These kind of stores do not haggle, how embarressed must the sales person of been! You are probably more suited to the Karama Market.

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:

pics were taken from 14:46-15:08


I forgot to factor in the British Summer time 1 hour ahead:lol:

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^^^^That has got to be one of the coolest photo's I've seen, great view!

Where's that jaw-drop smiley when you need it, eh?

Totally wrong thread though. That looks like it was taken from the Burj Dubai.

21/April/2009

Dubai Marina from the Dubai Pearl site

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22/April/2009

Dubai Metro (Marina-JLT)

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22/April/2009

Dubai Marina from Josau balcony:)

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22/April/2009

Dubai Marina from Josau balcony:)

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plot between the MVT and the Marsa Tower

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22/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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Brilliant photos,Imre. which tower did you take them from?
Have you got one with an aerial view of the whole of the Marina?

thanks, from the Almas Tower, I was busy today , I will try more photos next week.

Thanks a lot for climbing up the Almas Tower for us ! The pics are great...I woke up in the morning yesterday, looked out of the window and thought: Wow, it s Imre-weather ! :-)

I see that the JLT Metro station is being cladded in Imre's pictures - we need some close ups :-)

Oh - sorry - I later discovered post #4258

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From Business Bay

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24/April/2009

Dubai Marina

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isnt dubai the best place in the world?

Even with all of the activity there are signs of life. For about a week there has been a number of rays gliding arround this end of the Marina.

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fantastic pics!

The Pictures on here just get better & better :applause:

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Do you know what tower this is. I have a few to post.

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AND THIS?

^^

ORRA MARINA

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=378327

Thanks can someone move it and I will add some more. What about the one above its sort of opp PI.

^^

Thats 2CDE tower

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=435915

Yo the bloke.

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01/May/2009

Dubai Marina , bridge

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01/May/2009

Dubai Marina

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Thanks IMRE for this wonderfull friday update!:master:

02/May/2009

Dubai Marina, around the mall

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http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090502/BUSINESS/705029992/1001

Each Thursday night, the tribes of Dubai roll out on to The Walk.

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As the main thoroughfare of the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) apartment complex, a collection of 40 tall, yellow buildings just south of the Marina, it has the unique status in Dubai as a place to take a stroll – or to strut your stuff.

There are the Russian men, usually dressed in close-fitting summer wear and accompanying at least two members of the opposite sex. There are the Emiratis, who sit in groups at the cafes. There are the young men who roar their sports cars down the 1.7km main stretch. And there are the young families, who can be found juggling nappy bags and prams, while sipping their lattes.

There are surfers, kids on skateboards, businessmen and other selections from the wide species known as the “Dubai resident”.
“The interesting thing is that the people have become the attraction,” says Blair Hagkull, the head of the property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle in Dubai. “You see people from all different walks of life together in the same place.”

The Walk has become not only a “linear retail environment”, as Mr Hagkull puts it, but a scene and a place to be seen.
Sceptics this time last year used to point out how empty the development was but in the year since The Walk welcomed its first retail tenants it has taken off.

It has become an unexpectedly safe revenue stream for Dubai Properties, the developer of the Dh7.3 billion (US$1.98bn) project, and a sought-after location for people working in the emirate and even in Abu Dhabi.

As of last month, there were about 290 stores open and an average of between 10,000 and 14,000 people “walking The Walk” a day, according to Dubai Properties.
The JBR towers, which have the capacity for 20,000 residents, are about 78 per cent occupied, the company said.

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The boom in the last year was probably fuelled in part as a “flight to quality” that came alongside the slowdown in the property market. As prices started softening and layoffs became more common, JBR was coming to life.

The Walk attracted people looking for a place to live that had grocery stores, cafes, restaurants and the same shopping options as a mall, but in an outdoor setting.
Residents of International City and Discovery Gardens have begun migrating to the project and the neighbouring Marina as rents fall across Dubai, a trend that shows a clear preference for neighbourhoods with a sense of liveliness.

“We were anxiously anticipating the outcome of what we had done and we were pleasantly surprised,” says Haiyan Mujarkech, the chief executive of Dubai Retail and one of the original members of the team at Dubai Properties.
The project has become a saving grace for the company, which had to cut staff after sales in its projects started slowing last year.

To reduce costs, the company had to merge its back-end operations with Sama Dubai and Tatweer, which are two other property developers under the same parent company, Dubai Holdings.

JBR now generates two types of recurring revenue for Dubai Properties: rentals of retail space and a portion of the remaining apartments in the development.
“We maintain a balance between selling units and keeping units for lease,” Mr Mujarkech said. “This is part of our strategy to diversify our risk and maintain annuity stream throughout the business.”

JBR was conceived in 2002. After a year of planning and about 2½ years of construction, residents started arriving in 2006. The Walk opened last year.
Mr Mujarkech says executives from the company had visited shopping areas and residential developments in California and the Mediterranean to come up with ideas for the project.

In the end, they settled on an idea that brought together the active lifestyle of the beach with modern apartment living. A long retail strip would be the meeting point of these two worlds.
“It’s not just about a mall, it’s about a lifestyle that complements the inhabitants of the place,” Mr Mujarkech says.

But that is not to say the project has not had its challenges. JBR has been the setting for two high-profile murders in the past year.
The first was Suzanne Tamim, the Lebanese pop star who was killed last July. The court case is continuing.

The second, which took place in March, was the murder of Sulim Yamadayev, a former Chechen commander. Dubai Police say he was the target of an assassination plot by a Russian official, Adam Delimkhanov, who has since denied the accusation.
There have also been a series of disputes between the tenants of JBR and Dubai Properties. The tenants, some of whom have formed the Interim Residents’ Association, have complained of shoddy workmanship and accused the company of reneging on promised facilities.

And the owners saw their maintenance fees rise 129 per cent in December to Dh21.75 a square foot (sq ft). Salwan Property Management, the manager of the buildings and a subsidiary of Dubai Properties, lowered the costs back to Dh15.32 a sq ft last month.

Mr Mujarkech says the company is also making sure there are gyms in every building and working out other kinks in the development. For instance, the company is working with retailers on the mezzanine level that are seeing much less business because of the lower number of passers-by.

“Obviously, when you have something that is the biggest single-phase residential project in the world, you will have manoeuvring issues,” he says.

In fact, the project is about to enter another phase of development altogether. Dubai Properties plans to open four hotels and four beach clubs this year, as well as creating new spaces for residents and visitors in summer.

An artist’s impression shows new beach access points that include gardens and immense shaded areas.
“We are creating these magical spaces as time goes on,” he says. “The task was to attract people to The Walk in the beginning. Eventually we want them to start to wander and explore the space.”

The beach will probably see the addition of an outdoor movie screen and themed areas. Children’s entertainment is going to be added on weekends because of the large number of families visiting The Walk.

“It’s a work in progress,” Mr Mujarkech says. “It never stops.”
But the key to The Walk is its simplicity, residents and visitors say.

Hanna Haddad, a French national, says she visits The Walk often with her two children, aged 19 months and seven months.

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“I’ve been coming here since January,” Ms Haddad says. “It’s nice that it’s not in a mall. You can just walk or go to a cafe. At a mall, you feel like you have to buy something or eat.”

At the opposite end of The Walk, Raja Chawla was helping his wife with her clothing stand at the outdoor shopping area called Covent Garden Market.
“It’s our first day out here and I think it’s gorgeous,” Mr Chawla says. “If someone visits Dubai, it is now a for-sure place to come. They even have the double-decker tourist bus come through here now .. you take a walk down here and you really find out what’s going on in Dubai.”

^^^^ Thanks for posting that. I wonder how they are going to open 4 beach clubs this year ? Havent seen any construction going on...does anybody have an idea ?

Just for the info to all of you - Better homes has just published a new Dubai Property market report which you have to pay for if you want to see it and which it TOTAL CRAP. The data they refer to comes from "IB Reseach" which stands for "International Baccalaureate Research" means STUDENTS (I have nothing against students but this is NOT professional data). The data is old and partially wrong. Totally useless thing. And the report itself is done not by them but by some "Investment Boutique" - an advisory company. Shame on Better Homes.

Hopefully someone may post the research on here so we can all have a laugh!
They should rename themselves crapper homes!

I live in JBR and it was great for the first year, beach was clean and empty, enough space for all, chilled atmosphere, few cars. Now its like living in the busiest city in world, beach is sardine-packed and dirty, the walk is almost stressfull from all the people, boats and skijets run over you when swimming, cars create non-stop pollution and traffic. It was a hell of a lot better last year.

I heard complaints when it was not busy now the complaints are that its too busy. I think we humans just like to complain!

They have just introduced rubish bins onto the beach, I think prior to this they must have had cleaners picking up rubish. Hopefully people will use these bins. PLEASE PLEASE who ever reads this if you are using the beach take all rubbish away with you and use the bins provided (and reclycle when possible).

QUOTE=dubsolos1;36197430]I live in JBR and it was great for the first year, beach was clean and empty, enough space for all, chilled atmosphere, few cars. Now its like living in the busiest city in world, beach is sardine-packed and dirty, the walk is almost stressfull from all the people, boats and skijets run over you when swimming, cars create non-stop pollution and traffic. It was a hell of a lot better last year.[/QUOTE]


other than the pollution your description of JBR and The Walk sounds great, it sounds like the 'experiment' is working lol. How about the podium level shops are they doing any better and would you say occupancy levels within the apartments, are they at a good rate?

Now that the beach is packed they need to dedicate resourses to maintaining the beach.

The beach park also needs to be progressed more than ever and a small entrance fee charged to keep the maintainance at 5 star level.

Ref: Today's banner of the Gold Coast, I cannot believe the audacity of Australia, to go and copy Dubai's Marina! Look, they even copied that tall bastard building in JLT that i've forgotten the name of now since i've been out of Dubai for over 6 months now and my brain's had the chance to rebuild cells that my stress levels made me forget I had. Dubai is so original.

I wish you a full and quick recovery

Although the appeal of opening up a new Standard Chartered account in the Arab world has me salivating, I'll give the recovery a miss thanks.

I wonder how they are going to open 4 beach clubs this year ? Havent seen any construction going on...does anybody have an idea ?

Each beack "club" will be a hut dispensing towels, etc for hire 50AED / day ;-)

Here's an example of what the could look like: http://www.cathayclassics.co.uk/images/the%20beach%20hut.jpg

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Nice picture!!!

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Beppe your pictures are nice, but I don't understand why they built so ugly buildings like those which are on the las one. Normally, architects in Dubai can do nearly what they want because there is no architectural style they have to respect like in Paris or Roma, so I can't understand why they didn't try to make some nice buildings at that place instead of those ugly things :ohno:

^^ Because it's cheaper. Why do you think most of the crappy towers like princess tower get built while the really good ones don't?

I think hes referring to the JBR buildings as well.

I have just received an e-mail from 'Select' saying that the 'Royal Oceanic' Completion is in Sep 09 and that I am invited to inspect my 7th floor unit on 14-18th June for 1hr with max 2 adults; it is said that the 'Completion Notice' will be sent in June. Also it says that the 'building and final payments' will be due PRIOR to handover-what are 'building' fees and shouldn't I pay AFTER satisfactory handover ?-and what about snagging ?-is this the same as inspection ?
It also says that if I can't come to Dubai then an 'independant' inspection is available from 'Exclusive Real Estate'- are they reliable and will they have links with 'Select' ?
Any advice on all of the above would be grateful and,further, I want to rent my unit out from handover for 1st six months ('Select' have to find someone for me after this for 1yr-it was a promotion) so any advice on this too ? :nuts:

I have just received an e-mail from 'Select' saying that the 'Royal Oceanic' Completion is in Sep 09 and that I am invited to inspect my 7th floor unit on 14-18th June for 1hr with max 2 adults; it is said that the 'Completion Notice' will be sent in June. Also it says that the 'building and final payments' will be due PRIOR to handover-what are 'building' fees and shouldn't I pay AFTER satisfactory handover ?-and what about snagging ?-is this the same as inspection ?
It also says that if I can't come to Dubai then an 'independant' inspection is available from 'Exclusive Real Estate'- are they reliable and will they have links with 'Select' ?
Any advice on all of the above would be grateful and,further, I want to rent my unit out from handover for 1st six months ('Select' have to find someone for me after this for 1yr-it was a promotion) so any advice on this too ? :nuts:


See The Point thread, we have all had the same. Keep checking it for informative updates due.

I think hes referring to the JBR buildings as well.

^^I think he is just referring to the JBR buildings as they dominate the photo. MVT is one of the nicer buildings in the Marina.

I'm referrgin to the ugly buildings which dominate the last picture.

Even if it's cheaper to build them, they could have imagined different forms instead of designing clone buildings and they could have put them a little bit everywhere instead of all at the same place because it's definitly ugly

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What's with the light zig-zag in this tower? :?

11/May/2009

Dubai Metro

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great picture - metro is coming along nicely. Is it on schedule for Sept opening?

stations look like whales!!

What's with the light zig-zag in this tower? :?

Publicity stunt and advertisement for the building

What's with the light zig-zag in this tower? :?
It is really very pretty. They actually put the lights on at night inside the building in zig-zag.

stations look like whales!!

thats because they are whaleway stations

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We can all relax now seems like the media are back on Dubai's side :banana:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/video/Dubai-Tourism-Coping-With-Downturn/Video/200905215278841?lpos=video_Article_Related_Content_Region_1&lid=VIDEO_15278841_Dubai_Tourism_Coping_With_Downturn

:cheers:

Why is there nothing built on the 3rd palm on the left of the trunk?? :shifty:

An d another question: what are they planning to build on the crescent (I mean on the sides of the crescent, not at the top where the Atlantis is already opened)?

Why is there nothing built on the 3rd palm on the left of the trunk?? :shifty:

An d another question: what are they planning to build on the crescent (I mean on the sides of the crescent, not at the top where the Atlantis is already opened)?

I think one the frones was used as a labour camp, maybe that is why nothing is there.

The Palm i was told till house 36 hotels in total, many of these to come on the cresent. I would have thought this will be revised / reduced!

if you stay in dubai marina where is the nearest free beach?

thanks!

if you stay in dubai marina where is the nearest free beach?

thanks!In front of JBR nearer bottom end is free

^^ which is the bottom end, arse end or tallest block end?

^^ which is the bottom end, arse end or tallest block end?

Think a**e seeing as i'm not one to swear:lol:

In fact I think it's free all the way up if you
just want to sit or walk at waters edge isn't it ?

so i can acess the beach for free and use it like any normal beach

^^ Not in front of the hotels.

so i can acess the beach for free and use it like any normal beach

There are a couple of kms of free beach in front of JBR at the now proven popular end of the marina that you are ok to use free of charge. When you say use it like any normal beach remember this is Dubai......

There are a couple of kms of free beach in front of JBR at the now proven popular end of the marina that you are ok to use free of charge. When you say use it like any normal beach remember this is Dubai......
no topless stuff remember (if you're lady that is !) :lol:

13/May/2009

Dubai Marina, road works front of the MD2

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People at Horizon Tower are so lucky. Paying as low as 1.5 Million for a 4 bedroom apartment with wall to ceiling windows, having a guaranteed un-obstructed Marina view from every floor and the access to the Dubai Metro station just outside their doors, not to mention one of the best looking tower in town.

There are a couple of kms of free beach in front of JBR at the now proven popular end of the marina that you are ok to use free of charge. When you say use it like any normal beach remember this is Dubai......

thanks for that, so i can go swimming there rather than al the way to jumerah beach!

15/May/2009

Dubai Marina, new bridge

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15/May/2009

Dubai Marina, new bridge


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People at Horizon Tower are so lucky. Paying as low as 1.5 Million for a 4 bedroom apartment with wall to ceiling windows, having a guaranteed un-obstructed Marina view from every floor and the access to the Dubai Metro station just outside their doors, not to mention one of the best looking tower in town.

yes, one of the best location and only 4 apartments/floor

15/May/2009

Dubai Marina,w tallest block

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15/MAY/2009

'This is our Dubai, whats yours?' Ad Campaign launched to target UK and Ireland

Braving the global recession, Dubai has launched a massive advertising and marketing campaign in the UK and Ireland, revealed officials of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

The intention is to increase tourism traffic to Dubai during the Dubai Summer Surprises period from June 11 to August 14. Tourism is one of Dubai's most important sectors. It contributes directly towards 19 per cent of the emirate's gross domestic product.

However, industry experts believe that combined with the retail activity that Dubai encourages by means of various festivals and special promotions, this contributing figure could be as high as 30 per cent.

"We are constantly devising special advertising campaigns specific to the region and with a global approach. This campaign in the UK and Ireland is specific to that region, while we are working on an all-new global campaign to be launched very soon," said Eyad Abdul Rehman, a senior official at DTCM.

DTCM is very busy in organising everything and will be announcing the new global campaign sometime next week," said Rehman. He added that the department is finalising the finer details of the campaign and already in discussions with other involved parties including Emirates airline.

Dubai has been consistently increasing its dependence on retail and developing this sector with multi-million dollar investments in infrastructure and hotels in every category. Dubai's intention is to attract 10 million visitors by 2010 and increase the number to 15 million by 2015, which will be twice as many as there were in 2007.

Officials did not share the cost of the campaign, but considering it will be covering all the media platforms including print, electronic and outdoors, industry experts define it as a "multi-million dollar campaign".

Dubai has also been affected by the global economic recession, but figures according to the Dubai Tourism Board convey that the emirate is being resilient to the global gloom.

The first quarter of 2009 actually saw an increase of five per cent in tourism flow when compared to the same period last year. Hotels have recorded decline in occupancy and are offering discounts on room rates, but Khalid bin Sulayem, Director of the Dubai Tourism Board, stated during the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market that "the tourism industry is healthy and strong".

The UK remained the top source market for Dubai tourism industry in the first quarter of the year, followed by Iran, India, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Russia, Pakistan, France and Kuwait - same as the first quarter of 2008.

The campaign specifically aimed at the UK and Ireland markets has been created by London-based agencies Initiative and IM London (formerly Independent Marketing). The campaign, which is to be predominantly in print and digital media, sees an increase of 40 per cent on last year's advertising spend and runs alongside the existing public relations campaign that is managed by The Communication Group plc, reported UK media.

The campaign makes an emotional approach with the slogan "This is our Dubai, what's yours?" and the identification of distinct target market segments including couples, active men, pampered women and premium families. The campaign is to last 12 months.

"This is a regional campaign for the UK and Ireland, but in addition to our regional efforts, we also devise unified global campaigns and in the weeks to come we will be disclosing details of our new international campaign," said Rehman of DTCM.

article source: http://www.tigerzilla.com/properties/news/this-is-our-dubai-whats-yours-ad-campaign-launched-to-target-uk-and-ireland.html

:cheers:

I think BAY CENTRAL will be the best tower in MARINA as

its centrally located....

2 min walk from beach....

next to the Commercial Tower ( i may get job there) and

TRAM stop just outside the entrance (easy to reach at DUBAI MARINA METRO station)..
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and the most important is 5 star hotel is in your doorstep..with exclusive facilities for BC residents...

Great view of Sea and Marina for all apartments...

The marina as a whole will be THE hot spot as soon as the world economy has recovered. Give it another 2-3 years possibly even quicker.

i agree with you...its amazing place to live...by that time most of the construction will be finish...looking forward

I think BAY CENTRAL will be the best tower in MARINA as

its centrally located....

2 min walk from beach....

next to the Commercial Tower ( i may get job there) and

TRAM stop just outside the entrance (easy to reach at DUBAI MARINA METRO station)..
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and the most important is 5 star hotel is in your doorstep..with exclusive facilities for BC residents...

Great view of Sea and Marina for all apartments...

You wouldn't be biased having bought there, would you!

You can add cheapest kitchen appliances and mediocre finish to your list.

TB..
it reminds me fact that i have read..its about the golden toilet in hong kong or somewhr else..they asked the visitor about satisfaction they got by using the toilet...most of they were unhappy....i hope you understant that...

i dont need luxurious finishing.....

why dont you accept all my points mentioned above..... forget about appliances.....if you can not cook your meal by using that appliances, you can always replace it....it doesnt cost fortune...


yes i bought at BC and i m happy about that except the general delay facing most of the Dubai project

TB..
it reminds me fact that i have read..its about the golden toilet in hong kong or somewhr else..they asked the visitor about satisfaction they got by using the toilet...most of they were unhappy....i hope you understant that...

i dont need luxurious finishing.....

why dont you accept all my points mentioned above..... forget about appliances.....if you can not cook your meal by using that appliances, you can always replace it....it doesnt cost fortune...


yes i bought at BC and i m happy about that except the general delay facing most of the Dubai project

You should visit other developments like Marinascape or Marina Promenade to see what good tower facilities look like before getting carried away with the SP sales pitch.

Location of BC is OK, The Point is better. In a marina environment looking over a yacht club seems better than overlooking a shopping mall. BC sea view is partial and only above the office block at Al Fattan. New Oasis beach hotel may be U/C by time BC completes so sea view could be nothing by then.

..... forget about appliances.....if you can not cook your meal by using that appliances, you can always replace it....it doesnt cost fortune...


SP sold their developments at a premium for the promise of luxury and everyone talks about how little it costs to upgrade, why pay twice?

Can some kind person point me to the Marinascape thread, can't for the life of me find it on the completed thread, thanks.

Its in the 'Completed Projects' thread Jeffers.:)

Its in the 'Completed Projects' thread Jeffers.:)

Many thanks, I was looking in the wrong place, but hey its Friday Evening.:cheers:

We can all relax now seems like the media are back on Dubai's side :banana:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/video/Dubai-Tourism-Coping-With-Downturn/Video/200905215278841?lpos=video_Article_Related_Content_Region_1&lid=VIDEO_15278841_Dubai_Tourism_Coping_With_Downturn

:cheers:

Nothing to do with the fact they have bought enough ad space to show film clips of Dubai at every news cut away??

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wow really cool picture!:):):)

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DUBAI MARINA – CHANGES FOR MAY UPDATE

MARINA PINNACLE MOVED TO 2011 HANDOVER AS VERY SLOW PROGRESS
TORCH MOVES TO 75% STRUCTURE COMPLETE BUT ALSO MOVED TO 2011 HANDOVER AS CLADDING SLOWS CONSIDERABLY
SKYVIEW TOWER IS MORE OR LESS 100% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
ORRA MARINA MOVES TO 75% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
2Y TOWER RENAMED ARIYANA TOWER
SHAHLA MOVES TO ON HOLD
SULAFA MOVES TO 50% STRUCTURE COMPLETE AND 2011 HANDOVER
DOLCE VITA MOVES TO ON HOLD
DELTA 1 MOVES TO PODIUM AND 2011 HANDOVER
BAY CENTRAL MOVES TO 2012 HANDOVER
PENTOMINIUM MOVES BACK TO UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MARINA ARCADE & MADAIN HOTEL MOVES TO ON HOLD
KP MANADORI MOVES TO UNDER CONSTRUCTION

METHODOLOGY
I am using best case scenarios for project handover dates, as this is worst case scenario for oversupply (Dubai’s biggest problem)
I am using project information from SSC threads to update progress monthly
Projects nearing completion reflect more accurate handover dates and projects in the early stages of construction are more estimated handover dates

Just for the info to all of you - Better homes has just published a new Dubai Property market report which you have to pay for if you want to see it and which it TOTAL CRAP. The data they refer to comes from "IB Reseach" which stands for "International Baccalaureate Research" means STUDENTS (I have nothing against students but this is NOT professional data). The data is old and partially wrong. Totally useless thing. And the report itself is done not by them but by some "Investment Boutique" - an advisory company. Shame on Better Homes.

Investment Boutique is owned by Ryan Mahoney, Better Homes is owned by his Mother.

And look

http://whois.domaintools.com/investment-boutique.com
Registrant:
Better Homes
Jumeriah 1
Dubai, dxb 29726
AE

Domain Name: INVESTMENT-BOUTIQUE.COM

Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Better Homes
Jumeriah 1
Dubai, dxb 29726
AE
+97143447714



When I put this question to him on Dubai Eye, he avoided the question.

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Great work HT

Shall I stick this in here
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=739934

DUBAI MARINA – CHANGES FOR MAY UPDATE

MARINA PINNACLE MOVED TO 2011 HANDOVER AS VERY SLOW PROGRESS
TORCH MOVES TO 75% STRUCTURE COMPLETE BUT ALSO MOVED TO 2011 HANDOVER AS CLADDING SLOWS CONSIDERABLY
SKYVIEW TOWER IS MORE OR LESS 100% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
ORRA MARINA MOVES TO 75% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
2Y TOWER RENAMED ARIYANA TOWER
SHAHLA MOVES TO ON HOLD
SULAFA MOVES TO 50% STRUCTURE COMPLETE AND 2011 HANDOVER
DOLCE VITA MOVES TO ON HOLD
DELTA 1 MOVES TO PODIUM AND 2011 HANDOVER
BAY CENTRAL MOVES TO 2012 HANDOVER
PENTOMINIUM MOVES BACK TO UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MARINA ARCADE & MADAIN HOTEL MOVES TO ON HOLD
KP MANADORI MOVES TO UNDER CONSTRUCTION



Perhaps Park Island should be moved to 2010? - extremely unlikely to be handed over this year.

Perhaps Park Island should be moved to 2010? - extremely unlikely to be handed over this year.

yes 2010 is more possible ,I think the Al Duaa Marina Tower is ON HOLD , nothing happening there .

Just read interesting if not worrying article, about Dubai changing an existing law to benefit developers

Legal changes

The Dubai government has indicated that it is to make certain amendments to article 11 of property Law 13 2008, regulating the system of dealing with defaulters.

Law 9 of 2009 will serve to clarify how much developers can keep if investors default on payments. If at least 80% of the project has been completed prior to default, the investor loses all money paid to that point. The property will then be auctioned as compensation to the developer to account for the missing increments.

If at least 60% of the project has been completed prior to default, the developer is entitled to keep 40% of the original purchase price. If less than 60% has been built the developer is only entitled to keep 25% of the purchase price.
If construction has not been begun prior to default, but this is not due to 'negligence or omission on the developer's part', the developer may keep 30% of the installment money paid up to that point.


There is going to be a lot of properties up for auction. It stinks.

Just read interesting if not worrying article, about Dubai changing an existing law to benefit developers

Legal changes

The Dubai government has indicated that it is to make certain amendments to article 11 of property Law 13 2008, regulating the system of dealing with defaulters.

Law 9 of 2009 will serve to clarify how much developers can keep if investors default on payments. If at least 80% of the project has been completed prior to default, the investor loses all money paid to that point. The property will then be auctioned as compensation to the developer to account for the missing increments.

If at least 60% of the project has been completed prior to default, the developer is entitled to keep 40% of the original purchase price. If less than 60% has been built the developer is only entitled to keep 25% of the purchase price.
If construction has not been begun prior to default, but this is not due to 'negligence or omission on the developer's part', the developer may keep 30% of the installment money paid up to that point.


There is going to be a lot of properties up for auction. It stinks.


Why do you feel this stinks? (I'm not a developer and don't work for one)

yes 2010 is more possible ,I think the Al Duaa Marina Tower is ON HOLD , nothing happening there .

Status Changed.

Dinner in the sky

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Why do you feel this stinks? (I'm not a developer and don't work for one)

Because there are many people, like myself who have made regular payments on time, who must still make payments on time dispite the developers putting back projects ie Marina Pinnacle for three years. The contracts I signed in good faith state completion June 2008. I purchased in 2005. I personally will loose hundreds of thousands in lost rents and the exchange variation, but you would have thought developers would at least restructure payments accordingly.

Dinner in the sky

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What happens if you need the toilet.

Because there are many people, like myself who have made regular payments on time, who must still make payments on time dispite the developers putting back projects ie Marina Pinnacle for three years. The contracts I signed in good faith state completion June 2008. I purchased in 2005. I personally will loose hundreds of thousands in lost rents and the exchange variation, but you would have thought developers would at least restructure payments accordingly.

Yep, that stinks

it starts raining! If they all go together - well, watch out for a tropical downpour!!! :lol::lol:

And they thought a golden shower was made from expensive metal:lol:

Dubai Marina scooped the award for 'Best New Asian Marina/Yacht Club' at the fifth Asia Boating Awards held recently in Shanghai.

The judging panel, made up of more than 20 industry leaders, considered the Emaar project, which will eventually serve more than 500 yachts ranging from 10 to 35 metres in length, to be the new development that most pioneered the maritime industry.

“Since our opening in November we have had a very positive response from our members and visitors. The yacht club has welcomed many guests to its marina and news of our presence is spreading among the yachting community,” said Dubai Marina Yacht Club general manager Steve Stiglbauer.

“It is an honour and privilege to have received this award which has helped increase awareness about the world class yachting facilities that we have here in Dubai.”

http://hoteliermiddleeast.com/article-4295-dubai_marina_is_best_new_yacht_club_in_asia/

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Dubai Marina scooped the award for 'Best New Asian Marina/Yacht Club' at the fifth Asia Boating Awards held recently in Shanghai.

The judging panel, made up of more than 20 industry leaders, considered the Emaar project, which will eventually serve more than 500 yachts ranging from 10 to 35 metres in length, to be the new development that most pioneered the maritime industry.

“Since our opening in November we have had a very positive response from our members and visitors. The yacht club has welcomed many guests to its marina and news of our presence is spreading among the yachting community,” said Dubai Marina Yacht Club general manager Steve Stiglbauer.

“It is an honour and privilege to have received this award which has helped increase awareness about the world class yachting facilities that we have here in Dubai.”

http://hoteliermiddleeast.com/article-4295-dubai_marina_is_best_new_yacht_club_in_asia/

Anyone know what the deal is at the Yacht Club for non members? Is the bar/restaurant open to all? I'm presuming they have a licence to serve liquor there?

Yousuf the Yatch Club is open to non members and is getting more and more popular. Thursday night is the night out at the Yatch Club come along early, its packed and a great atmosphere. Great bar and dining. Good for it to of one this award. The marina has really come on, wasnt that long ago you said it was pretty average, the only downside is getting anything big in. They def have a LL.

Yousuf the Yatch Club is open to non members and is getting more and more popular. Thursday night is the night out at the Yatch Club come along early, its packed and a great atmosphere. Great bar and dining. Good for it to of one this award. The marina has really come on, wasnt that long ago you said it was pretty average, the only downside is getting anything big in. They def have a LL.

Thanks CBP; -that's all good news; - it deserves to have the same spectacle that the buildings provide, - on the water. It would be cool to be able to get a couple of really big yacht's in there; - give it a bit of the Monte Carlo feel. That said, I'm pleased it's working out and I'm certainly looking forward to a visit to the Yacht Club next time I'm in town. Perhaps there will be provision for a couple of berths in the entrance/exit areas before the bridges restrict access for bigger boats.

Great Finding Jeetha ...

^^I was there Monday (18/05…10am), when I took picture.

Had lovely breakfast at Yatch Club.

^^ so it's a nice shot ..then

:banana::banana::banana:

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Camel looking proud of the marina :)

20/May/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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^^^^ Great pic. Starting to feel the skyline here is looking unbalanced.

And from the otherside...


I really need to get into the habit of making smaller versions of these :D

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1/16th full size:
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^^

Great work gerald. An excellent contribution to the forum.

You need to spend more time in the Marina, away from the Burj Building Site :cheers:

^^

Great work gerald. An excellent contribution to the forum.

You need to spend more time in the Marina, away from the Burj Building Site :cheers:

Hahaha. I spend loads of time down this neck of the woods - that's actually the view from one of my balconies, but I'm far more interested in the Burj Dubai area, so that's where most of the pics will be of :D

The above was just another panorama test in preparation for the big one.

Any chance of a shot including the Torch & Emirates Crown. I'm trying to see what floor of the Torch will get a sea view over the top.

Also what camera have you got it must be very very expensive to provide that type of clarity.

Answers in english please as technology is not my strong point. :ohno:

Any chance of a shot including the Torch & Emirates Crown. I'm trying to see what floor of the Torch will get a sea view over the top.

Also what camera have you got it must be very very expensive to provide that type of clarity.

Answers in english please as technology is not my strong point. :ohno:

Can you point out which buildings are the Torch & Emirates Crown? I can nip outside and take a couple of shots now if you want.

Camera is a Canon 5D Mk II. It can make even clumsy amateurs such as myself look half-way decent, as long as you slap decent lenses on the front of it :)

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Here you go -

You can count the floors if you want :)

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Is there a trick to open these pics.

^^ Damn that JBR!!!! If there were nice glass clad buildings in place of that commie block, that pic would have been Fan-frikking-tastic!!!

Don't worry toooo much docc, there's a good chance that whole beach front will have a nice row of sexy buildings in the future, starting with Al Fattan

^^ Damn that JBR!!!! If there were nice glass clad buildings in place of that commie block, that pic would have been Fan-frikking-tastic!!!

I dont see JBR in the pics above

^^

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What happens if you need the toilet.

You wait till it gets dark!

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HOLY I don't think the water in the marina is getting replaced often enough because of all the construction activity...that looks like a mega algal bloom.

^^^there is constant dewatering being discharged into the marina. this may account for areas of different shades.

24/May/2009

Marina Mall Complex

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Green water? Looks like pea soup, definitely not the right colour - an issue with lack of circulation/clean sea water. Lets hope they deal with it soon,

what will be the round building??? night club !!!

^^ Restaurants ... no surprise it is called: The Gourmet Tower

Some pics from The Walk

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Don't know why it looks that ugly green on the pics, in reality it looks better - more blue, ok, green/blue...

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Pros and cons please, Oceanic tower V Bayside. Both 2 beds same kind of square fottage, same money. Genuine advice please.

Pros and cons please, Oceanic tower V Bayside. Both 2 beds same kind of square fottage, same money. Genuine advice please.

Oceanic has an infinity pool, better views, better location (closer to the original 6), bigger balconies. Its generally thought of as the better building out of the two,

Oceanic has only underground pool which is totally useless, Avant has infinity but wrong position, no sun there :)

If you see the interior, the Bayside quality is much better, Marinascape location is better but if we see after when the Walk opened , Marina Walk nothing special any more.

29/May/2009

Dubai Marina, tallest block

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Oceanic has only underground pool which is totally useless, Avant has infinity but wrong position, no sun there :)

If you see the interior, the Bayside quality is much better, Marinascape location is better but if we see after when the Walk opened , Marina Walk nothing special any more.

I agree here. I also prefer low density developments. More residents means more wear and tear and more abuse and vandalism.

I love the look of Bayside especially at night and if the interiors are on a par then I would opt for Bayside which is closer to the JBR walk and beach.

wha hey the bridge at the sheraton end next to Dorra Bay is open,
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Bayside's pool is quite ok, however it is close to the bridge and therefore not very quiet.

Interior of Bayside is ok, but floorplans are stupid, especially the 3 bed to the Marina, the living room is a jokel, the master bedroom has a shower that must be seen... I have never seen a shit shower than that one, it is in front of the bath tube, so you always make everything dirty when you have a shower. And that glass box in the lobby is quite funny... 2 bed app. is better, but also has the funny glass box. No dishwasher as a standard.

Oceanic has only underground pool which is totally useless, Avant has infinity but wrong position, no sun there :)

If you see the interior, the Bayside quality is much better, Marinascape location is better but if we see after when the Walk opened , Marina Walk nothing special any more.

As far as I understand the infinity pool is for oceanic guests as well

I agree with dirtyharry1 floor plans at Bayside are very strange

wha hey the bridge at the sheraton end next to Dorra Bay is open,
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Very interested to see how the surrounding area is finished off. Is The Jewels disruption to the entrances finally over?

Got an email from Cayan telling me the carpark barriers are activated now on Dorrabay. I assume this is related to the work in this area coming to an end.

As far as I understand the infinity pool is for oceanic guests as well

I agree with dirtyharry1 floor plans at Bayside are very strange


If Trident get their way The Aqua Centro could be open the the public, lets hope not.

I tried the new bridge today, very good acces for the whole JBR and The Walk. Few owners of the Dorrabay sea side will be angry because of the traffic.

Finally the small roundabout between the MD2 and Zumurud closed now, same as around the Bayside Residence, hopefully no more accident there:)

Yes, the new bridge between Sheraton and Dorra Bay opened today. As everything else in Dubai they made it look as nice as ever. I have uploaded photos of it, please see:
#411 http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=309013&page=21

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The beach in the Marina is unfortunately getting dirtier and dirtier every day. I don't know why people want to pollute the beach!? The goverment is talking about fining people for throwing trash in public places. It may be necessary.
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The heat has arrived, the air was 38 degrees and the sea was 37½ today. Easy to get a table outdoor for a change.

31/May/2009

Dubai Marina, tallest block

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31/May/2009

Dubai Marina, tallest block


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I 100% support the fining of people that litter. Unfortunately the people that do this are from countries were they have had no education in keeping the environment clean. It will hurt their pockets but I think it’s the only way.

Imre-where were those last photos taken from-it looks nice; was that an Infinity Pool ?

Imre-where were those last photos taken from-it looks nice; was that an Infinity Pool ?

from the roof of the Goldcrest Views , you can see the RO from here as well:)

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Thanks again Imre. Also, I forgot to ask a 'final' (?) favour....

I'd really appreciate if you could provide a photo update of RO (showing my appt 702) when the balcony is finally clad, tiled and the final windows+balcony rail attached (before 14th June if possible, which is the beginning of the Inspection period).

^^anything else?!

wow do you live in singapore or something? thats hardly any trash,
still not a good thing

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hey CBP...thanks for the photos.....

Any chance to get Bay Central Photos as you posted some time ago..

thanks

^^^^ Thanks for all the pics Pete! :applause:

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This photograph is fantastic. Any similar of the area?

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Great too...Keep posting them. Any recent of BC?

Virtual tour http://www.360cities.net/image/dubai-marina-towers

From http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomaroundtheworld/

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Wow! amazing pics!

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View from Mackie's Place :) cheers matey..

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Thanks for spoiling us with these nice pics 234sale :)
I've got an appt in the Royal Oceanic which is almost completed now.

Thanks to Mackie for the orange juice, maybe next time he will have his kettle working.

If you PM us, dont mind coming round to take a look at you pad on handover. I'm always interested in the various levels of finish.

Got to get one first to start with :lol:

Great meeting you Mate, what a nice guy :cheers:

I think 234sale was talking to me above Mackie (?).

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I think 234sale was talking to me above Mackie (?).

RO

If you PM us, dont mind coming round to take a look at you pad on handover. I'm always interested in the various levels of finish.

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04/June/2009

from the Marina Mall

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04/June/2009

Works around the Gourmet Tower

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04/June/2009

Al Fattan Marina Towers

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04/June/2009

works around the Mall Hotel

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04/June/2009

Marina Mall Hotel

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04/June/2009

Dubai Marina ,Yacht Club

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04/June/2009

Marina Promenade

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05/June/2009

Dubai Marina

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yesterday

04/June/2009

Dubai Marina

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5th of June 2009 JBR The Walk

Walk away choking ? :lol:

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5th of June 2009 JBR The Walk

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Before the sign said opening early 2009. We will see.

Dubai Marina in 2000 lol

Belive it or leave it !

This is a development in Doha similar to the Dubai Marina project. This is roughly 3km in diameter.


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04/June/2009

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HE LOL'D :lol:

Dubai Marina in 2000 lol

Belive it or leave it !

This is a development in Doha similar to the Dubai Marina project. This is roughly 3km in diameter.


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Waow that is a nice copy of Dubai. Looks beautiful. If I had any money I would invest there :banana:
Any link?

Thanks for the nice photos.
Only a week ago I complained about the dirty beach in the Marina, and all the trash being thrown there. And somebody must have heard me, there are new dustbins set up, and the beach is clean again. :lol:

Typical Dubai, you do not put up ugly grey dustbins like in my home country, but you make them look nice as everything else :)
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Waow that is a nice copy of Dubai. Looks beautiful. If I had any money I would invest there :banana:
Any link?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95344852@N00/with/3598881179/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95344852@N00/with/3598881179/

Cannot enter the site as :ohno:Etisalat has blocked it, I mean censored it.

Waow that is a nice copy of Dubai. Looks beautiful. If I had any money I would invest there :banana:
Any link?

LOOL . . . Lusail city project doesn't look anything like dubai marina . .waaay different!

I have travelled the world but I have not yet seen any marina better than Dubai's.
you cant beat it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3598887943_276435c34b_b.jpg

Dubai Marina June5th 09 Video (http://tinypic.com/r/102l028/5)

----DSS INFO----From Business24-7

June 18 to August 14, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Marina

DSS takes to the outdoors where visitors will have access to numerous activities, such as a beach games area and a sporting zone.



July 1 to July 10, Dubai Marina Mall

Dedicated to teaching visitors about the UAE, there's plenty of sites to offer and shows to watch, including the heritage oasis, hospitality tent, and traditional shows....


Enjoy Guys.......No matter What price movement will be.....Marina is Greatest place to live...My Friends (Group of 10) are just returned from Dubai...Enjoyed Every Moment...Stayed at Marina...They all thinking to buy there....Amazing.....I am coming to Dubai around 15thJuly...May catch some of our great Contributors........

12/June/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

http://i40.tinypic.com/25yzn91.jpg

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new supermarket (Almaya) opening soon in the Dream Tower (Carlton Luxury Apartments)

My first HDR picture. Construction site of Dubai Pearl with Media City and Dubai Marina in the background.

http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/300_6980_6981_6982_easyHDR_qa.jpg

My first HD video ;)
Last week when I was with Mackie
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15/June/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2773/imresoltdubaiphotos001.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/imresoltdubaiphotos001.jpg/)

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/78/imresoltdubaiphotos002.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/imresoltdubaiphotos002.jpg/)

15/June/2009

MST plot

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9160/imresoltdubaiphotos039.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/imresoltdubaiphotos039.jpg/)

15/June/2009

Dubai Marina , Phase 1

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8524/imresoltdubaiphotos074e.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/imresoltdubaiphotos074e.jpg/)

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4028/imresoltdubaiphotos078.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/imresoltdubaiphotos078.jpg/)

Anyone noticed how much rubbish there is floating in the Marina nowdays.

With the reduction in construction one would have hoped it would have got better, instead it seems to have got markedly worse over the last couple of months.

I havn't seen the 2 guys in the little boat who used to go around fishing the crap out - have they been given the push?

15/June/2009

Dubai Marina and JLT from The Torch

one of the best view in Dubai from here:)

http://i40.tinypic.com/2pjk5.jpg

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http://i41.tinypic.com/nxkun4.jpg

15/June/2009

Dubai Marina from The Torch

http://i43.tinypic.com/153o41e.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2i71v2h.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/20s7s6h.jpg

Imre yet again, the most fantastic pictures, well done.

thanks:)

Dubai Marina from The Torch, 15/June/2009

short video , strong wind was yesterday thats why I was fast:)

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16/June/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

Just wanted to see from there because in the last few days I saw many mixers around the Ocean Hights, core increased a lot :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/j636z4.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2jakwtg.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2nulrae.jpg

hope you were wearing a safety harness! That looked pretty high Imre.

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Great pics 234sale- where were they taken from ?

http://www.emirateshotelsresorts.com/the-harbour/en/the-experience/the-harbour-dining/penthouse-restaurant/
The Observatory at The Harbour

^^ Cool, I have to check that out. Are they fussy about taking pictures?

^^ Great pics Sale:okay:

Check out how empty the roads in the marina are!!

Kind of worrying or am I just paranoid?

It's low season, that's why the streets are empty. Actually, getting a 1 bed to rent in the marina is now harder than ever, a few companies are already saying we dont have anything great at the moment, have you thought about jlt or greens? Marina is still going strong.

^^ Great pics Sale:okay:

Check out how empty the roads in the marina are!!

Kind of worrying or am I just paranoid?

and no planes in the sky :gaah:

^^ Cool, I have to check that out. Are they fussy about taking pictures?

I go around 10 am, cleaners usually are doing their job.

Nobody has stopped me, once I went up and a manager was there, I asked if I could take some pictures. He said of course.

^^ Thanks for the info :)

Yesterday's sunset seen from Crescent West of Palm Jumeirah

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


http://www.quetschluft.de/dubai/tallest block_7070_7072_qa.jpg

Great shots desert diver! Skyline of Dubai Marina looks awesome.

Do you have a larger size of the first pic, please?

^^ Thanks for the info :)

Yesterday's sunset seen from Crescent West of Palm Jumeirah

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


Great shot.

Looks like a prime location for a giga-pixel panorama. Can I ask what the focal length was for the second shot?


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@234 - were those shot through the window, or is there an outside balcony you can get onto?

/@DD - just checked the meta-data. Is that second shot really at only 80mm? If so, I REALLY need to get down there!