^^

Wow, thanks for the tip buddy. :cheers:

:rofl:

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Royal Oceanic moves to completed – handover commences in September.
Trident Grand Residence moves to topped out.
MAG 218 moves to 100% structure complete, very close to topped out
Marina Wharf 1 moves to 100% structure complete – towers 1 & 2 separated for progress monitoring
Ocean Heights expected handover brought forward to late 2010 from 2011
Sulafa Tower moves to 75% structure complete
2 CDE moves to 25% structure complete
Ariyana Tower moves to 25% structure complete
Delta 1 back on hold
Infinity Moves to 25% structure complete and possible late 2011 handover
Marina 101 moves to 25% structure complete
Delta 2 back to on hold
Marina Arcade & Madain hotel moves back to under construction

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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.
Projects nearing completion reflect more accurate handover dates and projects in the early stages of construction are more estimated, inaccurate handover dates.
Projects are listed in order of expected delivery soonest first latest last.
Projects nearing handover will state handover month when announced by the developer.

great job!

only 10 towers On HOLD which is good rate

Great work High Times. ^^

PS. I think The Atlantic will be ready in 2010.

Dubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has recently become known as 'new Dubai', in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Classic spam-bot. Ban it now before it gets messy.

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21/August/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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20th August:
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24 hours later:
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???

10 day difference -

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Makes a bit more sense I guess.

Perspective can be a weird thing at times!

22/August/2009

Dubai Marina

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OUTSTANDING PICTURES! I'm flying to Dubai in September for the first time! I can't wait to see all the amazing buildings! WOW!

Good news for the JBR Walk: The first of the 4 JBR Hotels accepts reservations from the 27th of September 2009

http://www.sofitel.com

(This is not an advertisement, just meant as an information for people who are interested in what is going on in the Marina !)

Most luxurious branch in Venice .
Taken in it by me

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Where is Hotel Sofitel located??

Where is Hotel Sofitel located??

Between Rimal and Amwaj

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24/August/2009

Dubai Marina

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is that a fire in the last pic???

I think just generator smoke

is that a fire in the last pic???

No it Paul Delves AKA MANUTD opening his wallet.

No it Paul Delves AKA MANUTD opening his wallet.

So its just dust then, not smoke. Sorry Paul. ;-(

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JLT 40th Floor

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^^ Wonderful view! Love these night shots! :)

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Is the metro on time for launch??? Or running early/testing still??

I have left Dubai for a year or so until things settle down and my Silverene units are ready!!!

Thanks

^^ Wonderful view! Love these night shots! :)

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http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10343404.html

Launch is on 09.09.09. as they keep advertising on the radio.
But maybe it is only a small part of it?
But there will be lots of celebrations.

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http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traff.../10343404.html

Is that maping posted on Gulfnews right?

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http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traff.../10343404.html

Is that maping posted on Gulfnews right?

This is correct,the stairs go a long way towards the tallest block as opposed to way from it.

EDIT.

Better shown here;

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No High Time you are thinking of the Marina stop.
The one posted is for JLT

This is correct,the stairs go a long way towards the tallest block as opposed to way from it.


Maximum fare for a single journey on the Dubai Metro in standard class?

6.5 Dhms

Amount of credit that can be held on a Nol Silver card?

500 Dhms.

HT not missing an opportunity to pimp The Torch?

Priceless.

28/August/2009

Dubai Marina,tallest block

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28/August/2009

Dubai Marina, tallest block

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nice photos - D marina is looking better with completed buildings

Between Rimal and Amwaj

chheers Iain

Is the metro on time for launch??? Or running early/testing still??

I have left Dubai for a year or so until things settle down and my Silverene units are ready!!!

Thanks

The official launch of Dubai Metro will be 09/09/09, but as far as I know, only 9 out of 29 stations will open at this time. :cheers:

Marina apartments defy Dubai rental slide

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The location and amenities of the Dubai Marina help make it the only area in the city where rental rates are on the increase. Jeff Topping / The National

Charlie Hamilton
* Last Updated: August 27. 2009 1:32PM UAE / August 27. 2009 9:32AM GMT

When the property boom was halted in its tracks late last summer, the sprawling tower blocks in Dubai Marina became the target of people looking to take advantage of the substantial drop in rents.

But while rents in the rest of the city continue to fall, the Marina has shown signs of recovery, triggered by its popularity among those looking to upgrade where they live.

Rents in the Marina area, on the outskirts of new Dubai on the road to Abu Dhabi, rose as much as 11 per cent over the past five months, while leasing rates in the rest of the city plummeted by up to a third, according to a study by the property consultancy Landmark Advisory.

For example, the average rent for a two-bedroom flat in Palm Jumeirah has fallen by a third to Dh140,000 (US$38,110) a year, the study said. In International City, similar flats were available for Dh60,000, a fall of 23 per cent over the period.

At the Marina, however, rents increased by an average of 11 per cent for one-bedroom apartments and six per cent for two-bedroom units.

In March the average rent for a one-bedroom flat in the Marina was Dh87,500. Now people would be charged Dh97,500 on average, while two-bedroomed flats that previously rented for Dh117,500 now cost Dh125,000.

Average apartment prices in Dubai (Dh/year)
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Among the reasons given by Landmark and other estate agents is the fact that construction in the Marina area is almost complete, and some landlords have chosen to take their homes off the market to limit supply and drive up rents later in the year.

Asad Sawani, a financial analyst at Landmark Advisory, a division of Landmark Properties, said the Marina was a popular choice because of the quality of apartments, the range of shops and restaurants and the fact that much of the construction work had been completed.

“It’s location. The fact that it is close to Abu Dhabi and that they can get more for their money and the commute is not too bad,” he said. “Dubai Marina is more complete than other areas and it has high quality apartments. Some other areas are still under construction.”

The Marina has retained its popularity despite the increased expense. But if prices continue to climb, the area could lose its appeal, house hunters warned.

“I am surprised that prices are going up in the Marina. I think there are still bargains out there but they might just be harder to find,” said Keyhaneh Kavoosi, 35, from Germany, who has worked in Dubai for the last two years while living in Sharjah.

“If prices get too high I will have to look somewhere else – maybe Dubai Festival City or Business Bay.”

Ms Kavoosi has been looking for a one-bedroom flat in the Marina for the past two months.

“Sharjah is too crowded and the Marina is a much nicer place to live. There are shops and restaurants. It is closer to where I work,” she said.

Heloisa Ruiz, 17, from Brazil, moved into a two-bedroom flat in the Marina with her mother a month ago. They had been sharing an apartment with friends and moved into a place of their own to take advantage of tumbling rental rates earlier in the year.

“I agree that prices here aren’t falling now like around the rest of the city,” she said. “The Marina seems to be the only place where the prices are staying the same.”

According to the study, International City is the cheapest place to rent a one-bedroom flat, at an average of Dh45,000. It also has seen the greatest drop in rents for one-bedroom apartments since March 22 per cent owing in part to the availability of cheap, higher-quality homes nearer the city centre.

Palm Jumeirah is the most expensive area for one-bedroom flats, at Dh100,000, which represents a 20 per cent drop since March.

Discovery Gardens saw the smallest change in rental rates, with one-bedroom flat rents falling by 12 per cent and two-bedroom flats decreasing by 10 per cent.

Charles Neil, the chief executive of Landmark Advisory, said the rental rate increases in Dubai Marina were a consequence of a tightening of supply, as landlords removed their properties from the market to avoid leasing them at lower rates.

“Many landlords have removed inventory from the market to avoid renting out at current market rates while others may be out of town during the summer period and consequently unavailable,” he said.

“We predict that the month of Ramadan will also affect the leasing supply as many landlords are waiting until [the fourth quarter of the year] to reassess the market.”

Andrew Chambers, director of Asteco, the UAE’s largest property services firm, said the Marina’s increasing rental prices were probabaly due to its location on the west side of Dubai, which made it attractive to people living in the city but working in the capital, combined with the fact that construction on the development had all but ended.

“The commuter factor is one reason why I expect rental levels have risen. It is convenient for people travelling between the two cities,” he said. “It is also a pleasant place to live. It has a completed road network, power, water and a large number of shops and restaurants.”

He also expected the Old Town district around the Burj to become increasingly popular as most developments in the area were slated to be completed by December.

However, Iseeb Rehman, the managing director of the property firm Sherwoods, expected rental prices in the Marina to fall soon as more apartments became available.

“We have seen rents continuing to soften in the Marina and expect them to continue to fall during the next year as there are around 20,000 housing units due to come online in the next 12 months.” He added that many of these were in the nearby Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Villa rental rates across Dubai also slipped, according to the Landmark study, with only Arabian Ranches recording an increase. Rents for three-bedroom villas rose by six per cent to Dh175,000 since March while four-bedroom villas recorded no change, remaining at Dh225,000.

The area to find the cheapest villa was Mirdiff where the cost of three-bedroom buildings fell by 26 per cent to Dh115,000 and four-bedroom villas fell by 31 per cent to Dh140,000.

Palm Jumeirah was the most expensive location. Prices there remained at Dh300,000 – the same level as in March.

chamilton@thenational.ae

http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090827/NATIONAL/708269854

Interesting article, the fact that there is also a very good metro route around the Marina and future tram network will also drive up the prices and boost the location. I think its the in place to be at the moment. DM also has a good feel and buzz which is always important.

The 'Royal Oceanic thread' has been quiet for a while- if people aren't aware, you can still update with info on the Completed Section of Skyscraper-the link for the Completed Section is on page 227 of this thread (right at the bottom from Imre) :)

Really nice marketing bullshit with that article. Are Dubai Marina apartament prces falling? Yes? Then treat JBR like it's somewhere else and prove otherwise! Great job!

Marina apartments defy Dubai rental slide

“We have seen rents continuing to soften in the Marina and expect them to continue to fall during the next year as there are around 20,000 housing units due to come online in the next 12 months.” He added that many of these were in the nearby Jumeirah Lakes Towers.


http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090827/NATIONAL/708269854

Dubai Marina has 4,000 residential units that could be delivered over the next 12 months MAXIMUM.

Dubai Marina, 3 years ago to the day !

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^^

Very nice Jeffers,

check this one out from back in June 2004. Staggering whats been done in 5 years. It would take that long to get planning approval in the UK.

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^^^^ Indeed, "Red Tape" all the way in the UK. :nuts: Its pics like them that really make you think about the whole progress made.

There is another picture from the National Geographical, in 2004, I think or earlier, that just has the first tower in it, it was just after they flooded the Marina........now where did I see that?

Alan

Dubai Marina has 4,000 residential units that could be delivered over the next 12 months MAXIMUM.

Also noticed that this guy's opinion seemed to be at odds with others re the continued "softening" of rents in the Marina as he puts it!

Handover of 36,000 units in JBR had no softening effect on rents. Maybe when prices start to pick up again landlords will kick out the tennants and sell their units.

If this happens rents will sky rocket again.

We live in hope!!:)

^^36000 units in JBR? you're kidding right, TB? there are only around residential 35 towers. I remember a figure of around 6000 units.

anyway...

^^Your right, the number 36 stuck in my mind, 36 residential towers. I think I got confused with the number of residents that JBR could accomodate, 40,000 I believe.:bash:

I won't edit :)

amazing pics, just shows what can be done in a short period of time, it took over 20 years of planning, approval, legislation etc just to build the A34 Newbury bypass - one 8 mile road!

ps its knocking on 30 years since initial discussions took place about a Stonehenge bypass/tunnel??? and they still haven't made a decision!!

04/September/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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04/September/2009

Dubai Marina , Tram works front of the Torch/Marina Pinnacle and around the Bay Central

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I made an update of my forgotten Table:

Since the last update on 2008/01/18 they built 393 (!!!) floors in the tallest block. This equals 34% of the floors of the 13 supertall towers. So now there are 554 (48%) of the mindblowing 1156 floors completed! :nuts:

Ocean Heights was the fastest growing tower, Marina Pinnacle just pathetic.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/313/20090904.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/i/20090904.jpg/)

Thx to IMRE for the pics.

Old Table:
Tallest Block 18.01.2008:

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Sulafa Tower is still basement?

Sorry to ask here, but does anyone know where the cheapest internet cafe is on the Marina as I am planning to come over on 25th Sept, and the hotel charges will probably be a lot more (and I only need intermittent minor use daily) ?

starbucks wifi. bring your laptop...

sorry-don't have a laptop-is Starbucks any good for me then-do they have computers there ?

grosvenor house business centre...20 AED per hour

no pc's at starbucks

is it free wifi at Starbucks?? (after buying a full fat (skinny) latte with double cream?) cheers

I found this on Google Earth taken from the Emirates Crown Tower:http://www.360cities.net/image/marina-crown-tower-overlooking-the-palm-island

is it free wifi at Starbucks?? (after buying a full fat (skinny) latte with double cream?) cheers

Yes - you dont even have to buy the coffee - you can sit on the benches outside.

05/September/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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Yes - you dont even have to buy the coffee - you can sit on the benches outside.

cheers, - I'll pack my laptop on my next Dubai visit :)

05/September/2009

Dubai Metro , Dubai Marina - JLT

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05/September/2009

Dubai Marina

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imre, your photos are a weekly highlight. cheers!

good luck on wednesday

Whats happening on Wednesday ?

The Marina Water taxi Rank will be situated at the most prestigous end of the marina, makes sense really as this is a VIP service. The Water taxi rank will be beside Emaars phase 1 towers, establishing the East Marina as the No 1 location in the 6 km long district.

Seems like those in the know in Dubai are well aware which end of the Marina is the most prestigious and deserving of a VIP service. :)

At least 17 locations where passengers can hail a water taxi for fast travel along the coast of the emirate have been finalised.
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The water taxi will have 11 seats including two for people with special needs. It will have a dual-base catamaran low wash, a smooth ceiling and a central air-conditioning system. It has seats similar to business class seats on aeroplanes with a remote-controlled LCD monitor fitted on the back of each seat, and a table for food.

"It is a VIP service and will mostly cater to tourist and visitors to major businesses and hotels," he said. The water taxi measures about 11 metres in length, and four metres in width. It weighs nine tonnes and runs at a speed of up to 35 knots per hour.

Full story here;
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10339099.html

Whats happening on Wednesday ?

9/9/9

Dubai Metro first day :cheers::cheers::cheers:

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thanks Imre - it'll be a special historic day for Dubai

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The Marina Water taxi Rank will be situated at the most prestigous end of the marina, makes sense really as this is a VIP service. The Water taxi rank will be beside Emaars phase 1 towers, establishing the East Marina as the No 1 location in the 6 km long district.

Seems like those in the know in Dubai are well aware which end of the Marina is the most prestigious and deserving of a VIP service. :)

At least 17 locations where passengers can hail a water taxi for fast travel along the coast of the emirate have been finalised.
http://i31.tinypic.com/4vrcar.jpg


http://i29.tinypic.com/wofu9.jpg

The water taxi will have 11 seats including two for people with special needs. It will have a dual-base catamaran low wash, a smooth ceiling and a central air-conditioning system. It has seats similar to business class seats on aeroplanes with a remote-controlled LCD monitor fitted on the back of each seat, and a table for food.

"It is a VIP service and will mostly cater to tourist and visitors to major businesses and hotels," he said. The water taxi measures about 11 metres in length, and four metres in width. It weighs nine tonnes and runs at a speed of up to 35 knots per hour.

Full story here;
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10339099.html

Oh yes, for sure! The "VIP" end of the marina will have a taxi stand from where you can leave only and going nowhere!!! Hope you are jocking:):)

Hi

Just wondering if anyone can help. My husband and I have boiught a 1 be at The Point Dubai Marina. We are due to go out end Oct to gets keys etc. Does anyone have any tips on where to get decent quality furniture and also who are the best rental companies to use. Any other tips for new owners would be greatful Also I get the feeling that Select Property do not have a good reputation with owners

Thanks alot for IMRE

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Hi

Just wondering if anyone can help. My husband and I have boiught a 1 be at The Point Dubai Marina. We are due to go out end Oct to gets keys etc. Does anyone have any tips on where to get decent quality furniture and also who are the best rental companies to use. Any other tips for new owners would be greatful Also I get the feeling that Select Property do not have a good reputation with owners

will PM you.
dxbgo

08/September/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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08/September/2009

Views from The Torch

Palm Jumeirah and see view

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Palm Jumeirah ,See,City view,Emirates Golf Course View

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JLT-Marina View

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JLT/Marina/See,/Palm Jebel Ali view

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VKpLXwvJsyE

HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKpLXwvJsyE

Fantastic shot

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One of the best temporary view ever :D

08/September/2009

Dubai Marina

2 more

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One of the best temporary view ever :D

:bash:

Harbour Hotel has started it's rebranding into a Marriott.

Harbour Hotel has started it's rebranding into a Marriott.

Very interesting development. Any links?

I think I found it

http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/dxbhr-dubai-marriott-harbour-hotel-and-suites/

08/September/2009

Dubai Marina

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08/September/2009

Dubai Marina


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08/September/2009

Dubai Marina


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08/September/2009

Infinity Tower and Dubai Marina tallest block

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excellent night fotos of DM, very natural

View from the 78th floor Torch in HD

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Marina Side

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08/September/2009

Dubai Marina

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Beautiful! :banana:

Thanks 234Sale, that saves me going up there.

Does anyone know what is going to be built, on those two long thin islands, between the Plam and the beach, the squiggly ones.

Alan

10/September/2009

Dubai Metro

Dubai Marina and JLT stations

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215 new pics here www.DubaiUpdate.com (still uploading )

http://picasaweb.google.com/imresolt/DubaiMetroPhotosNakheelHarbourAndTowerStationRashidiyaStationEtc10September2009

Good evening,

I am looking for 1 bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina, minimum 850 sqft, cause all i visited were having very small living/dining room, and with poor balconies...or no sun..or u feel neighbourhood has view in your own flat as all towers so close to each other!!!!
Any help/recommendation/advice will be appreciated,

Regards.
Dorra Bay perhaps?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3906763724_d0ed1340e4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3906553396_9899c47f6a_b.jpg

Wonderful photos Beppe, thanks.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3905496780_c6cae34453_b.jpg

Dorra Bay perhaps?

Try Marina Quays East or North, 1 bed plus study. Largest living room in the Marina for 1 bed (even larger than most 2 beds). 97sqm.

12/September/2009

Marina 101 and the tallest block

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http://i28.tinypic.com/34o7vhs.jpg

Dubai Marina Phase 1

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A Nice vid but lil bit old ( April 2009 )

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

A Nice vid but lil bit old ( April 2009 )

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

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Nice find bizzybonita.

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Rashid, who owns a property company in Dubai, bought a new 50-foot luxury yacht more than two years ago for Dh10 million (US$2.7m). That was back in Dubai’s heyday, when property prices were soaring and taking clients for trips on a luxury boat was a sure way to impress. Rashid had money to maintain the expensive asset and, moreover, it helped him to seal multimillion-dirham deals.

Today, he is willing to let the yacht go for just a third of its original value even though the boat has been well looked after with no expense spared and is in pristine condition.

Boat dealers say they have seen an increase in the second-hand market as people look to free up cash by selling their boats and bargain-hunting buyers try to pick up some great deals.

Michael Derrett, who runs a consultancy specialising in market research and business planning for the marine leisure industry, says new boat sales in Dubai are down by about 75 per cent compared with 18 months ago.

“In the short term it’s tough for the industry,” Mr Derrett says. “The medium outlook in two to three years is very dependent on the recovery of the local economy, which in turn depends a lot on the worldwide situation.”

But Dubai’s boating potential over the next couple of years is also likely to be hampered by stalled marina developments.

“One of the main reasons for the development of marinas is that they run in harness with property developments because they enhance the value by creating a lifestyle,” Mr Derrett said. “Once the property market starts growing again, marina projects will come back on stream.”

Four years ago, Island Global Yachting (IGY) linked up with Nakheel in a plan to build up to 40,000 berths in Dubai, a big increase on the few thousand the emirate currently boasts.

The companies said at the time: “IGY is now the exclusive provider of design, development and management services for all Nakheel marina properties, including its signature developments, The Palm Islands, The World and Waterfront, the largest waterfront development in the world.”

The Anchor marina at the Palm Jumeirah island was one of the projects Nakheel was supposed to open in partnership with IGY. A few months ago, however, the companies dissolved the agreement. A number of other projects that had a marina element to them in Dubai have also been put on hold.

Both Nakheel and IGY declined to comment directly on the break-up of the partnership. In a recent statement, Nakheel would only say: “We are looking forward to opening Palm Jumeirah’s Anchor marina in the coming months. Nakheel remains committed to working to meet the continued demand for berthing space in Dubai. Marinas are an integral part of our iconic waterfront projects and we will continue to develop top quality marinas at pace with those projects.”

Michael Horrigan, the chief executive of IGY Europe, Middle East and Asia, says: “We continue to have an amicable and professional relationship with Nakheel, however we can confirm that IGY is no longer involved in and does not manage Anchor marina on the Palm Jumeirah.”

Mr Horrigan says IGY is still involved in a number of other projects. “IGY remains a very active participant in the developing marina industry of the GCC and is involved with a number of projects in the region including projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain.”

Industry experts agree that there is still room for Dubai to expand its supply of berths for the longer term. Not surprisingly, prices have been kept elevated because of the limited numbers of berths, with a spot for a 50-foot boat at Dubai Marina costing Dh44,100 a year, not counting the compulsory joining fee for the yacht club of Dh24,000 and an annual club membership fee of another Dh24,000.

“A few years ago there was a severe dearth of berths in Dubai, so the only options were to go to neighbouring emirates to get a berth or postpone buying a boat,” says Phil Blake, the marina manager at Dubai Festival City, which is operated by IGY.

“A lot of expats made do with a smaller day boat that they could put on a trailer.”

Mr Blake says the situation has improved now, but it is still hard to get a berth. Dealers say there are still lengthy waiting lists for the popular marinas in Dubai. “We haven’t reached the point yet where they’re guaranteed a spot wherever they want, but they now have a little bit more flexibility,” Mr Blake says.

Dubai Festival Marina opened its quayside berths free for day visitors this summer. The marina is trying to encourage boaters from other marinas in Dubai or further afield to tie up by the quayside, jump off and make use of the shopping centre, restaurants, cinemas and other facilities at the retail centre.

For now, the only caveat is the opening hours of the floating bridge, which restricts the times during which boats can travel up the Creek to the marina.

Mr Blake agrees that the current climate is not favourable for the industry. “Yacht sales have dropped off, but I think that everyone in the yacht industry sees this as a temporary lull. There are a lot of people out there who have the ability and the motivation to own a yacht, but right now they’re just biding their time and seeing how things go.”

For prospective buyers, meanwhile, there are a lot of good deals to be found.

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There is one key point that the recent article on boat sales and marina berth availability completely misses. And that is: "What do boat owners actually do with their boats once they have them berthed in Dubai?"


Here is my experience:

I bought a small ski boat and booked a mooring in EMAAR's new Dubai Marina Yacht Club. I was planning to purchase a 40-50 foot cruiser once I had got used to the cruising area.

The marina was delivered as normal ages late, and with no services. EMAAR tried to charge me my club membership, and all berthing costs with no clubhouse open, and no power or water on the pontoon. The club itself when it finally opened was/is awful in terms of its member facilities. Completely hopeless.

Then I tried to take my new boat out. I was told I had to provide passport and registration details of all guests on board to Dubai customs each day I wanted to go out, and wait for permission to leave port. Six attempts received no permissions. Many enquiries revealed that Dubai customs only had one fax machine, and 90% of requests were not answered. If you were caught out without permission in writing, you could be fined and have you boat impounded.
So, we were told to go out without permission.:ohno:

We were chased away from the Palm. Told we could not ski or anchor off the safe protected beaches beside the Mirage. Chased away from The World. Chased away from Jebel Ali. Stopped and told not to stop anywhere near the beaches......... you get the picture!? :bash:

So, I have now sold my boat in Dubai, told EMAAR where they can put their berth and am happily back in the Mediterranean having a truly wonderful boating season. :cheers:

The sensible choice for the water taxi rank would probably have been the centre of the marina; close to the Marina Mall, Yacht club and Address Hotel. But when has the sensible choice ever been considered???

The Marina Water taxi Rank will be situated at the most prestigous end of the marina, makes sense really as this is a VIP service. The Water taxi rank will be beside Emaars phase 1 towers, establishing the East Marina as the No 1 location in the 6 km long district.

Seems like those in the know in Dubai are well aware which end of the Marina is the most prestigious and deserving of a VIP service. :)

At least 17 locations where passengers can hail a water taxi for fast travel along the coast of the emirate have been finalised.
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The water taxi will have 11 seats including two for people with special needs. It will have a dual-base catamaran low wash, a smooth ceiling and a central air-conditioning system. It has seats similar to business class seats on aeroplanes with a remote-controlled LCD monitor fitted on the back of each seat, and a table for food.

"It is a VIP service and will mostly cater to tourist and visitors to major businesses and hotels," he said. The water taxi measures about 11 metres in length, and four metres in width. It weighs nine tonnes and runs at a speed of up to 35 knots per hour.

Full story here;
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10339099.html

Johnnyinspain

You couldn't make it up, when you hear stories like yours, you think its a comedy sketch written for Del Boy, what are they playing at, mind you, be careful, out there, in the Marina, there is plenty of crap in the water, and I dont mean the paper bag variety, I mean crap.

What a shame, you sold it, I was looking to befriend someone with a boat, so I could ponce a lift or two.

I hope you have a lovely time down there, in the Med.

Alan

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Anybody know what is happening next to the Dusit Hotel in the Marina, an army of tippers bringing in sand and leveling it off.

Alan

Anybody know what is happening next to the Dusit Hotel in the Marina, an army of tippers bringing in sand and leveling it off.

Alan

this plot ?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=398450&page=3

or next to the bridge?

Yes Imre, Thanks, that's it.........The one behind has been dug out, and the one in front is being filled in, you think someone could got there heads together, and just swapped sand...........still this is Dubai.

Alan

There is one key point that the recent article on boat sales and marina berth availability completely misses. And that is: "What do boat owners actually do with their boats once they have them berthed in Dubai?"


Here is my experience:

I bought a small ski boat and booked a mooring in EMAAR's new Dubai Marina Yacht Club. I was planning to purchase a 40-50 foot cruiser once I had got used to the cruising area.

The marina was delivered as normal ages late, and with no services. EMAAR tried to charge me my club membership, and all berthing costs with no clubhouse open, and no power or water on the pontoon. The club itself when it finally opened was/is awful in terms of its member facilities. Completely hopeless.

Then I tried to take my new boat out. I was told I had to provide passport and registration details of all guests on board to Dubai customs each day I wanted to go out, and wait for permission to leave port. Six attempts received no permissions. Many enquiries revealed that Dubai customs only had one fax machine, and 90% of requests were not answered. If you were caught out without permission in writing, you could be fined and have you boat impounded.
So, we were told to go out without permission.:ohno:

We were chased away from the Palm. Told we could not ski or anchor off the safe protected beaches beside the Mirage. Chased away from The World. Chased away from Jebel Ali. Stopped and told not to stop anywhere near the beaches......... you get the picture!? :bash:

So, I have now sold my boat in Dubai, told EMAAR where they can put their berth and am happily back in the Mediterranean having a truly wonderful boating season. :cheers:
I am so happy that I cannot afford to buy a boat... :lol:

The road under the bridge at Dorra Bay opened yesterday, just before the Al Eid holiday.
It is awesome, and I think once everything is landscaped that from the car it will give you a beautiful view over the water.

I still don't know where pedestrians are supposed to cross the road or how. They are working on something...

BTW what is the building site between Sheraton and Dorra Bay? Huge building site, that does not seem to get anywhere, still just a big hole in the ground.

The road under the bridge at Dorra Bay opened yesterday, just before the Al Eid holiday.
It is awesome, and I think once everything is landscaped that from the car it will give you a beautiful view over the water.

I still don't know where pedestrians are supposed to cross the road or how. They are working on something...

BTW what is the building site between Sheraton and Dorra Bay? Huge building site, that does not seem to get anywhere, still just a big hole in the ground.

That is Al Bateen tower, a Abu Dhabi project that seems to be on its second or third design, progress was very slow but has speeded up lately with two new cranes brought in over the last few weeks, complete bugger really as it will rob us of half our sea view :cry:

18/September/2009

Dubai Marina mixed pics

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18/September/2009

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18/September/2009

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I am sitting on the back of my boat in the prettiest little bay in Spain watching the most amazing sunset, wondering why someone would say that!!!!! :cheers:

I really hope the powers that be in Dubai have the brains to work out that they are destroying the leisure boating market before it gets off the ground... I will not hold my breath!!! :ohno:

I am so happy that I cannot afford to buy a boat... :lol:

I am sitting on the back of my boat in the prettiest little bay in Spain watching the most amazing sunset, wondering why someone would say that!!!!! :cheers:

I really hope the powers that be in Dubai have the brains to work out that they are destroying the leisure boating market before it gets off the ground... I will not hold my breath!!! :ohno:

My take on it is that someone has to look at the way the rules for shipping are currently being applied in Dubai - in particular the ISPS Code. from the info posted it would appear the Code is being applied to all shipping regardless of category - even pleasure craft. Without boring everyone silly the ISPS Code was born shortly after 9/11 at the insistence of the US which thought that there was a considerable scope for a large scale terror incident involving ship(s) and/or port facilities. The Code which most countries signed up to was brought in unusually hastily and it's far from perfect. Different countries interpret the Code in different ways and it would appear that Dubai is taking a very comprehensive and literal interpretation. In the Med there are variations from country to country but in many locations Marina facilities which don't get used by commercial ships are excluded from enforcing/operating the code. Lets face it most marina's offer public access to the waterfront - that's the whole idea - so the security aspect becomes a bit of a joke. It needs for someone to take this on board in Dubai otherwise - as has already been pointed out - recreational boating will die a death before it's even got preoperly started!

JBR Sofitel opening postponed to 1st of November 2009, as per their website, which only accepts on-line-reservations from that date...oh well...didnt they initially want to open in early 2009 ? These opening plans have proven over ambitious so many times, yet they never seem to learn their lesson ? Thanks to Imre and our own observations we now know that furnishing and opening a hotel seems to take a lot of time.

The Moevenpick JBR Hotel accepts online bookings as of the 1st of Feb. 2010, while the Amwaj Rotana JBR website says that the hotel will open in 2009, but online bookings are not yet possible.

I didnt find any information on the 4th JBR Hotel, which is supposed to be a Crowne Plaza...I guess opening would be by the end of 2010 or early 2011. Its construction must have started in 2006...

No reliable information available on the Bateen Hotel and the new Fattan Tower, I guess...

21/September/2009

Burj Dubai , Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah,Dubai Marina Tallest block from the roof of Goldcrest Views

The World also visible today , what a clear day:)

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21/September/2009

Dubai Marina, tallest block from the Goldcrest Views roof :)

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Yes, what a lovely clear day today, did you see Sheikh Mos yacht anchored by JBR and the palm?

Alan

I am so happy that I cannot afford to buy a boat... :lol:

It is better just to charter from your building:)

I thought these units were destined to become shops and cafes but discovered that they are being snapped up by boat brokers and charter companies. Probably means that the place is going to be littered with yachts, just never expected that in a marina, I thought marinas were all about trams and metro stations:lol:

Marina side of Dorrabay;
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Landscaping coming soon

Was shown this picture of the landscaping plan to be carried out infront of The Jewels, Dorrabay and la Residencia Del Mar.

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Works to start after clear up of bridge works(so they say)

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Views A,B and C all fit nicely on the MST plot !! Well, we are allowed dreams..

ADDED APPROVED CONSTRUCTION STAGE AS SUGGESTED BY TRUE BLUE IN ORDER TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN TOWERS WITH NO REAL PROGRESS.

ROYAL OCEANIC MOVES TO HANDOVER IN PROGRESS
MARINA MALL RESIDENCES HANDOVER EXPECTED TO BE JANUARY 2010
PARK ISLAND HANDOVER MOVES BACK TO MARCH 2010
ZUMURUD HANDOVER MOVES BACK TO MARCH 2010
SKY VIEW TOWER MOVES TO TOPPED OUT
MAG 218 MOVES TO TOPPED OUT
MARINA WHARF MOVES TO 1 TOPPED OUT
ORRA MARINA MOVES TO TOPPED OUT AND POSSIBLE HANDOVER IN 2010
SILVERENE MOVES TO 75% STRUCTURE COMPLETE AND POSSIBLE 2010 HANDOVER
THE ATLANTIC MOVES T0 50% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
2 CDE MOVES T0 50% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
ARIYANA TOWER MOVES T0 50% STRUCTURE COMPLETE
MARINA 106 MOVES TO ON HOLD AND HANDOVER MOVED TO 2014
PENTOMINIUM EXPECTED HANDOVER MOVED TO 2014
HARBOUR RESIDENCE MOVES TO APPROVED ONLY AND 2014 HANDOVER
ICE TOWER MOVES TO APPROVED ONLY AND 2014 HANDOVER
TEBYAN TOWERS MOVES TO APPROVED ONLY AND 2014 HANDOVER
WEST AVENUE MOVES TO APPROVED ONLY AND 2014 HANDOVER
DAMAC HEIGHTS MOVES TO UNDER CONSTRUCTION



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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.
Projects nearing completion reflect more accurate handover dates and projects in the early stages of construction are more estimated, inaccurate handover dates.
Projects are listed in order of expected delivery soonest first latest last.
Projects nearing handover will state handover month when announced by the developer.

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21/September/2009

Dubai Marina

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What a great day today, I saw a small boat :)

21/September/2009

Dubai Marina

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isent that the sheiks yacht? very economical

Som great shot's IMRE, I saw the protection boat chasing you off, probably came to say goodbye to all he has given to AD.

ALan

isent that the sheiks yacht? very economical

It is indeed very economical - provided it never moves; and my understanding is that it rarely does!

It wasn't as extravagent a purchase as you may imagine. This vessel was under construction for Brunei in the late 90's. The hull and superstruture were put together in Germany and then the project cancelled due to a major crisis/scandal in Brunei. The yacht was offered for sale "as is" but with much of the machinery already purchased and ready to fit. There were judged to be only about 20 people in the World who would want it and could afford to complete and run it. Not a big market!! In the end it was sold for more or less pennies and the hull was put into a floating dock and towed to Dubai for fitting out and completion. Ambitious, - yes, but they probably acquired and completed the World's largest yacht (at that time) about as cheaply as it would be possible to do it. Had they designed and built their own "biggest in the World" yacht from scratch you can be certain they'd have paid an awful lot more. A fine example of frugality and restraint for all of us! Lol!!

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21/September/2009

Dubai Marina from the Palm Jumeirah

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para-gliding rides as a sideline!!? :lol:

para-gliding rides as a sideline!!? :lol:

You do what you gotta do during times of financial crisis ! :lol:

Do you think that the "clear day" was due to the construction work ceasing?

Al

is there any gym in dubai marina?

is there any gym in dubai marina?

Just about every tower and hotel has a gymnasium with the exception of JBR.

Just to say that I'm in Dubai from 26th Sep-2nd Oct inc if anyone wants to meet up for a friendly chat/drink :)

likewise, visiting Dubai 30 Oct to 9 Nov :)

It is better just to charter from your building:)

I thought these units were destined to become shops and cafes but discovered that they are being snapped up by boat brokers and charter companies. Probably means that the place is going to be littered with yachts, just never expected that in a marina, I thought marinas were all about trams and metro stations:lol:
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"Littered with yachts" :rofl::rofl:

You know, I haven't been down to this side of the building for so long, so I have no idea what is going on. Must check it out!

i heard the yacht club is really disorganized and over priced, even in the shitty economy in dubai now

i heard the yacht club is really disorganized and over priced, even in the shitty economy in dubai nowOver priced yes, disorganized no.

All countries in the world have a bad economy at the moment, don't forget....

Is'nt the yacht club still doing two for one drinks every day? It used to start at 5 (in the downstairs bar) and go onto 7 or 7.30 (in the upstairs bar)?

During these times a bottle of beer used to be 15 dhs in the yacht club(barasti is 30 dhs, I think). Wine is about the same price +/-.

21/September/2009

Burj Dubai,Dubai Marina,JLT from the Goldrest Views roof

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27/September/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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28/September/2009

Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers

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is the last picture the ghetto? what a mess

Sorry I got thumbnails, when they should have been full size, look at the moon over the Building in the Marina, everything is big in Dubai, even the moon.......

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Sorry I got thumbnails, when they should have been full size, look at the moon over the Building in the Marina, everything is big in Dubai, even the moon.......



usually the imageshack removing the big sizes pics after few days or weeks thats why its better if you resize it.

is the last picture the ghetto? what a mess

No, a construction site.

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:D

02/October/2009

Dubai Marina,tallest block

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is the last picture the ghetto? what a mess


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The Marina IS a mess again... every green area has been removed and the roads especially between JBR and the Marina are a nightmare again because of the lousy useless Tram! They say completion date will be 2012, so it will not be ready before 2014...! The towers of Marina Promenade are vibrating from 6.30h until late night 6 days a week... they fucked it up again, but this time totally. All parking lots have been removed. And who says Dubai needs a Tram does not obviously live there...

how this this tram help? is there a website for it?

:nuts:
The Marina IS a mess again... every green area has been removed and the roads especially between JBR and the Marina are a nightmare again because of the lousy useless Tram! They say completion date will be 2012, so it will not be ready before 2014...! The towers of Marina Promenade are vibrating from 6.30h until late night 6 days a week... they fucked it up again, but this time totally. All parking lots have been removed. And who says Dubai needs a Tram does not obviously live there...


Is that where the all night noise is coming from, it is bad, there was a bad spill in the water today, I thought it was sewage again, but it looked like polystyrene, there was a couple of boats just going through it, to try and disperse it.

It looks lik everyone is back from there holidays, and the whole plac is jumping again.

Alan

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as I said on the Burj Dubai thread, finally I got some press materials from the Emaar , lets see Dubai Marina as well :)

Fact Sheet – Dubai Marina

Offering Riviera-style living in a modern aesthetic setting, Dubai Marina by Emaar Properties is one of the first and largest of its kind waterfront developments in the region. With a total development area of 50 million sq ft, Dubai Marina encompasses a large canal with 3.5 km of waterfront offering access to the sea from both ends. Frilling the canal are waterfront living apartments.

The project features several high-rises with luxury apartments as well as villas set against the backdrop of a Marina. With yachts moored along the Marina and some of the city’s best dining, entertainment and leisure facilities, Dubai Marina is the first choice for the stylish and sophisticated.

Dubai Marina comprises ten districts each developed as a distinct community. Several residential towers, hotels, shopping centres and leisure amenities complement the Marina experience that is highly sought after in Dubai.

The Dubai Marina Walk, which lines the waterfront, has a selection of cosmopolitan restaurants while the palm tree lined boardwalk serves as a link between the many towers in the development, the gardens and the Marina.

Emaar has unveiled six luxurious projects at Dubai Marina – Al Majara, Al Sahab, Dubai Marina Towers, Marina Promenade, Marina Quays and Park Island. Four of them – Majara, Al Sahab, the Dubai Marina Towers and Marina Promenade – have been completed and the keys handed over to buyers, while Marina Quays and Park Island will be handed over shortly.

A key component of Dubai Marina is the 150,000 sq m Dubai Marina Mall complex which comprises the Dubai Marina Mall, a shopping and entertainment destination that is already open; The Address Dubai Marina, a 5-star premium hotel and serviced residences owned, managed and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group – and scheduled to open this year; Marina Plaza – an exclusive commercial tower; and an adjacent Gourmet Tower, a multi-storey tower dedicated to diverse cuisines.

Dubai Marina Yacht Club is the authority for all operations and berthing in the Dubai Marina canal. Continually expanding, the first of four Marinas, East Marina, was completed in summer 2007, with the second, Yacht Club Marina, on target for later this year. These will be joined by a further two marinas to ultimately host over 600 yachts ranging from 6-36 metres in length.

Currently hosting around 275 permanent pontoon berths and swing moorings dotted attractively throughout the canal, Dubai Marina Yacht Club has added to its portfolio with the prestigious Dubai Marina Yacht Club clubhouse: a striking purpose-built venue for entertaining social groups and business colleagues.

Quick facts
• Project value: US$4.36 billion
• Construction started: 2000
• Completion date: 2010-2012
• Estimated total population on completion: 75,000
• Total area: 50 million sq ft

• Total developmental area: 3.5 km
• Ten districts, each developed as a distinct community
• Total marine frontage: 11 km
• Mooring capacity for over 600 yachts
• 150,000 sq m Dubai Marina Mall complex featuring a shopping and entertainment mall – The Dubai Marina Mall, which is already open; The Address Dubai Marina hotel and serviced residences scheduled to open this year; Marina Plaza – a commercial tower, and an adjacent multi-storey Gourmet Tower, dedicated to diverse cuisines

Completed
• Dubai Marina Towers comprises six towers – the 37-storeyed Murjan and Mesk; 28-storeyed Al Mass; 20-storyed Fairooz; 24-storeyed Yass and 16-storeyed Anbar. Units are residential suites. Three of the towers are named after precious stones – Murjan, Al Mass and Fairooz; the others derive their names from Arab fragrances – Mesk, Yass and Anbar.
• Al Majara is a five-building residential complex comprising high-rise waterfront apartments adjacent to the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and overlooks the largest part of the bay.
• Al Sahab is a boutique waterfront two-tower residence superbly located opposite the Yacht Club and in proximity to Dubai Marina Mall and offers unparalleled views of the Marina. Units are residential one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and three-bedroom villas offering spectacular views over the Marina and the boardwalk.
• Marina Promenade development comprises six condominium luxury towers featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and spacious villas set amidst podium level pools and gardens. The towers overlook the widest bay of Dubai Marina. The project is the most recent to be completed.
• Dubai Marina Mall featuring 40,000 sq m of net leasable space.

Handing over shortly
• Marina Quays extends 20 metres over the water assuring an unsurpassed living experience. Marina Quays has a range of retail outlets too. The Marina front towers and homes are being completed in three phases – Quay East, West and North – and comprise suites, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
• Park Island has a one-of-a-kind design with the towers integrated into a park featuring landscaped gardens and ideally positioned to offer views of the Marina from most units. The marina-front towers comprise suites completed in four phases – Blakely, Bonaire, Fairfield and Sanibel.
• The Dubai Marina Mall complex components including The Address Dubai Marina, a 5-star premium hotel and serviced residences owned, managed and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group with 442 luxury one-, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses; the 28-storey boutique freehold Marina Plaza commercial tower; and a multi-storey tower dedicated to diverse cuisines.


Dubai Marina Yacht Club
The Dubai Marina Yacht Club offers an array of marina-related services to members. The elegant clubhouse features restaurants, a marine retail shopping arcade, international yacht sales and brokers’ offices, nautical gifts store, a yachting fashion boutique and charter yachts. Membership is open to boat owners and other patrons. Built facing its own 116-berth private marina, the ground floor opens through a waterfront café/bistro situated on the boardwalk.

The dining areas within the clubhouse are managed directly by Emaar Hospitality Group and include, Aquara a seafood restaurant. Ground level food outlets include a café bistro style restaurant supplying light meals with indoor and outdoor dining options, as well as yacht catering. Members-only facilities include a private bar and terrace, a billiard and cigar lounge, and a library and chartroom overlooking the bay. Conference facilities are available for members and corporate and business users.

A modern boat repair facility will open this year. It will feature 50-tonne travel lift with a 3-tonne jib crane, wash down bay, floating work berths, spray paint sheds and administration offices. Services offered include boat hauling and launching, wash down, application of antifouling and paint, spray painting, boat building, marine fabrication and rigging and fiberglass, engine and marine electrical repairs.

The Dubai Marina Yacht Club is designed by architects Holfords with Hirsch Bedner Associates Design Consultants. It is designed to accommodate larger yachts and is laid out in a Mediterranean fashion. The Yacht Club Marina is being developed using the Bellingham system, delivered by Septech Emirates, which employs professionally developed floating concrete pontoons.

One of the Dubai Marina and Yacht Club’s exclusive features is a 43 ft American-built Carver motor yacht; Athena Dubai which is now available for luxury cruising charter yacht service.

Dubai Marina Mall Complex
The Dubai Marina Mall complex is a key aspect of the development which seamlessly blends residential, commercial and retail components.

• The Address Dubai Marina
o One of the three flagship properties of The Address Hotels + Resorts in Dubai, The Address Dubai Marina is a 5-star premium hotel directly connected to Dubai Marina Mall.
o The hotel will have 200 rooms, including 18 Club Rooms. There are an additional 57 suites with Club access and a Royal Suite overlooking the stunning Marina. All hotel rooms are located between floors 6 and 13.
o The Address Dubai Marina will feature an array of international dining options, a spa with a collection of treatments to ensure total relaxation for the body and mind, and a spacious ballroom that can accommodate up to 650 guests in banquet style, complemented by an additional 15 rooms for meetings and events. All are equipped with advanced equipment and facilities, complemented by highly skilled and dedicated staff.

• The Dubai Marina Mall
o Opened in December 2008

o The mall is Emaar Malls Group’s premier shopping and lifestyle development located in the heart of Dubai Marina.
o Has a total of 390,000 sq ft of gross leasable area.
o Features a food court, as well as a kids’ entertainment area.
o A six-screen Reel Cinemas will open shortly.
o Dubai Marina Mall is home to 160 retail outlets offering fashion and accessories, home furnishings, convenience stores and entertainment.
o The Gourmet Tower - a boutique tower with exclusive restaurants and dining facilities, within a unique architectural circular glass atrium to maximize the water-front views.
o The mall has 2,100 undercover car parking spaces to add to the convenience of shoppers.

• Marina Plaza
o Marina Plaza offers the advantage of being the only commercial offering in the Dubai Marina development, thus offering high exclusivity to customers.
o Part of the Dubai Marina Complex.
o The building is a 28-storey boutique commercial tower by the waterfront.
o Panoramic windows allowing for direct views of the Marina
o Office owners have two accesses – by car from the parking level, and through the promenade.
o The offices come with advanced telecom connectivity and other amenities such as dedicated parking lots, 24-hour security and VIP guest drop-off points.

Other Shopping and Dining facilities
Dubai Marina has extensive retail facilities and a selection of eateries. The Marina Walk, expanding over 60,000 sq ft, offers an exciting tenant mix of quality food and beverage and retail outlets.

A wide range of restaurants caters for every taste. Culinary options include American, Thai, Mediterranean, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Lebanese, and traditional Arabian, apart from several cafes that open to the sea. The retail spread includes supermarkets, book shops and pharmacies.

Other facilities
• Facilities at Dubai Marina include children’s play areas, swimming pools, resort spas, games room, lounge facilities, sheltered parking and a multi-purpose lounge.
• Access to Dubai Marina Yacht Club with several exclusive benefits for members.
• Easy access to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Knowledge Village, Emirates Gulf Club, Emaar Business Park and Dubai Marina Mall
• Connectivity to Dubai Metro, adding to the convenience of visitors and residents
• Nuran Marina Serviced Residences at Dubai Marina is Emaar’s first fully-serviced residence under the brand name Nuran, part of Emaar Hospitality Group.

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i can never see your pictures beppe???? I just get a small box with a red square in it.

strange anyone else cant see them?

i think you might be the only one?

pictures are fine - cheeky camel (looks like his owner)!

flickr is still blocked in UAE thats why the red cross:)

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Bloody camels, you wait ages for one then 3 come along at once.

have you got the hump!!:lol:

19/09/2009

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nice, bizzy.

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^^also cant see your pics, beppe. do they work in the uae?

^^also cant see your pics, beppe. do they work in the uae?

Not if you're on Du - they block Flickr :bash:

ah, that explains it. thx.

09/October/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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Emaar Chairman expects demand to exceed supply in 1 to 1.5yrs

Also...for the Western Countries, the British Media and those who wish Dubai to fail...He reiterates the fact that DUBAI IS PART OF THE UAE and help from Abu Dhabi is help from a brother NOT an enemy!:hug:

Here's the Video on CNBC...
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1288369317&play=1

beautiful pictures

What has happened to the thread " the point " which i am sure the vill,s are not completed !
It seems to have disappeared from the completed tread as well?
:)


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I thought you was luck down for good May 3rd, 2012 08:06 PM ... Thread's Playa

You sir (BIZZYBONITA) are appointed to moderate here NOT sit back and mess with, and BULLY members.



You have done this repeatedly with myself,despite my contribution to the D.Sc. threads and other since 2007..

My contribution to DSc is less because of your single handed ,sick minded bulling attitude imo!

take a look at your pointless tirade against me since the turn of the year below

I have repeatedly asked you and atlind, for your help for improvements to the Mess ,which your lack of "moderation" has led too in the first place on the DSc threads....


I HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG TO DESERVE THIS !!!!!!


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Bizzybonita your are one sick human being...

The Point thread here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=335563&page=124

I have had my Handover at the Royal Oceanic 2wks ago (outside Dubai temp 35 C); should I leave the aircon 'on' all the time if no-one is living in the appt or can I switch it off ? If I have to leave it on then what temp should I set it at ? Does it matter what temp you set it at to minimise future chilling fees ?
Thanks in advance :nuts:

if no one is living inside switch it off...save energy!

if no one is living inside switch it off...save energy!
I don't think it's that easy-I was told that the room would heat up too much, or/and the humidity would affect the appt.............anyone else with some views please ?

Should be fine off as the common areas has a/c and will mean your apartment will have contribution from this system.

Your apartment was built in a non a/c environment so using too much a/c early will result in drying cracks appearing. The background a/c provided from the communal areas a/c will still reduce humidity and allow some drying out but not so quickly.

Interesting comments, and you may well be right.

My home marina is Palma in Mallorca Spain, which is a major working port and cruise ship center.

The authorities there have a well trained efficient police force on the water, Guardia Civil, and they seem to do ok without the rediculous situation that prevails in Dubai. We do however have our own set of problems here, mainly to do with taxation. I get round this by being a non EEC resident.

Common sense however is the main factor that seems to be missing in Dubai.

I would like to think that someone will in fact get hold of this situation, but I really doubt they will bother, which is a real shame.

In the meantime, here in the Med we have just had the best boating sea conditions this summer for maybe 10 years or more.

Here's to Dubai "getting it"!! :lol:

My take on it is that someone has to look at the way the rules for shipping are currently being applied in Dubai - in particular the ISPS Code. from the info posted it would appear the Code is being applied to all shipping regardless of category - even pleasure craft. Without boring everyone silly the ISPS Code was born shortly after 9/11 at the insistence of the US which thought that there was a considerable scope for a large scale terror incident involving ship(s) and/or port facilities. The Code which most countries signed up to was brought in unusually hastily and it's far from perfect. Different countries interpret the Code in different ways and it would appear that Dubai is taking a very comprehensive and literal interpretation. In the Med there are variations from country to country but in many locations Marina facilities which don't get used by commercial ships are excluded from enforcing/operating the code. Lets face it most marina's offer public access to the waterfront - that's the whole idea - so the security aspect becomes a bit of a joke. It needs for someone to take this on board in Dubai otherwise - as has already been pointed out - recreational boating will die a death before it's even got preoperly started!

..... here was the original piece in case anyone was wondering!!!

There is one key point that the recent article on boat sales and marina berth availability completely misses. And that is: "What do boat owners actually do with their boats once they have them berthed in Dubai?"


Here is my experience:

I bought a small ski boat and booked a mooring in EMAAR's new Dubai Marina Yacht Club. I was planning to purchase a 40-50 foot cruiser once I had got used to the cruising area.

The marina was delivered as normal ages late, and with no services. EMAAR tried to charge me my club membership, and all berthing costs with no clubhouse open, and no power or water on the pontoon. The club itself when it finally opened was/is awful in terms of its member facilities. Completely hopeless.

Then I tried to take my new boat out. I was told I had to provide passport and registration details of all guests on board to Dubai customs each day I wanted to go out, and wait for permission to leave port. Six attempts received no permissions. Many enquiries revealed that Dubai customs only had one fax machine, and 90% of requests were not answered. If you were caught out without permission in writing, you could be fined and have you boat impounded.
So, we were told to go out without permission.:ohno:

We were chased away from the Palm. Told we could not ski or anchor off the safe protected beaches beside the Mirage. Chased away from The World. Chased away from Jebel Ali. Stopped and told not to stop anywhere near the beaches......... you get the picture!? :bash:

So, I have now sold my boat in Dubai, told EMAAR where they can put their berth and am happily back in the Mediterranean having a truly wonderful boating season. :cheers:

I have had my Handover at the Royal Oceanic 2wks ago (outside Dubai temp 35 C); should I leave the aircon 'on' all the time if no-one is living in the appt or can I switch it off ? If I have to leave it on then what temp should I set it at ? Does it matter what temp you set it at to minimise future chilling fees ?
Thanks in advance :nuts:

Do not switch it off.............keep it running at about 23 degrees, you're liable to get mold if you turn it off, I know some say, it is not humid anymore, just get someone to pop in and make sure it hasn't any leaks, I never switch mine of, especially in Florida, and the same at home, with the heating, or turn the water off, or gas when I go away.

Alan

depends on the building quality, if the isolation rubbish you should leave the AC always on .

My apartment never had more than 25-26 C , I use the AC just for ventilation but still dont have individual AC meter thats why I pay for nothing.

14/October/2009

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16/October/2009

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16/October/2009

Dubai Marina, cleaning staff still on holiday or still no money for the petrol :)

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20 October 2009

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Hi Imre

It was bad last week, there was an awful lot of sewage, and construction debris, floating around, so bad they sent a couple of small boats in to try and disperse it, by just running there boats over it, all it did was make it worse, its really shameful they have let it get like this, and embarrasing to, to see tourist look at it in disgust, I have already sent my letter in to GN, now everyone one else should to.

Emaar if you are listening, shame on you................

Also we have a new hazard, there about 6 kids on powerful jet skis, zipping about and causing havoc, they even soaked the poor Indian workers, sleeping on the bank under the bridge, with there water spray, at home we had kids on mopeds, here you have kids on jet skis.

Shame on them, hope they fall in and swallow some of that shit.........

Alan

Hi Imre

It was bad last week, there was an awful lot of sewage, and construction debris, floating around, so bad they sent a couple of small boats in to try and disperse it, by just running there boats over it, all it did was make it worse, its really shameful they have let it get like this, and embarrasing to, to see tourist look at it in disgust, I have already sent my letter in to GN, now everyone one else should to.

Emaar if you are listening, shame on you................

Also we have a new hazard, there about 6 kids on powerful jet skis, zipping about and causing havoc, they even soaked the poor Indian workers, sleeping on the bank under the bridge, with there water spray, at home we had kids on mopeds, here you have kids on jet skis.

Shame on them, hope they fall in and swallow some of that shit.........

Alan

:lol:
If they swallow it all it would be gone...

I saw loads of maids out walking their employers dogs in the marina, you can guess the rest.

The police should stop dog walkers and ask them if they have a clean up kit. If they haven't then 200AED on the spot fine. Not being equiped to deal with the mess means you have no intention of cleaning it up.

Yes that as well, I cant beleive the amount of dogs that are here in this place, pissing up the walls and barking on the balconies, crapping in our courtyard.

No, this is human shit, being piped out from the buildings directly into the Marina..

Alan

Jumeirah Sea View
31 floors , 136 meters!!

Link:
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Maybe an unknown tower here !! Imre...?

8 DD Dubai Marina
30 floors, 108 meters

http://www.dimensions-ec.com/Projects/8-DD.html

7u Dubai Marina
28 floors 101 meters
http://www.dimensions-ec.com/Projects/7u.html

Also we have a new hazard, there about 6 kids on powerful jet skis, zipping about and causing havoc, they even soaked the poor Indian workers, sleeping on the bank under the bridge, with there water spray, at home we had kids on mopeds, here you have kids on jet skis.

Shame on them, hope they fall in and swallow some of that shit.........

Alan

These 6 kids im told are the sheikh's sons and family

Jumeirah Sea View
31 floors , 136 meters!!

Link:
http://www.dimensions-ec.com/Projects/sea-view.html


Maybe an unknown tower here !! Imre...?

Yes sir , but we don't know the location plus we can open a new thread for it no doubt :cheers: ...

I saw loads of maids out walking their employers dogs in the marina, you can guess the rest.

The police should stop dog walkers and ask them if they have a clean up kit. If they haven't then 200AED on the spot fine. Not being equiped to deal with the mess means you have no intention of cleaning it up.

Agree 100%

These 6 kids im told are the sheikh's sons and family

That's funny because one of them was white............

A:ohno:

23/October/2009

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That's funny because one of them was white............

A:ohno:

Well that clears that up then. I tell my source who works chartering boats in the marina and sees them everyday he is wrong.

Well that clears that up then. I tell my source who works chartering boats in the marina and sees them everyday he is wrong.

So I am a liar am I?..............look all I said was that one of them was a European, it could be one of there friends, who knows, why do you want to start a row over nothing, I wrote one line that mentioned them. you the one mentioning your source knows it all, is he here 24 hours a day, no, because it was about 10' o clock at night, they came through..................I live here, and sit looking out of my window night and day, they can be out there at anytime, waking people up, and I can assure you and your source, that every now and again there is a white boy that joins them.

ALan

So I am a liar am I?..............look all I said was that one of them was a European, it could be one of there friends, who knows, why do you want to start a row over nothing, I wrote one line that mentioned them. you the one mentioning your source knows it all..................I sit here looking out of my window every day, and I can assure you and your source, that every now and again there is a white boy that joins them.

ALan

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Marina Panorama seen from Crescent West

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Click here (http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai_marina_panorama090927_x.jpg) for large format or check VerticalDubai.com (http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai.html) :)

that`d be a great banner!

^^ :) Thanks, always meant to do a banner... Also got some more panos from that location, actually it looks best at night I think.

Some pics from tonight: Dubai Marina and The Tallest Block

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Great photos, thanks for sharing and please keep them coming :applause::applause::applause:

26/October/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

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26/October/2009

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lol, people really like their satellite tv :)

Amazing density of buildings. And its great to see the "Tallest Block" become a "Tallest block".

Thank you Imre for the pics.

Ocean Heights looks taller than the Torch now!!

All those separate satellite dishes indicate poor building planning or a lousy architect..
Shouldn't there be a 'master satellite dish' that everyone in the tower shares? Saying this, I take it that the people living on the other side of the building are unable to receive satellite TV because they have no line of site.

They look awful when everyone has different ones.

^^the marina can receive most mainstream (legal) satellite bouquets (like showtime, orbit, pehla etc.) via cable (ie. fibre optic landline) from Du (and sometimes Etisalat).

Maybe this service was not available when al Fattan towers were built, although i highly doubt a building of this calibre doesnt have a suitable structured cabling backbone.

perhaps residents installed the dishes back in the day for lack of an alternative and have not been asked to remove them...

^^the marina can receive most mainstream (legal) satellite bouquets (like showtime, orbit, pehla etc.) via cable (ie. fibre optic landline) from Du (and sometimes Etisalat).

Maybe this service was not available when al Fattan towers were built, although i highly doubt a building of this calibre doesnt have a suitable structured cabling backbone.

perhaps residents installed the dishes back in the day for lack of an alternative and have not been asked to remove them...

This might sound silly but it is the only side that you can pick up certain stations (Greek TV channels for example).

Last time I was in Dubai and I was renting out a nice apartment in a nice building that had all the facilities, I was asked by a nice Greek guy if he can install a dish (same direction) to get some Greek channels. I am assuming it applies to other countries too. :cheers:

lol, people really like their satellite tv :)

I have two dishes on the roof of my building. One for Showtime and the other for Hot Bird Satelite (European channels)

I have two dishes on the roof of my building. One for Showtime and the other for Hot Bird Satelite (European channels)

I was just about to say that Altin " 2 dishs" D might know more about this and you just proved it :lol::banana::banana:


Great photos by the way Imre :cheers:

^^the marina can receive most mainstream (legal) satellite bouquets (like showtime, orbit, pehla etc.) via cable (ie. fibre optic landline) from Du (and sometimes Etisalat).

Maybe this service was not available when al Fattan towers were built, although i highly doubt a building of this calibre doesnt have a suitable structured cabling backbone.

perhaps residents installed the dishes back in the day for lack of an alternative and have not been asked to remove them...


I live in AL Fattan myself and the reason we have a satellite dish is that it is the only way to receive Russian language channels, as there are a lot of Russian owners and tenants, that results in lots of satellite dishes. Everyone was asked to remove them but it has never been enforced, so they are still there.

28/October/2009

Dubai Marina and JLT

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28/October/2009

Dubai Marina

the fountain next to the Le Reve :)

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28/October/2009

Dubai Marina from The Point

view from Charlie Big Potatoes balcony :)

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29/October/2009

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29/October/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

still practising with the panos :) 2 panoramas+2 banner


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http://i38.tinypic.com/2d7alvt.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/flcboj.jpg

great panorama shots!

Imre, what are they doing there on the road between Le Reve and MH and The Torch? For the bloody Tram?

Imre, what are they doing there on the road between Le Reve and MH and The Torch? For the bloody Tram?

yes, tram works :)

30/October/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

http://i36.tinypic.com/dxzjsw.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2q3y80m.jpg

My god, that tram work turns the Marina into a mess again... and all the new buses driving within the Marina are empty... so will the tram be.

deleated

http://i34.tinypic.com/2rzxdv8.jpg

^^no building maintenance system (BMU)?

From Business Bay
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7558/panov.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/panov.jpg/)
http://i33.tinypic.com/302uxk1.jpg

Some pics from the rooftop of Goldcrest. Thanks for your time, Imre!

http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai_JLT1_y.jpg (http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai_JLT1_x.jpg)
Click here or above image for large format (http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai_JLT1_x.jpg)


http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai_3004172_y.jpg


http://www.verticaldubai.com/new_dubai_DSC_7327_y.jpg

04/November/2009

Dubai Marina

http://i38.tinypic.com/nxulgg.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2hx2712.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/j0xoo2.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/4v226r.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/b7cpoz.jpg

06/November/2009

Dubai Marina , tallest block

http://i33.tinypic.com/mhvwwz.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/332s8jr.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2h33od2.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/dgigk0.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/902834.jpg

06/November/2009

Dubai Marina , water quality

http://i38.tinypic.com/2ptnjg9.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2ppdkw5.jpg