and btw, did anyone from here propose a name for the fountain?

Does anyone know if the Burj Dubai Business Hub (Emaar Business Square) is fully leased out or not? and at what rent per sq ft?

thanks

I read DIFC will be conected by an underground avenue from one end to the other. Does anyone know if that underground avenue will end all the way to Dubai Mall or Old city?. It'll be great if both areas are conected

^^ No, it will not

So then what's the tunnel they are digging right in front of Al Murooj Rotana Hotel on the way to Dubai mall? Is that tunnel for traffic? I thought it was going to connect the Murooj hotel with the mall. It'd make sense, and it would look like this:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/israma/tunnel.jpg

In this pic you can see more clearly the works for that tunnel:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j29/israma/tunnel2.jpg

^^ But that's not connected with DIFC's Central underground Boulvard. That seams to be the main road going beneath Doha Str.

Need more colourful buildings in downtown.
Emaar please add some colour inburj downtown& marina projects.

The Tunnel aka "West Parallel Road" is ment to be just a through traffic tunnel from DIFC to DBD and parallel to SZR. That is an RTA road and on a completely separate contract...nothing to do with DBD. Now of course they have to coordinate with each other but the Tunnel goes underneath the DBD Boulevard and comes up onto a diverging road, currently called M006, which will be technically outside of the the DBD boundary and parallel to SZR going into Business Bay.

Ahhh, that makes more sense. Thanks for that info; you connected to the project in any way?

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

http://i36.tinypic.com/6f9kqv.jpg

Many thanks for these two pics, 234sale! Nice to see the Boulevard taking shape. But what about the Dubai Mall, it's supposed to open in one month and there ist still construction everywhere... :)

Ahhh, that makes more sense. Thanks for that info; you connected to the project in any way?

Yes, I am actually.

Many thanks for these two pics, 234sale! Nice to see the Boulevard taking shape. But what about the Dubai Mall, it's supposed to open in one month and there ist still construction everywhere... :)

This is true, there is a lot of work still going on...this is because they are trying to get it all done by the end of Oct. I am sure they don't plan to have all the shops and the whole of the mall open by that time but they are aiming for "substantial completion," whatever that really means.

I'm just looking to see if the Double Decker will make it time for the opening of the Dubai Mall as it is suppose to take in a lot of that traffic.

^^ But that's not connected with DIFC's Central underground Boulvard. That seams to be the main road going beneath Doha Str.

altin do u remember in the executive tower thread, we did hear reports of maybe a linkage between ET and DIFC...? of course in hindsight it was exaggerated...:bash:

excellent pics from DBD ;)

The downtown area, from Digital Globe, September 17, 2008. Check out the shadow of BD!

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9158/downtown917eg2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:cheers:

Hollie, how do you make a satellite view on Digital Globe? It only shows Dubayy as a map for me.

^^ Check PM.

http://flickr.com/photos/orninn/2893394488/sizes/o/

The downtown area, from Digital Globe, September 17, 2008. Check out the shadow of BD!
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9158/downtown917eg2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Reworked it a bit:
http://burjdubaiskyscraper.com/2008/Burj_Dubai_Satellite.jpg

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DBD Fountain
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7782/dbdfountainno6.jpg

DBD Fountain
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7782/dbdfountainno6.jpg

WWWOOOOOOWWWW SOO NICE

alot of people here will be angry but hey all of this is a waste of money if you ask me...what'll happen when the oil runs out in 30 odd years, people will be paying each other to buy the properties...first of all why ould anyone want to live in a desert??? simple reason > MONEY<, the buildings are awesome but built in the wrong place...on sand!

alot of people here will be angry but hey all of this is a waste of money if you ask me...what'll happen when the oil runs out in 30 odd years, people will be paying each other to buy the properties...

When it does run out, it will not have a major impact on Dubai's economy due to diversification. Dubai's economy is not reliant on oil (which forms between 5 and 10% of the GDP). The money comes from trade, business, real estate and tourism.

=first of all why ould anyone want to live in a desert??? simple reason > MONEY<, the buildings are awesome but built in the wrong place...on sand!

I live in a desert and I love it. I truly believe deserts are the most sacred places on this planet.

alot of people here will be angry but hey all of this is a waste of money if you ask me...what'll happen when the oil runs out in 30 odd years, people will be paying each other to buy the properties...first of all why ould anyone want to live in a desert??? simple reason > MONEY<, the buildings are awesome but built in the wrong place...on sand!

Why don't you do a little more research before asking such uninformed questions?

A LoverOfDubai has already mentioned, Dubai by itself hardly depends on Oil revenues. Yes, the federal budget who's main source of income is Oil helps in federal projects but that again is negligible.

As for living in the Desert, why don't you ask the millions of people thronging here the same question? Oh, and did you forget one main aspect of the middle-east - its TAX FREE. That alone is one of the biggest reasons for people to move to Dubai.

I'm not saying that its the best place in the world to live in; but it definitely has its perks. Also, what you're witnessing in Dubai is only the beginning; the next 20 years are going to blow your mind away and that's when you'd be posting on this very same forum asking how you can come and live here ;)

What’s the oldest skyscraper sized building in the world

Answer

pyramids which are built on sand

the three pyramids:-
-The great pyramid’s original height was 146.6m. Its present height is 138.75m. and Its base is 230 meters square.
-Pyramid of khafra. Original height was 143.5 m. Present height is 136.4m.
-The smallest of the three pyramids, the pyramid of menkaure was originally 66m, but is now 65.5m

Also suggest researching sand under compression :)


As to the oil running out,,, Financial centre of middle east is what Dubai is trying to achieve

alot of people here will be angry but hey all of this is a waste of money if you ask me...what'll happen when the oil runs out in 30 odd years, people will be paying each other to buy the properties...first of all why ould anyone want to live in a desert??? simple reason > MONEY<, the buildings are awesome but built in the wrong place...on sand!

once all the projects of dubai which are in the pipeline are ready.....they themselfs would be such an attractions....there would be no other city in the world with such diversity and so many things to do....for tourists and residents both....dubai would no longer need the oil money.....just the tourism sector alone will be so huge.......

ONCE AGAIN Dubai isn´t dependent on oil any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!In the GPD oil makes just 2 or 3 percent i think, which isn´t much!

New model of the BD Downtown area on display at Cityscape 08 today.

http://i36.tinypic.com/2l8x4lc.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2hhg2v8.jpg

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

http://i38.tinypic.com/kdols0.jpg

New towers in DBD:

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08416.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08417.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08418.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08419.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08421.jpg

Noticed today, 3 x Boulevard Plaza's in last pic???????

Yea, many new towers in DBD today. Most of the new ones are actually above 50 floors.

^^ Seems so.

Was that huge tower next to Business Hub announced? The tower in the model has 88 floors! It seems only like a placeholder though...

No announcements were made, but thats typically what Emaar does. They just show the model and leave us guessing if its real or not!

Any mention of the Burj Downtown tram system at CityScape? Doesnt look like its been included in these models...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=613151

Thanks everyone!

Nope, no mention of the tram system. Emaar was extremely quiet this year; i don't think they wanted to steal Nakheel's show.

Nope, no mention of the tram system. Emaar was extremely quiet this year; i don't think they wanted to steal Nakheel's show.

Thanks Docc!

Nope, no mention of the tram system. Emaar was extremely quiet this year; i don't think they wanted to steal Nakheel's show.

Tram was detailed fully in the model as you can see next to the Extra Boulevard Plaza that has appeared.

Its like a little train set that is elevated starting outside the Emaar offices, runs the full length of the Mall and along part of the Boulevard before it slopes down and contiunues full circle on the Boulevard road level.

Mod, Why is the TRam thread closed?

http://i36.tinypic.com/a0j7o4.jpg

Good observation. I stand corrected.

^^ Seems so.

Was that huge tower next to Business Hub announced? The tower in the model has 88 floors! It seems only like a placeholder though...


That is plot 11 and it is designated to be a hotel. I am also not sure if that is a placeholder or the actual design. From what I have heard, they could be just months away from starting the foundation work as the contractor has been asked to start moving their stuff from that plot.

In addition to that it seems that the tram is also on the Blvd from one of the above pictures showing the Blvd. I know cause the Blvd is 3 lanes on both sides on the model and the actual Blvd has 4 lanes on one side and 3 on the other making the Tram a one-way system and not a two as originally thought.

So, from the pics it looks like the tram is in the model throughout but may not have the tram on the Blvd track in the model. I am quite happy to see all the updates though! :banana:

[QUOTE=docc;26237080]New towers in DBD:



http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08417.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/sscuae/DSC08418.jpg

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Where is the tram line in these pictures?

Thanks everyone...

Hi OTL, No.1 tram lines down the centre (both directions) of the Boulevarsd and No. 2 tram station.

http://i35.tinypic.com/13ygso1.jpg

Thanks OTR... I guess my vision is getting bad in my old age... looks like theres ALOT of construction left considering we now have 2 lanes of traffic!

Thanks OTR... I guess my vision is getting bad in my old age... looks like theres ALOT of construction left considering we now have 2 lanes of traffic!

OTL, the tram station in the pic will be one stop along from your apartment.

Its going to be great... :) in 2, 3, 4 or 5 years when its complete... :ohno:

2010 end for first phase (1.1 km) to be complete and 2013 for the rest of it (3.4 km).

OMG... I was just trying to be funny when I said 5 years... :nuts:

Lol, i learnt about it a few months ago myself :)

Lol, i learnt about it a few months ago myself :)

That is a joke! I don't think a need to say anymore than that!

How have you guys found the traffic getting into downtown bd? I'm really hoping it's just cityscape traffic right now and not an on going daily occurrence during the non summer months.

My normal trip from DFC to the residences usually takes me 20mins, but this week even before cityscape opened it flew out to 1 and 1/2 hours no matter which way i try to go. Please tell me it should be ok next week????? or I’m out of here!

You work in Festival city and live in The Residences?

Burj Fountain pics:

http://i37.tinypic.com/213j802.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/bg5ukk.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/4iirz4.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/20sc8ib.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/34fmmbl.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/nl9btg.jpg

That is a joke! I don't think a need to say anymore than that!

How have you guys found the traffic getting into downtown bd? I'm really hoping it's just cityscape traffic right now and not an on going daily occurrence during the non summer months.

My normal trip from DFC to the residences usually takes me 20mins, but this week even before cityscape opened it flew out to 1 and 1/2 hours no matter which way i try to go. Please tell me it should be ok next week????? or I’m out of here!

Haha... relax... its just CityScape... normally takes me about 20mins to get home from Media City... But this week, its taking about 45 mins... Next week will be fine... :banana:

2010 end for first phase (1.1 km) to be complete and 2013 for the rest of it (3.4 km).

I haven't heard these official dates but don't doubt them either. On the good side is those dates are only for the tram and not the rest. The major stuff is expected to finish next year....looking more like summer or fall time. That will include the lake, fountain, Blvd, services, and car park under the Blvd.

If you look at it that way, then it's not so bad :). As for the rest of the development and buildings...that's going to keep going for the next 5 years easy. :ohno:

Hi OTL, No.1 tram lines down the centre (both directions) of the Boulevarsd and No. 2 tram station.

http://i35.tinypic.com/13ygso1.jpg

That's what it shows on the updated model but that's still old news. There wont be a two way tram system for sure....only one way going in the direction of Old Town to the Burj. The tram is going to be on the outside track of the median.

Haha... relax... its just CityScape... normally takes me about 20mins to get home from Media City... But this week, its taking about 45 mins... Next week will be fine... :banana:
Very good to hear!

OMG them fountains look amazing, they will be the best in the world

Water to be jetted 50 storeys high as Dubai unveils plans for world's tallest fountain

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1077604/Water-jetted-50-storeys-high-Dubai-unveils-plans-worlds-tallest-fountain.html

Sorry for the flash back,, I was looking throught my Hard disk..

I took this 9th March 2006
http://i33.tinypic.com/2817wcg.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/rcjxph.jpg

lol seems ages ago!!

Yeah... cool. I was looking through my old hard disk the other day too..and look what I found...oh wait.. I can't really post this pic here, sorry.

Water to be jetted 50 storeys high as Dubai unveils plans for world's tallest fountain

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1077604/Water-jetted-50-storeys-high-Dubai-unveils-plans-worlds-tallest-fountain.html

Mindblowin :nuts:

17/10/08
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High-Res: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28108555@N06/2949537482/sizes/o/
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Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28108555@N06/2949537988/
High-Res: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28108555@N06/2949537988/sizes/o/

http://i35.tinypic.com/2z7pj79.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/121934y.jpg

theyve emptied the lake... or what was of it! Hows come?

because they're constructing the fountain?

EMAAR should buy the "impossible is nothing" slogan from adidas after finishing this.

19.10.2008


http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/530/imresolt021xv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

19.10.2008

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19.10.2008

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2958841474_f4c747a156_o.jpg

There is so much construction and movement on the ground level in that area when you look at it from above!

Does anybody know where Plot 54 is and what is coming up on it?

Wow, those are some MASSIVE fountains. Can you imagine how great its going to look once those fountains burst out water reaching 50 floors high?! :nuts: Imagine if some birds are flying through at the same time :lol:.

HAHA! that would be so funny if the fountain took out a flock of pigeons or something! seriously tho, that is one serious fountain. it looks like a crop circle

I dont think its a good name but....

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=725

‘Dubai Fountain’ is winning name of Emaar’s water spectacle in Downtown Burj Dubai

Dubai, UAE,
Dubai, UAE; October 26, 2008: The water, music and light spectacle being created by Emaar Properties on Burj Dubai Lake in Downtown Burj Dubai will be called ‘Dubai Fountain.’ Following the successful completion of the fountain naming contest on September 15, a distinguished panel has selected the name which echoes the rising global prominence of Dubai and will be a fitting tribute to the city.

More than 4,000 participants representing over 100 nationalities took part in the competition, which was held from July 1 to September 15. Although the competition was open only to UAE residents, entries were received from all across the globe, further reflecting Dubai’s growing global significance.

Participants of the competition had to suggest a name that they believed captured the essence of the spectacular fountain. The winning name - Dubai Fountain - was chosen by a panel comprising senior management of Emaar, community leaders and project experts. The selection process was overlooked by a representative of Dubai Department of Economic Development.

‘Dubai Fountain’ was suggested by 15 participants, who will be contacted shortly. The total prize will be equally divided amongst the winners who have a valid UAE residency.

Mr Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, said: “By announcing a competition for naming the fountain on Burj Dubai Lake, we wanted to engage the residents of Dubai in creating a new landmark for the city. The response to the competition was overwhelming and demonstrated the spirit of solidarity among the UAE residents.”

He added: “The name Dubai Fountain is simple, has instant brand recall and above all, celebrates the global standing of Dubai as a multicultural destination and home to over 180 nationalities. Dubai Fountain is our tribute to this city, which serves as a platform for thousands of people to realise their dreams and enjoy a vibrant, modern lifestyle.”

‘Dubai Fountain’ also complements the other stellar attractions in close proximity – Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations.

Billed to be of the world’s finest water features integrating musical and attractive visual elements, Dubai Fountain is over 900 ft (275 metres) in length – equivalent to that of over two football fields. Designed by California-based WET, a worldwide leader that specializes in the design of water features and also the designers of The Fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Dubai Fountain will be about 25 per cent larger in area than The Fountain at Bellagio.

Powerful water nozzles shoot water sprays to heights of over 500 ft (150 metres) – equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. Over 6,600 lights and 50 colour projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 different water expressions. Different combinations of water-forms perform to selected musical pieces – chosen from a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.

Dubai Fountain forms the centerpiece of the 12 hectare Burj Dubai Lake and will be operational in 2009. Open for free viewing, the fountain adds to the leisure appeal of the AED 73 billion (US$20 billion) Downtown Burj Dubai development, a mixed-use project with homes, offices, hotels and a vibrant Boulevard.

R

Good heavens!

That's what they came up with through the whole competition? Talk about being unique....NOT!

I like smussuw's suggestion a lot; can't really say it as it was in arabic, but it was something like majestic or the likes. Oh well, all i care about is the fountain and not what it's named!

Good heavens!

That's what they came up with through the whole competition? Talk about being unique....NOT!

I like smussuw's suggestion a lot; can't really say it as it was in arabic, but it was something like majestic or the likes. Oh well, all i care about is the fountain and not what it's named!

what was his suggestion???

R

This is what he suggested:

"The fountain should have an arabic name ....

I suggest "Sodrat Al Montaha" or simply Al Montaha which literally means destiny and in Islam it refers to a tree in heaven that streches really high and is very beautiful !"

Bit of a tongue twister, but a beautiful meaning!

I agree it SHOULD have been in arabic! That wuld truly reflect the country and the city...

R

Exactly. "Dubai Fountain"....Geez.

I guess it makes sense in a way that once it becomes iconic, Dubai gets more recognition around the world as its part of the name. Also, since we have a majority of expatriates, the name blends in well.

Still, i would have preferred an arabic name too.

I guess Universe' designer won the name contest.

^^
he ruined the gulf, and now this? :ohno:

i do agree it fits with the surrounding projects
and the name will be iconic and easy to remember
but its just too bland :(

EDIT: i just reread that post, never mind :lol:

I agree it SHOULD have been in arabic! That wuld truly reflect the country and the city...

R

So, does anyone know what "fountain" is in Arabic?

"Burj Dubai" is not "Dubai Tower."

Maybe the same can be done for Dubai Fountain.

(Arabic) YANBOOO'A = Fountain

So... Yanbooo'a Dubai.

lool Its Nafoora in Arabic, so you can say "Nafoorat Dubai" نافورة دبي with the t letter.

Fountain = Nafoora.
Dubai fountain = Nafoorat Dubai.

فرق كبير بين الينبوع والنافوره

^^ And was it what Bizzy said? :D

http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/pictures/wcspringmissouri1lores.jpg

thats yanboo' .. It's underground water.

الينبوع هو الماء المتدفق من تحت الارض ويختلف طبعا عن النافوره

هذا كيف اشرح له بالانجليزي :bash: عز الله اني توهقت

I gave it a north african name: Fawara ... but Dubai Fountain sucks! They made a big deal of how the fountain will dance to music and has history, yet they go and name it something like that.

back to the subject of Dubai mall. I walked passed it yesterday, it is not complete... I was not allowed to go in without a helmet! what kinda crap is that.. why is emaar rushing.. Take it easy..

Also, there is a really bad smell around the mall because of all the compost they put down for the lawn... damn... such a put off lool!

http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/pictures/wcspringmissouri1lores.jpg

thats yanboo' .. It's underground water.

الينبوع هو الماء المتدفق من تحت الارض ويختلف طبعا عن النافوره

هذا كيف اشرح له بالانجليزي :bash: عز الله اني توهقت

اي دكشنري تستخدم :nuts: عز الله اني توهقت مثلك

سمعت ان النافوره بعد تطلع من الارض وتطير وترجع والينبوع ينبوع وحليله من تحت الارض لفوقه

http://translate.google.ae/translate_s?hl=en&q=Fountain&sl=en&tl=ar

^^ And was it what Bizzy said? :D

Ask Emaar :lol: what an ugly name they have it .

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5859/imresolt017gn0lp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

What is the tower/towers UC on which the arrow points?

Pic credits go to Imre!

germantower - the construction you are looking at is Standpoint Residences.

‘Dubai Fountain’ is winning name of Emaar’s water spectacle in Downtown Burj Dubai

Dubai, UAE,
Dubai, UAE; October 26, 2008: The water, music and light spectacle being created by Emaar Properties on Burj Dubai Lake in Downtown Burj Dubai will be called ‘Dubai Fountain.’ Following the successful completion of the fountain naming contest on September 15, a distinguished panel has selected the name which echoes the rising global prominence of Dubai and will be a fitting tribute to the city.

More than 4,000 participants representing over 100 nationalities took part in the competition, which was held from July 1 to September 15. Although the competition was open only to UAE residents, entries were received from all across the globe, further reflecting Dubai’s growing global significance.

Participants of the competition had to suggest a name that they believed captured the essence of the spectacular fountain. The winning name - Dubai Fountain - was chosen by a panel comprising senior management of Emaar, community leaders and project experts. The selection process was overlooked by a representative of Dubai Department of Economic Development.

‘Dubai Fountain’ was suggested by 15 participants, who will be contacted shortly. The total prize will be equally divided amongst the winners who have a valid UAE residency.

Mr Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, said: “By announcing a competition for naming the fountain on Burj Dubai Lake, we wanted to engage the residents of Dubai in creating a new landmark for the city. The response to the competition was overwhelming and demonstrated the spirit of solidarity among the UAE residents.”

He added: “The name Dubai Fountain is simple, has instant brand recall and above all, celebrates the global standing of Dubai as a multicultural destination and home to over 180 nationalities. Dubai Fountain is our tribute to this city, which serves as a platform for thousands of people to realise their dreams and enjoy a vibrant, modern lifestyle.”

‘Dubai Fountain’ also complements the other stellar attractions in close proximity – Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations.

Billed to be of the world’s finest water features integrating musical and attractive visual elements, Dubai Fountain is over 900 ft (275 metres) in length – equivalent to that of over two football fields. Designed by California-based WET, a worldwide leader that specializes in the design of water features and also the designers of The Fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Dubai Fountain will be about 25 per cent larger in area than The Fountain at Bellagio.

Powerful water nozzles shoot water sprays to heights of over 500 ft (150 metres) – equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. Over 6,600 lights and 50 colour projectors create a visual spectrum of over 1,000 different water expressions. Different combinations of water-forms perform to selected musical pieces – chosen from a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.

Dubai Fountain forms the centerpiece of the 12 hectare Burj Dubai Lake and will be operational in 2009. Open for free viewing, the fountain adds to the leisure appeal of the AED 73 billion (US$20 billion) Downtown Burj Dubai development, a mixed-use project with homes, offices, hotels and a vibrant Boulevard.

What is the building circled in red in the following pictures?

All I know is that it is a residential building, and was designed by either Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill or just Gordon Gill.

I would be interested to know the name of the building and a link to the thread (if one exists).

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/623/2hhg2v8tz7.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2hhg2v8tz7.jpg)
Photo by Old Town Resident at Cityscape Dubai 2008
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4016/2l8x4lcch4.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2l8x4lcch4.jpg)
Photo by Old Town Resident at Cityscape Dubai 2008
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3485/dsc08421ju6.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc08421ju6.jpg)
Photo by docc at Cityscape Dubai 2008
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Photo by Old Town Resident at Cityscape Dubai 2008

It's called grand boulevard or something. It's in this forums somewhere though

so the opening of Dubai Mall is finally delayed till next week :D I told you they will not be ready! I think they will open it on 4th of November now!

It's called grand boulevard or something. It's in this forums somewhere though

Correct.

Its a very unique building and will really give some much needed character to DBD.

It's called grand boulevard or something. It's in this forums somewhere though

Correct.

Thanks malec and docc!

I found it: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=651295.


Its a very unique building and will really give some much needed character to DBD.

I agree.
I heard from someone highly involved in the building and I think it will be very nice.

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OMG!!!! great shots 234sale! especially the the 1st, next time could you take them during the day, from the same spot ? PLZ lol. i really appreciate your pics

Hi
Anybody knows the status of Burj Park towers ? what about the island in front and the subway ? Thanks

234 sale again with best shots again ... we don't need a flickr again !

:banana::banana::banana:

No we need Bizzybonita... thanks for your input also.

Is this right?

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7707/08110127aeriallw0.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=08110127aeriallw0.jpg)

Seems about right Malec. Where did you get this shot from? Anymore of these?

Thanks.

Hi Docc.

I found the shots on Picasa and posted 13 of them on the main Burj thread in the world forums.

:cheers:

^^ Awesome. Thanks mate :cheers:

Hi Docc.

I found the shots on Picasa and posted 13 of them on the main Burj thread in the world forums.

:cheers:

Just went through those photos, why didn't you post more of them. There are excellent photos of the tallest block, DIFC, etc.

Link here (http://picasaweb.google.com/Alrostamani.pegel/HelicopterTourAboveDubai#) for everyone elce. :cheers:

Very impressive. Thanks for the shot

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prices falling eveyday there is no buyer . where have all the russian investers gone ? i used to get ten calls a day for my apartment sale .now no one picks my phone

Uh oh.

prices falling eveyday there is no buyer . where have all the russian investers gone ? i used to get ten calls a day for my apartment sale .now no one picks my phone


Where is/are your apartment? How long has it been like this? I am really curious to know if it really is starting to have an impact. I read an article the other day that rent increases in Dubai the last 2 or 3 quarters was only 4%. I really don't believe that but if sales are slowing then we are going to be heading in that direction.

I do know that pre-launch sales are taking a hit and Damac is going under some REALLY serious internal changes right now!

Hi
Anybody knows the status of Burj Park towers ? what about the island in front and the subway ? Thanks

What island are you talking about? and what subway??? There are no subways in Downtown.

If you are referring to the Island Park, that will not be done for a while or it will be just cleaned up by the time the lake is filled...which should be in another 6 months or so....hopefully!

OMG!!!! great shots 234sale! especially the the 1st, next time could you take them during the day, from the same spot ? PLZ lol. i really appreciate your pics

Helgast, you should correct the info on the Burj Dubai. The height is pretty close but the number of floors is very wrong! The floors stopped at 160, that are habitable. There are 3 floors after that that are control rooms only. That's it!! The rest of it is just spire unfortunately.

I like the night in Dubai ,it has Striking view ...

What island are you talking about? and what subway??? There are no subways in Downtown.

If you are referring to the Island Park, that will not be done for a while or it will be just cleaned up by the time the lake is filled...which should be in another 6 months or so....hopefully!

I was indeed refering to Island Park. Thanks
Any info on Burj Park would be welcomed...

Emaar denies problems on Dubai Tram project

by Jamie Stewart on Saturday, 08 November 2008

Emaar Properties' Downtown Burj Dubai Tram project may be in jeopardy, a former top executive has said.Emaar Properties' US $20 billion (AED73 billion) Downtown Burj Dubai tram project may be in jeopardy and the company is going through an "across the board belt-tightening exercise," a former top executive has said.

Emaar officials deny the tram system is off the rails, but the company has been in talks with UK-based firm Dutco Balfour Beatty Rail (Dutco BBRail) to install a trolley-bus or a light rail system in the Downtown area as an alternative to the tram, a Dutco official said.

Cuts at Emaar have included job losses, according to the source, who asked not to be identified.

The company has also been hit by spiraling costs across the Downtown Burj Dubai development, said the source who had been close to the project.

In addition, at least one member of the project team for the master-developer's tram system is no longer with the company.

Residents of the Downtown area are already putting pressure on Emaar to resolve transport issues in the development.

"The residents are going to be the people who are up in arms about it and making more of a fuss and they are already putting pressure on people," he said. "Now that the mall is open it (access to and from the Downtown area) is even worse."

"We're looking at how we can help Emaar with some of these problems," Dutco BBRail project director David Bill said. "Rail is a potential. A trolley-bus is also a potential solution to a problem for Emaar. Clearly there is a bit of thinking to do.

"I think the trolley-bus would be quite a good solution but nothing is finalised at this stage," Bill added. He emphasised that no final decision had been made.

An Emaar spokesperson told Construction Week, "The Burj Dubai tram system by Emaar Properties, an integral infrastrucure aspect of the $20 billion Downtown Burj Dubai mega-project, is progressing as planned.

"The tram system not only links the various residential, commercial, mall and hospitality projects within Downtown Burj Dubai to the Dubai Metro, it will also serve as a key access for residents and visitors to commute within the 500-acre master-planned community," the spokesperson added.

The tramway, which was unveiled in April, will include two lines. The first phase will be a 1.1km line linking the Burj Place interchange station to Dubai Mall.

Emaar's "belt-tightening" comes as the industry faces up to the realities of the global financial crisis, with banks reluctant to offer up easy finance and real estate sales expected to dip due to uncertainty among buyers.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/537297-emaar-denies-problems-on-dubai-tram-project

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Nice update on the whole area.

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I tried with my cheap minidv camera to do it again..

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234sale, at what time of day are they doing this light show testing?

If it will be used for the grand opening or even for New Years, then I am sure they want to keep it a secret. That must mean this presentation practice is happening around 2 or 3 in the morning. Right?

234sale, at what time of day are they doing this light show testing?

If it will be used for the grand opening or even for New Years, then I am sure they want to keep it a secret. That must mean this presentation practice is happening around 2 or 3 in the morning. Right?

The lights are on daily around 7-8pm when I drive home... Dont know what time they shut off or turn on... I vaguely remember seeing the lights on around midnight a few days back...

Stupid question, but when is the projected completion of BD again? August 09 was it?

The lights are on daily around 7-8pm when I drive home... Dont know what time they shut off or turn on... I vaguely remember seeing the lights on around midnight a few days back...

That surprises me. I would think Emaar would want to keep such a display "under the covers" until its official presentation.

Let us hope that this light show is just a small part of the presentation.

Is the Tower in pic Cenrtal Tower ? do we can some one dirrect me to the thread, what is the big whole next to it?

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Nice pics Mr. 234Sale... :cheers:

The one U/C on the left should be Boulevard Central (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=461362), the big hole on the right 29 Burj Dubai Boulevard (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=484858).

Behind the big hole there's the Boulevard underground parking U/C and on the other side of the boulevard I think there's another project U/C but I didn't find a thread for it though.

:)

whats this hole between Quardeem and Central..
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I know bu heart all of Business Bay,, I suppose I'm a little lazy when it comes to Downtown.

This hole is underground car parking as well... here an old pic from OldTownResident: http://i34.tinypic.com/1603lmr.jpg

The rebar visible could be for stairs, elevators or DBD Tram...

That surprises me. I would think Emaar would want to keep such a display "under the covers" until its official presentation.

Let us hope that this light show is just a small part of the presentation.

That's not a display, that's just equipments testing and tunning.

Btw, I stitched these photos together... what a huge construction site!

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huge version
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rule37/3024370685/sizes/o/in/set-72157608957575674/

Is the Tower in pic Cenrtal Tower ? do we can some one dirrect me to the thread, what is the big whole next to it?
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234sale, great pics.

There is a board that says this is "Burj Residences" next to the plot that I always thought was Boulevard Central, the hole in the ground directly across from the Qamardeen will be a car park.

Next to that according to the Emaar guy I talked to is a boat house that will service the Abras.

That's not a display, that's just equipments testing and tunning.

What is the "equipment"? Is the light show going to be a daily thing?

I am a little confused.

What is the "equipment"? Is the light show going to be a daily thing?

I am a little confused.

I think the lighting is permenant fixtures and not just a short term light show.

I would expect more lights also to be added.

I think the lighting is permenant fixtures and not just a short term light show.

I would expect more lights also to be added.

Now that would be unique.

not enough trees if you ask me?
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Well not many trees grow in the sky..;)

Great shot! Thanks mate.

Great shot indeed ^^ :cheers:

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Are the cranes visible in front of The Lofts Standpoint Residences?

Finally a DBD aerial shot which shows the whole complex.

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^^ Fantastic photo! Thx germantower :cheers:

The views in every direction from Burj Dubai are just incredible! :pepper:

View from Index :)
Fantasic.....

Dam Germantower that is an awsome photo yo... very nice

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That aerial shot shows how an HDR picture SHOULD turn out...it's not super distracting and everyone doesn't say "oh that looks like a painting" but it looks great :cheers:

The Index will probably have some of the best views in the ENTIRE city. Absolutely fantastic!

yes, maybe for 3-5 years , after will be blocked.

yes, maybe for 3-5 years , after will be blocked.

Agreed,, The land infront was sold to either DIFC or a local. This plot will be plot is currently 250,000sft with a FAR of 10, max of 50 floors,,, but it will end up being G+80 ish, I would expect they are probably negioating for the palace as well.

Any word on what's proposed there?

Agreed,, The land infront was sold to either DIFC or a local. This plot will be plot is currently 250,000sft with a FAR of 10, max of 50 floors,,, but it will end up being G+80 ish, I would expect they are probably negioating for the palace as well.

I am sure that the palace will be removed as well.

Just need somebody who will pay enough money for them:)

Any word on what's proposed there?

hotel

^^ Thanks for the info. It's one thing asking residents to move from their houses, but asking a royal to vacate his/her palace is something else!

Literally, no one is spared huh?

When will the Burj Dubai lake be finished guys?

HaHaHa! That is one of the million dollar questions! The last official date was suppose to be March of 2009 but that is not happening. The management doesn't even know for sure. They keep pushing but not being realistic. My guess is late next year. Depending on if you consider the whole thing to be done or just parts or phases.

It is possible they will get the fountain area filled with water by spring of next year.

Most people probably think that Emaar or the project is keeping these dates a secret but really they don't know themselves. :nuts: :ohno:

I don't think they'll fill the lake right now. They need the space for storage and it's unlikely they'll give it up to beautify the area. I don't see the fountain being functional anytime soon as well as it just wouldn't make sense since the main Burj Park series aren't even off the ground yet.

lake area is still construction road and still dont know how many new towers coming there.

I think when the Burj Dubai ready , lake will be done as well.
around 2010:)

Be sure that the lake gets priority over any building construction, except the Burj Dubai of course, and any logistical problems, such as storage space or difficulty with construction access. Emaar doesn't always think straight about these things but they do know that they need to get more public areas done like the Mall to seriously increase attraction and ultimately more revenue to the development.

If the lake does get filled much later it is not because they wanted it to.

^^ thats true. but i think they need to really fix up the parts of the mall that's already open. i mean, hearing all these negative comments on how crappy its quality is. thats a thing that needs to be addressed.

^^ thats true. but i think they need to really fix up the parts of the mall that's already open. i mean, hearing all these negative comments on how crappy its quality is. thats a thing that needs to be addressed.

Where did you hear "how crappy it's quality"??? We were complaining about the colour combinations mostly, and some design or rushed-in problems. :nuts:

The fountain is so long, I couldn't get all of it in the shot from this angle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3140402559_c53155fa51.jpg?v=0

Can we get a link to a higher resolution shot?

Thanks.

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Thanks for great picture .

Thnx Boogar for this nice pic! Fountain would looks awesome when its complete! :banana:
Is it your pic? Is it from inside of Burj Dubai? Maybe you have interiour pics?

Pic from Mall, not BD

It's from Kinokuniya. It's a great bookshop but filthy windows!! ;)

01/January/2009

Burj Dubai Fountain

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any idea if the island between the residences 1 and 3 and the Burj Dubai is still going ahead? Does the fountain effect it?

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What's this? Is it part of the fountain?

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Malec -

Perhaps this shot from the other side helps?

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(taken on December 16th - I think what you're highlighting with the arrow is the structure in the very bottom left of my picture)

Yes it is. :)

Burj Views already moved to the completed section, this year we can move the Lofts and the Burj Dubai (main structure will be done) as well.

it seems next handover is the Burj Views, Lofts and Burj Dubai and after a big gap till 2011 ?

Maybe the Boulevard Plaza in 2010.

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Amazing tower, the sky is the limit...

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I love it but it just feels a little out of place. I wish there were some more supertalls around it as that would have given it a much greater appeal.

i second you docc

Just some pics from the pond feature in front of Burj Dubai, the Address hotel & Oldtown which is nearing completion.
The fountain mechanisms look to be installed:banana:

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These are old pics! Does anyone have any from the last 2 days?

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This was the 10th Jan,, This is the thread for the fountain and anything related to this distict.

i'm still wondering if there going to build that island park thing. it was in the vid for the whole complex

13/January/2009


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13/January/2009

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Emaar has emailed owners of apartments in DBD asking for suggestions for the music that the fountains should dance to. Any ideas? scheduled to start up in 2009, but did not say when.

As of last year, it was scheduled to open in March. :)

Any ideas? .

Hardcore gloom-day metal :nuts: :hahano:

^^ Can u imagine? :rock: :lol::lol:

They'll probably put some soppy crap like the rubbish they play in most shopping malls that would age u by about ten years by the time u leave. <:|>

I'd go with classical personally.

Emaar has emailed owners of apartments in DBD asking for suggestions for the music that the fountains should dance to. Any ideas? scheduled to start up in 2009, but did not say when.

maybe clint mansell - requiem for a dream :banana: :lol:

different colours around the fountain?

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Maybe they run out of fiat 126 blue

Emaar has emailed owners of apartments in DBD asking for suggestions for the music that the fountains should dance to. Any ideas? scheduled to start up in 2009, but did not say when.

Abba: Money Money Money
Belinda Carlisle: Heaven is a Place on Earth
Madonna: Material Girl
Jimmy Hendrix: Castles Made of Sand
The Who: I Can See for Miles
Ian Van Dahl: Castles in the Sky

that's enough for now :)

I know this is a bit old now. I believe I took this just before 2009. I should have another one I took in the last few days but I will have to find it. Enjoy for now...

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This is from Tier 21B, about 30 floors above the last occupiable floor. :nuts:

the last pic is not showing Adaei99

WOW! What a killer view! OMG Can't imagine how spectacular this view will be when all the water is in and the fountain is operational :nuts:

Thx for sharing Adaei99. :)

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holy crap! I have no words to describe this!! :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

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This is insanely good IMO! :bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

unbelievable

WOW... WOW... WOW...

I think many base jumpers are looking forward for the opening day :)! (and the days after)

^^ 2 (a French and a English) succeeded. The French returned a few months later with another English guy but was caught by the security inside the tower before he could repeat it. The English guy managed to jump but was caught also upon landing.

:soon:

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^^ Sea water or Evian?

When is the burj dubai going to open?

^^

Emaar say's September of this year.

latest info from the Emaar , Dec 2009.

20. 09. 2009 or 2010 ?

Thanks to Mamoon :cheers:

17/1/09

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thanks Adaei99 for sharing

I think this is a DAMAC plot

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what building is that?

what building is that?

this building is Burj Dubai Lake hotel-63 floor,308m

Emaar Education opens Raffles International School (Nursery) in Downtown Burj Dubai and Emirates Living

Dubai, UAE,

Dubai, UAE; January 17, 2009: Emaar Education, the education subsidiary of Emaar Properties, is opening two Raffles International School (Nursery) in two of Dubai’s most sought-after residential communities – Downtown Burj Dubai and Emirates Living - this month. The nursery in Downtown Burj Dubai will open on January 18 in Old Town and the Springs Town Centre Nursery in Emirates Living will open on January 20.

Emaar Education is currently undertaking admission for the Raffles International School (Nursery) for both locations. The Old Town Nursery, with an eventual capacity of 200 children, is now open for admissions for the January batch, with an initial intake of only 80 children. The Springs Town Centre Nursery, with a capacity of 120 children, already has a waiting list, and Emaar Education is currently accepting advance booking for the next academic year. Both nurseries follow the same curriculum and will have a similar student intake initially.

Designed in line with the holistic student development approach of Raffles International School, the nurseries will feature an array of facilities including outdoor play area, and fully-equipped medical room. The Old Town Nursery will also feature a soft play room and coffee lounge. Focused on the personal, social and emotional development of children, the Raffles International School (Nursery) will follow the specialised ‘Early Years Programme’ that helps unlock the child’s creative potential and maximize learning through sensory, visual, auditory and kinetic learning experiences.

Mr Boon Yew Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Education, said: “The opening of the Raffles International School (Nursery) reiterates the focus of Emaar Education to offer the full-spectrum of educational avenues to meet the needs of the society. Research has proven that young children learn best through creative play experiences and exploration, and the Old Town Nursery and Springs Town Centre Nursery follow a creative approach to develop independent learning, curiosity and enthusiasm in the children.”

Ms Lynn Nolan, Head of Nurseries, Raffles International School, explained: “The importance of play and active, exploratory learning cannot be underestimated. We have therefore carefully designed each classroom and subject area with high-quality educational equipment, to enrich and enthuse the child to safely explore and discover. Thus, the opportunities for children to self-manage or self-direct their learning are encouraged, within a safe, child-centred and nurturing environment.”

Both the educational institutions will have an international team of teaching and non-teaching staff to reflect the cosmopolitan population of Dubai. Parental involvement will be encouraged and several activities are planned to enhance parent-teacher-child interaction. Open for children from 18 months to 4 years of age, the nurseries will engage them in four groups according to age: 18 months to 2 years; 2 to 2.5 years; 2.5 to 3 years and 3 to 4 years.

The nurseries encourage the development of self-esteem, independence, self-help skills, language and communication, and social and creative development. Another key area will be mathematical reasoning development, with the area of learning to cover sorting, matching, counting objects, pairing, seeking shapes, making connections, working with shapes, space and volume, and developing mathematical language.

Complementing these areas will be activities that encourage physical development such as music and movement and a range of outdoor play equipment. Children will also have the opportunity to engage in arts and crafts, messy play and water activities. Each part of the programme is designed to create a holistic learning experience, which is safe, well-planned and above all, fun.

Parents can contact Raffles International School (Nursery) at (+971) 4 427 1451 or email: enquiries@rafflesis.com.


The Old Town Nursery is located at Old Town, Downtown Burj Dubai Qamardeen Residence, and the timings are from 8am to 2pm. The nursery will also offer a day-care service until 5pm, which will be based on registration and availability. Priority in admission will be given to children of residents within Downtown Burj Dubai and will be strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Emaar Education already runs six international schools and nurseries in Dubai; one international school in both Singapore and India; The Raffles Campus School of Hospitality in Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam; and plans to open several new institutions in the region.

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=776

Burj Dubai Business Hub Building

^^ Do we have a picture of this buildings??
Is this done??
No idea??

Imre??!!

done, small office buildings

Images by DXBQuantum in the world forums.

Hi Guys,

I was just at The Address hotel to look at the residences, I went up to Neos on 63rd floor.....


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Thanks :)

Wooooooooooooooahhhhhhh!!!! WTF?

How does that look? Does it look right? It looks...... wrong! But we will see once the water is in and I eat my words I guess! :bash:

does anybody know when the lake will be flooded and the fountain will be turned on? on goin there in april and want to know if I wont miss it thanks

Looks strange... But I believe it will look good as soon as it will be turned on ;)

Does not look far off getting there, after all this time.

Images by DXBQuantum in the world forums.

Thats what hapenes if you do not order enough paint and the store runs out of the same shade:lol:

Fountain should start spraying in march btw.

The fountains are going to look amazing!!!! I love their design, its so...dubai :lol:

you're wrong son.

the dark shade represents the deep end of the pool.

Thats what hapenes if you do not order enough paint and the store runs out of the same shade:lol:

Fountain should start spraying in march btw.

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I just went to the lake, the paved area has now been painted and is 98% complete. My cameras batteries were flat, so sorry guys, no photos.
Do you think they will temporary block of the remaining unpaved lake so they can fill it in to test the fountain or will they complete the rest of the lake first?

http://i39.tinypic.com/30clkx4.jpg

Great photo 234Sale, thanks, looks like you got there before the wind and rain set in. hehe!

Lets hope they fill the lake soon... could be next week? Or is that too optimistic?

Emaar agreed to a mid March date for the lake and fountain completion...that means the WHOLE lake....but I don't think there is any way they will do the whole thing.

It does look like they will be able to fill the areas that are painted and get the fountain working....the two main things that remain are the Lake Maintenance Facility and the 4 or 5 Lake Filtration stations that are hidden. You can see the LMF in the photos above if you look closely in the corner of the Island Park where they are building a structure underground.

For everyone's sake, I hope they do get the fountain and that part of the lake done for the public to see....and the tower will at least have it's curtain wall done by Sept for sure and it will look as if it is all done! :lol:

Great pics you guys...really appreciated!! :okay:

The fountains are going to look amazing!!!! I love their design, its so...dubai :lol:

Joy Machine!...You at Poly??? Are you in the CAED??? I'm a CM grad of '04.

The designers are WET Design down in Burbank, CA. In case you don't already know, they designed the Bellagio fountain too. I first saw the company at Poly in a presentation they did at the PAC, part of a Arch Exhibit/Convention. They totally blew me away with the cool technology they had and the work they designed.

WET Design was not the original designer on the fountain...a Korean company was and Emaar didn't like the design after they built the whole foundation! So they demolished the old one and had WET do the new...and of course bigger, design! Budget for the design and construction is in the ball park of $65 million!!! I think the Bellagio was around $25 million.

aerial shot from about 2-3 weeks ago.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3222458342_5e041e0230_b.jpg
Larger size (3888 x 2592) >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtcaboose/3222458342/sizes/o/

Few more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgtcaboose/page12/

Joy Machine!...You at Poly??? Are you in the CAED??? I'm a CM grad of '04.

The designers are WET Design down in Burbank, CA. In case you don't already know, they designed the Bellagio fountain too. I first saw the company at Poly in a presentation they did at the PAC, part of a Arch Exhibit/Convention. They totally blew me away with the cool technology they had and the work they designed.

WET Design was not the original designer on the fountain...a Korean company was and Emaar didn't like the design after they built the whole foundation! So they demolished the old one and had WET do the new...and of course bigger, design! Budget for the design and construction is in the ball park of $65 million!!! I think the Bellagio was around $25 million.

Yeah, I'm a third year student of architecture at poly (4:40 am on a sunday morning and in studio right now as we speak). In Cabrinha's class. Was it a hearst lecture? Those are the ones I usually go too but they are in the business rotunda. The best one I've seen was Greg Lynn.

I don't know too much about fountain design (and who did what), which is odd, because I think they are very important to creating urban space.

Yeah, I'm a third year student of architecture at poly (4:40 am on a sunday morning and in studio right now as we speak). In Cabrinha's class. Was it a hearst lecture? Those are the ones I usually go too but they are in the business rotunda. The best one I've seen was Greg Lynn.

I don't know too much about fountain design (and who did what), which is odd, because I think they are very important to creating urban space.

No it definitely wasn't part of the Hearst Lectures...it was a special convention where they invited a lot of industry professional who i believe paid to sit in on the presentations or seminars. I don't remember ever seeing it again on campus.

From World Forum Burj Dubai:
Today from Nad Al Sheba area

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0774_qa.jpg

From Old Town

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0776_qa.jpg

They wouldnt let me go on the balcony outside the bookstore :(

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0788_qa.jpg

So I went to the roof of Fashion Catwalk Parking again

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0796_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0797_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0801_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0798_qa.jpg

Reflection of Burj Dubai

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0800_qa.jpg

Being in the shadow of Burj Dubai on a hazy day is somewhat like experiencing a solar eclipse...... :lol:

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/DSC_0794_qa.jpg

Joy Machine!...You at Poly??? Are you in the CAED??? I'm a CM grad of '04.

The designers are WET Design down in Burbank, CA. In case you don't already know, they designed the Bellagio fountain too. I first saw the company at Poly in a presentation they did at the PAC, part of a Arch Exhibit/Convention. They totally blew me away with the cool technology they had and the work they designed.

WET Design was not the original designer on the fountain...a Korean company was and Emaar didn't like the design after they built the whole foundation! So they demolished the old one and had WET do the new...and of course bigger, design! Budget for the design and construction is in the ball park of $65 million!!! I think the Bellagio was around $25 million.

AFAIK, WET also did the Dubai Marina fountain/water feature at the base of Emaar's Phase 1. ;)

234Sale: That is a magnificent shot of the Address in post #721. :applause:

28/January/2009

Burj Dubai

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http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3663/imresolt083tl9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7015/canceljv4.jpg

:banana:


What is the plot 39 what the Emaar put ON HOLD ?

M Towers?

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo178/jmcmen/BDlake2.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo178/jmcmen/BDlakea.jpg