think there has been slow progress on the tower.
Especially since my original contract said Dec 2008 completion. The handover will be four years later than when I originally expected it.

I found that overall there was more progress in the beginning then it seemed to slow right down especially towards the end.

This is just my opinion, some people may think that that the Princess Tower has been constructed fast. Originally it was expected to take under 4 years and now it will be over 7 years.

The lobby looks great from the pictures, there is one photo on of the ceiling on Tameer website, which reminds me a bit of a chinese restaurant?

just saw that

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/nationgeneral/2012/May/nationgeneral_May361.xml&section=nationgeneral

Some pics of the lighting from afar.

http://i.imgur.com/FPqUO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9gUEO.jpg

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/incoming/article458747.ece/ALTERNATES/gallerySize/144947191.jpg

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/incoming/article458748.ece/ALTERNATES/gallerySize/144947176.jpg

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/incoming/article458749.ece/ALTERNATES/gallerySize/144947117.jpg

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/incoming/article458750.ece/ALTERNATES/gallerySize/144947156.jpg
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/photos/dubai-s-princess-tower-becomes-world-s-tallest-residential-building-458751.html?img=0

some international coverage - NY Daily News
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Dubai's Princess Tower sets new records: tallest residential buildings according to Guinness World Records

Tower in United Arab Emirates is 1,356 feet high

Published: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 4:55 PM
Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:42 PM

Dubai, which already claims the world's highest building, has set a new record with Princess Tower, which the Guinness World Records website said on Monday was the world's tallest residential building.

"Princess Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 1,356 feet high and has 101 stories above ground, dedicated to residential use," Guinness said.

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/dubai-princess-tower-sets-records-tallest-residential-buildings-guinness-world-records-article-1.1083367?localLinksEnabled=false

nice marina video with a few areal shots of the princess tower:

I don't know, if this was posted before: it is the promotion video of this hotel project which has great views of the Dubai Marina
http://vimeo.com/42757726

nice marina video with a few areal shots of the princess tower:

I actually could have posted this link on the general Marina thread, since the views are very good and pretty recent.

28/May/2012

Princess Tower

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It's a disappointingly small pool, even if they have other pools indoors. Some had mentioned the presence of the crane causing a revision of the size, perhaps also more parking space was needed in the podium below. In any event, the podium top should have been utilized for as large a pool as possible.

I agree, the pool has the same size as ours and I am in a 24 story building.

It wont get much sun anyway so does the size really matter - will it get a lot of use?

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/DubaiMarinaPanorama.jpg

30/May/2012

Princess Tower , site cleaning in full progress

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30/May/2012

Princess Tower , site cleaning in full progress

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Are they seriously planning on not adding a fence and gate between the pool and children's play area? That's an accident waiting to happen.

31-may 2012
before final deep cleaning cleaning

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A M A Z I N G panorama!!

Are they seriously planning on not adding a fence and gate between the pool and children's play area? That's an accident waiting to happen.

Still not finished, fence should be there just wait a bit.

^^ Balcony tiles is brown and dosen't suits with first class flats....!

The structural quality looks very good from the photos, the view is breath taking, the tiles can be changed. Congratulation PrincessTower!

^^ Balcony tiles is brown and dosen't suits with first class flats....!

Easy to change it :)


01/June/2012

Princess Tower

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Looks like they're trying to figure out the feature lighting on the main part of the building now, some teething problems before it's fully lit up.

http://i.imgur.com/nwDsz.jpg

Looks like they're trying to figure out the feature lighting on the main part of the building now, some teething problems before it's fully lit up.

http://i.imgur.com/nwDsz.jpg

Our Princess Tower will hopefully be the biggest and Brightest skyscraper in the Marina

13 June by Musaab Abdelrazig (http://www.flickr.com/photos/musaab-abdelrazig/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7184668167_a3df186449_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/musaab-abdelrazig/7184668167
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...I hope the others will also be bright. I'd rather have princess between other beautifully shining buildings, than standing out too much at night because the other developers have neglected their night appearance. We want a nice cluster!!

Well, Infinity is clearly going to look great at night, Ocean Heights is getting their light effect fixed (was due April), Elite was planned to have something nice (by the same company as princess, Light Concept from Abu Dhabi), 23 Marina will be nice too. Only Torch is the biggest disappoinment amongst the new towers given it's name. Pinnacle and Sulafa don't even compete. The old towers are totally dark besides the Marriott hotel.

I agree with you PT, they should all look nice at night.
Have a look at this photo from flickr by Beno Saradzic, where Elite Residence outshines PT and the Torch has the lights on, too.
http://i45.tinypic.com/10e55c7.jpg

very good ... as is already finalizing the princess tower at the entrance?

Big building Logo and name letters are installed on the sea front / le reve corner. name letters over the main entrance too.

retail shop area on the sea side is taking shape as well.

really? wow! could you post some pics please? :)

I spoke to handover management in the office in the tower. the latest information I received regarding handover to start is end of august, about 6 weeks from now.

the wall around the construction site has just been taken down. not sure what retail is going to come there, but there are several units. from what I remember it said 9 retail units some time ago. not sure if that changed. I believe several could be combined into one if necessary to creat one larger outlet.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/PrincessTowerBalcony2.jpg

I missed this post before. Totally amazing view!

31-may 2012
before final deep cleaning cleaning

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I. Am. Blown. Away... :cheers2:

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color changing light testing on the lower ring of the two rings of petals on the crown.

you can see the color change from miles away.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/Foto-2.jpg


the white lights everywhere are the balcony lights, which eventually will not all be switched on like this. looks nice though.

color changing light testing on the lower ring of the two rings of petals on the crown.

you can see the color change from miles away.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/Foto-2.jpg


the white lights everywhere are the balcony lights, which eventually will not all be switched on like this. looks nice though.

Are those uplighting features on the corner shining right into someone's apartment?

Are those uplighting features on the corner shining right into someone's apartment?

Just got an email about this now :

I need to get in touch with the building-supervisor because the workers have placed some lamps and some are very much shining in the wrong direction. Not only is that a pity for the Princess Tower but also for me because they are blinding me when I sit at my desk.


Any idea who is the contact person there?

^^is that desk in the torch?

those white flood lights need to be carefully checked anyways to make sure they don't interfere too much with the balconies and windows close by, or in other towers.

both petal rings on the crown were animated last night. with different sorts of animation schemes. the low quality cell phone snaps don't really capture the show. It was off tonight so I couldn't take proper shots.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/xFoto.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/xFoto2.jpg

It's a shame that the developer has gone to so much trouble incorporating a state of the art lighting system.

No one will notice it as they will be distracted by the magnificence of the futuristic, artistic, ground breaking, unreplicated night lighting theme (couple of fluorescent tube lights that the contractor left in the skip) in the nearby Torch tower.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/PrincessTowerBalcony2.jpg
http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/PrincessTowerBalcony.jpg

Views; Amazing
Tiles; WTF! :lol:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/PrincessTowerBalcony.jpg

Views; Amazing
Tiles; WTF! :lol:

Yes - the tiles are terrible. They're bad enough on the balcony but it looks as though the same 'theme' carries on inside. :ohno:

I think the view will distract from the tiles!

I think the view will distract from the tiles!

Quite possible, but the tiles will be gone first thing anyways. Easy.

I think the view will distract from the tiles!

The furnishings could do a good job also.

I just struck me when I saw the balcony picture, the building is so modern yet the balcony is tiled like a 70's Spanish maisonette. Polished porcelain (blue/grey) would have looked so much better on the balcony and would have cost little more. Porcelain is also harder and does not chip as easy as the unglazed ceramic ones they seem to have used. The additional cost would have been saved with less wastage.

the balcony tiles stick out much more on the photographs, but in reality don't look bad actually. for the one-bedrooms they look quite fine. the kitchen tiles don't. I saw the same ones in a building in motor city.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/IMG_6332-2.jpg

the balcony tiles stick out much more on the photographs, but in reality don't look bad actually. for the one-bedrooms they look quite fine. the kitchen tiles don't. I saw the same ones in a building in motor city.

Supprising that.... motor city /sports city fit-out are higher quality overall than marina....!
:nuts:

06/July/2012

Princess Tower

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06/July/2012

Princess Tower

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they have installed ornaments all arond the podium like the one hidden behind the crane on imre's pic.

they are the same as on the last floor before the crown.

Does anyone know if it's best to have the apartment furnished or unfurnished in Dubai?

Just trying to work out finances and wonder if we need to furnish the apartment

I imagine if people are working in Dubai for 2 or 3 years they probably won't have their own furniture

Does anyone know if it's best to have the apartment furnished or unfurnished in Dubai?

Just trying to work out finances and wonder if we need to furnish the apartment

I imagine if people are working in Dubai for 2 or 3 years they probably won't have their own furniture

Easier to rent if its unfurnished , most of rental deals still relocation and they already have furniture.

Also if you buy a furniture maybe some clients wont like the style, size , colour etc...

Does anyone know if it's best to have the apartment furnished or unfurnished in Dubai?

Just trying to work out finances and wonder if we need to furnish the apartment

I imagine if people are working in Dubai for 2 or 3 years they probably won't have their own furniture

If you are going to furnish it, I'd advise only furnishing the white goods.

Princess Tower was declared complete and ready for occupation on 19 July 2012.

Handover will commence 26 July 2012.

:banana:

GREAT NEWS !!!

:banana::banana::banana::nuts::cheers:

Great news >>> one construction site less in that area.... Also Elite is completed sonce a week now and handovers commenced yesterday

20/July/2012

Princess Tower

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Used a wrong panel there :)

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Dearest All,

Just wondering is there anyone knows how much the maintenance fee per square feet of Princess Tower is? And for my curiosity, did all of you (owners) pay the final installment yet? To be honest, I feel a bit surprised that Tameer has sent a handover but I have not yet been informed by Tameer to do my first inspection of my apartment?

Views; Amazing
Tiles; WTF! :lol:

What were they thinking using those tiles, both inside and out?
Truly awful Dubai standards.... Great views though.

Dearest All,

Just wondering is there anyone knows how much the maintenance fee per square feet of Princess Tower is? And for my curiosity, did all of you (owners) pay the final installment yet? To be honest, I feel a bit surprised that Tameer has sent a handover but I have not yet been informed by Tameer to do my first inspection of my apartment?


maintenance fee is statet in the purchase agreement and has been fixed for the first years. I've quoted it here before, and just received the actual amount in the handover document. don't have it with me though. not more than 12 aed/sqft.

final installment will be required to take over the keys. no unit handed over yet, so i don't think many people would have paid at all.

you should have inspected your apartment already. snagging has started in may and is completed. contact customer service. they also have had a handover office with about 10 staff onsite in the princess tower, you could have walked in or called anytime.

Used a wrong panel there :)

http://i50.tinypic.com/513cxc.jpg

Its interesting, they have removed all ornaments around the podium...

Any idea?