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Surreal :)

w o n d e r f u l

http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20071121&t=2&i=2252217&w=450&r=2007-11-21T072413Z_01_DUB06_RTRIDSP_0_DUBAI

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whats the cheapest built apartment avalible in the marina what sort of price and is a payment plan available aswell??



any know?

Wait until the end of march and buy a resale in TT :cry:

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Stunning !!

Wait until the end of march and buy a resale in TT :cry:

^^ You selling cheap?? I'm a buyer !

Those are some really good pictures, Imre. Really captures the curvacous feel of the marina. And the bridge...! can't believe how quickly they removed the sand

It's not the bridge you're thinking :)

^^ What an unfair trap :lol::lol::lol:
First posting pics of the bridge next to Bayside Residence and then switching to the bridge next to MVT.......:nuts::nuts::nuts:
How should people know..... :lol:

^^ The clue is on your own post. :yes:

Hi guys, I've got a question: I'm looking for some infos about a tower called Romeo&Juliet Tower, set in the Dubai Marina area.

I've seen this section but I did not find any thread about, so I ask to you something about!

Thank you in advance!

I think that is located in Jumeirah Village South.

Can anyone tell where the Time Place thread has gone? Has it been deleted or what?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=19055834#post19055834

Completed section

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=430917

this started on sunday,16/3/08
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Cool photos Steve, that top one with MMHR + Gourmet Tower is just awesome!!

Marina looks so beautiful at night ... :)

Room with a view: The lure of waterfront houses

Published: March 20, 2008, 23:54

Marina addresses throughout the world tend to hold a certain level of prestige, and properties located in these areas make good investments because they retain their value, offer good rental returns and are attractive locations for buyers.

Dubai Marina has established itself as a favourite with both investors and end users, and we are seeing a strong demand for both sales and leasing in this area. For many, the concept of marina living and the prestige that goes with yachts and waterfront properties, along with the range of recreational facilities on hand, drives this appeal. Such strong demand makes the Marina an ideal choice for investors, enabling them to achieve high rental returns, with short-term rental occupancy rates reaching 96 per cent.

Dubai Marina is a rapidly developing residential area comprising luxury apartments and a range of shops, restaurants, golf courses and five-star hotels. Part of the development will see the addition of a new yacht club, more hotels, as well as two large-scale retail projects - Marina Mall and Marina Boulevard. The latter will offer two storeys of high-end retail outlets that will rival Rodeo Drive in Beverley Hills.

Popular

It is this lifestyle offering that makes Dubai Marina so popular with corporate clients, professional couples and overseas buyers. Furthermore, for Dubai Marina in particular, its location, which offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while still maintaining good access to the rest of Dubai, adds to its overall appeal.

You only need to take a walk along the Marina promenade to see why people love living there. It's a great community environment with something to offer everyone.

In addition to the Marina, there are many other Dubai developments based on or around water, providing investors with unprecedented choice. Probably the two most famous and unique developments are The Palm islands and The World, with both having attracted large scale investor interest from across the globe.

Given the strong marketing of the Palm Jumeirah throughout the world and the prestige in which it is held, it is proving an attractive residential location.

The Palm Jumeirah is home to some of the most sought after properties in the world and will eventually offer a lifestyle like no other. In itself, The Palm has become a tourist attraction with people keen to catch a glimpse of the island in the sea. Those lucky enough to own a villa have the added luxury of their own private beach and residents can literally fish from their own backyard.

At present, The Palm development is only 50 per cent complete, so this is just the start, as the infrastructure is completed and more and more leisure and entertainment providers open their doors, I expect the demand to continue growing.

There is also Dubai Waterfront, a mammoth mixed-use project that will eventually house 1.5 million people. This 1.4 billion-square-foot community is being developed on natural coastline and will grow to twice the size of Hong Kong Island.

With so much going on it's tough deciding which waterfront location to choose. For sure, those who invested in The Palm Jumeirah and the Marina in the early days have already achieved incredible returns, and as the lifestyle they bought into becomes a reality, its likely such locations will maintain their status as property hotspots.

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10199003.html

Dubai property: Average price index

Property prices in Dubai are rising rapidly, but for those planning to buy, it can be difficult to know how much properties in different developments cost. The property index outlines prices for villas, apartments and office space throughout Dubai.

United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 17 - 2008 at 10:41

http://www.ameinfo.com/149928.html

yes, incredible photos, steve. thanks.

April 2004

Dubai Marina :)

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^^...and this IS the middle of the desert right???? :omg:

it is amazing to see the difference of skyline in just 4 years.. i look forward to see the same spot in another 4 years.

steve, amazing shots!

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Jeetha, this is incorrect. When you have two images and you want to show the change over a certain period of time, you should use two images that were taken from the same place.

The two images above are not from the same place and do not represent the growth truthfully.

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^^ I couldn't agree more. :lol:

^^This shot will look amazing when the supertalls are done

Thank you for the wonderful photos Dubai_Steve, Imre and Jeetha.
Dubai_Steve did you take these pictures yourself? The colours are so special. :cheer:

I was at the Montgomerie yesterday. the view from there over the marina and JLT is simply fantastic.. just amazing.

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^^ I'm not sure what the architect was trying to make, but it looks nice :)

Are those pink flowers or coloured stone/concrete ?

Flowers. Looks nicer when you drive past. I don't know what it depicts, kinda like a random doodle.

^^It looks like an an accident involving the Pink Panther and a machete.....

^^It looks like an an accident involving the Pink Panther and a machete.....

^^:lol:

That really looks great when you drive by.

Yes AltinD likes his pink flowers very much :yes:

^^ Better liking some pink flowers by the side of the road, then the pink shirts, trousers and socks in own wardrobe, as some others do. :D

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Interesting that 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 are all marked as being hotels !

But this better home map got the location of 30, Marina Arcade wrong.

Also notice that there are 2 tower plots between Marina Heights and The Torch !

Pento wrong plot also...12 is one big hotel! I wonder how tall...

I heard two days ago that the area numbered 12 will have another row of tall residential towers on it ... that will make Le Reve, Emirates Crown,etc. owners mental!!

I have just heard that the cement factory has blown up,can anyone confirm?This could be disastrous news for dubai as cement supply is already a major concern.

Sounds right there was and still is massive black smoke bellowing out of AQz.

^^ No, but the explosion (fireworks) happened somewhere nearby.

^^ 2 lost life heard on radio

I heard two days ago that the area numbered 12 will have another row of tall residential towers on it ... that will make Le Reve, Emirates Crown,etc. owners mental!!

as I said before , when the Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah Yacht Clubs are ready, that old yacht club front of the Le Reve, Emirates Crown etc.. might be removed and another line of supertalls coming there
:nuts:

Imagine paying 40mil for a ridiculous penthouse in Le Reve with no views except wonderful sea-view at the front and then finding out you'll be staring at the side of a tower in a few years ...

Dubai construction planning = shit + fan

is there any plan for this empty one

http://www.bhomescribs.com/international/image-viewer.aspx?imageurl=%2fui%2fS%2f76067%2f76067_23774.JPG&width=600

I heard two days ago that the area numbered 12 will have another row of tall residential towers on it ... that will make Le Reve, Emirates Crown,etc. owners mental!!

Ah so this is where some of those front line sea view BMG marina towers will go!

http://www.bmg-group.de/index.php?en_marinacrystal

^^ Thanks Steve, some interesting facts.

The cost of the plot made public at AED180million. :eek: Shows how the value of land in the marina has escalated. This is probably why we are going to see more high rises on the remaining plots to get a better return for the outlay.

Low density projects like Dorrabay, The Jewels and Atlantic Tower would be unfeasible in todays cost climate.

For example, The Jewels and Dorrabay both occupy double sized waterfront plots which must be worth £25million. The Jewels has around 110 units thats an average of £225,000 per unit just for the land. Dorrabay has 200 units making them a bit cheaper at £125,000 per average unit. Lets you see the difference when you increase the number of units in the building.

Assuming Bay Central plot is worth £35M and there is 1000 units in the 3 towers (I think there is actually more) then that equates to only £35,000 per unit.

Depends on the location of the plot also.

For example this triple sized plot in Dubai Marina is only AED 120m = £17m

http://www.bmg-group.de/index.php?en_marinaview

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Nice shots Steve.

Everytime I see good evening shots I feel the urge to survey how many apartments have lights on to get an idea of the occupancy of the marina. It still only looks less than 20% occupied in these shots.

Don't like the last shot, it makes me home sick :(

Nice shots Steve.

Everytime I see good evening shots I feel the urge to survey how many apartments have lights on to get an idea of the occupancy of the marina. It still only looks less than 20% occupied in these shots.

Don't like the last shot, it makes me home sick :(

If you do the same thing in a city where you know it is close to a 100% occupancy you will most likely see only 50% of the apartments with light on - I dont know what the other 50% is doing ? I have tried it a couple of times here in Copenhagen.

^^ Plus people in Dubai spend more time outside their homes at night, then in other cities, mostly because the weather cools down at night, and a lot of professionals working late or just single/bachelor peoples who see home more as a sleeping pad.

^^ Plus people in Dubai spend more time outside their homes at night, then in other cities, mostly because the weather cools down at night, and a lot of professionals working late or just single/bachelor peoples who see home more as a sleeping pad.

Stats says that people are trying to makes babies a couple of times a week - and stats says that people like to do this in the dark (I used to know a girl where this was best scenario) - there you have perhaps the 20% :cheers:

^^ In the dark or with lights on, the heavy curtains will be closed anyway.

Thanks Steve.
The entire Marina is sparkling. JB sparkling like Gold bars. Rest are all diamonds.:banana:

some new photos:
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Look at the Dubai Promenade! Reclamation is finished here!
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Landscaping works are in full process!
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I didn't know the Marina Mall was that massive.
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You can even see The Palm Jebel Ali from the Marina, those supertalls will provide a breathtaking view!

Fantastic pics, mega thanx!

WONDERFULL pics! Thanks!

:applause:

Excellent Pics!

Thanks!

Even a bit of Palm JA.

breathtaking shots!

A resized one of the marina shots for those who are bored of scrolling.

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^^ talk about a view!

some new photos:

Please don't quote a whole load of pictures that are directly above your post


can you p.m me with those pixx ...thnx

Could someone please respond again on how to get around the Etisalat block, in order to view Flickr images in the UAE?

can you p.m me with those pixx ...thnx

hey bizzy, sorry but I honestly don't know what you mean!?:wtf:

pm=private message

can you p.m me with those pixx ...thnx

Bizzy, if you want to save a copy of the pics, sorry pixx (I keep forgetting to use your version of English :) ) Just right click on the image and click on [save image as]

High Times, any update on where the Marina mosque will be ?

or has this now been scraped since Sheikh Mohammed has given the Emaar plot away to capitalism ?

Bizzy, if you want to save a copy of the pics, sorry pixx (I keep forgetting to use your version of English :) ) Just right click on the image and click on [save image as]

it dosen't appear to me ...

High Times, any update on where the Marina mosque will be ?

or has this now been scraped since Sheikh Mohammed has given the Emaar plot away to capitalism ?

can't wait for that news :)

Work on a luxury 35 storey residential tower at the prestigious Dubai Marina has been halted.

Major Saudi Arabian developer, Alareifi, has pulled the plug on its 379-apartment project which is midway through construction.

Investors in the property are being told Alareifi cannot complete the project.

The Alareifi Marina is a unique development in Dubai in that whilst with other projects, off-the-plan buyers pay instalments in accordance with the staging of construction, Alareifi buyers have been paying the full price of the apartments upfront. In return for this they have received discounted prices.

Dubai authorities in recent months have stepped in to regulate off-the-plan instalment payments by insisting developers open escrow accounts and deposit all funds into those accounts. The developers are then only permitted to draw on those funds for authorised construction works.

The Alareifi sales however, marketed through Khalid S. Al-areifi & Partner Real Estate, were all completed prior to this new regulation. The company is offering to reimburse buyers with their outlays, however many of these date back four years. The company has been plagued by delays to the commencement of construction, during which time development costs, particularly those relating to material, but also to labour, have escalated.

The availability of contractors, project managers, and resources, such as cranes, has also been heavily strained.

Almost all projects in Dubai are running well behind schedule, in some cases by a number of years.

Some developers have sold complete developments off the plan but have delayed commencing construction. Several projects such as the Wind Towers at Jumeirah Lakes, and Damac's Palm Springs project at Jebel Ali Palm, which were sold to investors more than four years ago, have yet to commence construction.

Emaar's Marina Quays project is more than a year behind schedule, during which time it has completed six new towers in a nearby Marina location.

Buyers who have planned to reside or rent their apartments in some cases have been waiting years. While developers are earning interest on their customer's funds, the customers are paying interest on loans, exasperating their problem.

The Alareifi tower was expected to be completed mid-this year, now it is unlikely to be finished at all.

Buyers in the development, most having forked out for their investment in 2004, can now just dream of what could have been. For inspiration they could go to the company's Web site which is still promoting the property.

'Designed with cosmopolitan freshness and flair, Alareifi offers stunning views that extend across the marina all the way to the sea,' says the site. 'Everything you desire can be found right here, from a state-of the-art fitness spa to swimming pools, food courts, cafe's, children's play areas, walkways, 4 floors of parking and more.'

This is just the start of this happening, those poor people, who invested must be sick as parrots, especially as prices have soared, perhaps they did'nt have enough cash for an Escrow account, so had to pull out, looks like Cement is the new oil.

Alan

^^

Agree Alan,

This really confirms what i was saying in the property & investment thread

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=19318560&postcount=5433

Unfortunately this sort of situation will become more common place in Dubai.

Owners in the AlAreifi project have been offered refund plus 20%. Where is this money coming from?

What is happening now is that costs are rising to the point that developers are not making a gain. They are now looking for buyers to buyout the whole project, refund the original investors and re-sell under a different name at a much higher price.

BTW the part about Wind is wrong, they are under construction allbeit very late. Perhaps they are alluding to this development being next for THE TREATMENT.

Owners in the AlAreifi project have been offered refund plus 20%. Where is this money coming from?

What is happening now is that costs are rising to the point that developers are not making a gain. They are now looking for buyers to buyout the whole project, refund the original investors and re-sell under a different name at a much higher price.

BTW the part about Wind is wrong, they are under construction allbeit very late. Perhaps they are alluding to this development being next for THE TREATMENT.

The worrying aspect is that alariefi is midway under construction and wind is not above ground yet

The worrying aspect is that alariefi is midway under construction and wind is not above ground yet

Dreams tower was completed and resold to Ritz Carton Hotels. Original owners are facing forced buyouts. So it does not matter what the stage of construction as it can vary between Palm Springs to Dreams.

What people are realising now is that they have not bought title to their apartment. What they have with off plan is an agreement or promise to deliver in return for financial backing of the project. Only after completion is the agreement converted to title.

Dreams tower was completed and resold to Ritz Carton Hotels. Original owners are facing forced buyouts. So it does not matter what the stage of construction as it can vary between Palm Springs to Dreams.

What people are realising now is that they have not bought title to their apartment. What they have with off plan is an agreement or promise to deliver in return for financial backing of the project. Only after completion is the agreement converted to title.

Thanks for clearing it up - this is a total breach of trust - Investors were obviously misled if this is the situation. Dubai Govt should now intervene or at least make this situation clear.
What is the situation where the units have been handed over but the tiltles have not been registered with the Land registry yet. This is something that the Developers have to do and the June time bar for transfer of title is getting dangerously close and no word from developers yet. Some feed back is highly appreciated.

That is a surprisingly candid report about Alareifi. It does not bode well for others. That article also addresses well what I think is the realty for many investors. Many of us are forced to struggle make rent and purchase payments while we wait for units to be completed, meanwhile we pay high interest on the funds we're forced to borrow. The developer may or may not be earning interest on our paid funds, but the whole thing compares so poorly with what goes on in other countries, where most people are able to live in the property they are paying for.Will we be seeing more dominos fall?

Dreams tower was completed and resold to Ritz Carton Hotels...

Correction: NOT the Ritz Carlton that belongs to MARRIOT group, rather to CARLTON TOWER that belongs to a local group. ;)

Oh well, nearly there. Maybe next time I might even get closer with the spelling :)

Thanks for being there for me Altin, like a "big brother" :hug:

abf, in your last post you said the following... June time bar for transfer of title.
Please could you, or somebody else, expand on what this means please. I will be visiting in June to register my JBR property with the Lands Department, but my decision to do so was not based on anything I had officially heard, rather on comments (and rumours) made in various posts on websites (including this one) which suggested that there may be an increase in the cost of registering a property after the middle of the year. If anybody knows what the facts are, or can direct me to a previous post which explains the situation, I would be genuinely grateful. Thanks John.

In 2004

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^^ The same year that DAMAC launched Ocean Heights.

hey bizzy, sorry but I honestly don't know what you mean!?:wtf:

Hey King, I cannot see your pictures for some reason.
Can you do something so we can all see them?
They are maybe too big?

:cheers:

For any JBR residents or owners you can post issues or follow up on any other issues on this Forum
http://www.jbrcommunity.com

Be part of your community

Hi King

Even i cant see the pics posted by you.

no idea what the reason is, can you resize them plz.

thanks



Hey King, I cannot see your pictures for some reason.
Can you do something so we can all see them?
They are maybe too big?

:cheers:

Hi King

Even i cant see the pics posted by you.


same here - or a link to flickr or wherever you host them

Ta

me too

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Great photos, thanks for sharing and many congrats.:cheers:

oh oh oh that's why i though it look like GROSVENOR HOUSE tower from inside , no1 luxury RESIDENCE tower at DUBAI MARINA from my opinion :) till now .

You will have incredible views of the tallest block. Your kitchen and wash rooms reflect some care to maintain a certain design standard, but it rather looks as though the job were done by someone trained as a designer but lacking intrinsic flair or artistic talent.

Looking fantastic!!!

A friend from me search a 2 bedroom apartment for rent in the Iris Blue Tower. Please sent me an offer!

abf, in your last post you said the following... June time bar for transfer of title.
Please could you, or somebody else, expand on what this means please. I will be visiting in June to register my JBR property with the Lands Department, but my decision to do so was not based on anything I had officially heard, rather on comments (and rumours) made in various posts on websites (including this one) which suggested that there may be an increase in the cost of registering a property after the middle of the year. If anybody knows what the facts are, or can direct me to a previous post which explains the situation, I would be genuinely grateful. Thanks John.
Hi
I read some 3 months ago that the Dubai Govt have a deadline of June for registration of apartments at the Land Resitry ie upto June the registration fee would be fixed at the purchase price of the units but after June this will go up to the market price of the units. This would affect both the developer and the purchaser.I suppose it depends on what your contract says about who is responsible for land registry transfer fee. Do clear it up with JBR/Nakheel or refer to your contract
I do not know what the situation is with units that are nearly completed but not handed over as we have not received any notice from the developer either

The Marina Arcade Mall offers residents and shoppers the world's most exclusive, expensive and high-end brands and designer stores.

An exclusive choice of cosmopolitan cafes which open its doors for the first time in UAE will add to the Marina Arcade's leisure quotient.

Complementing the Marina Arcade's endless features and facilities is the range of leisure amenities.

Marina Arcade will include the most advanced and expansive gymnasium and spa in Dubai (spread over three floors and in excess of 38,000 square feet each) with access to the best fitness equipment, a well-equipped outdoor
tennis courts and a large sized swimming pool with diving instructors and lifeguards.

The recreation area accommodates a total gym and spa facility with a large outdoor pool deck, a specially landscaped rooftop garden with a jogging track and the most premium fitness facilities perfect for families and recreational enthusiasts.

In addition, the recreation area will all be home to the finest dining destinations known to Dubai.

'With exceptional style and sophistication, the Marina Arcade is a fitting tribute to the vision of the Marina development, as well as Dubai's meteoric ambitions. With this architectural masterpiece we wish to provide exclusive offerings to the regional market and bring a truly unique experience to those who require luxury, space and want a vast range of amenities,' says Abdul Aziz Al Awar, CEO of Mada'in Properties.

^^ Why should I, as a potential shopper, be happy to have the world's most expensive anything? The value of a brand ought not be a function of its price, but the other way around. Some rich people get rich because they know how to get value for their money. On the other hand, rich sheiks probably don't realize that as their wealth just fell into their hands.

My understanding is that they want the marina arcade mall to be along the same lines as Rodeo Drive.

The stretch of shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long. It begins at Wilshire Boulevard on the south, and runs north to Santa Monica Boulevard, where the commercial section of the street gives way to an affluent residential neighborhood. But those three short blocks constitute the most famous shopping district in America, and probably the most expensive three blocks of shops in the world.

It is here that the rich & famous do their shopping, and where tourists window-shop while trying to spot movie stars on the fabled street.

http://www.seeing-stars.com/Images/Slides/RodeoDrive1.JPG

The most celebrated clothing designers in the world have boutiques here: Armani, Gucci, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino... The jewelry stores boast names like Cartier and Tiffany. Other nearby stores include I. Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Yves Saint Laurent, & Pierre Deux.

It's just a marketing crap talk, common in Dubai.

April 3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/April/April%203%20Dubai%20from%20air/Photo60.jpg

Anyone know what is going on the plot between the Meridien and Ritz Carlton - it used to be site offices but has now been completely cleared.

Its a good beach-front property so I assume another hotel.

can someone confirm average price on a resale property in the marina, full marina view, under construction 1 year or so too completion. would be about 1600 - 1700 aed per sq ft ?

:cheers:

can someone confirm average price on a resale property in the marina, full marina view, under construction 1 year or so too completion. would be about 1600 - 1700 aed per sq ft ?

:cheers:

I think it is good price if view really is full marina view.

the first section of the new bridge next to Grosvenor House has been opened. drove on it today, was opened wither today or yesterday. the old bridge is closed now and i would expect it to be demolished promptly. it looks like work on the the second section of the new bridge will start when the old bridge is demolished.

http://i32.tinypic.com/dg6xoi.jpg

New grass on the pitch

http://i28.tinypic.com/1zf6frc.jpg

Where are those pictures taken from?

it seems like this marina will be one of the biggest ones! and the most expensive as well!

http://i25.tinypic.com/ixtkcx.jpg

^^ Excellent view, and it seams it will not be compromised by the kebab house. :cheers:

http://i25.tinypic.com/ixtkcx.jpg

The new bridge is open yet!

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Nice to see the channel open again. They are really going to have to give the Marina canal a good cleaning when all is said and done. I hope Emaar won't try to skimp on that. All the Marina's wealthy inhabitants should go on the war path if they do!

Nice to see the channel open again. They are really going to have to give the Marina canal a good cleaning when all is said and done. I hope Emaar won't try to skimp on that. All the Marina's wealthy inhabitants should go on the war path if they do!
At the last Dubai boat show a representative of the yacht club told me that they are cleaning daily. I can't believe this. I can almost tell the time of the day by seeing where the dirt is in the Marina, as it shifts with the tides.

Mystery surrounds luxury Dubai tower

Australian News.Net
Saturday 12th April, 2008

Mystery surrounds the development of the Al Areifi Tower at Dubai Marina.

The 30-storey development of luxury residential apartments has been under a cloud for several weeks as reports have circulated that the construction has been stopped, abandoned, or delayed.

The developer, Khalid Saud Al-Areifi & Partner Co., of Riyadh Saudi Arabia, has reportedly been approaching investors who bought apartments off-the-plan, in a bid to buy the apartments back.

According to investors they are being told construction on the site has been stopped and will not resume.

Investors report receiving telephone calls and faxes from the company.

We have sighted a letter faxed to an investor from Khalid S. Al Areifi which states the project has been stopped, and the company 'cannot complete the project.'

We spoke to the company who confirmed this, and recently a story was published to this effect.

It now transpires the company has not stopped construction at all. Several questions were emailed to the company to seek clarification, however they have gone unanswered.

On Saturday one of our journalists visited the site and found construction in full swing. The site has cranes and a stream of workers busily working on the building which has already been built to the nineteenth floor.

We contacted the builder, Buset Contracting on Saturday, who confirmed there has been no disruption to the construction. It is going ahead 'full steam,' he said. He confirmed the development had attained the 19th level, and there were eleven floors remaining. He said it would take another 15 to 16 months to complete.

The spokesman for the building company would not comment on reports the construction had been stopped, saying such questions should be directed to the developer.

Al Areifi, sold apartments in the complex off-the-plan around five years ago. In an unusual twist it discounted prices by 25% to sell the apartments on the basis of full payment being made upfront.

The prices of the apartments today outweighs those they were sold for, but this applies with almost all projects in Dubai.

Construction costs are increasing rapidly, however to date developers have been delivering pre-bought property without incident, although in most cases way behind schedule.

Al Areifi appears to be involved in trying to buy back apartments at their original cost, notwithstanding they have been holding full payment for several years. Falsely advising investors the project has been stopped, and will not be completed will likely incur the wrath of the authorities. Investors have long maintained several companies use misleading advertising and selling techniques in the high-pressure property industry in Dubai.

Another developer, the Dubai-based Damac Properties has been criticised in recent weeks for recently abandoning a project marketed five years ago.

The company said its Palm Springs residential resort on the Palm Jebel Ali was being cancelled because of changes on the site by the master developer, Nakheel.

Naheel, however, announced it had made no such changes and was unaware Damac was withdrawing from the development.

Angry investors, many from the UK, have disrupted Damac project launches, stormed their sales offices, and threatened a class legal action against the company. Worse still, Damac has suffered from the bad publicity, at a time when it is opening new international offices and launching major new projects.

Our advice from Damac is that it is currently reviewing its decision on the Palm Springs project.

Adding to the Al Areifi affair, and the Damac debacle, has been the extraordinary delays in the completion of property projects in Dubai, some spanning several years.

Both large and small developers are being caught up in the delays, as chronic labour, materials and resources shortgages have crippled completion schedules.

http://www.australiannews.net/story/347851

As I two days ago learned in 7DAYS about the almost completed new park in Mirdif I remembered a recently published inquiry in a local newspaper from April 2, 2008 which stated that additional parks are needed to be built in parts of the city, offering some greenery for people who like to walk and enjoy the nature alone or with their kids.

No doubt, it is the Dubai - Marina area which urgently needs such a park. Amidst the hundreds of towers and buildings under construction – which surely will be increasing in number in the years to come - it would be a ray of hope for all those people who need sometimes a green oases to relax, jog, exercise, and breathe in some more oxygen than it is existing in this car–loaded city.

We wonder like many other residents of the Dubai-Marina neighbourhood if there is a chance to see this dream come true.

Retired expats

Dubai


http://www.7days.ae/en/2008/04/13/dubai-marina-area-in-need-of-a-park.html

More date palms than central park but you get the idea...I can't find an area more suitable, size wise particularly in the marina. http://i32.tinypic.com/t6v50i.jpg

That is absolutely perfect. They should really try to plant a garden like that instead of all the pink and purple flowers.

BTW, great to see the news reports like the one above hitting the presses around the world. All these bad practices need to see the light of day.

^^ The pink flowers and the grass have nothing to do with the Marina, being in the middle of an interchange, build by Naz's darlings at RTA.

Yes. You're right.

It was actually done, during the peak hours of 3-6pm for the last 5 weeks, by the RTA's receptionists, as a "community project". Ahh lovely. Pink was chosen coz it matched their nails.

Also explains why Damac will complete Ocean Heights 2 and deliver every apartment, before one of those lovely gals, ahh bless them, will finally answer my call on 800 9090.

Nice. :sleepy:

^^ Why would you call them in the first place. What's your fixation with call girls? :dunno:

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Looks pretty, much needed, but it aint gonna make some rich sheik any money so it wont happen.

Scoot, why you even bother: You know very well that towers will be build there.

This is where the lakes, springs, marina etc teams can have playoffs :lol:

BTW, where do you guys living in the Marina go to watch the Premier League matches?

BTW, where do you guys living in the Marina go to watch the Premier League matches?

I enjoy the matches at The One and Only.

You could also try the Pub in the Hilton Jumeira, or Charlie Parrots in the Oasis beach Hotel-Beer and footie is good in both....

Or try Scarletts in the mall at Emirates Towers. They have a large screen behind the bar and lots of smaller LCD screens around. Good selection of beers (can recommend the extra cold Guinness) & excellent quality reasonably priced food. They have a bit of a disco as well some nights. Frequent haunt of airline cabin crew. :cheer:

^^ You forgot the pay 1 get 2 offer on the Heineken. :lol:

Can anyone advise how to go about getting title registration to an Emaar apartment on the Dubai Marina?

Try asking Emaar.

^^ You forgot the pay 1 get 2 offer on the Heineken. :lol:

Sorry I forgot Altin....... it's happy hour between 6pm to 8pm and they have lots of other offers as well. :cheer:

Anyone notice the stench of sewage around the marina and jbr recently? I'd heard International City was bad, but it's bad news to have really upmarket areas smelling as well. I suppose if you build a city without a sewage system, there's always the risk of severe smells, but it was very noticeable around jbr and where the construction is going on in the area at the back of the Emaar towers in the marina especially.

^^ Check your shoes, you may have stood on something :)

My friend is using my apartment just now and has not reported anything untoward. Everything so far has been very positive, especially around the JBR Walk.

^^^ i think he is referring to the fertilizer stench when JBR did the landscaping about 6-8 weeks ago. the stench lasted few days or so, and it was bad. btw the fertilizer is made of cow dung.

that's the only time i smelled a stench in the marina since i moved here about two years ago!

No, definitely sewage. On the podium level of JBR was fine. Actually I was very impressed with the area - landscaping is coming on, fountains and lighting are impresive at night and the area is much more spacious than I'd realised. Bu as you walk past the entrances to the underground car parks on the marina side of jbr there are very strong whiffs and also on the construction sites at the back of the original Emaar buildings in the marina. Could be no one else has noticed because I'm the only person to walk round that area. I walked for over an hour and didn't see anyone except construction workers, yet inside Marina Walk was packed.

^^^ i think he is referring to the fertilizer stench when JBR did the landscaping about 6-8 weeks ago. the stench lasted few days or so, and it was bad. btw the fertilizer is made of cow dung.

that's the only time i smelled a stench in the marina since i moved here about two years ago!

That makes sense. Wherever there is a lot of landscaping around here, you get this stench.

^^^ i think he is referring to the fertilizer stench when JBR did the landscaping about 6-8 weeks ago. the stench lasted few days or so, and it was bad. btw the fertilizer is made of cow dung.

that's the only time i smelled a stench in the marina since i moved here about two years ago!

Imre asked why is it so smelly when they water the grass on Al Sufou road and I identified the smell as fertiliser. I live in the country and am used to it :) They must be adding it to the irrigation system.

^^ Irrigation water is fertilizer; I mean it is a sewage treated water after all. :D

The situation got very bad end of November - early December. They said the plant was working well above capacity and couldn't guaranty proper treatment, living more methane that it should.

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The forever growing tallest block:

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what a great shot plotman....:)

it gives you a good overview of marina, JLT and the sorrounding relations... the possible Al-burj location and palm diera are also visible very nicely

thanks



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sorry not palm diera... but palm jabal ali.... correction ;)



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Hi All - Has anyone information on the next best Marina development due to be released?

Marina Sky Towers is next on the list.

Marina Sky Towers is next on the list.

Yeah..........fantastic location. :lol:

:cry:

Marina Sky Towers is next on the list.



I wouldn't buy them,

3 100fl towers on a massive 14 floor podium.

The marina wall will cave in for sure. This is a disaster waiting to happen.

^^ Could be right there HT !

What does the above ground number of floors, have to do with walls caving in?

Probably not the right place to post this (sorry mods!), - but hey I guess there are going to be a lot of investors who would like to see this article, which reviews changes in Dubai rental in recent months, and in particular shows average rents for Marina properties and how they've changed. Interestingly rents on one beds in the marina have fallen of late but everything else has gone up!

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10207589.html

What does the above ground number of floors, have to do with walls caving in?

Deeper piles causing more ground disruption? :dunno:

Probably not the right place to post this (sorry mods!), - but hey I guess there are going to be a lot of investors who would like to see this article, which reviews changes in Dubai rental in recent months, and in particular shows average rents for Marina properties and how they've changed. Interestingly rents on one beds in the marina have fallen of late but everything else has gone up!

http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10207589.html

dont worry,not sure that is correct

and I have another idea , Marina Diamonds have small 1 bed units which make the statistics down.

Deeper piles causing more ground disruption? :dunno:

Not an issue (and i'm sure True Blue would agree with me)


... the depth of the hole on the other hand :runaway:

I wouldn't buy them,

3 100fl towers on a massive 14 floor podium.

The marina wall will cave in for sure. This is a disaster waiting to happen.

Bang goes my kebab shop..........

Not an issue (and i'm sure True Blue would agree with me)


... the depth of the hole on the other hand :runaway:

I concur your modship :)

Could be that they don't intend to go down the way following on the risks realised by Infinity. 14 podiums hints that it's going to be mainly above ground here.

TB.

Is it possible to explain whay they wont have to go down as deep as infinity for taller towers and why a big lump of a podium wont need a big hole.

In basic moron terms if possible.

Pretend i support Celtic if it helps.

I think they have to go deeper in order to provide parking for all the units. Princess tower has something like 5 floors of underground parking and that hole was really deep.

sky towers will only have 3 below ground

(TALLEST BLOCK) AKA CHINA TOWN ...

TB.

Is it possible to explain whay they wont have to go down as deep as infinity for taller towers and why a big lump of a podium wont need a big hole.

In basic moron terms if possible.

Pretend i support Celtic if it helps. :ohno:

Burying the carpark in the basement keeps things neat and tidy. However it costs money to create the space and also makes things difficult for access to work in a hole. So starting at ground level, as in Atlantic Tower, is simple and straight forward.

It is required practice in the UK to describe the work that is required of a contractor and the conditions that are likely to be encountered inorder to get a fair bid for the work. This means that if any work is required to be carried out below water level or near tidal waters then it must be seperated from work above the water/tide level. In simple terms, a contractor is charging more for placing concrete below ground than he is above.

In light of the Infinity incident, bidding contractors may load the price to cover any risk. Knowing this the developer may direct the design team to keep it simple, not too deep and ensure that there are no interuptions to the construction by nasty events.

So to sum up, it's not a case of they don't have to go down, they might not fancy taking the risk and the cost of digging deep next to the marina wall. That leads me to the assumption that this MAY NOT have a subterranean structure.

The contractor tender description says "Construction of Marina Sky towers comprising three buildings connected with a 14-storey podium, including a three-storey basement. "

This signifies, 3 below ground and 11 above.

(TALLEST BLOCK) AKA CHINA TOWN ...

Can you please explain what you mean.

dubai steve. podiums typically do not include basements. a podium by definition is something that is above ground. sorry, if i am knitpicking...

^^ So it will either be 14 stories above ground and 3 below or 11 above and 3 below.

The tender says 14 including 3 below, so I imagine it will be the later.

In either caser this will be one huge development, estimated at minimum $1 billion. To put that into context, Atlantis The Palm was $1.5 billion.

Marina Sky Towers will be the prime development in the Marina. It will do for the Marina what Burj Dubai is for the whole Burj Dubai area and developments around it. It may not be the tallest development in terms of floor count but it will be the biggest project in the Tallest Block. It will make phase 1 look like a bunch of dolls houses, (how Emaar could be so stupid to allow this is beyond me) Oh Yeah £££$$$.

I am keen to see what launch prices will be here as nothing of this magnitude has been launched this year in this area. With developers now knowing about raw materiel cost increases, (more to come), and inflationary pressures, and time delays. Any developer with a bean of common sense is now factoring in 3years of price increases into their launch prices. I think the closest thing to it is Nakheels Dubai Promenade and they spoke of AED3k psf (and that was for the inferior channell towers, not the superior beach towers).

Ultimately I think this development will not add to the asthetical beauty of the Marina, but it will add prestige and value to the Upper Marina and therefore add value to the surrounding developments.

I think anything less than AED 3k psf will be a bargain.

I suppose the launch of this development is delayed further, or is it all a dream ?

Can you please explain what you mean.

Narrow area of towers and lack of street with a larger longer traffic jam !!! "Metro can do nothing with that "

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^^ who is this hottie ?:cheers:

This is the in house aromatherapist/massuese working fromn the Torch Health Club when it opens in September 2009.

She will be offering a room service facility and a free first consultation to Torch appartment owners.

I believe a few resales are available at the moment.

Wow i will pick up all the resales available in the market ready to pay more than market price


If any of the Torch thread bashers :bash:are intrested to sell please dont hesitate:lol:

:cheers: :cheers:

maybe dubai steve is actually dubai stephanie...

^^ More like dubai googlie

Thanks to Mission

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My new boat

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The way you going by the time you are 40, you will have a better one :)

^^ Yes, will upgrade from the current one (the one on the left), to a big one just like that on the right.

BTW, who's puked all over the water there? :puke:

I have a huge favour to ask for those who are living in Dubai Marina. Could someone please take some pictures of the following towers as they haven't been updated for a while:
Marina 101
Elite Residence
and
Pentominium
23 Marina
while we're at it :)

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mission. nice boat!

could you tell how you went about getting a berth/ mooring. is it affordable
affordable? are they for sale?

thanks.

Steve, without doubt you are the PIC-HUNTER,

Great shots there, cheers.

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10209384.html

Important milestone - it will change the Marina I am sure

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Tallest block from the new Westin Hotel :)

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woow beautiful photos!!!:omg:

Trident unveils Le Grande at Dubai Marina
Trident unveils Le Grande at Dubai Marina: Trident International Holdings (TIH), award-winning real estate development firm in Dubai, has announced the launch of Le Grande, the 60,000 sq ft retail component of its Trident Grand Residence development at Dubai Marina. The retail space will be divided to accommodate both gourmets as well as specialty designer boutiques. The retail outlets will cater to the needs of the residents of Trident Grand Residence and neighboring communities while all-day dining options will include long terrace and Al Fresco dining that will cater to the needs of both tourists and residents.

Wazir Daredia, Executive Director & CEO, TIH, said, With Trident Grand Residence we have raised the bar in luxury living and now with Le Grande we intend to positively influence the way people shop, dine and relax by bringing a range of lifestyle options under the same roof".

Design Inc. of Australia is the design partners while Kolman Retail Consultants are the exclusive leasing consultants for Le Grande. Fish & Co., Manga Sushi, Rio Churrascaria, Community Pharmacy, Alpha Optical and Perpetual Real Estate have confirmed their presence at this retail real estate development.

Supertowers to transform Dubai skyline :cheers:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/518221-new-supertowers-to-transform-dubai-skyline?ln=en

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5/May/2007

Dubai Marina

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200 new pics on the flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/

Dubai Marina, watersports

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Hi IMRE, welcome back! We missed you! We are waiting for you going around with your machine......:D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/imresolt/

^^

Thanks!

anyone can post all marina pictures ... coz it's already block (flickr.com) i can't open the site !

Emaar opens sale of Office units in Downtown Burj Dubai and Dubai Marina

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07-May-2008

*Exceptional waterfront offices at Dubai Marina

*Iconic offices at Boulevard Plaza on Burj Dubai Boulevard

*All offices equipped with advanced business infrastructure

Emaar Properties will launch the sale of a premium collection of commercial units within Downtown Burj Dubai and Dubai Marina, two world-class destinations, on May 8, 2008. Customers can choose from exceptional waterfront offices including ‘The Extreme Waterfront Offices' as well as prime units at Marina Plaza Office Tower located at the Dubai Marina Mall complex; and iconic offices at Boulevard Plaza, strategically located within Downtown Burj Dubai and facing Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building.

The sale of this limited collection of office space has been launched to meet the growing demand for commercial space in Dubai. Sales will be held at the Downtown Burj Dubai and Abu Dhabi Sales Centres on a first come, first serve basis. Several financial institutions are offering easy finance solutions for customers.

Mr Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, Emaar Properties, said: "The robust performance of the Dubai economy and strong business growth trends continue to drive the demand for commercial space in Dubai. Emaar's collection of commercial units offers buyers the distinctive advantage of being within established communities."

Emaar is redefining the residential and commercial property offering of Dubai through world-class developments that assure buyers a modern lifestyle experience. Downtown Burj Dubai and Dubai Marina are both integrated communities with shopping malls, hotels and other leisure amenities.

http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/news/real-estate/Emaar-opens-sale-of-office-uni-1210144466241.html

any one recommend a good hotel in the marina..? not too expensive.. thanks

best deal this time of the year would be Le Méridien Mina Seyahi and the Hilton.

best deal this time of the year would be Le Méridien Mina Seyahi and the Hilton.

thanks im going in two weeks hopefully take loads of pictutres

The Oasis Beach Hotel - halfboard, 400AED per person per night per room per hotel per country per booking.

I own a studio at the Royal Oceanic-does any one know if I will have free access to the beach nearby or will I have to pay to join a beach-club ?

the Oasis would be a better deal. i think the Le Méridien Mina Seyahi and the Hilton run around aed 800 in the summer for standard room.

oasis towers is about £280 per night..

700- 800 aed is ok.. cant find any in that price range..

i might have too look outside jumeria

i found oasis beach hotel per nite 579 aed good price i think?

Timeout - May 8-15th issue - page 61 - full page advert - AED 400 per person per night.
Call 04 399 4444 or do you want me to book it for you???

579 still works out better as thats per room 2 people sharing

just checked expedia.com

both the sheraton and hilton have rooms for around AED 800. not sure though about availability!

8/May/2008

Almas Tower,JLT and Dubai Marina



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8/May/2008

Dubai Marina

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You were up in the air again?!!! Great shots, thanks!

Last one is my favourite! It would be handy to print off a copy so that you can show the taxi where you want to go. :lol:

What a great day for a photo tour. CAVOK

On the 6th of May I went out early in the morning to take some pictures. The weather was strange that morning and the sky had the hallmarks of a looming storm
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The sky became very dark and I headed back to the building for shelter as I was sure it was about to pour down with rain. When I got back to the apartment I could see out of the window that the wind was now gale force and visibility was reduced to less than 100 metres due to the sand storm. Debris and dust was everywhere and flags were being blown over on the roadside. I could see people on the street running to take cover. Then as quick as it arrived the storm settled and the daylight returned as the dust settled. I had aquired a sheet of plywood, lumps of polystyrene and about 50kilos of sand on my balconies.

I went back out to start my photo tour again thinking this was just an ordinary day when I found this poor sailor who had been caught in the tornado and blow up onto the rocks;
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This bridge looks like it could be higher than the Infinity one which supports the story I heard that this end will be equipped for the super yachts in front of The Jewels.

Not his lucky day. Here is some more on the marina bridge at the Chic end.
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How do you define a Super Yacht TB; what kind of size are we talking about?

thanks, Imre. you've outdone yourself! top pics!

How do you define a Super Yacht TB; what kind of size are we talking about?

I'm no expert on the subject, but the sort of yacht that can't make it into the marina cos the bridge is too low at Infinity so has to tie up alongside the dock. I have seen a few in that location and they look super to me :)

I'm guessing, got to be more than 75 feet and in the seven figure price bracket, with a couple of semi naked models bathing on the sundeck. Atleast a couple of jetskis in the hold and a tender that would put most dayboats to shame. What do you think, about right?

I was guessing - from what I saw of the bridges when I was there - about 80 ft max. It's a shame the marina design didn't incorporate a way to get one or two really big ones in - although I suppose that could be done at each end provided the depth is enough in the approaches. The whole marina project is so prestigious on the land side, that the marina part is left a bit in the shade (excuse the pun!). A few 60m plus motor yachts parked up at each end would add the prestige on the water which is currently not quite up to scratch. To be fair though not many owners have really big boats there (except purely as trophies) because the cruising isn't very interesting. Quality day boats up to 80ft are probably the most popular and useful in that application. Whizz out around 11, -lunch, a few beers, and some water sports, then head home at 35 kts, - parked up in time for tea.

The unexpected rains on the 6th were reportedly artificially induced by government cloud seeding. That could become the next new cutting edge project of the Emirates--rain making!

Drain making needs to come first :)

Both the above posts are correct ;)

Thought it was a joke but it is real!

"Abu Dhabi, May 7 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Meteorological Department has carried out cloud seeding tests to induce rainfall, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. The department’s National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) Tuesday used planes to sprinkle cloud seeding salts in the clouds heading towards Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain.

Monitoring stations registered light to medium rainfall in different areas of Abu Dhabi and Dubai after the tests. The NCMS plans to repeat the tests."

Why do they want to do that, the reason Dubai is popular with tourists is the sunny weather not the rain.

bad news, underground parking at the Marina Walk will be paid parking from June

Why do they want to do that, the reason Dubai is popular with tourists is the sunny weather not the rain.

So the filthy rich can help all those starving children in africa of course. :ohno:

bad news, underground parking at the Marina Walk will be paid parking from June

No problem Imre,you are invited to use my parkspace in TP.Say to the
Security you are a good friend of Frank :)

Why do they want to do that, the reason Dubai is popular with tourists is the sunny weather not the rain.

They do this as dezinalisation is very expensive, and they need to study alternatives. If they can get small downpours on a mildly regular basis then it may be more cost effective.

any one recommend a good hotel in the marina..? not too expensive.. thanks


Beppe, not sure about Hotels, but my 1 bed apartment in Time Place is available to any one who is visiting their own in the Marina - cheap price to Marina owners??

may 8. old bridge next to Grosvenor House being dismantled.

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Beppe, not sure about Hotels, but my 1 bed apartment in Time Place is available to any one who is visiting their own in the Marina - cheap price to Marina owners??

how much.. 18th may onwards 5 days

how much.. 18th may onwards 5 days

Beppe, Sorry to say it has been taken until the end of this month, for owners this is good news on the rental / investment front as I have not really advertised yet, so you should all look forward to the same once your own places are ready.

Reference price - Find any price for the same type of accommodation on line, (1 bed), confirm that you are a marina owner, I will beat it.. - Ben..

Dubai Marina Yacht Club Marina set for summer opening
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11-May-2008

*Dubai's newest marina uses Bellingham system
*Laid out in Mediterranean style in front of Dubai Marina Yacht Clubhouse
*Designed to accommodate larger yachts
*120-berth Marina will be first to open this year in the UAE

Emaar Hospitality Group LLC, the subsidiary of leading real estate developer Emaar PJSC is on schedule with the summer opening of the Yacht Club Marina within Dubai Marina, the first and largest of its kind waterfront development in the region. A centrepiece of Dubai Marina, the Yacht Club Marina has been designed to accommodate larger yachts and is laid out in a Mediterranean fashion in front of the Dubai Marina Yacht Clubhouse.

When completed this summer, the 120-berth marina will be the first new marina of 2008 in the UAE and will help to meet the growing demand for berthing and access to the Arabian Gulf's azure waters.

"Dubai Marina Yacht Club is far more than just a place for parking yachts," said Mr Steve Stiglbauer, General Manager, Dubai Marina. "It brings in new level of niche hospitality services to Dubai that will appeal to yacht owners and marine enthusiasts. We ensure all our members have a full marina lifestyle experience - be that going out on the water or relaxing on our restaurant terrace looking out over the marina."

Located in centre of the 3.5 km long Dubai Marina canal development, the Yacht Club Marina is being developed to the highest standards using the Bellingham system, which employs professionally developed floating concrete pontoons.
http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/news/real-estate/Dubai-Marina-Yacht-Club-Marina-1210491750696.html

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hi can someone point me to the Marina Prominade thread. Many thanks.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=237875&page=105

Thanks Carpet. Am in Dubai at the GH have a million great shots of various properties can someone give me an email address as I cant upload to here. The Torch has the floor cast and is numbered 19 with the slip about 3 floors ahead.

Thanks Carpet. Am in Dubai at the GH have a million great shots of various properties can someone give me an email address as I cant upload to here. The Torch has the floor cast and is numbered 19 with the slip about 3 floors ahead.
Hi charlie big potatoes you can send them to me then I will upload them to here, I've sent you a private message!