Wow, half of the OASIS BEACH Hotel seems still to be standing...I guess Dubai is looking for another superlative here, or entry into the Guiness Book of Records: the slowest demolition of a building ever ! :)

I totally agree...
And the noise and the dust...:doh:

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Backwards and forwards about every 30 mins, not sure if still testing or operational.

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The Yatch club tonight the new Thursday night out, absolutly packed:cheers:

JBR Walk tonight rammed.
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27/February/2009

Dubai Marina

new bridge and road works

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27/February/2009

Dubai Marina

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^^I guess he doesn't know about the jet ski ban in the marina.

Good days work Imre:okay:

^^Thanks for the pics!
Nice to see building of the infrastructure in marina goes on and to see the some pics of the walkway of marina. Its a pitty that on the seaside of marina after GH are not very much palms (second pic from imre in the last post)...no shadows for a nice walk...

^^I guess he doesn't know about the jet ski ban in the marina.

I was thinking of buying a jet ski and was unsure where the rules were now. I read somewhere recently you can now jet ski as long as it is registered and you get licensed. Also you can't go past the Burj as it becomes a shipping lane. Anybody any idea where i could find out the facts?

when is the nuran al mahara hotel opened its doors? and when started construction work,how long did it take for finishing it

when is the nuran al mahara hotel opened its doors? and when started construction work,how long did it take for finishing it

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=120537

^^I guess he doesn't know about the jet ski ban in the marina.

Good days work Imre:okay:

What a prick, apart from MST jetskis are the last thing we need in the marina. I hope there is a ban with serious penalties. :bash:

What's so bad about jet skis in the Marina? It's a lot safer than jet skiing yards away from families with children on the beaches, isn't it?

Dubai Marina (aerial video) January 22, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JE_h7Hy0tw&feature=related

What's so bad about jet skis in the Marina? It's a lot safer than jet skiing yards away from families with children on the beaches, isn't it?


You would understand if you owned a boat.

i want to open an bankaccount in uae,which bank do you recommand,a local bank or foreign ? less cost ,good service,maybe with digipass?

Are you a resident with res visa?

i have bought an appartment at the marina,but i live in belgium

I suggest Emirates Bank...but now I think you need a residence visa to open a bank account.

i have bought an appartment at the marina,but i live in belgium

check this out: http://www.me.ae/mebank/products/meaccounts/mebox/products/meacountsfreedom.htm#2

You would understand if you owned a boat.

Ok... i really wanted to know the reason... but i've just looked on ebay and boats are hella expensive... but i do really wana know... are you sure that you can't just tell me without me forking out a lot of money? :dunno:

^^ Can't you find anything for 50 quids? There got to be something out there. :dunno:

Well, there was something called "The Dusky Hussy" for £50, but I'm not sure it's a boat. Worth a shot though, so I'm currently the highest bidder. :banana:

Here the shot .

I Found the Disky 33 without Hussy things ! :hilarious

http://www.dusky.com/images/main_pics/33_index%20copy.jpg

Marina bridge (Al Sufouh) next to Grosvenor:

Do you guys know why they are building a third "ramp" next to the newly open bridge (consisting of two "ramps")?

^^ Not sure, but maybe it has to do with the huge bridge/flyover thingy they are currently building at the Grosvenor House and want to connect this to the existing bridge.

We think it's for the upcoming Al Soufuh Tram line.

They have done similarly in front of the Dubai Mall where the half pillars for the proposed downtown tram are already there in front of the Mall, parallel with the elevated ramp.

Well, there was something called "The Dusky Hussy" for £50, but I'm not sure it's a boat. Worth a shot though, so I'm currently the highest bidder. :banana:

I mean 50k (as in thousands) ... you know, the extra amount corresponding to exchange so and so ... and so.

Sufouh tram line: Ah right, now the bells ring .. Has anyone seen a closer map of the tram, specific enough to see along which streets and which sides the tram line is going to be deployed?

^^^^^ trams thread link.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=523593&page=7

Thanks Glover, exactly what I was looking for!

03/March/2009

Dubai Marina and the tallest block

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i want to open an bankaccount in uae,which bank do you recommand,a local bank or foreign ? less cost ,good service,maybe with digipass?
Only one bank in Dubai will open a bank account in your name if you don't have a visa, and that is Emirates Bank. ^^

Well, there was something called "The Dusky Hussy" for £50, but I'm not sure it's a boat. Worth a shot though, so I'm currently the highest bidder. :banana:
Try a Dusky Rubber Dingy! It comes with or without a motor.

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^^ I didn't realise the princess was so fat. Nice Photos.

A Dusky 33 with twin evinrudes, wow!! ps Its also planing - oh yes!!

Nice boats occupying the Marina.

Yesterday was a busy night of concrete pouring at the Marina :cheers2:

The Summit (please correct me if I'm wrong)

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(Civil Defense Building in front of The Summit)

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A dozen trucks waiting to pour their concrete:

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Busy piling works at the Pentominium:

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Marina 101:

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Sleepy Shahla tower...... :ohno:

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Construction in front of Marina Mall hotel:

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Jumeirah Beach Residences and The Walk at night:

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

Large format (5061x1200): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/jbr_at_night_q.jpg

Dorra Bay:

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Dorra Bay / The Walk:

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The Walk:

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^^:applause:

Construction in front of Marina Mall hotel:

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Desert Diver this is the Atlantic Tower.

^^ Alright, thanks :cheers2:

The parking in front of Marina Heights that Il Fume illegally sealed off caused huge fights between the Emaar guards and the owner. The police have ordered that that is public use and Emaar claims it belongs to them....I think it belongs to Dubai Muncipality....does it not?

Anyway do not park anywhere in the Marina Walk near the pavements or kerbs etc as there is constant fining. An informer from Emaar near Spinneys tells the cops to come when there are more then 10 cars to fine....

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^^silverene is due end 2010...

It's barely out of the ground and it's March 2009 now. Once the structure is progressing it will be a bit easier to make a more acurate prediction i think.

They have 2 podiums to finish and then 35fl +25fl towers to complete and handover. I think mid 2011 is more realistic to handover and i expect to see it move up the table once the podiums are finished.

^^^^ HT, KPM should be U/C. they started about two months ago! check their thread.

HT. I didnt mean it would finish end 2010 only that it was scheduled to. 24 month main contract started in Nov 08 and present progress is very good.

useful table BTW

05/March/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7962/imresolt69.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt69.jpg)

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Fantastic Table HT - really gives you an overview. Not many apartments are to be delivered the next 2 years in the Marina.

05/March/2009

Interchange 5, landscaping

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Could anyone with technical knowhow try to post the new service charges, which supposedly came down :) for JBR for me please. Thank you

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great info HT. Thanks

slowhand

06/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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06/March/2009

Dubai Metro (JLT-Marina)

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06/March/2009

Interchange 5.5 bridge works (JLT-Marina)

already repairing:)

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06/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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06/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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06/March/2009

Dubai Marina ,JLT ,Dubai Metro

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06/March/2009

Dubai Marina ,JLT

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Nice photos of the metro line and reflections. Its a shame you are not showing in the reflection, one would be good!

Dubai Marina is being flooded with this kind of rubbish...

07/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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07/March/2009

Next to the Summit

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Why are speed bumps in a densely populated (well, one day anyway) a stupid idea? :dunno:

Hello fellow investors and residents of the Dubai Marina. It has been a while since I have been back to the Marina and would be grateful if you could give me a few updates on the Marina. Does anyone have any update pictures of the construction work around the Westside Marina who are willing to share on the forum? (Owner of one of the apartment unit there). Also how far walking distance is it to the Marina Mall and the Marina Metro station?
Would appreciate it if you could post back any of the above questions back on the forum or even pm

Thank you

Mr Butt

Dubai Marina

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Dubai Marina,tallest block

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Dubai Marina and JLT

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08/March/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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08/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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08/March/2009

Dubai Marina,new bridge

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Who said Dubai was deserted ;)

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/300_2519_qa.jpg

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/300_2562_qa.jpg

Who said Dubai was deserted ;)



I did,

For Dubai to be sustainable in it's current model, and planned vision, the beaches and shopping areas meed to be that busy every day, every week, every month.

Not just weekends I'm afraid.

BTW, Nice pics. Thanks for posting them. :)

For Dubai to be sustainable in it's current model, and planned vision, the beaches and shopping areas meed to be that busy every day, every week, every month.

Not just weekends I'm afraid.


nowhere else is - why is it a particular problem for Dubai?

^^It shows that it is inhabited mainly by residents and not tourists, that's why.

Just wondering if anyone wants to meet up in Dubai Marina from 15th-19th March (incl) as I'm coming to Dubai :hi:

As a regular tourist to Dubai I am happy the beaches are empty on weekdays. If I want the riff raff I head to the Costa Brava. Though I hear some lager louds have made their way to Dubai.

^^It shows that it is inhabited mainly by residents and not tourists, that's why.

But in every other country the shopping centres and seasides are busier at weekends than during the week - especially in countries where there are not many tourists as the residents are working during the week.

Dubai Marina

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Dubai Marina

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Where is the photo of?

Dubai Marina

http://i43.tinypic.com/331nhv4.jpg

front of the Marina Terrace, need some landscaping there:)

Very nice here in the evening op Marinascape, good shisha and internet connection plus 3 mins from BB.

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Correction for Marina Quays completion date: 2009 instead of 2012

Correction for Marina Quays completion date: 2009 instead of 2012

Yes noted and ammended.

:cheers:

Dubai Marina

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This looks epic!!

http://i44.tinypic.com/a4nzvm.jpg


what factory is this? why is there even a factory in the marina?

^^ You mean why the Marina was build near a industrial complex.

plot next to The Summit

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what factory is this? why is there even a factory in the marina?

pic was taken from the Trident Waterfront Sky Villa:)

From yesterday

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/300_2613_qa.jpg

[IMG]what factory is this? why is there even a factory in the marina?

Power plant and Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) were there long before Marina was built.

10/MAR/2009: 90,000 housing units to enter market

New units are set to enter the Dubai realty market over the next two years, despite the global financial downturn.

However, this figure is likely to drop due to declining demand, tight liquidity and strict financing options.

Approximately 32,000 new residential units were completed in 2008, bringing the total number of residential stock in Dubai to around 253,000.

Cancellations and construction delays will reduce the total announced residential supply by more than 50 per cent - with around 90,000 more units set to come on to the market between 2009 and 2011 - according to a Lang LaSalle report.

More than 50 per cent of the announced residential and commercial projects due for completion between 2009 and 2012 have now been put on hold or cancelled due to lack of available funding and easing demand.

Because of the global financial downturn, even top developers, such as Nakheel and Meraas have been forced to reschedule, postpone or cancel some of their projects.

These projects include Nakheel's kilometre-tall tower and Trump International Hotel and Tower and Meraas' Jumeirah Garden City which, at a cool Dh350 billion, involved various microclimates and a mini-Manhattan.

Since the last quarter of 2008, prices have dropped and so have rents, up to 50 per cent in certain areas of Dubai, according to officials at Dubai Land Department.

Prices generally, not just for residential properties, are expected to continue falling throughout this year and bottom out some time in 2010, said Craig Plumb, head of research in Mena region, Jones Lang LaSalle.

Ahmad Shaikhani, managing director, Memon Investments, earlier said he expects the UAE real estate sector will "bounce back" within the next eight to 12 months due, in part, to the fall in construction costs by an average of 30 per cent.

Falling prices create huge opportunities to snap up properties for bargain rates.

However, those wishing to buy property are being barred by huge deposit requirements.

"The original problem was that banks didn't have the money to lend. Now, banks have this but are nervous about lending to real estate.

"So while they have an increased ability to lend, the banks are still being risk-averse," Plumb told Gulf News.

The report recognised the need for increased fin-ancing options, saying that the government needs to implement some "more radical measures" like removing the link between employment and residency status and a clarification of the law providing for residency for expatriate purchasers of residential units may be required to provide a floor to the market.

Nervous investor sentiment coupled with lower rental rates will encourage residents to lease rather than buy and landlords, too, have been more flexible with payment terms.

"More people are leaning towards that [renting] because prices are falling and people don't want to buy in a declining market. But it's like catching a falling knife - no one knows when the market will stabilise so it's hard to predict the bottom," Plumb said.

http://www.tigerzilla.com/properties/news/90000-housing-units-to-enter-market.html

10/MAR/2009: 90,000 housing units to enter market


However, this figure is likely to drop due to declining demand, tight liquidity and strict financing options.


So it's not 90,000? - who writes this nonsense?

:gaah:

^^:ohno:Typical Gulfnews article: the article contradicts the head line.

What about all the stories of no visitors to Dubai -

Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have both secured places in Deloitte’s global hotel performance for revenue per available room (revPAR) for 2008 it was announced on Tuesday.

Dubai hotels continued to achieve the highest average room rates and revPAR in the Middle East at $300 and $237 respectively, giving it the second highest revPAR and third best average room rates in the world, according to the professional services firm.

Abu Dhabi also saw an increase in revPAR, up 46 percent to $231 per night, earning the capital city the fourth place in revPAR, just $6 behind Dubai. Occupancy rates of 81.5 percent also earned the city third place in the world, said Deloitte.

Related: Mideast hotels facing tough 2009 amid global crisis
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The top performer in the world, according to the report, was Moscow.

Despite the global downturn, the Middle East and South America were the only region’s to report double digit revPAR growth during the second half of 2008, up 14.5 percent and 18.3 percent respectively.

Deloitte warned that tourist regions must invest in key infrastructure developments and offer value for money in a bid to combat the downturn.

“It is important for countries to invest in tourism infrastructure developments, including airport expansions and hotel developments once credit becomes available again, as this is needed for the industries long-term growth and sustainability,” said Alex Kyriakidis, Deloitte global managing partner for Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure.

Other top ten cities in the world for revPAR included Doha and Muscat up 25.2 percent and 31.1 percent respectively compared to the previous year.

On Monday, Khalid A bin Sulayem, general director of Dubai Department of Tourism (DTCM) said Dubai hotel operators were better prepared for the economic downturn than other regions after reporting 95 percent occupancy rates for Dubai’s five-star beach hotels in February.

The beach hotels seem to be full, it is the others which suffer. I just checked rates during the Arabian Travel Market. Al Murooj Rotana is AED 777 for a single room, Crown Plaza is even less and this is during a major exhibit event. 2 years back I paid that for Golden Sands during ATM.

Marina skyline

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3309828732_dc60993772_b.jpg


Night picture from xmateus

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Nice picts Mackie. Thanks for sharing them.

My eyes....My eyes....!!! :D

Thanks for the pics mate.

Thanks Mackie-Royal Oceanic looks 'topped' now :)

Dubai Marina from Iris Blue (http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=11j29eh&s=5)

Beautiful pictures Mackie. :)



My eyes....My eyes....!!! :D

Thanks for the pics mate.


Warning.
Sunglasses required.
:lol:

Matey

Are you staying in the Iris Blue? Not one pic of TP.... tut tut tut

Matey

Are you staying in the Iris Blue? Not one pic of TP.... tut tut tut

Yes Mate.

Back in the cold again and will send you an email later tonight with some videos of your beloved TP. :cheers:

Great PICTURES MACKIE ;)

13/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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13/March/2009

Dubai Marina ,bridge works

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The speed of construction seems to be on a high level still. No signs of a slow-down here. Even though Infinity Tower is a relict of the pre-financial crisis times, the committment and speed of the developers to this project amazes me.

hi all, I am looking for a furnished studio or 1 bed for a short term let (likely to be at least a couple of months) with immediate affect. please PM me if you have something.

many thanks

You should check here :
http://www.dubizzle.com/search/menu/?form_type=RS&sub_category=ST&location=Start+typing+and+select....&location_ids=&bedrooms=ST&price_min=AED&price_max=AED&furnished=True&sitesearch=SEARCH

15/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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It's like watchin paint dry these days:sleepy::

15/March/2009

Dubai Marina, Tallest block

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that mst plot is a prime patch of land...!

whats the name of the developer for the undeveloped plot, its huge!

I managed a 24 hour stop over in Dubai at the end of February on route to Oz & Asia, just arrived back home to the UK & lots of photos to sort out from Festival City, Burj Dubai/Old Town/Dubai Mall & Marina. Nothing new regarding subjects but I will share them as an when I get chance, here are a couple from the Marina Area . . . :)

http://xs537.xs.to/xs537/09121/img_0698blowresmarinatallblock180209818.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs537.xs.to/xs537/09121/img_0717blowrestallblock180209978.jpg (http://xs.to)

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13/March/2009

Dubai Marina

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Does anyone know if these are going to be mixed use...particularly the bottom floors? I'm hoping so :)

Dear All, are you the owner of a property in JBR? Is so, please go to the 'Completed Projects / JBR' thread. On page 198 I have placed a post (No. 3959) which invites you all to join the Interim Residents Association. They really need your support so please do sign up.
Thank you for reading this post.

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^^ when it get too hot everyone hides inside

Can anybody post some pic's from and around Marinascape

Very little going on around here, the retail outlets are having a difficult time.

Pics from yesterday, seen from the Roof Top bar at One&Only Royal Mirage

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Marina from flickr

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^^Great picture, this is what you can expect from The Point, very nice.

anyone interested in a completed 2 bed apartment on marina. pm me:)

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Let's hope this will stay an isolated case:
Chechen man killed in Dubai
from THE NATIONAL

* Last Updated: March 29. 2009 1:22PM UAE / March 29. 2009 9:22AM GMT

A Chechen national was shot dead at midday yesterday at the Dubai Marina in Dubai.

“It looks like an assassination,” said Lt Gen Dahi Khalfan Tamim, the Dubai police chief, who was at the scene of the killing in Dubai Marina. The victim was identified as Sulaiman Madov, a Chechen born in 1973, Gen Tamim said.

The man “was assassinated at the parking lot of the building where he lives”, he said.

Police believe Mr Madov may have been under observation before he was shot, Gen Tamim said. “Security authorities already have leads to the crime.”

* WAM

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The most beautiful Marina in the world!
I never thought it was possible to built like this!

Good shot from www.emaratalyoum.com/

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Where are you IMRE?
Forums are quiet without the construction updates from you matey!

There is no internet in this building in Dubai Marina...why?

There is no internet in this building in Dubai Marina...why?


here you can find the answer www.timeplacetower-dubai.com

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^^Nice Lambo

Why there is such a HUGE traffic jam???

^^ everyone has finished work

^^Nice Lambo

Jusus man you got some eyes there:lol:

All the better for carrying out my Point snagging...............SP beware.

Somebody should email these traffic images to the Guardian Newspaper in the UK to show them that there still are people in Dubai and not "everyone has left Dubai" !!!

Where are you IMRE?
Forums are quiet without the construction updates from you matey!

makes u appreciate how much work this guy does.

^^I agree...IMRE is necessary for this thread to survive

one big car park!:lol:

Great shots ... scoot :)

Somebody should email these traffic images to the Guardian Newspaper in the UK to show them that there still are people in Dubai and not "everyone has left Dubai" !!!

no sweets, dont bother emailing any of them, as emaratis we don't give a flying pussycat what the Guardian writes. they are in nostrils deep poo.

Article in Gulfnews about the life in diffrent places including Dubai Marina

http://www.gulfnews.com/FreeholdWeekly/UAECommercial/10295067.html

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^^ everyone has finished work

That's a morning shot. Everyone's GOING to work--and they're headed not toward the center but away from the center of Dubai toward Jebel Ali, where the port is and numerous construction projects.

Some of this traffic would also be heading out as far as Abu Dhabi too.

I have added the total number of units that each development will deliver where possible. If anyone knows the total number of units for any development that I have omitted, please can you let me have them so I can include them as it is useful to know how many new units will be entering the market at any given time.

More towers seem to be going on hold lately due to the current economic climate and I would imagine that this will continue throughout this year.

Seven towers are currently topped out in the marina. Park Island (4 towers), and the Point, are looking likely to handover this year which will bring 739 units to the market. Zumurud and Marina Mall Hotel & Residence (The Address) are also topped out, but are likely to handover in 2010. These developments will deliver 841 units to the Marina. Whilst Marina Quays (2 towers) is near to topping out and is expected to deliver in 2010, which provides a further 160 units.

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^^ My understanding is that Pentominium is not on hold but Marina arcade is on hold.

03/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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03/April/2009

Dubai Metro (JLT-Marina)

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HT. i believe silverene has around 550 units.

RTA Opens Phase IV of Jumeirah Lakes Towers I/C Today


Dubai (United Arab Emirates): Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) opens today (Saturday 04/04/2009) Phase IV of Jumeirah Lakes Towers Interchange (Interchange 5.5) on Sheikh Zayed Road. The Project provides a passage to motorists driving through Sheikh Zayed Road from Abu Dhabi towards Dubai Marina, and from Ibn Battuta Mall as well as The Gardens towards Dubai & Dubai Marina.

Engineer Maitha bin Adai, CEO of RTA Traffic & Roads Agency, said: “Jumeirah Lakes Towers Interchange (Interchange 5.5) on Sheikh Zayed Road is one of the vital projects undertaken by the RTA. When completed by the mid of this year, the Project will provide direct access to several key projects in the vicinity such as Dubai Marina, and Jumeirah Beach Residence. Given its intake of 60,000 vehicles per day, the Project is set to reduce congestion considerably.

She added: “RTA will continue with the phased opening of the Project, the last of which was opened last December providing passage to motorists driving across Sheikh Zayed Road towards Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Jumeirah Islands, and in the opposite direction towards Dubai Marina & Dubai through Sheikh Zayed Road.

In mid of 2006 RTA started construction of this Project, which costs about 475 million dirham, to upgrade the area between the 5th Interchange and The Gardens Interchange. It entails construction of 5 flyovers with a width of 2 to 3 lanes across Sheikh Zayed Road to link Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence from one side, and Jumeirah Lakes Towers as well as The Palm projects from the other. A bridge of 2 lanes in each direction will be constructed across Dubai Marina waterway and the Project will be linked eastward with the Parallel Roads (to Sheikh Zayed Road) as well as Emirates Road” added Maitha.

It is worth-mentioning that RTA Traffic & Roads Agency is proceeding ahead with construction of a series of vital projects to upgrade & improve Dubai roads network. Such endeavours come in the context of RTA strategy and continuous efforts to eliminate traffic bottlenecks triggered by the incessant urban growth, investment projects and the need to meet the requirements of demographic growth & expansion; all of which contribute to the fulfillment of RTA vision to provide Safe & Smooth Transport for All.

Photos:
- Engineer Maitha

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HT -just a little error on your delivery schedule list- RO is 34 floors (you put 224 which is the no.of units) :)

^^^^

:lol:

:okay:

HT. i believe silverene has around 550 units.


Can you show me where you got this info from and i will change it.

I got the number from counting the units from the offcial floorplans here - http://www.silverenedubai.com/index.php?id=156&L=0

a women enginner? I hope shes not going to get stoned by radicals

HT. info directly from Cayan.

HT! Silverene has (A) 251 (B) 313

Total 564 units.

^^A = 301, B = 251 (my info anyway...). jeetha, maybe yours include retail units?

04/April/2009

Dubai Marina, tallest block

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04/April/2009

Dubai Metro (Marina-JLT)

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05/April/2009

Dubai Marina,Tallest block

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a women enginner? I hope shes not going to get stoned by radicals

damn, keep watching whatever you're watching, obviously you're learning alot.

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To all those who have access to BBC1. Panaroma 8.30pm tonight on exploiting dubais labour force.

Came into the Marina (from Abu Dhabi) via Interchange 5.5 tonight - HUGE IMPROVEMENT!! - it saved me at least 20 minutes on my journey.

Thank You Engineer Maitha..(you Cutie)

To all those who have access to BBC1. Panaroma 8.30pm tonight on exploiting dubais labour force.

What a load of crap! those who missed the programme...you didnt miss anything new or interesting.

Hello - I've just the original MS contract. Its true, under the Terms & Conditions section 4 part b.

"the seller will transfer the property to the buyer with vacant possession and will arrange (at the cost of the buyer and at such time and in such manner as required by the Government of Dubai) the registration of the buyer's title to the property at the Dubai Lands Department, or any other institution authorised by the Government of Dubai....''

''the buyer shall pay the balance of the purchase price, together with the registration costs referred to above and any other amounts which are then due and payable under this contract prior to such registration''.....

I've read somewhere that RERA states 1% registration fee from the investor and the other 1% is paid for by the developer? Can someone who lives locally pop into RERA and find out what the latest ruling is?? Many thanks. :bash:

Sorry - ignore the last entry, wrong thread!!!!

Should be on Marinascape, tooo trigger happy, ooops.

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A bunch of pics from yesterday, hope you dont mind how many they are. It was quite a long walk... :|

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good news for the JLT and Dubai Marina

site offices already there

08/April/2009

Al Sofouh Transit System project ( Tram )

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^^^^

Great news for the area, and surely threadworthy in it's own right. :cheers:

Wow Great news indeed...Tram, Metro,Water Taxi, Bus Service, Monorail, Taxi Service in a same area...

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09/April/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block


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09/April/2009

Dubai Marina (between the Marina Diamond 2 and Zumurud)

accident here almost every day

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09/April/2009

Dubai Marina,Marina Walk

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09/April/2009

Dubai Marina (between the Marina Diamond 2 and Zumurud)

accident here almost every day



That's no surprise - exactly the same thing used to happen at the roundabout between MD5 & MD6.

Eventually solved by removing the roundabout altogether.

A new beach concept is being launched called "La Plage Beach Club" at the Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel

The launch party is on Friday 10th April, 3pm until midnight, and this party will be hosted every Friday

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Jazzy boat . . . . :nuts:

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Time lapse movie coming later.

tOObngzc_qk

^^ Great Time Lapse :cheers2: The changing colors, moving cranes, SZR starting to spread an orange glow.... awesome :)

good news for the JLT and Dubai Marina

site offices already there

08/April/2009

Al Sofouh Transit System project ( Tram )

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Good news indeed :).... matter fact this is what we are looking for :) now let's wait n see how will be the tram planning map ( newly updated or not )

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^^ Great perspective with the Hilton in front :) Makes JBR look really nice :cheers2:

Today from the Crescent of Palm Jumeirah

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Large version (12064x1200): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/palm_marina_q.jpg

A view on my daily way to work:

For a long while I wondered what this strange looking building might be... :lol:

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^^ It's really funny, you get to see both buildings only from this perspective. Further down the road both disappear behind villas along the road and it took me quite a while (like weeks) to realize that it is a "breed" of JLT and Marina :lol:

^^ cool pic!!

desert driver your pics and just to good. just whn i start to think dubai's not its all hyped up to be dubai i come across pics youve posted and fall in love with the city again lol.

Wow, some of those are amazing. Perfect for a banner :)

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^^ thats it im moving to dubai looks like that atmosphere along the walk is improving. and the marina skyline is just:rock::drool::llama: lol

^^ Yeah, come over :) The Walk has been nice for quite a while now, a very lively and colorful place. Will be interesting to see how much it will change during the unbearable summertime, though.

I guess Marina Mall will be crowded then and people will start nagging on how deserted The Walk is :lol:

Thats it! ... I'm definately moving to Dubai next year when the economy has recovered and will be easier getting a job!

See you guys at the Walk soon!

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14/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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14/April/2009

Dubai Marina, bridge work (next to the Dorra Bay )

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14/April/2009

road work , next to the GH

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14/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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14/April/2009

Dubai Marina,beach

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What a beautiful place! I love it!

Pics from tonight at the crescent of Palm Jumeirah

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Large version (6881x1200): http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/palm_marina_night_q.jpg

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What is the building below ground level on the right? Is there a thread?

The Summit

we have some very talented photographers here

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Hi All, has anyone got any information about the point tower?

^^ You will find details in the specific thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=335563

Perhaps he was just late for the all-you-can-eat offer?


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19/April/2009

Dubai Marina,tallest block

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19/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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19/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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19/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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Imre, from your latest pics it looks like everyone has moved to The Walk.

As for the white X5, I hope the driver is in prison or hospital. Every Thursday and Friday night is like Wacky Races along that road. Police need to crack down on speeders with their high powered cars in this area.

Perhaps someone can take some picks of the marina walk when there are people dining there? I imagine these pics were taken at the quietest time of day as the restuarant and cafe chairs are stacked up ?

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I was trying to gauge the time of day by the shadows on the ground. I was guessing about 4pm as the sun looks as if it is in the West. if this is correct it may be that lunch has ended and getting ready for the evening trade:dunno:

Perhaps someone can take some picks of the marina walk when there are people dining there? I imagine these pics were taken at the quietest time of day as the restuarant and cafe chairs are stacked up ?

pics were taken from 14:46-15:08

In the evening Marina Walk is busy as ever. During the day the situation is different. My favorite indian restaurant used to have a daily lunch buffet, which they only do on fridays now, due to no customers. Instead they propose a second main course for free, so basically a buy 1 get 2 deal.
The Observatory (52nd floor /fantastic views) in Harbor Residence proposes their champaign brunch for 400 dhs, the second person is free, so again a buy 1 get 2 deal. Everybody is desperate for customers.
Oh and on the plaza level at JBR the french clothes stores Celio and Kookaï who opened last summer are closed. I guess Saks 5th Avenue will be next. There are no customers for these kind of outlets.

During my recent visit, I found plenty of people around and even browsing the shops if there were SALE stickers up. No one was buying anything though. Did a quick survey at Mall of the Emirates - designer goods outlets, and prices were higher than in the glitzy outlets of Monaco and Cannes. Currency rates are a problem for visitors from UK although for Euro holders it's not so bad. I guess many high class shops in the Emirate will soon be in difficulty and closing their doors if things don't change.

... from Sak 5th Avenue, Armani and Louis vuitton to Mr 5 DirhamLand here we come.

On my recent Visit stayed ath the Harbour and there were no deals to be had at the52nd floor even for Friday Brunch.[Usually happy hours 17.00-19.00hrs]

Tried for discount at Boutique 1 & Saks 5th Avenue, but to no avail. These areas were busy from 1st April to 16th April, I so no evident slow down, even the Marina Walk was chock a block most nights and difficult to get sit for an evening meal.:bash: