Is there a serious problem with rat infestation in the Marina and other good locations in Dubai?


There's loads about if you go walking around at night - whether the Marina has any more than any other city is debateable.

Is there a serious problem with rat infestation in the Marina and other good locations in Dubai?

I remember seeing a few in the car park when I stayed in Marina height but someone told me today that is a huge problem not only in the Marina and JBR but other nice areas too!!!

Yes the York Hotel in Bur Dubai has a menacingly high population of sewer rat per capita of resident. At times the rat/resdient reaches 3-1.

This of course is an extra, and doesn't come cheap i assure you.

^^ You're confusing it with Amnesia me think. :lol:

too bad the resolutions are not high enough to use as wallpaper.... do u have a site where the quality is high, 3Mbs+ file size per pic, cause i have a sony f828 and even with that i get min of 2Mbs per pic

Sure, the rats are also in the marina, especially at night they are very active... it is logical because in this country people have never been educated to take care about their environment and nature. Garbage is thrown on the streets etc.

Marina Heights seems to be a nest... maybe because of the restaurant Il Fiume on the ground floor. Many rats are gathering there as soon as the sun disappears... but they dont give a tip so the waiters dont like them...

Dubai Municipality Pest Control is supposed to handle the rat problem. Their workers kill plenty of rats every day, but never all of them, in order not to lose their jobs eventually...a friend of mine used to work with them...the amount of rat poison dumped every day in the city is not to be underestimated...I once fed 2 kg within one night to a bunch of rats in my garden in Sharjah...they never came back.

u know what 2kgs of posion is right... that wont just kill rats, thats gonna kill birds, and other animals that go around ur yard.... lizards, snakes and many others, rat posion kills everythin not just rats, and its much more potent then the posion people use for mice, what u did was irresponsible

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I am looking forward to see the next picture in 2010

thanks for pictures Josau ...

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Thanks for the photos, King.
Beautiful view.

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OMG, where did you take that last pic?

OMG, where did you take that last pic?

Madinat Jumeirah

Again, these pictures are heavenly!

Wow, unbelievable shots !!!Thx a lot !!! :master:

Is there a thread for Madinat Jumeirah? I would love to see more photos of that place.

Is there a thread for Madinat Jumeirah? I would love to see more photos of that place.

I do not believe there is a thread for Madinat Jumeirah.

But there is a thread for photos of the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Madinat Jumeirah:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=115962

And here is a link to the Madinat Jumeirah website:
http://www.madinatjumeirah.com/

interchange 5.5 was partially opened a couple of days ago. congestion out of the marina during morning rush hour (7-9 am) has improved big time. the improvement could be partly due to the half-work week (eid coming up). will see what happens after the eid.

Glover, I hope it's beacuse of the openning, those heading towards Abu Dhabi don't have to exit from the media city interchange anymore so it could well be the reason for decongestion

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Many thanks FWIW. The pic above was taken from the pool deck at the GH. The Burj view is vanishing behind that big building between the royal mirage and the palm trunk.

^^^^ this is going to be the monorail station!!

"that big building between the royal mirage and the palm trunk."

we can see the new plot , next to the Habtoor Grand Hotel, already fenced:

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^^^^ could the narrow bridge being built to the right of the completed one toward the sea be the tramp bridge!!

If this is true, it would be the first indicator that they really want to build this tram... :lol:
I still doubt that!

They are casting concrete bridge supports at the front of GH. Looks like it could be for an overbridge or raised road from the roundabout over to the Dubai Promenade site.

This is going to be a busy traffic zone.

^^^^ this is going to be the monorail station!!

"that big building between the royal mirage and the palm trunk."


Yes as in the third picture down on 3272.

If this is true, it would be the first indicator that they really want to build this tram... :lol:
I still doubt that!

Rubish!

I speculated a while back along with some others including Imre, that some of the low rises on the waterfront plots opposite The Jewels, could be boutique hotels. On my recent visit I found evidence that this could be true.
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This maybe the Chic end afterall:)

The road and bridge works at the Chic end.
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^^ That was a f***in too fast :omg::shocked:

Lotus Hotel Apartments? ...cool... the BurDubaification of Dubai Marina. Nice. :)

I like the term chic end. hope every one will start using it from now on. I know I will.

I like the term chic end. hope every one will start using it from now on. I know I will.

If Al Burj and a second Marina are announced tomorrow - it will become the "hot" end.

^^ Definitely , without any comment .

If Al Burj and a second Marina are announced tomorrow - it will become the "hot" end.
Or the "hot ass chic" end ? Anyways it's definitely on the UP

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This way you can kiss the lady twice - how romantic -

• Due to the high speed shuttle lifts one may be able to see the sunset twice from the bottom and again from the top of the building

So J-Lo end it will become

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Is this Al BURJ then ?

Is this Al BURJ then ?

YES - I call it romantic Tower

What is important here for the "hot end" Marina - I think - are the plans for the area where we now have the power plant etc

Can't wait to see the downtown of Romantic tower . :D

Can't wait to see the downtown of Romantic tower . :D

Bizzy - dont go there - a few kisses - and she has persuaded you to buy her something expensive...

So is the phase 2 of the marina a Nakheel project? Just wondered why they are using the name Nakheel Harbour.:dunno:

So is the phase 2 of the marina a Nakheel project? Just wondered why they are using the name Nakheel Harbour.:dunno:

I guess we will know details tomorrow from CityScape - but doesnt sound like a marina. Also you have the Arabian Channel which needs to be integrated.

Added: They talk about an inner-harbour - whatever that is ? Also that it will become Dubai un-official capital :-)

Lotus Hotel Apartments? ...cool... the BurDubaification of Dubai Marina. Nice. :)

I feel your pain Naz :lol:

Definitely a different class, I have never seen any Spas on my late evening tours of Bur Dubai err I mean evening constitutionals.:runaway:

I guess we will know details tomorrow from CityScape - but doesnt sound like a marina. Also you have the Arabian Channel which needs to be integrated.

There will be a new tram system coming form alburj tower & Downtown Alburj to Dubai Marina...Forget about Arabian canal it's another story . what a lovely end :D

:banana::banana::banana:

Does anybody have a clue, if the DEWA Power Station (I guess there is a Water Desalination Plant and DUBAL too ?) next to the so-called arse end of the Marina will really be relocated ? I guess it will have to be moved to another location, but I have never seen any official information...would be great to know, as I invested at that part of the Marina...

So the next world's tallest will be a giant dildo. Way to go Nakheel. They're certainly living up to their "Blue Communities" slogan. :ohno:

Does anybody have a clue, if the DEWA Power Station (I guess there is a Water Desalination Plant and DUBAL too ?) next to the so-called arse end of the Marina will really be relocated ? I guess it will have to be moved to another location, but I have never seen any official information...would be great to know, as I invested at that part of the Marina...

It is likely to be moved in 7 to 10 years time but nothing announced. Although some of the renders of the Nakheel Harbour Tower show the power station still there.

^^ maybe meraas or emaar or another new development company will announced on next 3-4years for power station area "how knows" . i perfer a separate suprices could be much better to me .

From Arabian Business about Tall Tower presentation:


" It was an impressive sight and will be no less an impressive feat of engineering when it comes to be built. In fact the tower is not one building, but four – all independent structures cross-braced by sky bridges along its elevation. It will be the centrepiece of a $38bn project that Nakheel anticipates will become the new centre of Dubai.

What does this will mean for Dubai Marina?

It is likely to be moved in 7 to 10 years time but nothing announced. Although some of the renders of the Nakheel Harbour Tower show the power station still there.


Given the massive (and growing) power & water shortage in the city then I think 7 years is a bit hopeful.

After all they have not started ot build any new nuclear power yet - they are still at the commisioning stage.

They could get rid of DUBAL fairly rapid though - I believe that they are most responsible for the worst emissions - dont know how profitable they are though.

If they open Dubai's first Nuclear energy plant, I wana get a job in sector 7G.

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This is how we work in Business Bay :-) You lazy people in the marina could learn something here :lol:

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(Picture shown by 234Sale on the Ubora Towers site)

^^An anti theft deterrent.

As you can see the guy in the front row left side has a set of mono block taps in his pockets that have whacked him on the :nuts:

The Arabian canal has been postponed... my company is working with one of the main contractors and the tender for the earthmoving has not been issued yet. So at the moment I do not believe in any large development to be materialized as promised... One reason is that they have difficulties in selling their expensive stuff in waterfront and along the canal. Maybe they have also realised that they should complete a few areas before starting the next non-ending jobsite.

...or prior to any global economic meltdown.

I fear a dramatic slowdown in Dubai would be the best possible scenario ... the worst being a bit of a meltdown, panic selling, etc. :( "Don't panic! doooon't panic!"

Actually if history was to repeat itself the worst would be a Wall Street crash, followed by the resurgence of the Nazi party in Europe, followed by world war 3.

...but at least the marina will look nice. :)

Actually if history was to repeat itself the worst would be a Wall Street crash, followed by the resurgence of the Nazi party in Europe, followed by world war 3.

Maybe we should all invest in Ziggurat after all. :nuts:

its all fine, the players are just screwing with the goyum, I see opertunity

JBR/DUBAI MARINA SEP 2008

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Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered doubling of the Dubai Marina Yacht Clubs' budget by 100 per cent to AED90 million.

General Masbah Rashid Al Fattan, director of Sheikh Mohammed's office, who announced the budget increase, said "the move is a support to the club and motivation to the UAE youth and fans of the sea sports, which is one of the heritage sports in the UAE".

He added that Sheikh Mohammed has also instructed to increase contests organised by the club and financial awards.

JBR/DUBAI MARINA SEP 2008

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I have an appartment in the marina which I want to rent out. Could anybody give me some hints where to go, what company who is good and well roumered doing this

^^ p.m with price one of my friends need a 2 bed(S) ...

I have an appartment in the marina which I want to rent out. Could anybody give me some hints where to go, what company who is good and well roumered doing this

MY apt is rented out with Premier, who are very professional, their office is in the Al Fattan towers at JBR marina.

Someone was complaining about the smell a while ago...

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The view from infinity tower will be amazing!

SALE - Amazing picture!!! Got anymore? I feel a new panorama picture should be coming along!!!

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construction has started behind the Iris Blue

What tower is there??^^

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Is the marina always that crowded?

HELP-I've just received an e-mail from Hiranand Dodani-Finance Manager at 'Star Group Global'/'Global Group Holdings'-now taken over/under the umbrella of 'Select Group', which requests the 1% payment immediately for the Registration of my apartment at the 'Royal Oceanic' due to Law 13-the e-mail says that the law applies retrospectively- is this true ? Shall I pay it ?

HELP-I've just received an e-mail from Hiranand Dodani-Finance Manager at 'Star Group Global'/'Global Group Holdings'-now taken over/under the umbrella of 'Select Group', which requests the 1% payment immediately for the Registration of my apartment at the 'Royal Oceanic' due to Law 13-the e-mail says that the law applies retrospectively- is this true ? Shall I pay it ?

You must pay soon to meet the staff Christmas bonus deadline! :)

So if Select own Star Group can I assume they are now linked with the highly reputable UK Capital Investment Group?:runaway:

Too bad they did not arrive in the end: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=26595926&postcount=7811

^^ They did but they let me show off my piloting skills in the marina last night.
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I'm okay but the flying saucer is a write off. Timeplace is a little bruised also.

You must pay soon to meet the staff Christmas bonus deadline! :)

So if Select own Star Group can I assume they are now linked with the highly reputable UK Capital Investment Group?:runaway:

Probably worth chucking another application in; - they have to be recruiting with all this expansion going on. You'll get to your holy grail in the end!

Probably worth chucking another application in; - they have to be recruiting with all this expansion going on. You'll get to your holy grail in the end!

:hilarious

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Good for all in the Marina -our Bizzy found this !


Mivan Depa wins three contracts worth Dh82bn


on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Depa Limited, the world's largest provider of interior contracting services, announced that its joint venture, Mivan Depa, has recently won three contracts totalling Dh82 million.

The venture has been appointed as the main contractor for build and fit-out of a beach club at Jumeirah Beach Residence and includes the swimming pools and club house at the Hilton Jumeirah Hotel in the same complex.

The contract, worth over Dh57m, is due to commence in November and expected to complete in September 2009.
For the Financial Centre at Al Suwwa Island, Abu Dhabi, Mubadala Development has contracted Mivan Depa to construct 12 full mock-ups for offices and the stock exchange. The contract is worth Dh18m and a completion date of February 2009. The firm is also the main contractor for interior fit-out of the office lobby in the 25-storey Damac Executive Heights building, which will house luxurious freehold offices and leisure facilities. The contract is worth Dh 6m and is due to complete at the end of November 2008.

Mivan Depa is a joint venture between Depa Limited, the leading provider of interior contracting services in the Middle East and North Africa and Mivan Limited of Northern Ireland, a specialist theming contractor.


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Yesterday morning through the mist

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RTA awards tram system contract
By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter
Published: October 19, 2008, 00:03


Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for the 9.5km of the Al Sufouh Tram project in the first phase to a consortium of Alstom and Besix.

Abdul Majid Al Khaja, the Chief Executive Officer of the RTA Rail Agency, said that the Dh3.18-billion project would have 13 stations and a depot and will have multimodal interchange stations to connect the tram with the Red Line of the Metro on Shaikh Zayed Road.

The stations will be near Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina and the Jumeirah Lake Towers.

The first phase is scheduled to commence operations on April 11, 2011. It will pass through Dubai Marina/Jumeirah Beach residence, Dubai Media City/Knowledge Village, Madinat Jumeirah, Mall of the Emirates and Burj Al Arab as well as other projects under planning such as Jumeirah Hills. It will be connected to the Palm monorail.


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"The tram will not only be an effective solution to ease the traffic congestion but will add as a major tourist attraction in the city," said Al Khaja.

Currently around 19 stations are being planned for the tram system that would eventually cover 14.5km.

The tram system is designed to cater to the commuting needs of around 180,000 residents in the area.

Abdulredha Abu Al Hassan, the Director of Rail Planning and Design Department in the Rail Agency, said: "Each tram measures 44 metres in length and has a capacity to accommodate 305 passengers."

Who did that painting of the marina?

Who did that painting of the marina?

Emaar

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^^ God, how long will it take until the Marina is not such a mess anymore ? 5 years ?

If they start the construction of the metro, the mess will be even worse... much worse!If they say comletion is 2011, be sure that it will anything except 2011!

If they start the construction of the metro, the mess will be even worse... much worse!If they say comletion is 2011, be sure that it will anything except 2011!
^^you probably meant ..construction of the TRAM..

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Bizzy , great picture , excuse my ignorance but what is the lake at the bottom of the picture ?

THEPOINT the lake is part of a development called Jumeriah Heights

The thread for it is here:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=481914

Hi 234sale

Do you know what floor that photo was taken from? Thanks.

@lovedubai,,, Goto the Habour Hotel, 52nd floor.... Observatory

^^ God, how long will it take until the Marina is not such a mess anymore ? 5 years ?

According to Imre,, all the hotels along the front like ritz carlton, oasis beach , ect eventually become 75-100 story super talls

^^^ i doubt that very much.

Thanks!

Oasis Hotel is already closed for business.It is to be replaced with a 80 floor Hotel

Yeap and there is a thread already:

New 90F Oasis Beach Hotel (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=594600&highlight=oasis+hotel)

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^^^ That really just looks out of place there .....thats Dubai .

It's just not going to happen.......:ohno:

josau, yes... the TRAM

It's just not going to happen.......:ohno:

Actually, i wouldn't be surprised if it does. Al Fattan towers are owned by the same person who owns Oasis beach hotel. Also, if this one goes through, there's nothing from others doing the same as well.

Only in Dubai...:ohno:

^^It will become an iconic 7 star hotel with residences - what is wrong with that?

Yes, my view from Bay Central will be affected, but it also shows the confidence Dubai has in bringing more tourists to the marina & region. That can only be a good thing for an investor in Dubai.

Can anyone give me advice as I do not live in Dubai and want to sell my studio apartment at the Royal Oceanic (I would prefer a 1-bed without open-plan kitchen/living room anyway) and I am locked in to letting Star Group Global rent it out for 10% of original purchase price 6 months after completion next year (I bought for 730,000 AED at 1050 AED/sq.ft in Dec 2006) -so they will pocket at least 10% too with increase in property prices since I bought (now approx 2100 AED/sq.ft) ? My apartment has a large balcony looking out towards the sea and the Palm Jumeirah (some blocked views due to Habtoor Grand and Le Meridian Hotels as I am on 7th floor). The Royal Oceanic is next to Trident Grand Residence. The lock-in (which is for minimum 1 yr) is cancelled if someone else buys the apartment; I chose this option as at the time it looked like a good guarantee of rent for 1 year minimum (can be for 3 yrs) although it starts 6 months after completion.

^^It will become an iconic 7 star hotel with residences - what is wrong with that?

Yes, my view from Bay Central will be affected, but it also shows the confidence Dubai has in bringing more tourists to the marina & region. That can only be a good thing for an investor in Dubai.

What's wrong with that is people in JBR were promised...wait....GUARANTEED sea views at purchase. Now, all of a sudden they want to build towers in front of it! A little unfair, don't you think?

I'm all on for progress and i know that someone always has to pay a price for it (best example is JGC project), but JBR is a NEW development and there really is no excuse for this.

What's wrong with that is people in JBR were promised...wait....GUARANTEED sea views at purchase. Now, all of a sudden they want to build towers in front of it! A little unfair, don't you think?

I'm all on for progress and i know that someone always has to pay a price for it (best example is JGC project), but JBR is a NEW development and there really is no excuse for this.

I bought into above - but honestly I know that I was getting only 80% of what is promised in Dubai - but these 80% are also great. It is difficult to complain when prices have gone up so much - I just take in to account worst things when I am buying from now on.

What's wrong with that is people in JBR were promised...wait....GUARANTEED sea views at purchase. Now, all of a sudden they want to build towers in front of it! A little unfair, don't you think?

I'm all on for progress and i know that someone always has to pay a price for it (best example is JGC project), but JBR is a NEW development and there really is no excuse for this.

I don't think JBR owners on the whole will be that agrieved...I too am also a JBR owner...the people that will be upset are the ones in the actual Al Fattan towers themselves - they will probably be plactated with a loyalty discount if they invest in the new hotel/tower...

The Walk could do with some more up market tourists visiting and shopping in the area, and I think this is a good development for the whole area.

Yeap and there is a thread already:

New 90F Oasis Beach Hotel (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=594600&highlight=oasis+hotel)

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As i say i dont think this will happen. If it does then it sets a very undesireable precident for this stretch of jumeirah beach.

If things go down this road then it turns the whole area into a construction zone for another 5-7 years. It will overpopulate the beaches and we will have Torremelinos in the Gulf.

All in all a disaster for the whole area.

Much better to let tourism develop over the next 5-10 years and then if demand exceeds supply, consider extending hotel capacity in the area.

Dubai needs to start finishing areas and allowing communities the time and space to develop and flourish before flooding the market in the hope that more rooms = more money.

Sometimes less is more.

I do absolutely agree with HighTimes.

Dubai is getting more and more unattractive to live in. They should complete one area before they start the next non-ending jobsite. You cannot move anymore in this city from A to B, everywhere it is crowded, not one single is far from completion. It might be nice and fruitful for investors but definitely not for the popluation and tenants. The quality of the developments is deteriorating even with developers like Emaar etc. And the hype will not go on like in the past...

Dubai needs to start finishing areas and allowing communities the time and space to develop and flourish before flooding the market in the hope that more rooms = more money.

Name a other city that constructed 300 skyscrapers in a small area within 10 years. Faster is just not possible. Even the Burj Dubai area will need some time for contruction. I doubt it would be possible to build 300 skyscrapers at the same time in one area. Even Dubai can`t do that. I say in 3 years construction at the Dubai Marina will be at 25% of the current construction amount.
The most construction at the Dubai Marina took place between 2004 and 2006.

In 5 years all residents of the DM will live in an area they can be proud of.

There will never be no construction in the marina since it's a huge project with 200 towers. In 10 years there will probably still be a few empty lots and someone could decide to build then, or else to knock down an existing building and build a new one in the same was as happens all over the world.
Barring a few areas and one offs construction in the marina will reduce to normal levels. I think the oasis beach hotel construction will be a one off and you can't say "now construction will never end" if that's the case.
Areas that will still have a lot of construction are the tallest block and marina promenade for the next 5 years. The area around trident grand residence, etc will probably still have heavy construction for 2 or 3 years as well.
I doubt we will see a whole line of supertalls in front of JBR though.

It will overpopulate the beaches and we will have Torremelinos in the Gulf.

Sometimes less is more.

^^ I agree, if the beaches become like Torremelinos then that would be disastrous! Then tourists might as well go to Spain and Italy as this is cheaper.
IMO they should build more hotels on the Palm Islands with lots of private beaches.

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I'm glad I wasn't in Dubai, driving on SZR heading to Adu Dhabi at the time you took that pic :O

As i say i dont think this will happen. If it does then it sets a very undesireable precident for this stretch of jumeirah beach.

If things go down this road then it turns the whole area into a construction zone for another 5-7 years. It will overpopulate the beaches and we will have Torremelinos in the Gulf.

All in all a disaster for the whole area.

Much better to let tourism develop over the next 5-10 years and then if demand exceeds supply, consider extending hotel capacity in the area.

Dubai needs to start finishing areas and allowing communities the time and space to develop and flourish before flooding the market in the hope that more rooms = more money.

Sometimes less is more.

OMG, Thank you! ^^You have said what everyone is thinking. If that isnt the most true statement then shoot me cause I believe with this 100%!!

Looking at the pictures that scoot68 posted (thanks scoot!), I thought of something:

Is there any way to safely cross Sheikh Zayed Road around Dubai Marina by foot? More specifically, is there any way to walk from Dubai Marina to Jumeirah Lake Towers (without having to run across the highway)? I know there will be a Dubai Metro pedestrian bridge, but I am talking about before Dubai Metro opens.

Looking at the pictures that scoot68 posted (thanks scoot!), I thought of something:

Is there any way to safely cross Sheikh Zayed Road around Dubai Marina by foot? More specifically, is there any way to walk from Dubai Marina to Jumeirah Lake Towers (without having to run across the highway)? I know there will be a Dubai Metro pedestrian bridge, but I am talking about before Dubai Metro opens.

^^^^Running across SZR there would be suicidal and no, there is no pedestrian crossing so far, but the metro bridges will be great and good for JLT residents to actually walk to the beach. This is a problem in lots of places in Dubai. Even when the weather is pleasant and you want to walk somewhere you often simply can't. This causes traffic and pollution even if you only want to move 200m. Many short trips combined have always been deadly for motorways.
By Scoot's photos you can tell what time of the day it is, just by looking at the traffic.

^^^^Running across SZR there would be suicidal and no, there is no pedestrian crossing so far, but the metro bridges will be great and good for JLT residents to actually walk to the beach. This is a problem in lots of places in Dubai. Even when the weather is pleasant and you want to walk somewhere you often simply can't. This causes traffic and pollution even if you only want to move 200m. Many short trips combined have always been deadly for motorways.
By Scoot's photos you can tell what time of the day it is, just by looking at the traffic.

I am not only talking about pedestrian crossings. My question also refers to sidewalks on the sides of roads that cross Sheikh Zayed Road.
But I assume those do not exist either. Right?

I am not only talking about pedestrian crossings. My question also refers to sidewalks on the sides of roads that cross Sheikh Zayed Road.
But I assume those do not exist either. Right?

There are only two that cross SZR in that area and both are huge interchanges so no.

^^ But they all do have sidewalks (clearly visible on the pic), very narrow yes, but at least they have them.

Metro stations like the one from JLT next to Wind Towers would be very disappointing if no under or over ground passes have been planned. It is only a short distance to cross and taking a car to the station from that end of Marina just doesn't make sense - except that it will kill the whole point of traffic reduction if the station doesn't serve both areas across SZR

I would be very surprised if there were no walkways from Marina to Metro as in this video they seem to have planned things very well so that there is no excuses not to use the metro. In fact you can see overground walkways in some of the CGI work.



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Metro stations like the one from JLT next to Wind Towers would be very disappointing if no under or over ground passes have been planned. It is only a short distance to cross and taking a car to the station from that end of Marina just doesn't make sense - except that it will kill the whole point of traffic reduction if the station doesn't serve both areas across SZR

ok, now where were you when they announced the route of the tram line?

Thanks to Reyad Yakot from Zumurud Roof

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^^ But they all do have sidewalks (clearly visible on the pic), very narrow yes, but at least they have them.

Thanks AltinD. But I cannot see any sidewalks in the pictures.
Can you point them out? I only see shoulders.

^^ All the overbridges have small sidewalks but you need to walk the shoulder to get to them. You would need balls of steel to walk across there.

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lol i just wanted to post this pictures you have posted Dubai Steve.....the second picture looks sooooo futurisitc......can´t imagine it with a completed tallest block :-O

:lol: Too late, I am the Dubai flickr master round here. I really like the last photo too.

Great pictures indeed.

@mackie1964: The pictures show a rather clean water. is it finally clean again? I haven't been in Dubai for a while. And the last time it was ...öhm...dirty

Is the woman playing a keybord??:nuts:

yes looks a bit :nuts: Is that AltinD on the boat?

^^ I'm not fat.

aamazing shot!!!

:lol: Too late, I am the Dubai flickr master round here. I really like the last photo too.

:bow:

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one of the best Restaurants in Dubai-Marina "Stefano's"

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my tip :Pizza Tirolese or home made Pasta :eat:

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

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Metro stations like the one from JLT next to Wind Towers would be very disappointing if no under or over ground passes have been planned. It is only a short distance to cross and taking a car to the station from that end of Marina just doesn't make sense - except that it will kill the whole point of traffic reduction if the station doesn't serve both areas across SZR

the structures are just begining to show for the "bridges". First main structure crosses SZR between Palm interchange and MOE. Saw enormous progress yesterday. I shall try to get a few photographs and post early next week.

one of the best Restaurants in Dubai-Marina "Stefano's"

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my tip :Pizza Tirolese or home made Pasta :eat:

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Where exactly in DM is this?

Thanks.

^^ But they all do have sidewalks (clearly visible on the pic), very narrow yes, but at least they have them.

AltinD, are they something like this?
If so, it is amazing they can call that a sidewalk.

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Where exactly in DM is this?

Thanks.


Next to Emaar Towers at the second roundabout.I think the tower is called Habtoor Tower.Here you can also sit
outside direkt on water level to smoke a shisha.

Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20 » Currency Converter
Phone: 04-4222632
Address: Marina Walk, Dubai Marina.
Directions: On the ground floor of Al Habtoor building.

^^ Thanks :)

Did they have a good vegetarian spread as well? Guilty as charged btw.

Yes,Risotto a la Milanese,delicius :eat:

Perhaps you could post a menu too.

No sorry.....


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Restaurant Name: Stefano's

Another good Italian restaurant in Marina Walk, Stefano's has the usual big menu of pastas, pizzas, meat courses and risottos with a good dessert selection including gelato.

Well designed inside with a large outdoor area and both have views across the marina. At night in particular the views are stunning.

Favorite Dish: We like risotto and the Risotto Milanese is particularly good - it's with saffron and cheese. They also have a mushroom and a seafood risotto.

[QUOTE=High Times;27436470]Perhaps you could post a menu too.[/QUOTE

coz that have so much to do with construcion.........:bash:

AltinD, are they something like this?
If so, it is amazing they can call that a sidewalk.

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This is really sad that there are no better pavements. 9 Months a year the weather is very nice for walking, + it is healthy.
And walking doesn't pollute. :)

Anybody know what's going to go on that small piece of land in front of the jewels? Perfect place for a little park I think. :cheers:

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Landscaping...have a look at www.jewels-marina.com

I was told by Cayan that there was going to be a spectaular £1m water fountain feature with landscaped gardens funded by a influential family in the area... this was possibly told to me about 3 years ago now though.. ( it was at a time of looking at the development with the sale team though)

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As of day posted

Nice but I hate green lake..

This is due to the construction. I am sure that the marina canal will be cleaned and the water will be fresh and blue again.

Perhaps you could post a menu too.

coz that have so much to do with construcion.........:bash:


Your homework for the weekend. Now don't be late on monday..............

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construction has started behind the Iris Blue

What tower is there??^^

A 34 floor tall Hotel tower by the developers of Donna Towers. The final design plans not yet approved by the Municipality though.

Dubai 2008 holiday from Marina Heights tower

crazy stuff :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DnH9cWO_MI

My fav 4:48 lovely night view :nuts:

Dubai 2008 holiday from Marina Heights tower

crazy stuff :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DnH9cWO_MI

My fav 4:48 lovely night view :nuts:

^^

there are no protection glasses on the hi level balcony?:badnews:

Was the guy on 5:17 Scoot? :D

Hahaha yeah doing my keyboard aerobics...lol

Taken from www.jbrcommunity.com

"Two stations.

To the right of the Hilton and to the right of the Sheraton.

Destination Deira Creek.

There!"

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Nice canyon and will be twice as high soon enough :cheers:

Marina Crown, Le Reve and Emirates Crown look very empty though :ohno:

I've never seen a single light on at ECrown. Maybe 6 apartments seem occupied at Le Reve...

Was the guy on 5:17 Scoot? :D

Hahaha yeah doing my keyboard aerobics...lol

:lol:

I've never seen a single light on at ECrown. Maybe 6 apartments seem occupied at Le Reve...

Why are people living in Marina Heights but not ECrown? They can't all be holiday home investments, surely some are being put up for rent with the current high rental demand? - or are they afraid of being tied for 3 years.

Le Reve I can understand.

the structures are just begining to show for the "bridges". First main structure crosses SZR between Palm interchange and MOE. Saw enormous progress yesterday. I shall try to get a few photographs and post early next week.

I shall also post on Metro thread

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You could do some serious peeping tomming in the Marina with a 50x telescope...if you were so inclined

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^^Very nice pics Kevan! Keep 'em coming!
:cheers:

Thank you Kevin, very good shots.

Oops, I meant Kevan.

Taken 2nd November:

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The last pic looks great!!:banana:

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Flyover to Dubai Promenade U/C, will look horrible! :puke:
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Site next to Pier 8 has been cleared, maybe something happening soon?
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^^Does anyone know if there will be a tower coming up alongside Pier 8?

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Site next to Pier 8 has been cleared, maybe something happening soon?
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Surely there is no space for another block there? :ohno:
Thanks for the nice photos Kevan and Ronski.

^^I agree - from this pic, I think it will be a green area...

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I have a load of daytime shots of the flyover area. I shall pull them off the lap top tomorrow and post them.

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I have heard that OS stands for Open Space?

No OS plot in front of the jewels??

^^I agree - from this pic, I think it will be a green area...

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^^Wishful thinking as that picture is from the Abyaar website. This plot is actually quite big so I am sure there will be a tower going in there unfortunately.

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whoa, where is that taken from? Very original!

From under the bridge between Bayside and Marina Hotel Apartments. I cannot take the credit as a post has been made from a similar position. But it has turned out very well.

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Wow, Dubai Marina makes it all the more for me to want to fly for Emirates when im older =]

I was told off elsewhere for asking this , i thought it was a generic question i do so so apologize

so here goes...

I havent been to this end for a while


Is it possible to walk around the Marina from the Raddisson Sas / Marnia Views area? or is this all blocked off due to construction etc

You can walk all the way from the SAS Radisson to Marina Walk - just walk down the side of the bridge, past Marina View Towers

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This area is a great place to go to on a saturday night, lot's of good restaurants and a lot of people. Parking was a bit hard and driving back to Jumeirah wasn't easy due to all the construction going on. But it's one of the most relaxing areas in Dubai.

I was told off elsewhere for asking this , i thought it was a generic question i do so so apologize

so here goes...

I havent been to this end for a while


Is it possible to walk around the Marina from the Raddisson Sas / Marnia Views area? or is this all blocked off due to construction etc

I tried walking completely around a couple of weeks ago.

From memory, current barriers are at the Marina Mall, near Pier 8 and the bridge at the far end is not yet in place. Otherwise the walk is spookily quiet - maybe because its a long way back when you get to one of the blockages.

:banana:

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:banana::banana::banana:

I tried walking completely around a couple of weeks ago.

From memory, current barriers are at the Marina Mall, near Pier 8 and the bridge at the far end is not yet in place. Otherwise the walk is spookily quiet - maybe because its a long way back when you get to one of the blockages.

Basically I would want to If possible that is go from Raddisson Sas to Infinity (to see the work) , and maybe a nice walk round the marina where all the boats etc are (for the kids they will like that)

Possible ?

God i hate dubai and its blockages didnt anyone realise people need to walk too ?

^^^^

No problem - go down the path between Marina View Towers and the bridge then you can walk all the way around the Marina until you get to the Infinity and Damac Heights plot.

You cant actually see much of the Infinity plot from the marina path as the site is pretty well fenced off.

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think we will see some of these around marina ?

^^^^

Why? - crossing the road is not a problem here.

gr8 shot bizzy... any chance posting it in a bigger size? many thanks

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^^Courtesy of Better homes...

^^ yea :D

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A lot of progress in 30 months except the SP sites of course :runaway:

amazing, guys. many thanks.

My goodness.....what a change...

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fffffrom the atlantis after a few laggggers?

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Anyone got a really early aerial picture of the Marina?

Looking for something before construction of the towers started - when it was just a hole full of water.

^^^^

My Uncle has some when there was nothing built somewhere he keeps saying he will send me but doesnt.

This is the one from my collection of realy early Dubai stuff when my family was working there back in 1979 -

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1979?

that don't looks like 1979, but it is still fantastic!:cheers:

I have an older one even without canal, I can post it if wanted:)

No that pic is not from 1979 your quite right, Thats not what i meant.

Please do post your early pics. :)

That aerial is from mid 2004.

Check the progress on Grosvenour House and compare it with this pic taken on December 20th, 2003.

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1979?

that don't looks like 1979, but it is still fantastic!:cheers:

Sorry, not realy relevant to the Marina.

Here is one from 1979.

Oasis Beach Hotel. This is where Wild Wadi is now, (I think).

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Sorry, not realy relevant to the Marina.

Here is one from 1979.

Oasis Beach Hotel. This is where Wild Wadi is now, (I think).

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I think the correct name is "Chicago Beach Hotel."

And yes, Wild Wadi is now located here.

Hi,
wondred if anyone had a full building of hotel apartments to sell in marina?

thanks
angela

^^^^

Try asking on the Bay Central thread there might be one available there.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=401868&page=118

I think the correct name is "Chicago Beach Hotel."

Of course your absolutely right. My error.

Thanks.

Sorry, not realy relevant to the Marina.

Here is one from 1979.

Oasis Beach Hotel. This is where Wild Wadi is now, (I think).

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I was at the Chicago Beach in 1994. Even at that time it still had the flavour of being a place for oil workers to chill.

But I remember how hundreds of workers were digging in the sea and no-one knew what they were building. It turned out to be the first seven star Hotel in the world.

19/Nov/08


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:lol: I missed bizzy's photography. :banana: Thanks for all the updates!

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:lol: I missed bizzy's photography. :banana: Thanks for all the updates!

:lol: :tyty:

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Is that a golf course in the foreground ? which one is it

^^ Emirates Golf Club.

Thats the Emirites Golf Club

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Could someone mark out the metro station for me?

Ta

^^ Check the 3 Palm trees at the bottom of the pic. Mark the one in the right and go straight up till the line "crosses" the Metro track and there's the AUD Metro Station.

^^ Thanks ... next question .. where is the buried treasure?

^^ Underneath the big bush on the bottom-right.