along with four other towers 37F +.

Is that a new one or not???? :hm:

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.

From what I have seen, there are roads/walkways between the towers from where one can reach the water edge.

Hi Al

Has anyone heard of the final final draft of the freehold law been issued yet
mainly concerning Condo's :cheers:

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Link to Part 1 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=347692)

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That Marinacrown really disgusted me without that crown.

"Has anyone heard of the final final draft of the freehold law been issued yet mainly concerning Condo's"

supposedly a new batch of real estate laws are going to be announced sometime after the new year! Something that's really unfair currently is that developers still act as owners of their completed and delivered developments, and it looks like they continue to make money off unit owners through high association fees. I am paying 13dhr per sq ft in an Emmar development in Dubai marina, which is what you would end up paying in big metropolitan areas in the States, even though labor is cheaper here and there are no government taxes or fees on real estate or companies (at least not yet).

I have asked Emmar of the breakdown of our building's expenses to see where the money is going, haven't heard back from them yet! Hopefully, that will all change after a new condo law is approved.

^^Are you, as a member of the Owner's association, able to vote to remove Emrill as the project's management firm, or is this in all practicality out of the owners' hands?

As you say, these developers are acting as landlords, while this authority should be in the hands of the owners as a collective group.

from today:

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R

Those shots. awesome.. the tallest block, no matter what you say about living in it, density, shadows, traffic.. is going to look amazing.

From flickr:

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Marina Video
I hope this works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucruTH4eAWU
check this one and there is part two, guy walks from Anbar to Timeplace in two parts. Turn the sound down as he just rambles on and on.....

I couldn't, like, watch this, like, because this American, like, says that it's like really,sh**** out there on the Marina. Like there's no sun and everyone is, like, losing millions of dollars, because there's so many empty, like, apartments that no one wants to, like, rent.

The benefits of, like, a Western education - and what's more half the teenagers in the UK are incapable of saying a sentence without inserting loads of likes too!

more stuff from the 30th:

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and btw theres a project board on the site of ocean hieghts 2...no info on it tho....

R

Did Dubai have any fireworks last night?

Did Dubai have any fireworks last night?

what kind of question is that?:nuts:

Its like asking if Big Ben chimed at midnight last night?! :lol:

Did Dubai have any fireworks last night?

Fantastic Firework Displays in Many Location, the best was at the Creek.

and btw theres a project board on the site of ocean hieghts 2...no info on it tho....

R


That one has been there since before summer.

I couldn't, like, watch this, like, because this American, like, says that it's like really,sh**** out there on the Marina. Like there's no sun and everyone is, like, losing millions of dollars, because there's so many empty, like, apartments that no one wants to, like, rent.

The benefits of, like, a Western education - and what's more half the teenagers in the UK are incapable of saying a sentence without inserting loads of likes too!


It's nothing to do with western education, it is the upbringing and the environment kids are given at home and outside of school. If we spoke like that when we were young (not too long ago!) we would have got a clip round the ear and we wouldn't do it again.
You will find that a lot of parents of these kids speak like that as well, like!

But I like totally understand like what you mean but it being like very irritating, like!

Happy new year everyone!

Do you think there will be any easier access by foot to the JBR walk from the Torch and MH area, currently you have to walk up to the main road and then across the bridge towards grosvenor house which is not very convenient.

I am wondering if the 'upper marina' area is a good or prime location after all as there is a lack of facilities near by, only phase 1 restaurants and spinneys close by, whereas JBR will have all the many shops and restaurants of JBR walk and the central marina will have the marina mall.

Don't forget the shopping mall behind the Torch and Marina Heights area ;o)

out of interest, how long would it take to walk from upper marina to marina mall?

Do you think there will be any easier access by foot to the JBR walk from the Torch and MH area, currently you have to walk up to the main road and then across the bridge towards grosvenor house which is not very convenient.

I am wondering if the 'upper marina' area is a good or prime location after all as there is a lack of facilities near by, only phase 1 restaurants and spinneys close by, whereas JBR will have all the many shops and restaurants of JBR walk and the central marina will have the marina mall.

There might be water taxis or abras to make the journey more interesting. I have always said that the "Island" is the best location, next to the 2 main assets, the walk and beach!

JBR may be the worst buildings in the marina but they have the best location for holiday makers.

True Blue
Define "Island" please. Not the dictionary meaning please :) The area you are refering to.

True Blue
Define "Island" please. Not the dictionary meaning please :) The area you are refering to.

Island, A land mass completely surrounded by water.

The land which the Jumeirah Beach Residences and the marina towers The Jewels down to Grovenor House all stand on. This land is completely surrounded by water and is only accessable by bridge or boat so it is by definition an island!

Thanks TB, I understand what an Island is because I live on one! :) Just wasn't sure which bit of the Marina you were refering to. Thanks for clearing it up:cheers:

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thanks to Brian McMorrow

WOW - the building plot between the hotels is huuuge, jbr beach park, anything else going on there?

The "Wall"

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WOW - the building plot between the hotels is huuuge, jbr beach park, anything else going on there?


that is going to be the beach park only but it remains to be seen what the plot next to Sheraton will bring..

i remember this beautiful Jumeirah Royal Falcon.. if they r going to be build this.. :cheers:

just spoke to Imre.. he said that the boarded plot next to sheraton is for a 52 floor tower - details soon

52 floors on the Beach!! What kind of planning control is that? Thats going to ruin some JBR and Dorrabay sunset and sea views. To think that they cut down Bay Central just seems they get their priorities all wrong.

how do you post an image! i have a picture of the sign of the plot next to the sheraton, but can't post it here!

Go to www.imageshack.us/

Click Browse and locate the image on your hard drive etc.

Then click Host it. You will be given a choice of hotlinks.

Copy and paste the link for forums onto this thread post

thinking of JBR having 54 floors towers 52 floors is ok.

but then again u have to see dorrabay etc have been desiged as marina view towers.

i really hope a stunning design will be put there.

^^^ i thought that there was a limit on heights of 15 floors on the beach ...is this tower a hotel?

^^ nope it's a residential tower... i feel sorry for the ones who bought in that corner JBR tower thinking they wud have unblocked sea views

Thank you for the latest photos above:) .
And Dubaiflo I just watched your 1 hour 11 min. film of Dubai future. What a great film! You have done a lot of work

Brian McMorrow - 02-JAN-2007

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Nice photos, Krazy. You miss Dubai don't you?
So this plot next to Sheraton will be built on what I used to call a "public beach".
Do you know whether there is a strip on that beach front that will be public? For people who live inside the Marina?

btw you can see the pillars supporting the bridge over the marina, which will serve JBR.

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plot next to the sheraton. thanks True Blue

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Marina metro station will be opposite green lakes in JLT, close to Marina Diamond IV and not far from Marinascape. So also not too far a walk from the Torch/MH etc.

^^ What is for sure at this stage, is that one station is under construction near the ALMAS Tower on the JLT side of SZR, and opposite Horizon Tower.

^^ good to hear. very good.

that tower does not look too promising at least from the lower part of the rendering.

i never thought some minor guys like "seba real estate" would get this plot.

btw you can see the pillars supporting the bridge over the marina, which will serve JBR.

Are you referring to the lines in one of the BM pics extending from the Marina channel which look like they could be columns? If you look up at one of the other photos showing the same area from a different angle, you can see that these are not columns but something dug horizontally into the ground surface.

The Metro near MD4--that will mean a 10 minute brisk (15 minute leisurely) walk from the Upper Marina towers area. Nice way to get in daily exercise if you're using the metro to commute, but a pain if you have things to carry. Hope the Media City station will turn out a little closer.

Are you referring to the lines in one of the BM pics extending from the Marina channel which look like they could be columns? If you look up at one of the other photos showing the same area from a different angle, you can see that these are not columns but something dug horizontally into the ground surface.


ok i see what you mean.. however it runs in line with the road.

no idea what the use might be..

i never thought some minor guys like "seba real estate" would get this plot.

Flo, you don't know that.

Hope the Media City station will turn out a little closer.

There is no such station; it is called American University Station, and like the name suggests, it is located opposite AUD. Site is boarded and machineries from BAUER are on site.

^^ and it is far away from the marina.

i searched for those seba guys and couldn't find ANYTHING :D

i wanted to have a look.. might be a good investment.

^^ And that might be a indication as well. Big people don't need publicity in this region, thats up to the broke ones who're looking for investor's money like some companies we know.

Bright Start Tower in SZR, Anantara Towers in JLT, 2N Tower in Marina. Can you find anything about them? Yet we know for sure that big people are behind them.

^^ What is for sure at this stage, is that one station is under construction near the ALMAS Tower on the JLT side of SZR, and opposite Horizon Tower.

Well Imre said,

"2 metro station is U/C at JLT site.

1. Marina Station , front of Green Lakes Towers
2. JLT station front of Indigo, Al Mas Towers"

Bright Start Tower in SZR, Anantara Towers in JLT, 2N Tower in Marina. Can you find anything about them? .


Sure, right here (http://www.alec.ae/projectsdetail.asp?uri=7&s=5&ss=1&iType=1)

Sure, right here (http://www.alec.ae/projectsdetail.asp?uri=7&s=5&ss=1&iType=1)

cool towers!

Dubai Marina home finance a success

Emaar Properties celebrated three years of its successful rollout of Dubai Marina, the first waterfront development of its kind in the region, as it closed its easy home finance offer for upcoming projects.

Emaar has six residential clusters in Dubai Marina of which three – Majara, Al Sahab and the Dubai Marina Towers – have been completed and the keys handed over to buyers. Construction is ongoing for The Marina Promenade, Marina Quays and Park Island.

“Dubai Marina is one of the most picturesque residential developments in Dubai offering residents great views of the Arabian Sea,” said Bahiya Kayed, Assistant Director of Sales at Emaar Properties. “The project particularly appeals to marine enthusiasts, who will find the amenities favourable to pursue pastimes, such as yachting and sailing.” Dubai Marina is a 3.5 km development and has an 11 km marine frontage. With calm waterways, the project will have five marinas with clean, modern berths that can handle more than 500 vessels, including powerboats between 20 ft and 100 ft and 30 ft-long sail boats.

The East Marina Stage One with 120 berths and East Marina Stage Two with 60 berths have been completed. Yacht Club Marina with 135 berths, West Marina with 115 berths and Marina Mall with 60 berths will be completed next year.

The Dubai Marina Motor Yacht clubhouse will also open next year offering an array of marina-related services to members. The elegant clubhouse will house restaurants, international yacht sale and brokers offices, ships chandlery and nautical gift store, yachting fashion boutique, charter office and boating school. Membership will be open to boat owners and other patrons. A most-modern boat repair facility, is scheduled to open next year.

and remember we are talking about single developments and this is a company altin.

Sure, right here (http://www.alec.ae/projectsdetail.asp?uri=7&s=5&ss=1&iType=1)

I don't think you read my post. I was talking about DEVELOPERS and not about construction companies.

Find me anything about SEVEN TIDES DEVELOPMENTS, that we know it is Sultan Bin Sulayem company.

and remember we are talking about single developments and this is a company altin.

Come on guys, listen to the "old man" who knows a thing or two about company registrations in the UAE.

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I don't think you read my post. I was talking about DEVELOPERS and not about construction companies.

Find me anything about SEVEN TIDES DEVELOPMENTS, that we know it is Sultan Bin Sulayem company.

I did read.. .and I read again and all I read was you asking if we found "anything" about the project... not specifically about the "developers" :nuts:

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^^ ^^ Looks like someone has got themselves a new tripod :)

Come on guys, listen to the "old man" who knows a thing or two about company registrations in the UAE.


ok altin i appreciated the sensibility of the elderly.. :cheers:

Well Imre said,

"2 metro station is U/C at JLT site.

1. Marina Station , front of Green Lakes Towers
2. JLT station front of Indigo, Al Mas Towers"

There is absolutely nothing going on in front of Green Lakes Towers. There isn't even a single pillar erected there.

is this part of marina?
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^^ Technically it's not part of the Marina. This is the JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE Development. The Marina development is basically Behind it.

^^It's difficult to say that its not part of the marina when the marina envelopes it.

My response is based on Fact the Marina is a MasterPlan of Emaar and JBR is masterplan of Dubai Properties.

Which is why i siad techincially it's not Part of the Marina

:lol: who the heck cares... JBR and marina are really one project if u look at their locations...

No because JBR will never be addressed as Dubai Marina will it. Stop picking on me you two Techincally i am correct. Come on Flo help me out :)

It's not important, but where is the thread for JBR located and try giving directions without mentioning the marina. How sad are we??:lol: :nuts:

legally they are different projects but physically they are integrated into one big waterfront project :D

^^ Thats like saying phisically he's not breathing or his heart is not beating but Legally he's Dead.......

Anyway as you can see Culwulla it is and it is not part of the marina.

^^ it is a part of marina on the map since there are so physical boundaries between the two projects

No because JBR will never be addressed as Dubai Marina will it. Stop picking on me you two Techincally i am correct. Come on Flo help me out :)

How did you know i would help you out, but i do.

i never consider JBR as part of the marina, it is not part of any masterplan done by HOK earlier, it started construction all at once.

and u can give directions by saying to Jumeirah Beach residence, while Marina will take you to phase 1 :D

and i think the marina is waterfront property while JBR is beachfront ..

big difference all in all. :D:D

oh btw Al Fattan Towers are part of the marina. the Dubai Marina.

^^ Well i thought you'd be of a similar thinking to me based on the Master Plans being two separate plans.

^^ ok of course i would, since this is a FACT :D

go home trueblue and samir.. :bash:

Also if you have an apartment in the Marina, you haven't got access to the beach, so the projects will be thought of separately for ever!

the fact remains that emaar sold the land to DP... initially it was ALL supposed to be marina so technically technically.... JBR is a part of marina that spearated from it :D

........

all,
what strip of beach marina's residents will have access to?

all,
what strip of beach marina's residents will have access to?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I'm aware the public can use all of the beach strip (sandy strip). The only private areas are from the beach back to the hotels/beach clubs. My friend has just returned from Dubai and said he freely walked the full length of the beach.

In the UK the Queen owns the area of land between high tide and low tide. Perhaps the same applies in the UAE i.e. it would be owned by the Sheikh.

^^^ you are correct......

I have my doubts. There are several beaches along the shore which have barricades running into the water to prevent access. If that were not legal I doubt they would be doing it. Hotels here tend to have it set up that you cannot reach the beach area without passing through the lobby. Wouldn't the JBR beach parks do the same thing?

^^^ i think there is a space just opposite al fattan towers which i remember someone here said was for anyone to access. I know the beach area where the fourth beach club is going to be built ( next to the Le Royal Meridian ) belongs to the Royal family...this was where the Hydropolisis hotel was going to be built.....they were also going to build a few bridges from jbr to the beach ....i dont know if these have been built..but i am am sure people will find some acess to the beach...would be nice just to have it for the hotels and jbr...but then again i am being selfish and thinking of myself as i have an apartment at jbr

As for the jbr beach park ..dp have said it's only going to be for jbr residents but will just have to see when the beach park is completed...

The barriers were erected to keep camels off the beaches in front of the hotels (and their mess!) It will be interesting to see when its all finished if the sand areas will have open access.

The area of land occupied by the Sheraton Hotel for its tennis courts, car park etc, has been taken from them. It maybe the case that the hotels just push their luck in the absense of objection from others.

You guys may be right--and hopefully you are. It was remiss of Emaar not to have planned at the beginning to develop of section of beachfront for Dubai Marina residents. It's a classic case of so near but yet so far. (What else is new... I know.)

there is simply not enough space for all marina residents to have beach access.

the only solution would be reclaimed land which is expensive and so why should Emaar do so if all the palm pirates describe marina properties as having beach access anyway.

Those hotels want to keep their beachfront, as far as i know the beach in front of their buildings belongs to them up to some part, i think 5m from the water or sth like that.

there is a definition on this, technically they can't forbid you to walk the entire lenth of "jumeirah" beach in front of JBR as long as you keep your feet in the 5m range.

apart from this, the bridges for JBR to the beach over the road were/are planned to be built where the 4 hotels are, you can see this in the model.

I personally have solved the problem. Some years ago, one of the hotels there, confiscated my beach card and pissed off, in return I "confiscated" 2 of their beach towels, that are specific to that hotel (and still in use).

If I want I can go there, take out the towell from the backpack and for the staff I'm just another hotel guest. Done that only twice though, years ago ... been a good guy ever since :lol:

I think we have been through this a number of times ie "beach access for marina residents". Will just have to see once jbr has been handed over and the beach park and beach clubs have been built...but flo is right in saying there simply not enough space the for marina residents to have beach access...and all the developers who have been saying there will be beach access are just using this to draw people into buying in their respective developments.

I personally have solved the problem. Some years ago, one of the hotels there, confiscated my beach card and pissed off, in return I "confiscated" 2 of their beach towels, that are specific to that hotel (and still in use).

If I want I can go there, take out the towell from the backpack and for the staff I'm just another hotel guest. Done that only twice though, years ago ... been a good guy ever since :lol:

Altind send us your pic...we shall distribute it at the hotels and jbr ...you will be a wanted man and those towels won't help you....:lol:

i have a very nice picture of altin :D

Sounds like a good business, selling copy hotel beach towels in Diera in the same way you get hounded to buy copy watches.

^^^yes flo i was going to ask you....

The Design on towel has probaly changed hence AltinD not been able to use it for a couple of years.

altin could say he is a guest visiting since the opening every year, having his own towel since then, then totally freak out how they could accuse such a regular guest and walk to the beach of the hotel next door pulling out his other towel :cheers:

Well you could use each hotel in rotation from 1 week to the next, so when you get back to the first they will not suspect you and just think you are a good regular visitor and treat you nicer. I think you can even buy the hotel towels direct from them, seems cheaper than a beach membership :lol:

^^^ i think we are giving Altin too many ideas...he may act on one !

i don't think he is a regular sun worshipper..

AltinD, which towel is required for this beach for use by all 'tallest block' owners ?

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The Design on towel has probaly changed hence AltinD not been able to use it for a couple of years.

They were using the same in late 2005, but I was "legally" back then.

i don't think he is a regular sun worshipper..

My GF wasn't at all, I have always worked on Fridays (when others were off) and I'm to lazy to go alone on my days off. :bash:

there is simply not enough space for all marina residents to have beach access.

the only solution would be reclaimed land which is expensive and so why should Emaar do so if all the palm pirates describe marina properties as having beach access anyway.

Those hotels want to keep their beachfront, as far as i know the beach in front of their buildings belongs to them up to some part, i think 5m from the water or sth like that.

there is a definition on this, technically they can't forbid you to walk the entire lenth of "jumeirah" beach in front of JBR as long as you keep your feet in the 5m range.

apart from this, the bridges for JBR to the beach over the road were/are planned to be built where the 4 hotels are, you can see this in the model.
We have to remember that it is probably mostly the Europeans who would be interested in dazing on the beach. And the apartments in the Marina are sold to a lot of non-Europeans as well.
Also a lot of the apartments in the Marina is sold for holiday homes - purpose, and they will be empty for long periods, so I do not think the beach will be that crowded.

The barriers were erected to keep camels off the beaches in front of the hotels (and their mess!) It will be interesting to see when its all finished if the sand areas will have open access.
.

I have not seen any barriers...
If it is a matter of staying 5 meters from the sea, I can do that :)
I don't need a chair.

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How Lovely the place looks without cranes! It will really be spectacular when all the cranes are gone!! Maybe two years from now!?

Great pictures Krazy

Vkapoor

Yes it will look amazing

Wow.. amazing pics Krazy thank you :)

those pictures are stunning.. i love fisheye i need to get such a lense... damn.

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look at the top left part.. see the part in front of habtoor we thought would belong to nakheel maybe?

there is construction going on?

:) the shots are sooo uplifting, i love the place.

Thank you for posting the photos.
Yes, the place looks SO nice without the cranes. ^^
Cannot wait until 2008!:nuts:

Here, here... wonderful pics, Krazy. I love the perspective. Please tell us how you did it. Was it a special lens, special camera, photo editing or some combination of those. The one over the bridge toward JBR has such good perspective. The first photo, with all the construction work, seems to have been taken from JLT with the Marina in the background to the left and Media City towers to the right. Is that correct? If so, it's another unique perspective.

^^ He never took the pictures they are most probably from Flicker, just been re posted by krazy here.

^^ right on

From 17th floor of Habtoor Hotel

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Here, here... wonderful pics, Krazy. I love the perspective. Please tell us how you did it. Was it a special lens, special camera, photo editing or some combination of those. The one over the bridge toward JBR has such good perspective. The first photo, with all the construction work, seems to have been taken from JLT with the Marina in the background to the left and Media City towers to the right. Is that correct? If so, it's another unique perspective.

i think whoever took the photos used a fisheye lens and panoramic mode.

the first photo was taken from the lower marina end?

From 17th floor of Habtoor Hotel

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Now here Krazy you get us all back to realty!!
with the cranes and the construction staring us straight on!!

Isn't that the mall they are building behind the bridge?

And what is the parking lot in the lower right hand side? Entrance to the beach?

^^ not sure but the parking lot belongs to le meridien i think.

indeed the mall is being built left of the JBR tower.

indeed the mall is being built left of the JBR tower.
Yes, and the Al Duaa Marina and The Atlantic will be built next to the Marina where the white trailers are....

Oh my God. Dubai will be the City of the Future..

Which tower is it that caught fire in the marina today. It made BBC news today.
Have any workers been killed.

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Here is link for photo of fire

Fortune Tower in Jumeirah Lake Towers, at least 4 workers killed. Thread for the fire:

http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=432259

Couldn`t find the thread for 23 Marina:

http://www.etastar.com/gallery/23-marina-4?project=31

Liberty House:

http://www.etastar.com/gallery/liberty-house-4?project=32

Dubai Marina Metro station at JLT site

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/8674/photo2233iz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

26/01/2007

some Dubai MArina pics

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26/01/2007

some Dubai MArina pics

Well on the Way to retain the Title for forumer of the Year :master: :master: :master:

Amazing shots:eek2:

dubai marina looks great already.
i'm looking forward to see it in 2-3years.

Dubai Marina is absolutely stunning and with jumeirah lake towers in the background it will become a great skyline, but one thing that ruins it is that UGLY POWER PLANT directly to the left of these developments i know the power plant is necessary but it is truly unsitely, u can even see the plant from the palm jumeirah, i wish there was someway the y could relocate this plant!!!:ohno:

27/01/2007

Dubai Marina

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^^ Another "drive by shooting" in Dubai :lol:

Dubai Marina is absolutely stunning and with jumeirah lake towers in the background it will become a great skyline, but one thing that ruins it is that UGLY POWER PLANT directly to the left of these developments i know the power plant is necessary but it is truly unsitely, u can even see the plant from the palm jumeirah, i wish there was someway the y could relocate this plant!!!:ohno:

Some of it will have to be relocated as the Arabian Canal passes right through there. Also most of it will be obscured when the towers next to KG are constructed.

Dubai Marina is supposed to change and enhance the skyline of Dubai, but you can hadly see it when you look over the skyline?

Dubai Marina from Palm Jumeirah

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oh my.. that one with the supertalls :eek:

Today

Dubai Marina

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Fishing

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and my first fish:)

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New bridge U/C (near Grosvenor House)

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Iris Blue and Marinascape

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Congratulation to your first fish! + thanks for those beautiful shots!

nice shots.

does anyone care that you are fishing?

congrats anyway :D

nice shots.

does anyone care that you are fishing?

congrats anyway :D


It was important for me because somebody said that in the Marina no fish because of constructions..

Thanks:):banana:

Congratulation to your first fish! + thanks for those beautiful shots!

Thanks:):cheers:

I hear there is a new fish restaurant opening in the Marina called "IMRE'S".

Anyone have any info on how to reserve a table? :lol:

It was important for me because somebody said that in the Marina no fish because of constructions..

Thanks:):banana:

A lot of small fish will most probably seek their way both into the marina and the shallow waters around the artificial islands to grow up undangered by larger fishes that would eat them :) .

With that said you shouldnt fish the small fish.

Imre pano!

Only wish you gave me high res originals. Thanks Imre.

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Wow.....you joined them together perfectly.

Fantastic work Imre, really grateful to you for taking so much time to keep us so well informed. You're a star! :okay: :applause:

Thank you for all the photos. :bow:

31/01/2007

Dubai Marina pictures from the roof of Marina Diamond 2

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What no pictures of the lovely power plant

What no pictures of the lovely power plant

I keep repeating this, the power plant will not be visible when the construction ends. DEC towers and KG will cover most of it.

As ever, fantastic pictures Imre.

I think the power plant's the one with DAMAC written all over it.. :)

I keep repeating this, the power plant will not be visible when the construction ends. DEC towers and KG will cover most of it.

As ever, fantastic pictures Imre.

True blue

I think two towers are not going to cover the whole marina view of the power station maybe for MD and thats it, what about the Belvedere view of the station and JBR apartments

I think the power plant's the one with DAMAC written all over it.. :)

I agree with you lol

:lol:

mission - u will not see the power plant from Time Place?

why do you care?

True blue

I think two towers are not going to cover the whole marina view of the power station maybe for MD and thats it, what about the Belvedere view of the station and JBR apartments

I don't think your getting my point. Unfortunately for Belvedere it is like KG on the edge of the Marina acting as the screen. Most of the buildings in this end are medium so won't have it in view when things are finished. As for JBR, they are just like the supertalls in that anything close won't be seen unless you hang over your balcony and look straight down. So The Torch will probably have as good a view of the power plant as any.

From Penthouse level in Al Fattan for example. 12 Million Dirhams buys you this if you want to look in this direction. :ohno:

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Whether you can see it or not, it is too close for comfort at this end of the marina. That is why I prefer the upper marina area, less polution.

Whether you can see it or not, it is too close for comfort at this end of the marina. That is why I prefer the upper marina area, less polution.

Less Polution! There is far more polution coming out of the cars at street level. The upper marina will always have heavier traffic and more traffic polution with noise polution also.

mission - u will not see the power plant from Time Place?

why do you care?

Yes i agree with you flo but i just dont like it to close.

Is there any noise from the power station?

True blue

Worst view in the marina

^^ :lol: what are you talking about..

that is taken from the rooftop.. from the penthouse you will hardly see the plant and only if you look into the direction...

apart from that, there is no noise from the plant and aside from the health effect (which we cannot estimate at the moment) i don't think there is reason to be so worried about the plant unless you bought KG tower Palm Jebel Ali facing (which is your own fault then).

What happens when the wind direction changes ? :skull: :puke:

I don't think I would like to live in any apartment at this end of the marina.

Or as Ayoub would say "I don't think I now want to build a tower in this part of the marina..."

What happens when the wind direction changes ? :skull: :puke:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

R

03/Feb/2007

Dubai Marina (lower marina)

massive construction work has started next to Dorra bay , might be a new bridge

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In what order do you think the following towers will be completed: Marina 101, Princess Tower, Ocean Heights 1, Ocean Heights 2, Elite Residences, The Torch, Marina Pinnacle, Mag 218, infinity tower and 23 marina?

Thanks for any reply.
DiscoPirate

very difficult ..

1.Marina Pinnacle
2.Mag218
3.23 Marina
4.The Torch
5.Princess Tower
6.Marina 101
7.Infinity Tower
8.Elite Residence
9.Ocean Heights 1
10.Ocean Heights 2

^^ that sounds about right ... very educated guess

The Ocean Heights towers defenetly as the latest :D:D:D

^^Optomistic in respect to The Torch. Try 7th or 8th

^^Optomistic in respect to The Torch. Try 7th or 8th

:bash: :mad:

I hope you are not right but I have a feeling you might be.

Thanks to Samer from the Marina:
(Not much competition for Emre...only kidding Mate).


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I doubt Marina Pinacle will be the first to be completed. Just look at the speed it is going up; 1 floor per month or even less.

new bridge.. thanks to mackie

It looks like they are building a bridge to the right of the Timeplace. The photo was taken by a friend in Dubai.

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That new brigde is not on the map, is it?

^^ It is on the new (latest) one.

Can you walk all the way round the marina in front of Infinity, Marina Heights etc and get to the Grosvenor House Hotel?

Yes if you don't mind arriving at Grosvenor House Hotel with mud on your shoes.

Great - thanks, mud's no problem.

^^ What about being covered in dust and swet?

GH must be used to the tatty appearance of its guests by now :lol:

Thanks for the compliment!

:rofl: Sorry not referring to you personally :D there must be many marina residents trying to get to GH by walking through the construction sites and then across the bridge.

^^ It is on the new (latest) one.
Where is it?

^^ It was posted on the "Dubai Marina Plot Map" thread.

06/Feb/2007

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Is it just me, or what is wrong in here? Every evening around this time Skyscrapercity's server becomes so slow, that I have to give up. Most of the pages/threads will not even show! :bash:

Feb 2, 2007

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Posting this just to show how amazing it is to look at the 'Tallest Block' from a villa on the Palm, and im sure its probably even more amazing to look at the Palm from a flat at the 'Tallest Block'
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Yes,the best view is the skyline of Marina Towers :lol:

Did one for Time Place also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmfNUj_sI5M

see what you think!

Feb 2, 2007

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Spot the difference :omg: (photo below taken from Le Royal Meridien June 2004)

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ALSO REMEMBER WHEN . . . (looking across JBR foundations from LRM June 2004)

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^^ incredible... pure madness

scary thing about dubai steve's picture is how all this happened AFTER i joined SSC :eek:

this is from 2005...

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Amazing pictures of my favorite projects, Dubai Marina viewing the Palm Jumeirah, Media City, and The Marina


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looking great, older pictures though.

nice photoshop job on the jbr one :lol:

i really hope the infinity incident won't delay the new marina bridge too long..

feb 7

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Today the weather is clear and warm in the marina. I have taken plenty of pictures which I have given up trying to upload due to the poor upload speed. Will deal with it when I get home on Saturday.

Walking around in the marina is not easy with footpaths blocked or dug up for cable laying everywhere. Same goes for getting access to the beach hotels, no footways and traffic right up your ar**!! Will change soon and things will be bearable within next 6 months.

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Amazing!!!

Wou the future will be so wonderful!!!!

That`s HDR.
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I want to learn to take such pics before i go to Dubai.

All you need is a good software to transform an ordinary photo into this. This photo was in its "original" version on flickr as well.

16/02/2007

Dubai Marina

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16/02/2007

Dubai Marina pics

New bridge or tunel at the Metro stations?

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16/02/2007

Dubai Marina

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Hopefully the whole marina will look like this eventually

Yes, after 5 years..when the last Damac tower is ready:)

All you need is a good software to transform an ordinary photo into this. This photo was in its "original" version on flickr as well.

But you have to take at least 2 pics for a HDR pic.

gosh what lovely pics!!
i need a yacht:cheers:
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Kevan, Nice one on You Tube, rated it 5 *

AUS Arch, Imre and all, great photos, thank you once again.

True Blue, I am looking forward to seeing the new ones.

Kevan, Nice one on You Tube, rated it 5 *

AUS Arch, Imre and all, great photos, thank you once again.

True Blue, I am looking forward to seeing the new ones.

Thank you, first one to rate this one . None on the Time Place one yet 112 views.........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRpIJkpHzs

A few views taken recently;

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West side of marina
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Beaches
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The tide is out, more room on the beach.
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18/02/2007

Dubai Marina and JLT skyline from Dubai Sport City

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nice shots true blue.. good work.

what was your overall impression? did u like the place?

^^ Still very raw and difficult to move around on foot. By the end of this year I expect it to be very different for the better.

Thanks for posting those wonderful, atmospheric shots True Blue. It really will be fantastic when the walkways are finished....

Dubai Marina

21/02/2007

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^^ :lol: so 2004...

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^^ Yes this is the colour render of above -was designed in the 1990s and has been scraped for a new design from 2004 onwards for phase 2 - (a 4 tower multi-storey development with retail podium)

Is the Marina going to have any green area?

Is the Marina going to have any green area?

Yes, the water :lol:

feb 23

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27/02/2007

Tonight

Emirates Crown

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JBR and Marina Promenade

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Yes, the water :lol:

Okay rephrase

Is there going to be in GRASS in the marina. And i am not talking about the drug type either

I don't think the "lush landscaping" that all the developers have promised would survive the construction dust. In time there will be green and colourful areas, we will just have to be patient.

The traffic median on the dual carriageway that runs behind the Marina diamonds, Horizon tower etc is very green and has nice flower beds. Hopefully this is a sample of what has to come. Hopefully also the water will clear up when the contractors stop pumping all their crap into it!!

^^ It smelled like sewer near Marina Scape site.

^^ Flo will be pleased to know that.

I think mission also probaly means is there going to be some kind of park area for children to play in, As trees and lanscaping are all fine but kids need somewhere to run wild, play football :)

^^ Flo will be pleased to know that.

I think mission also probaly means is there going to be some kind of park area for children to play in, As trees and lanscaping are all fine but kids need somewhere to run wild, play football :)


This is what i mean,, i think its vital we have a football pitch, so each building could have its own football team...

We could play on a sunday afternoon,

With the value of land what it is, I don't think we can expect much without travelling.

The Sunday league would have to be on a Saturday as Sunday is a working day for most in Dubai. What about beach football when the tide is out?

Don't fancy playing against The Infinity team, heard they are a bit twisted, and the Torch team will keep telling you that they will be on time and end up arriving 2 years late! Time place will be an easy team to beat as they don't have a big enough pool to select a decent team from:lol:

^^ how about the ocean heights team? they will fly in on their own private jet i suppose?

^^ or not arrive at all.

^^ we will play in their hole..

what and build sand castle ,, this could be the kiddies play area

Bay Central will sign a top international football star but they won't tell us who it is!!