kinda old

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Great picture Krazy,I mean on of the best views on Marina.

the view is still pretty awesome.. nice shot..

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Can i park the "swimming-Home" in the Marina ?

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Where is it parked now? How sea-worthy is it? Just curious.

Where is it parked now? How sea-worthy is it? Just curious.

It is parked now in Germany (Kiel).But they will delivered it to Dubai.

Any news from anybody if the construction of The Atlantic & The Paciffic is going to start in the near future.

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Oh second to none i realy love your pics.
Thanks for the pics and I hope you will make such great shots in the future too.

^^ I second that!

Guys,
where is the exact location of DEC Towers?
Does it have it's own thread here?
please send the link to that..

^^ DEC Towers are located right next to the Belvedre... we have a thread in Dubai Marina section

La reve (210m) is the building i went up to the 37th floor in, here is the result
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Amazing.

Any pictures of the area where the point is going to be built?

Thanks.

Any pictures of the area where the point is going to be built?

Thanks.
may be wrong!!! but look at the post 14th august by krazy(pg 12).the area on the far side.krazy maybe able to advise.the point has its own thread also.have a good weekend.......... :scouserd: :scouserd: :banana: :banana:

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"Concrete jungle"

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Krazy, do you know which way that picture is facing, I can't work it out. It certainly does'nt do the Marina any favours. Why don't they at least paint JBR different colours to at least try and make them a little more accomodating!

The picture is taken facing North from behind Belvedere.
Bottom left you can see La Residencia Del Mar and on the right you can see Trident Waterfront. Up on the top right corner you can just make out the Al Fattans. Right in the middle is Marina promenade.

Picture has been taken with zoom so looks compressed and un-natural.

Sorry for jumping in Krazy!

You are most knowledgeable! I have just looked at plot map to see where the Belvedere was and it makes sence now. Thanks.
I never really appreciated how much of the Marina JBR actually takes up.

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what's this?

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and is that the new marina interchange in the background? It's come a long way very quickly :eek:

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the interchange is massive and fast yeah u could see that during the latest updates.

the yellow circle is unknown to date. someone should check for a signboard. there is some kind of blue board to the left.
maybe it is Pier 8.

i am more interested in the plot right next to it, i bet it will be another Emaar development, it has a special shape and prime location.

^^ do u mean the semi circular plot? someone posted earlier that DS bought that area and was planning on building some sorta recr project there (hopefully not a mall considering the walk right behind it and marina mall right opposite) which i doubt because it has the shape and location of a trademark emaar marina plot

what's this?

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Ahem...*cough* *cough* Ahem.....

^^ are u dying of a cough?

Yes. but im better now! ;)

DS were planning a big deal in this area. Couple of hotels linked with a residential block or similar. Do you know anything about this Naz that would help the readers!!!!!!!!!!

the interchange is massive and fast yeah u could see that during the latest updates.

the yellow circle is unknown to date. someone should check for a signboard. there is some kind of blue board to the left.
maybe it is Pier 8.

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I'll check it out in 2 weeks if nobody does before.

DS were planning a big deal in this area. Couple of hotels linked with a residential block or similar. Do you know anything about this Naz that would help the readers!!!!!!!!!!
All in good time my friend.

Naz, you know something but won't share it with us? Shame on you! :bash:

I dont think its a question of me knowing something or not knowing something, its more a question of trustworthiness and principle. I stick by mine, unlike some ppl on here. Suffice to say, all will be revealed in good time. In the meantime, let the speculators amongst you keep it up, its more fun that way! :)

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where did you get those... they make me shiver.. i love Dubai...

who else but Slugbelch...

Stitched them together!!

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surreal...

wow, wonderful shot

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^^ awesome blog with awesome shots! which camera do u use? there are some real nice shots there

I use a Canon digital model--can't remember the number; it's not an SLR but it is a higher end model. But I have to say what helps me get good photos almost as much as the camera is the shareware Mac program called Graphic Convertor. The towers almost always come out at distorted angels and it's easy to see when the photos don't line up on the horizon. GC easily fixes all of that.

Great blog with gorgeous photos, Bravo!!!

With all the towers being built at JBR and Dubai Marina, has anybody done any projections as to the population of the Marina once all the building is over?

I ask this because this will have an impact on the lifestyle of Marina residents - could it be the case that investors are buying into a dream, only to be shattered in time?

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With all the towers being built at JBR and Dubai Marina, has anybody done any projections as to the population of the Marina once all the building is over?

I ask this because this will have an impact on the lifestyle of Marina residents - could it be the case that investors are buying into a dream, only to be shattered in time?

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[QUOTE=turbocharge]With all the towers being built at JBR and Dubai Marina, has anybody done any projections as to the population of the Marina once all the building is over?

I ask this because this will have an impact on the lifestyle of Marina residents - could it be the case that investors are buying into a dream, only to be shattered in time?

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The MORE the MERRY!!

Lol Kapoor!

“A merry heart doeth good like medicine.” King Solomon

"The more fools the more one laughs." Florent Carton Dancourt

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You will never consider using another Charger again

the capacity of Dubai Marina should be about 60000 to 70000 people, i expect a constant population of about 30000.

How will they handle it with the traffic and the parking situation??

Where are the carparks??

Underground car parks will cover most of it for residents

From today's GN:

A city within a city, Dubai Marina is a waterfront development comparable to any other developments in the world.

The man-made marina is located close near Interchange Five on the Shaikh Zayed Road, close to landmarks like Dubai Internet City and the Emirates Golf Club.

With more than 20,000 apartments to be built, the Marina will be home to around 80,000 people and is one of Emaar Properties' prestigious residential clusters.

About 70 towers are currently being constructed. There are 700 berths for boat owners. Apart from other facilities, the Marina is also lined with restaurants offering various cuisines and fine meals in idyllic settings.

Inland from Dubai Marina are a huge string of residential developments from Emaar, among them The Springs, The Greens and The Meadows.

well that would be 4 people per apartment according to their estimate.

well i think at a total capacity of 60000 is realistic.

anyway, it is hard to guess what the real figure will be.

btw are those 700 at the current facilities?

Huh? I thought it's 200 towers and 200000 people

^^That seems like a very low estimate. Let's say the average tower has 8 units per floor X 2 people per unit X 25 floors X 200 towers, that gives us 80,000 which I would throw out as a bare minimum. The JBR towers alone are expected to house over 20,000. My guess would be a population of around 150,000. The promenade will be too crowded for cycling or even jogging.

^^70 towers IS way off the mark. JBR alone is 40 towers. The total number completed, under-construction or approved is above 150, with room for quite a few more.

200 towers are quite realistic, including JBR but on the other hand i will go with the 2 people per apartment, at 25F average and 6 to 8 units per floor gives us 70000 people.

The capacity would be higher of course, more than 100000 easily.. but the population would be less, no doubt.

as i said i expect 60000 people.

Malec 200 is correct but no way 1000 people per tower, that would be the maximum capacity of an average 50F tower..

Due to the promenade design of the marina and also the proximity of The Walk (to clarify again, JBR is not part of the marina, but counted in the figures above) i don't think it will be too crowded.

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Sales Centre plot seems to be ready for start of construction...

06.10.2006

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Stunning picture from flickr. I know this scene has been posted loads of times but this is the best yet :yes:

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The greatest Screensaver i ever had.Thank you malec :)

FABULOUS!!!

nice shot, slightly blurred at the yacht. but still great.

Marina Tower looks quite nice with the cage.

awesome shot.. my new wallpaper

So How Many 300m+ buildings are there Proposed/Approved/UC/Compleated in dubai? About 30?

:omg: WOW! - superb photo's :applause:

Hi! any interested clients for offer Emaar Properties Only 10-20% need pay.

^^ PROPERTY SALES AGENTS ARE NOT WELCOMED IN HERE.

I am not agent.We owner for Many properties. It will help you. And for agents we pay commission fee.

Can you help us by getting out of here, er please? Thank you.

The company behind Yacht Bay will be lounching another project called Marina Grand, by the end of the year, propably during Cityscape.

Judging by the naming of their first project, that is nowhere near any "yacht" or "bay", don't keep any high hopes for something really "grandeous", even that they were stressing the design will be from international architectural stodios.

^^ sounds awesome.



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Children's fun day at Dubai Marina


Emaar’s premier waterfront development, the Dubai Marina, hosted a fun day for children to mark the third anniversary of the project’s Phase 1. Based in Dubai, Emaar Properties is the world’s largest realty company by market capitalization.

The three-hour event organized by the Community Management Department was held at Dubai Marina’s Al Mass Lawns and featured an array of activities including football shoot-out, big chief slide, face painting, arts and crafts, tug-of-war and a magic treasure chest game. More than 200 children took part.

The first-of-its-kind waterfront project in Dubai, the Marina offers an alternative lifestyle for its residents. With yachts moored along the Marina and some of the city’s best dining, entertainment and leisure facilities, Dubai Marina stretches over 3.5 km with an 11 km marine frontage. Located near Sheikh Zayed Road and in close proximity to the Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village, Dubai Marina features six key mixed-use components developed by Emaar.

^^ sounds awesome.




HUH???

Dubai Marina is getting better as I see new pictures of the big advance it has during these past months.

HUH???

how difficult irony and sarcasm are to discover..

The company behind Yacht Bay will be lounching another project called Marina Grand, by the end of the year, propably during Cityscape.

Judging by the naming of their first project, that is nowhere near any "yacht" or "bay", don't keep any high hopes for something really "grandeous", even that they were stressing the design will be from international architectural stodios.


That would be Star Group Global.. the same who havent even broken ground yet on Royal Oceanic :doh:

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Nice shots!!

Wow that is a beautiful view on the Marina and also on the arabian gulf :-))

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Krazy you first pic is absolutely stunning, must be the best night shot of the Marina I've ever seen. :applause:

^^ He is only trying to out flickr me!

are tha marina land add on permanet and if they are how does that afect water flow after all it is supose to be in that shape for a reason " self clean"

Videos of Dubai Marina (not mine)

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can be a great picture for marketing the marina

thanks to all for the great pics.

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Wow i mean the best place to living :)

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look how JLT is shaping up at the back.. this will be some skyline eh..

and look at Le Reve :eek:

awesome!! we need more shots!

some interesting stuff to see in this shot

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what do you mean exactly...

there is this boarded plot, i think it 9CC we saw it before.

then RO has started now, some machinery...

and Habtoor seems to be almost finished piling ? maybe raft foundation preparing?

and it also shows Iris blue in full swing.. i can agree with the position of the tower, but another one behind it would be just ridiculous.

and i really wonder what emaar does have for us in front of TT and MH.

i am guessing it will be similar to BC and i still think a mall will be built between the towers.

alone judging by the fact MH podium is not cladded on the sea facing side there is going to be sth joined here, be it a tower or just lowrise, we will see.

btw is that all clading there on the Dalma tower? it does look like the rendering?

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Amazing aerial. The dust in most photos pisses me off though.

JBR looks too yellow. Jumeirah Lakes finally maturing.

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what do you mean exactly...

Now what is that boarded site on the round about.. lol

^^ Another first - the world's thinnest skyscraper ? :dunno:

^^ :rofl:

it has been there for ages but i agree, this is IMRE's next task, take an update on that one :D

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The best looking Marina in the world, without a doubt. And it's only half finished! Holy Cow!

New Dubai Marina photo essay (http://marinaphotos.blogspot.com/2006/10/dubai-marina-vicinity-october-2006-p1.html), samples below:

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See the full collection (http://marinaphotos.blogspot.com/2006/10/dubai-marina-vicinity-october-2006-p1.html).

Here are a couple of 'atmospheric' night time shots taken during a recent 'flying visit' to the Marina.

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Photo shows the size of the power station, such a waste of beachfront location.

^^ And from where it was supposed to come the WATER we all consume?

^^ :rofl:

they need the power station and the waterfront location to use it for desalination etc.

also DubAl needs it.

^^ And we mortals need DubAl for its by-product: The Oasis bottled water. Not all of us drinks Evian all the time, you know ... :D

^^ And from where it was supposed to come the WATER we all consume?

oops forgot about desalination. Could pipe the water to another location maybe, I guess a bit expensive to do so.

there's one pic u wont see in the travel brochures

^^ Yeah, I'm "sure" the countless beggers, the piles of garbage near midnight and the rats roaming around Times Square eateries make it in most of the broschures.

^^ Now when did I ever say NY was perfect?

There is a lot of industry in this area including the aluminium works but I thought a lot of it was going to be resited to make way for the Arabian Canal! Anyone know anything for sure?

^^ Nothing will move and go anywhere. There are billions of dollars being invested for the increase in capacity productions of potable water, electricity and aluminium.

loving the power plant...lol

Emaar opens serviced residences

United Arab Emirates: 3 hours, 58 minutes ago

Emaar has opened Nuran Al Majara Residences at Dubai Marina, offering 90 furnished and serviced apartments from studios to three bedrooms. The property is managed by Nuran Serviced Residences, a subsidiary of Emaar Hospitality Group.

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I wonder how many of the supertalls, the 400m plus ones which are currently in early phases (soil testing) etc. will be downsized as rents and therefore potential ROI will come down from Q1 2007 with rents dipping 5-15% then.

Most are already 75% sold at least so I doubt anything will change. Anyway I am not sure prices will drop with release of JBR as many owners are not planning to rent them.

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^^ ^^ OMG....I love this city. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT MAN!!!!!

So the Msg of the above post is in case you missed it is AhChuan Love's this City LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT MAN!!!!!

So the Msg of the above post is in case you missed it is AhChuan Love's this City LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT MAN!!!!!

Ermmm...?? What?? What do u mean by this " So the Msg of the above post is in case you missed it is AhChuan Love's this City LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT "??? Yeah~~~Is true love this city. Big city in dessert.

^^ Big Love in Little Dubai. :lol: :runaway:

^^ ^^ Hehehe.....can said like that lor. BIG BIG LOVE. WIDE LOVE. HUGE LOVE. AMAZING LOVE.

I may be a simpleton but could anyone advise is there any possibility of any buildings coming up in front of the supertalls (ocean heights, princess tower, elite residences, infinity etc) as there appear to be a lot of empty spaces between these buildings and the beach area. If not what is planned for these areas?

there is a 10F hotel coming up there but other than that nothing...

R

Nothing for the moment and if something does do up there it won't be part of the marina

Dubai Marina - The Heart Of UAE

Submitted by pmohan on November 17, 2006 - 4:42pm.



Providing Dubai with an adequate amount of living and working space has always remained to be one of the prime concerns for its planners. But, with very little possibility being left out for growing horizontally, the developers have had no other choice but to go looking forward to achieving some vertical enhancements. This means building up more and more number of towers in the areas already being dug up and under construction. Providing more accommodation in the form of Dubai Marina was the next move they could have thought of, and what a brilliant idea it has proved to be until now. There is no better way than to start building houses on the seabed anyway, to meet up with the man's growing desire for accommodation.

The marina, called initially Westside, looks set to become one of the main tourism attractions for the travellers in the years to follow. Dubai hotels have also started moving in with their assets having got the wind of its rising value. Notwithstanding the current record for being the biggest man-made marina in the name of Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles, Dubai's Marina promises to become a more exciting prospect for the trade and commerce and the travellers on its completion.



Having started taking shape since the year 1998, the plans remain no more a secret for the outside world by today. It will be providing with an extra amount of 53 million square feet for Dubai's needs by the time it fully gets running. The project involves carving out of 2 miles of Dubai's shoreline for making various constructions, including featuring canals just like in Venice. With the aims like building up high-end villas and apartments for about 120,000 people, the Dubai Marina development looks set to become one of the best in man's history until today.



The first phase of the Dubai Marina development, comprising of 25 acres, lasted from the year 1999 to 2003 and cost $200 million in amounts. Six freehold waterfront apartment towers and 64 villas, all having rooftop gardens were constructed during this initial development. Since the foreign nationals were allowed to own these villas and apartments, it was a great opportunity for all those who had a desire for owning houses in Dubai. The very thought of marina living is such an exciting prospect, specially for those with a high-end purchasing power, that these properties have been selling like hot cakes. The development of phase one also included the construction of parking space for 2000 cars, sports facilities, 6 swimming pools, themed restaurants, a prayer hall, and a space for retail outlets. All of this was planned and constructed just to see through the initial phase.

The entire zone of Dubai Marina is also called as the Heart of New Dubai because of its strategic location within the fast growing areas of the city. The intention behind its development was to create a small-scale city within Dubai with an enviable infrastructure. It is precisely situated on Interchange 5, between Jebel Ali Port and Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and the American University, thus providing the perfect location for getting on with Dubai's life.

This man-made marina is being developed by the real estate giant of UAE, Emaar Properties, and will have 200 buildings, including skyscrapers, Marina Torch, Dubai Marina Towers, Number One Dubai, Princess Tower, Infinity Tower, Marina Terrace, Horizon Tower, and Le Reve, besides providing a strategic access to many hotel owners.

An ambitious project within Dubai Marina will be Marina 101, which is expected to measure up to 412 meters in height on its completion. It will provide 1.5 million square feet of living and working space to the occupiers of its 101 planned floors. This building is part of Sheffield Real Estate, a global real estate giant, widely known for their freehold property developments. The amount of space to be generated by this building will be unparalleled anywhere in or outside Dubai. Additionally, the very outlook of Marina 101 is going to be fabulous, with the outer layer being constructed of glass and the summit to be made to look like as a glowing crown. The tower is expected to be available by the year 2010.

There is no argument about the excitement Dubai Marina holds and the commerce it might generate. What remains to be seen however, is how long will it remain the prime location of UAE, since Dubai is well known for dishing out similar landmarks on a regular interval.

Pinks Johnes is an India based freelance writer who often writes on behalf of DubaiFurnishedApartments.com. Have a look on this site to learn about Dubai accommodation and furnished apartments, and also to have them compared with what Dubai hotels might offer you.

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Thanks for the pics malec :banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^ nice pic's

great shots.. i just love Dubai Marina and i get used to JBR as well ;)

Why can't the new buildings planned for in front of the Torch be as small as this one in the photo (the point) :bash:

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some of them might be depressive, but then i still love how the workers look at what they built and acchieved in some way. maybe they even feel proud.. who knows.

i always love to take a photo of workers they seem so excited.

Fantastic Photos, Imre has got competition. :)

Great photos Steve...... some show work going on at the Bay Central site ??

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oh my .. :eek2:

Very Artistic!!

and a great wallpaper :okay:

i feel sorry for them ، I read an article about they need to help by some money:ohno:

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No comments? Come on this pic is more than great

^^ Beautiful, but so small!
Here the Marina in the rain on 2/12/06 from flickr
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That weather looks so depressing, reminds me of england.

there are more skyscrapers in this picture than in the whole of england.

Wll it reminds me of a typical cloudy day in London Docklands:

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That weather looks so depressing, reminds me of england.

The only thing that really reminds me of England in that pic is the "straight-from-the-slums-of-Mosside" commie-blocks, aka Jumeirah Me'Bitch Residence. Booyashaka! Aight.

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Jaysus, those JBR towers look NASTY, especially in the background of this photo in comparison to Grosvenor House: http://i13.tinypic.com/4gf0dno.jpg

That red strip going down the yellow commie blocks just makes me shudder.

Jaysus, those JBR towers look NASTY, especially in the background of this photo in comparison to Grosvenor House: http://i13.tinypic.com/4gf0dno.jpg

That red strip going down the yellow commie blocks just makes me shudder.

Well they may not be great looking towers but they will have complete unobstructed views of the palm and the sea with beach access. Its the location more than the looks and built here.

Well they may not be great looking towers but they will have complete unobstructed views of the palm and the sea with beach access. Its the location more than the looks and built here.

Great for the owners, but it's a shame that brand new towers were built with that design in this day and age, and in this location. They could have done better, but I guess there's no going back now.

I've tried to convince myself several times that they're not too bad, but sometimes looking at those photos, it just makes me shake my head :ohno:

Great for the owners, but it's a shame that brand new towers were built with that design in this day and age, and in this location. They could have done better, but I guess there's no going back now.

I've tried to convince myself several times that they're not too bad, but sometimes looking at those photos, it just makes me shake my head :ohno:

That's exactly what I said. Potential for one of the best waterfront skylines in the world ruined :cheers:

^^^You are probably right.....it makes me think as well but i have to live with it i have bought there.....but i think that the special towers will not be bad inside .

Perhaps it's just me but I have to disagree, I've always liked JBR, love the sandstone colour and I think they are looking better and better as they near completion.

I generally have no problem with the look of these towers. They are rather attractive in the golden rays of he sun and in spite of or perhaps because of their monolithic presence they are genuinely impressive. The Al Fattan towers, furthermore, provide a stunning accent, and not by accident. They were part of the design of the complex and to my mind it works well.

Those red-striped towers, however, look like an after-thought and they do tarnish the image of the whole complex. Another concern I have is that if the paint jobs aren't well-maintained, especially on the seaside, then the towers could really turn into a commie-block style eyesore.

That being said, the JBR--IMHO--are impressive.

Viva JBR!

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Well, I don't think they're terrible, more like quality commie-blocks :D
If they're well maintained then it shouldn't be a problem but if they're not :runaway:


Anyway, I still think it's mediocre and the land could have been used for something far far better. For example take a look at this pic:

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The marina will be getting several towers as tall or nearly as tall as the tallest here. Now imagine what the marina could have been :)
Of course the tallest block isn't built yet but most of the sea-facing buildings will belong to the JBR, and they'll still be the most visible.

the row directly behind JBR will have nice glass facade towers and they shud make up for this big mess DP created... at the end i think marina will be a good skyline.. not a fascinating one but good enuff

i agree, the beach view will be impressive but monotone, but the marina itself will be great. u can see this already with the marina promenade.

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isn't that some view?

but i'd still prefer to be lower (at least living lower) since u get more a feel of the marina flair down there.

JBR will grow on all of us,actually they are nice, they remind me of art-deco, moderne(which is art-deco) , 1930's architecture which is nice, they just new some more color to differentiate the buildings. Their style is like that of the Empire State and the Chrystler Building; granted they are not icons like those building but there are definitely similarties, the entire marina will be amazing once completed as well as jbr:lol:

I don't think the JBR is that bad. Aesthetically it's bad but in general the development isn't terribly planned. First of all it's not a skyscraper in a part type development where there's loads of wasted space that just becomes dead, it has the walk with 300 shops which makes sure it'll never become a slum. Of course that means the rest of the marina needs to fill up in order to support all those shops, and the marina mall on top of it.

I like the way that JBR towers all look the same, it's a great backdrop to all the various individual towers with great designs in the Marina. Wow....this area of Dubai is gowing to be stunning in 2/3 years time. :)

Looks nicer as it nears completion! Hope the roads around it are improved though

AL FATTAN OFFICE BUILDING
Office + Retail
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21.000 sq.m

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Obviously the location is on the back of Al Fattan Marine Towers, propably adjacent to their podium.

This will affect sea views for Bay West owners on low levels, is anything else planned next to that to the right ?

Come on, is just 12 floors and is not wider then the twins. I don't think it effects the views of Bay West or East at all.

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How many stories will that new building (hotel?) be, the one between JBR and Al Fattan with cranes on top ? and will it look like another JBR?

^^ abt 35-40 floors i THINK and yes

it is 29F if i am not wrong.. can't remember exactly though.

the marina mall mess :eek:

AL FATTAN OFFICE BUILDING
Office + Retail
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Obviously the location is on the back of Al Fattan Marine Towers, propably adjacent to their podium.


I wouldn't be very happy if I were an Al Fattan resident on the rear lower floors. Swimming pool area will be permanently in shadow and more importantly the view of Marina will be blocked completely. They're surely not serious about doing this ??? Some people are worried about their Torch Marina views, think yourselves lucky you did not buy in this place !!! :ohno:

there is a clearly boarded plot behind fattan towers so yes this shud definitely be built

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I wouldn't be very happy if I were an Al Fattan resident on the rear lower floors. Swimming pool area will be permanently in shadow and more importantly the view of Marina will be blocked completely. They're surely not serious about doing this ??? Some people are worried about their Torch Marina views, think yourselves lucky you did not buy in this place !!! :ohno:

Shadowed pool can be a problem but what views does it block from Al Fattan Marine Towers? There are no apartments on the back, just elevators with a view. Not to say that if you have 3 Bay Centreal scyscpraper what importance a 12 storey building will have?

BTW you know of what I'm worried about? About the people that are worried about their Torch apartment views ... and you know why? Becouse I can't comprehend someone thinbking will have clear water view when his building stands a couple of hundreds meters from the water, in a highly dense aerea.

They have a lot of work to do, but today the project looks wondeful and fantastic.

Morris, maybe you can get a job in the new Al Fattan offices and take a commute in the elevator down to work in the morning :D followed by a short boat trip to gourmet tower for dinner and then some shopping or a movie in the mall.

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Shadowed pool can be a problem but what views does it block from Al Fattan Marine Towers? There are no apartments on the back, just elevators with a view. Not to say that if you have 3 Bay Centreal scyscpraper what importance a 12 storey building will have?

Sorry, yes you're right Altin.....(was late last night when I posted) I have been in the Al Fattan tower lifts a while back and I remember now there are no directly facing marina apartments. However, I still wouldn't fancy having to stare directly at a 100 ft wall while I'm swimming in the pool.

^^ Buy a villa and not an apartment in the city.

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NICE photos. Can anyone identify these buildings, please.

Thanks

Thank you for the fantastic updates!!

Hey guys, what is the name of the tower which has risen perhaps 2-3 floors with the yellow bit behind the boats?

Thank you!!

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It's the Pinnacle.

So all these Towers which are pointed at the TOP or with small tops dont have Helipads??

HI DUBAI STEVE GET US SOME PHOTOS OF OTHER PARTS OF THE DUBAI MARINA AND ITS OUTSKIRTS. I HEAR THE ARE IN WHICH DIAMOND INVESTMENTS IS IS BUILDING DIAMOND THREE FOUR AND FIVE IS DEVELOPED AND IT IS CONSIDERED A VERY NICE AREA BECAUSE IT HAS LOTS OF OPEN SPACE. IS THIS TRUE?

Dubai Marina sign:)

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I see there english is very strong in the sign making department. Looks like the Pakistani spelling of Marina.......i know as i am one :)

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Thanks for such a wallpaper suuuuuper pics :)

amaaaazing pictures, great work imre.

Nice pics Imre, different view. Mind if I post them to my DM Photos page? (With credit and link, of course.)

Nice pics Imre, different view. Mind if I post them to my DM Photos page? (With credit and link, of course.)

yes , of course:)

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^^ Wow, that's a great pic. BTW does marina heights have a thread in the rate our talls yet?

Some photos from my boat trip around the marina

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Will post more when I get the time...

^^ Wow, that's a great pic. BTW does marina heights have a thread in the rate our talls yet?

No

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reminds me of the old JBR rendering. absolutely awesome.

Dubai Steve, those are jaw dropping shots.. thanks!

Does a thread exist on DEC towers? I thought I remember seeing one a while back, but can't seem to find it. I was curious to know if the plots in front of the DEC's are zoned for towers or open space?
Thanks in advance for any info.

^^ there is a thread somewhere.

on a sidenote, Trident told us that a park along with a small building and a mosque will be built in front of this tower stretch where belvedere and Dec are. they were told so when they bought the waterfront plot from emaar.
whatever that means...

Dec Towers;

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Fantastic photos, thanks!!!!

Killer photos!!! Really make my day man!!!

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Hey Krazy, maybe you can add this picture to emporis to this link:

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False (old) pictures of Marina Crown.

how awesome can photos be.. this looks just amazing. can't wait to see all the supertalls in the tallest block.

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^^ poor? that was taken with a mobile as far as i can see.

anyway. nice shots, first one is great.

Dubai Steve, who was the boat trip through--what did it cost?

Hey, i think it was Imres boat trip :dunno:

MARINA PROYECT ITS AMAZING

A few questions about Dubai Marina:
1. What is the bridge clearance (waterline to bottom of bridge) at the entrance to the marina?
2. Does Dubai Marina (not the buildings but the actual marina) have a website with dockage fees, number of slips, size of slips, maximum draught, cost of diesel, facilities available, etc.?
3. Does anyone have information on the bridges such as: span, number of lanes wide, etc.? Any pictures?
4. Any idea where exactly will the nearest Dubai Metro station be?

P.S. This is a really amazing site!

Dubai Steve, who was the boat trip through--what did it cost?

Boat was from JBH cost AED 500 for 1.5 hours tour around the world islands, the palm, back of atlantis and through marina and back again.

Hey, i think it was Imres boat trip :dunno:

Nope, these are my photos :)

Tirewall

Best thing for you to do is contact Emaar

Boat was from JBH cost AED 500 for 1.5 hours tour around the world islands, the palm, back of atlantis and through marina and back again.

JBH? Jumeirah Beach Hotel? How many passengers possible?

JBH? Jumeirah Beach Hotel? How many passengers possible?


I met with this company at Cityscape 2006:

Dear Mr.Solt,
Hope this email finds you well.
It gives me great pleasure to introduce ourselves, Seven Seas, a water sports company based in Dubai. We have a fleet of luxury (1 to 3 bedroom) yachts and boats which we charter for cruising through all the developmental areas of Dubai like the Dubai Marina, The Palm Islands and The World Islands.
We also arrange deep sea fishing in our custom built yachts and boats. For more details please log on to www.sevenseasdubai.com
We have introduced Property Tours, in which we take people around the Palm Islands, the World Islands, Dubai Marina and show them the developments of New Dubai from the waterfronts.
For these trips we have a fleet of Luxury yachts and boats. The price will vary according to the number of passengers. I Hope that this will be of an interest to you.
I am also attaching the price list and the cruising map for your perusal. I hope that you find our prices to be competitive and looking forward to hear you.
Thanking you

Kind regards
Vinit C.
Mob: 050 7286465
Tel: 04 3280109
Fax: 04 3280106
Seven Seas Marine Group of Companies.


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1)Ambassador – 55 (Luxury yacht)
AED. 2000/ for 1 Hrs
Capacity 12 Person

2) Walk around (With Cabin Inside)
AED. 1500/ for 2 Hrs
Capacity 6 Person

3)Touring -31
AED. 1300/ for 2 Hrs
Capacity 6 Person

4)Touring -36
AED. 1500/ for 2 Hrs
Capacity 10 Person

5) Dolphin 31
AED. 1200/ for 2 Hrs
Capacity 4 Person

JBH? Jumeirah Beach Hotel? How many passengers possible?

Yes, up to 4 I think

How many supermarkets in Dubai marina ? How about any food courts or cinemas? And what is the percentage of office buildings in the marina. Anybody have answers to these? Please

What is the main attractions of the dubai marina. Is it the Marina itself. People say resturants what resturants any world famous names. Anything special from other areas.

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Nice pictures Steve. Do you perhaps have any higher resolution ones?

How many supermarkets in Dubai marina ? How about any food courts or cinemas? And what is the percentage of office buildings in the marina. Anybody have answers to these? Please

What is the main attractions of the dubai marina. Is it the Marina itself. People say resturants what resturants any world famous names. Anything special from other areas.

These are the kinds of questions I like to get.

1 supermarket only at Phase 1 (Spinneys) and a small grocer at the far end of the Marina.
No food courts and no cinemas, although Phase 1's Marina Walk has a row of one to two dozen restaurants with tables both inside and out. All cost more than any fast food joint but many are reasonable.
There are no office buildings yet. Habtoor will be building one in the style (architecturally) of its Habtoor Grand Hotel buildings, and a well-publicised freehold commercial tower called the Summit will come up near interchange 5. Media City is also right there which is an entirely commercial district.
Main attraction: Marina Walk with its restaurants and a few shops. World famous? There's a good selection of international and tastee, tasteful offerings. Besides that, the Marina itself, especially in the Phase 1 area, is very pleasant especially at twilight: boats, towers with twinkling lights, reflections on the water, etc.
There are also the hotels--Grosvenor, Habtoor Grand, Mina Seyahi, etc. with the usual 5-star attractions. The Marina is no doubt a pleasant spot, even though it is currently only about 20% complete.

On non-working days and especially during cooler weather like now, Phase 1 is teeming with people. Whether one is there to shop, eat or just enjoy the ambiance, it is a nice place to hang out.

I have also just found that there is a dhow yacht cruise available throughout the late afternoon and evening--1 hour at Dhs 50 per person, through the Marina and out to sea. A great little excursion for the price.

Boat was from JBH cost AED 500 for 1.5 hours tour around the world islands, the palm, back of atlantis and through marina and back again.

Sounds reasonable and nice for a small group. I had enquired of an outlet called Nautica at one of the beach hotels who would take up to 8 pax at Dhs 700 for an hour.

Dubai Steve, Love the golf shot! :okay:

Have a good Christmas, Eid and New Year everyone. :) :) :)

Hi There. I was wondering about access to the walkway which runs along the waters edge at the Marina. Once construction is complete, and it is possible to walk the full length of the walkway, how will residents living in the Marina be able to gain access? Will it only be from access points at the bridges which cross the Marina, or will there be other points (for example between Pier Eight and Bay Central) where access, such as steps, from the road down onto the walkway will be built.
Thanks.

well first of all u will be able to walk the entire marina, and 2nd sure there will be access to the walk when everything is finished.

According to Gulf News they have approved a 100 story tower at the Marina.