I think it's time for its own project thread

Waterfront project makes waves

These are the very latest pictures to show the fast-developing Dubai Waterfront’s Madinat Al Arab – the new city within a city.

Emirates Today gained exclusive access yesterday to the site, which will house more than one million people.

The city will feature 10 districts, and phase one will see construction of the districts along the waterfront – including a marina and one of the world’s tallest buildings.

As well as this, 90 per cent of the reclamation of land for Palm Jebel Ali – which is part of Dubai Waterfront projects – has now been completed and infrastructure and utilities will be put in place in midto late 2007.

Matt Joyce, the managing director of Dubai Waterfront, said the 15-year project was moving forward at a rapid pace. He said: “There is not much to see at the moment, but the proof of the development’s riches will be in the pudding.

“A detailed masterplan for the city has now been completed and approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.” At the moment 2,300 hectares of land is being developed along the waterfront and will include the city’s Central Business District (CBD).

The Nakheel project has four world-renowned urban planners working on making it a city which will be pleasant to live in and easy to travel around.

Teo Ah Khing, from TAK Group, is an urban planner who has worked in New York, Sydney and Singapore among other cities, and said Madinat Al Arab will be the best designed city in the world.

“The Madinat Al Arab will have a core CBD carefully planned with an inner harbour and will be on a par with the world’s best waterfront cities such as Vancouver, Sydney and Hong Kong,” he said.

“We have used statistics, benchmarking and best practices against other cities and looked at open spaces and transportation to make this as appealing to people as possible.” The Madinat Al Arab will boast 50 kilometres of canals connecting the districts as well as a rail system integrated into the Dubai Light Railway System.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/vtalibaba/MAR.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/vtalibaba/mar2.jpg

Looks like there ready to start creating the breakwater.

When you think we have the first towers approved??

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!! :cheers:

awesome.. amazing sounds great...
i would have preferred more waterfront land instead of the new design but anyway... it will be a real new city.

The model

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/3025/attachmentmx4.th.jpg (http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attachmentmx4.jpg)

finally...

This is great!

great news, hope we'll see some Pic's from the construction site in the near future.

me too

Al Burj Real Estate announces sales of Dh3.5bn in Phase I of Madinat Al Arab

Al Burj Real Estate Limited, one of the leading private stock companies in the region, has announced that it has achieved sales of over Dh3.5 billion in the Phase I of iconic Madinat Al Arab, the planned urban downtown of Dubai Waterfront.

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Saad Abdul Razak, Head of Executive Committee & Board Member of Al Burj.

The company achieved the unprecedented sales in less than a year of its operation, reflecting its extensive industry knowledge and expertise of its stakeholders coupled with the burgeoning demand for real estate developments in the UAE. Al Burj Real Estate, which is initiated by Dubai Islamic Bank with leading businessmen and corporate groups in the UAE and the region, was launched in 2005 with a committed capital of Dh7 billion, making it one of the largest capitalized shareholding firms in the UAE.

Al Burj Real Estate officials stated that the Madinat Al Arab project continues to generate tremendous demand from investors and developers alike in view of its iconic nature. The core objective behind the Dubai Waterfront development is to create a world-class destination for residents, visitors and businesses in the world's fastest growing city, creating a quality of sophisticated lifestyle unmatched in the world.

In his comments on the tremendous sales achievement, Saad Abdul Razak, Head of Executive Committee & Board Member of Al Burj: 'It is a matter of immense privilege to announce the significant sales achieved by Al Burj Real Estate during its first year of operations. We were always confident of the inherent demand for Madinat Al Arab development, but achieving sales of Dh3.5 billion within such a short span of time also reflects our core competency and industry expertise of our stakeholders and highly-qualified professionals.'

Saad Abdul Razak added: 'Al Burj Real Estate's investment in Madinat Al Arab will continue in its Phase II in the near future and is also eyeing other developments in Dubai Waterfront as part of our venture into various residential, commercial and office developments in the UAE. We will also continue to concentrate on strategic investment opportunities in projects by leading developers in the UAE & GCC markets within our broad strategy to provide unique real estate investment opportunities customized to suit individual investors' needs.'

The company, plans to own and manage a portfolio of real estate that includes residential and commercial properties. The company has involved the expertise and extensive industry experience of highly-qualified professionals and experts who play pivotal roles in driving Al Burj Real Estate's initiatives and objectives.

The Madinat Al Arab and the Dubai Waterfront development is set to become a benchmark for integrated development and offers access to the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Aviation City, Jebel Ali Airport, and close proximity to both Dubai and the capital Abu Dhabi and has also taken into account the planned metro link-up, thus becoming one of Dubai's unique master-planned communities.

Yes now the time has come for the most impressiv project in Dubai.

Wow, so its already under construction. Will the towers be constructed by one company like emaar or will they allocate plots of land to sell to people to build their own towers?

Here are some renders sorry if they arent up to date.

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http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8880/waterfront21plge1.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=waterfront21plge1.jpg)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/5460/dr42z98kwbo0.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dr42z98kwbo0.jpg)

Wow, so its already under construction. Will the towers be constructed by one company like emaar or will they allocate plots of land to sell to people to build their own towers?
They'll sell them to others I think

great news, hope we'll get new infos about "Al Burj" and his Construction Start.

I have a feeling Al Burj will be a little while before they start building it.

not showing for me.. i think they are taken from flickr from what u guys are saying.. posting them again here

http://static.flickr.com/108/277009572_5f79aaac7f_o.jpg

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This is absolutely insane!

I'd really prefer al burj to not be on an island itsself but right next to the road

i think it looks great standing tall on it's own little island. it could be the worlds next tallest. standing right next to the road with all the others is so ... normal i think. however it will always attract peoples attention ... because of the height =P

looks great, but are all those building(except al burj) the actual designs or just repersentations of how many will actually be in that area

repersentations of how many will actually be in that area

actual designs

LOL
Super JBR anyone :eek2:

Al Khaleej (http://www.alkhaleej.ae/eco/show_article.cfm?val=323345)

Accor Group says a Novotel Hotel will open in Madinat Al Arab in the last quarter of 2008.

yepp i expect two years delay.

652 Hotel rooms, sound's big

This is absolutely insane!

I'd really prefer al burj to not be on an island itsself but right next to the road

it wont stay like that, can you imagine the acessability and parking problems!!!nightmare

652 Hotel rooms, sound's big

The 652 room hotel is in Abu Dhabi. The article only mentions the Madinat Al Arab one briefly.

malec; ESB and Chrysler Tower are right next to the road but none of them have a parking lot.

Palm Canal Towers plan for Waterfront
Saturday, 08 March 2008

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DEVELOPING NICELY: Madinat Al Arab is just one component of the Dubai Waterfront project.


Nasa Multiplex has won a contract from Nakheel to build a six-tower project at Dubai Waterfront.

The project, called the Palm Canal Towers, will be spread over 600,000m2.


Although construction began last week, the project will not be officially launched for sale until June. The move is part of Nakheel's strategy to avoid ‘off-plan' sales.


The contract is one of several recently awarded at Dubai Waterfront. Wade Adams won a civil works contract for both the Veneto and Badrah components of the project, while Mammut Group is building 1,042 apartments and 146 townhouses at Badrah.

Matt Joyce, managing director, Dubai Waterfront, declined to give individual contract values but the work is part of an estimated US $3.2 billion (AED12 billion) package of contracts to be awarded in the first half of this year.

Further contracts will be issued for infrastructure and utilities work and the construction of four intersections. Joyce added that designs are also being drawn up for Badrah Gate Commercial Towers.

Dubai Waterfront will be made up of an inland component and six reclaimed islands.

"We're currently reclaiming land at a rate fast enough to fill London's Wembley Stadium each month," said Joyce.

Other components of the project include Madinat Al Arab, Canal District and Waterfront City.

Construction is underway in districts B and C of Madinat Al Arab, including Omran, an accommodation complex that will eventually house 60,000 labourers.

The Palm Cove Canal and three 160m canal bridges are also under construction.

Samsung, Dutco Balfour Beatty and Emirates Road Contracting are among the other contractors involved in the project.

Most of the project will be in the hands of third-party developers, while Nakheel will develop the rest.

"Any developer who buys a plot of land will have to abide by the Design Control Regulations (DCRs) set by Nakheel," said Joyce. "So we're acting as a regulator as well as a masterdeveloper.

The development plans to accommodate a population of 1.5 million when complete.

Joyce expects 60% of this population to come from growth-drivers within Dubai Waterfront - which will be twice the size of Hong Kong Island - and 40% from Dubai itself.

"The government here has capital to invest in infrastructure, and as long as this continues then the population will grow and job opportunities will be created. People want to live where they have opportunities and lifestyle and this is what Dubai is creating," said Joyce.

And there's no reason why Dubai and Dubai Waterfront can't achieve this; as the government has the capacity to invest in infrastructure.

R

i think the picture is mina al arab...

Project:AGUARIUS GATE
Floor Count: ? floors
Type: Res\Com
Status: Approved
Construction Start: ?
Construction End: ?
Developer :Cirrus developments

website :http://aquariusgate.com/


:banana::banana::banana:

^^Wow, awesome design!! More of this please!!! :master:

http://i27.tinypic.com/2dbuih2.jpg

Construction start 4th quarter 2008
end 2nd quarter 2011

29 storey commercial
20 storey residential

Wow, fantastic design! This looks like another great project for Waterfront! :cheers:

thnx for julitoo

http://www.tomorrowsdubai.com/plans/

more info about Madinat alarab

new alburj tower lol


http://www.takticalrealty.com/tak_imgs/featured/waterfront.jpg

i cant wait to see the new design :no:

http://www.myinterestingfiles.com/images/2008/04/dubai_flying_high_5.jpg

of course without alburj tower :D

^^ You do know these are all really old renders don't you?

Any idea where the new models can be seen?

Omniyat will showcase three new developments at this year's Cityscape Dubai, spearheaded by the Dhs5bn Beachfront Living project, a waterfront and coastal, super luxury, mixed-use development at Madinat Al Arab. Beachfront Living combines Omniyat's promise of signature design, innovative sustainability and ground breaking technological solutions. The project will showcase Omniyat's first hotel tower, a crescent shaped 42-storey residential masterpiece and a Rodeo Drive-style retail strip.

http://www.ameinfo.com/170384.html

R

Double post

Isn't there an alternative thread for this? Not so sure though

Yes it's called "waterfront living"

Zero Five Zero, Waterfront Dubai, UAE : Launch

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October 27, 2008

Zero Five Zero enjoys a prime beach front location in Madinat Al Arab, Waterfront Dubai’s premier community and one of the most strategically advantageous locations in the UAE overlooking the Pal Jebel Ali from the rooftop swimming pool. The modern architecture and luxury interior design of the Zero Five Zero development ensure many apartments enjoy unobstructed sea views from private gardens.
situated midway between the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the UAE capital Abu Dhabi and is close by the new Dubai World Central whilst being conveniently located from the new Dubai Airport. An excellent transportation network with a well planned road network and public transport system ensures businesses and residents will have easy access to other areas within Zero Five Zero.
Waterfront Dubai’s Central Business District will offer state of the art office facilities and a world-class environment in which to work, play, relax and do business.

* Only 20% needed to secure your purchase
* Strategically advantageous location within UAE
* Convenient distance from new Dubai Airport
* 10 minutes from world class Dubai Waterfront Central Business District
* 180-metres from stunning beaches
* Quality internal fixtures and fittings, including a fitted kitchen with white goods
* Fully equipped state-of-the-art gymnasium with Jacuzzi
* Dedicated parking spots at basement level
* 24-hour concierge and security services
* High speed internet access with advanced technology features
* Elegant boutiques coupled with fine dining

http://www.nubricks.com/archives/1251/zero-five-zero-waterfront-dubai-new-development/

Any idea where the new models can be seen?

Here

http://i33.tinypic.com/2z8tc9y.jpg

14/February/2009

Madinat Al Arab, board

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Al Khaleej (http://www.alkhaleej.ae/eco/show_article.cfm?val=323345)

^^

Accor Group says a Novotel Hotel will open in Madinat Al Arab in the last quarter of 2008.

Coming along nicley then.......

this is the hotel?

14/February/2009

Waterfront,Nakheel Project

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http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2534/imresolt058fd3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All this is on hold right?

^^

Well that wont be open for business within the next 10 years!

I think all these are impressive progress despite all the negative talks in past 3 months.

this is the hotel?

14/February/2009

Waterfront,Nakheel Project

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1786/imresolt057ao5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2534/imresolt058fd3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


This was supposed to be Nakheel's office building. I was supposed to have an office in there. Not any more folks, not any more. Its an empty building now with no future plans. :ohno::ohno: What a waste of money.

its good for labour camp or prison:)

very strange design it is indeed. it looks like an ancient fortress.

http://www.tigergroup.net/ozean-towers.aspx

new one?

so strange

its good for labour camp or prison:)

^^ :lol: :D

Nakheel hits back at ACI Waterfront claims

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MEGA PROJECT: Nakheel's Waterfront development in Dubai.

Master developer Nakheel on Monday hit back at claims made by Dubai property group ACI Real Estate - and insisted its Waterfront mega-project was going ahead.

Robin Lohmann, managing director of ACI Real Estate, in an interview with Arabian Business this week, blamed the state-owned developer for a lack of progress on his flagship Ferretti Luxury Beach Residence and Pershing Luxury Beach Residence projects, located in the Madinat Al Arab area of the Nakheel’s Waterfront development in Jebel Ali.

“We have invested in several plots in Dubai Waterfront. We need to know from the master developer of Waterfront, which is Nakheel, if they plan to go ahead with the project now or not. Once we have these answers we can give to answers our purchasers,” Lohmann said.

But in an emailed statement to Arabian Business Nakheel said it had handed over ACI’s two plots and the company was free to start construction.

Related: EXCLUSIVE: 'No chance I will do a hit and run' – ACI boss (http://www.arabianbusiness.com/561681-exclusive-no-chance-i-will-do-a-hit-and-run--aci-boss)

“The two plots which ACI own at Madinat Al Arab have already been handed over,” a spokesman for Nakheel said.

"Waterfront has not been cancelled. Our current focus at Waterfront is on Badrah, Veneto, and Madinat Al Arab. Work continues to make good progress at these sites,” the spokesman added.

The Madinat Al Arab phase of the Waterfront is due for completion in 2015. Other sub-developers such as Plus Properties have started construction at Madinat on its Pixel Tower and Wave Residence projects.

“At Madinat Al Arab, we remain committed to providing infrastructure to third party developers as per their Sales and Purchase Agreements. The majority of plots in this phase have been handed over with some third party developers already mobilised on-site,” the Nakheel spokesman added.

Dubai-based property developer and investment company ACI Real Estate, is a division ACI (Alternative Capital Invest) Group, a German firm with interests in asset management and real estate.

The Waterfront is a planned seaside mega project, twice the size of Hong Kong. It is being built over six phases and completion dates range from 2010 to 2018.

Nakheel said in December the Madinat Al Arab, Veneto, Badra and Canal District phases of the Waterfront were pressing ahead, while other sections would be delayed in the wake of the global crisis.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/561794-nakheel-hits-back-at-aci-waterfront-claims

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Seeking list of Dubai Waterfront Launched Projects????

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Does anyone have access to a partial or complete list of the projects which were launched and sold in Dubai Waterfront or ability to direct me to it?

I would like to reach those developers even those with projects on hold or canceled. Thanks!

Check our this link. They don't look like Veneto villas but this clearly work going on at the Waterfront.

http://www.aljaber.com/en/construction/projectGallery.aspx

Al Jaber Building expanded its activities outside the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and became a preferred contractor for the biggest developers in Dubai and the UAE; AJB was recently awarded the contract for the construction of 740 luxury villas in Veneto – a residential district in the Waterfront Veneto Project at the new Dubai Waterfront by Nakheel. AJB also won the contract for the construction of 583 Villas for Dubai Sports City at Victory Heights project.

Check our this link. They don't look like Veneto villas but this clearly work going on at the Waterfront.

http://www.aljaber.com/en/construction/projectGallery.aspx

Al Jaber Building expanded its activities outside the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and became a preferred contractor for the biggest developers in Dubai and the UAE; AJB was recently awarded the contract for the construction of 740 luxury villas in Veneto – a residential district in the Waterfront Veneto Project at the new Dubai Waterfront by Nakheel. AJB also won the contract for the construction of 583 Villas for Dubai Sports City at Victory Heights project.

your links doesn't work.
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Might you fix it ?

your links doesn't work.
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Might you fix it ?

The website must have been altered since I posted this - I noticed even the text that I posted has been deleted.