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

No that is the lighthouse

Sorry folks, the Infinity team have decided to pull out of the league and concentrate on water polo in future.

^^ If the building nearby wasn't a DAMAC project, trampoline jumping would have been an option also.

http://i13.tinypic.com/4hhhx07.jpg
from the palm
http://i12.tinypic.com/48gyib8.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/34glk4k.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/47uzpdi.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/42iy25d.jpg

Fantastic shots!!!!

coooool shots :yes:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/407856496_8a74f6a566_o.jpg

Is this a real time shot from your flat ?

Looks surreal, wow!!

Judging by the car light trails about 6 sec shutter.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3764/pano2wj8.jpg

I made time to take a few shots from Dubai Marina last week:

from Grand Habtoor
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6577.jpgp://

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6578.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6585.jpg

From Grosvenor House:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6603.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6604.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6605.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6606.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6614.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6619.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6600.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/401610831_e29532a133_o.jpg




http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/396496014_ed67fd69cd_b.jpg



http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/385554354_fcff2185b8_b.jpg



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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/355715653_a7579ecfba_b.jpg

^^ by the looks of those pictures i think when i finally come to Dubai this year and visit the marina, burj d., pj, ect. I might pass out from being overwhelmed lol, those pictures are amazing antar, THANKS

thanks but ,they were taken from flickr many diferent autors

Fine pictures! Thanks!:applause:

I made time to take a few shots from Dubai Marina last week:

from Grand Habtoor
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6577.jpgp://



Fixed it for you

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/supertek/IMGP6577.jpg

gotta love those shots..

the marina is going to be such an amazing place..

It already is! The place is packed on weekends with people and the atmosphere is really great, especially with all the shishas around :D

anybody knows, which building this front of Belvedere?

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2853/photo152vt8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1189/photo153ah4.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo153ah4.jpg)http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6379/photo154il1.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo154il1.jpg)

^^ is this on the marina side of belvedere or the SZR side?

Marina side , that side has another 3-4 unnamed towers U/C.. next to Lootah , next to Panoramic etc...

That building has a project board, the back of which can be visible on the first picture, next to the white van's roof.

front of Marina Park

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9977/photo57zg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7489/photo58tn9.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo58tn9.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8150/photo59qb2.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo59qb2.jpg)

and again front of Belvedere

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1853/photo61mm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4955/photo60vp0.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo60vp0.jpg)

and my friend called me today from England because of the new procect of Dubai Marina , Eden Blue

all information here:http://www.edenbluetower.com/ , please somebody makes a thread

Another one at the arse-end of the Marina.

^^ :rofl:

Well somethings got to be built there

:lol: So the areas are now officially:

"upper marina", "central marina" and "arse-end marina"

I noticed "upper marina" being used by some agents. I think we created this term.

the pic. showing the building as tagged 'front of marina park' is this the one that's then also next to Westside?

the pic. showing the building as tagged 'front of marina park' is this the one that's then also next to Westside?


yes, next to Westside

09/March/2007

new bridge

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/670/photo037fz8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/2881/photo048oo6.th.jpg (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo048oo6.jpg)

Marina Walk

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1145/photo053xc2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/4272/photo051tm7.th.jpg (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo051tm7.jpg)

Wow, massive! I mean the bridge construction of course, lol

Looks more like a dam than a bridge. Is this how other bridges were built ?

^^ YES!

When they finished the bridge at the Waves, they removed the infill and damaged/destroyed the marina railings. Most of the walkway was ruined also and no attempt has been made to repair it.

Emaar need to keep a tighter rein on their contractors to ensure the locus is left as they found it.

Hence why I call it the arse-end of the Marina. If it wasn't the arse-end, they'd have repaired something like that by now.

Right well this may be confusing, but im going to post it because its relevent. it deals with Nakheels new project the 'promanade', which is essentialy annexing the land my old sailing club was on whoich has moved accros the canal to be ar of Dubai Marina Yacht Club

Provides ariels of the canal, newer bridge, new setup e.t.c..

http://www.jebelalisailingclub.com/main/EGM%2015%20February%202007.PDF

very very interesting pdf on the happenings here..

Yes interesting find DUBAI, you deserve a gold star :D
http://www.iconbazaar.com/stars/animated/pg01/1star1a.gif

New lines at Dubai Marina

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2400/photo08fm9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Marina walk as viewed from Marinascape.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6522/img3375wf9.jpg

Very nice photo Sonic...

Thanks so much Sonic. Do you know which floor the photo was taken from?

28

Where's Infinity Thread gone

To the new section (On Hold/Never Built)

^^ Thanks

nice

That's a great photo Sonic, one of the best pics of the upper Marina I've seen, nice to see the Burj Al Arab in the background. :)

^^ Imagine that picture in 3 years time, with 3 times the density of towers!!!:nuts: Savour that tiny glimpse of the Burj Al Arab, it won't seen for much longer....

^^ True, infact savour that view of the sea and horizon.

still the tallest block will be as amazing to look at from this position.

Savour that tiny glimpse of the Burj Al Arab, it won't seen for much longer....

The amazing thing is that this photo was taken from what will become one of the apartments at the rear of the building. This shows that you don't necessarily need a front facing apartment to get a great view of the marina and beyond. In fact you wouldn't see the Burj Al Arab from the front.

The resale value of the apartments at the back of Oceanic (Marinascape) is much lower than those at the front. :eek:

^^ sure it is .. this view will be blocked very soon, while the front ones will always have marina and partial sea view.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1838/marinadiamond2dubaimarixd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/407857897_0af30e62b5_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/407855834_2f8f7d761c_b.jpg

Fabulous shots Krazy. Great quality, really atmospheric. :applause:

Thank you Imre and Krazy.
Great photos. And yes what an atmosphere at night.^^

breathtaking pics!!!

I didnt take them, they are off flickr

Krazy, you rascal....you should have said. I'd take back my :applause: but still thank you for finding and posting the pics. Whoever took them, thanks.

Completion Dates

Is there or can somebody compile a list of towers that will be completed from now until the end of the year ?

I know theres a lot of guesswork involved.

I think Marina waters should be more illuminated, because it's heart of project, not junge of towers. Very nice pics, of course!

if you check out dparchitects website i think they have some info as to the development in between the high rise cluster of dubai marina (MH and TT, Pentominium area)

didnt know where to put this info so i just pasted it here...

I cant find anywhere else to get any info from and Im sure i will get a bit of this :bash: but here goes.
I have been following your thread trying to get a bit of an idea of the construction progress up by the Sheraton Jumeirah beach resort, i plan to come in July 2008 ( i know its hot then, Damm hot, school hols u see) and bring the wife and kids for a 9 day stay.
As you guys and girls are all locals or in the know, i thought you might know if firstly the sheraton is a good place to stay with kids and if the constructuion will be a problem by july 2008, the hotels wont say anything obviously.
Once again, i cant find anywhere else to get real time info so i do apologise.
If anyone can help great, if ya bash me i will move on, thanks in advance.

Thanks for the tip six453, From DPArchitects:

Looks nice, although it says completion 2004

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Can't see this one happening somehow. It looks more like a new shopping mall in Kent.

i just saw it while browsing... so thought i'd share it.
i think its gona be in between the high rise cluster.. sandwiched.

Can't see this one happening somehow. It looks more like a new shopping mall in Kent.

Is that a good or a bad thing Naz? :)

It would be strange to spend so much on a glass roof when sunlight will be heavily restricted in that area...

Yes but there will be plenty of natural light still, much better than feeling closed in with a solid roof since it will not be very wide. Needs a roof of some type to be air conditioned.

spendd like 85% less, have a regular roof, or tent or whatnot. doesnt need cleaning. this sort o design could work well on the palm for example.

HI there guys. Someone sent me some photos taken in Februaru of a plot opposite the Grosvenor Hotel where the retaining wall between it and the entrance to the marina breaks. Which project is it? I am not sure if the photo's were Imre's. Thanks

HI there guys. Someone sent me some photos taken in Februaru of a plot opposite the Grosvenor Hotel where the retaining wall between it and the entrance to the marina breaks. Which project is it? I am not sure if the photo's were Imre's. Thanks

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=436084&page=9 Infinity Tower

found this pic, taken yesterday:

http://i9.tinypic.com/4g6bc44.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2329/blickvonobenaufmarinanaoa5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
^^ Fabulous view from one of EMAAR's Marina Tower roof on 30-3-07
http://i3.tinypic.com/2w2eqlk.jpg
^^ Fantastic to see what's happening with the new bridge:)

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4615/43986810159d793b874oxv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
^^ from flickr 30-3-07
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6199/439865727adf84abcc0oyu4.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=439865727adf84abcc0oyu4.jpg)

http://i10.tinypic.com/2zyjuyq.jpg:)
^^ from flickr 30-03-07

http://i13.tinypic.com/2nvza69.jpg
^^ 30-03-07 from flickr

http://www.constructdubai.com/***Gallery/*****%20Marina/slides/Marina%20Walk%20March%202007.jpg

Flew this morning to take a shot of Marina Walk, and I guess everyone was right! Its just an amazing place to be! I envy those who live on surrounding buildings! but I guess they deserve it since they have to bear all the noise those under construction buildings make! :D

Great shot, thanks!!!!!!!

^^ Fantastic to see what's happening with the new bridge:)

Is it only walking bridge (not for cars)?

Great shots! :)

Is it only walking bridge (not for cars)?

Great shots! :)

Oh it will be a bridge for cars for sure.

New towers from Atkins!

2 CDE Residential Development (116m)

http://www.atkins-me.com/imgGrab2.aspx?id=87

Pier 8 Residences (170m)

http://www.atkins-me.com/imgGrab2.aspx?id=88

According to Atkins Pier 8 is already under construction and work has started on site for 2 CDE...

can't wait to see all the supertalls rising in the pic above

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=487tQ0sfioM

just love the lullabye. It has nothing to do with the area, yet fits so well. Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=487tQ0sfioM

just love the lullabye. It has nothing to do with the area, yet fits so well. Enjoy

Great job Kevan, really good :)

Latest from Brian McMorrow;

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/4316/76394348cl5tdtppdxbaeriyz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Like the wide footways down the front of JBR.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7918/76394349jaeai8akdxbaerixc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8316/763943505n2hc2o1dxbaerikj8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/3522/76394351tehxzf7tdxbaeriqw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Road behind Manchester tower now gone and new interchange progressing.

Construction in this area should be just about done in 1 year.

So is it now open at this end? As it has been closed at the other end to build the new bridge.

OK...i've just got confirmation the mall, as mentioned on page 16, is actually going ahead. Thank god for that. Not sure if the design has changed or not..i'll try and get some new renders.

^^That is good news. But what about location. Will it be at the Torch-MH fronting plot, in the t-section across the road or spanning both?

Looked from the pics that the two areas will be linked by a walkway above the road - hope so.

This will make the 'downtown' area of the Marina by far the most desirable location to live ...

Looked from the pics that the two areas will be linked by a walkway above the road - hope so.

This will make the 'downtown' area of the Marina by far the most desirable location to live ...

Thats GOOD!!
There's even a Metro Station coming up near the "downtown"
Is it true??

OK...i've just got confirmation the mall, as mentioned on page 16, is actually going ahead. Thank god for that. Not sure if the design has changed or not..i'll try and get some new renders.

Thanks for the news Naz. Will it be connected to a hotel on the front of TT?

^^Near, yes, but not ideal. About a 10 minute walk to/from the upper Marina--MAG 218 area. I timed it. That's not bad, but within 5 minutes is needed to be really convenient--considering it takes time to navigate the station, to wait for your train to arrive; you may be carrying parcels, the sun gets pretty hot, etc.

Thanks for the news Naz. Will it be connected to a hotel on the front of TT?

Not sure ...I'll try and find out. I was just told that the mall is definitely going ahead as per the website.

http://i7.tinypic.com/47cd1qx.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/2em0tc7.jpg

Very colourful and moody.

Is that cloud or smoke on the horizon? I know there have been some tower fires on SZR recently.

Very colourful and moody.

Is that cloud or smoke on the horizon? I know there have been some tower fires on SZR recently.

I think,it's a cloud, there was no fire on SZR on the morning of april 1st

Only a few warehouse fires in Sharjah and Al-Qouz. Nothing spesh. Just a couple dead I think. Made a couple of small paragraphs on the back page of It's Royal Highness, The Gulf News.

nice

Test:
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Test 2:
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All images from 30.03.2007:
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http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6349/marina8me9.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=marina8me9.jpg)
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/748/marina9fp4.th.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=marina9fp4.jpg)
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5065/marina10tb1.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=marina10tb1.jpg)
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http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8049/marina13tg5.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=marina13tg5.jpg)

It seems to me that it's not the global warming changing the climate for Dubai but the Dubai Marina project: it's like an artificial mountain forming clouds which are blown by a constant wind over the city and the new downtown. I walked three days without any sun protection in Dubai and I only got a real sun burn the fourth day when I was at Dubai Marina.
I'm really curious to see how the weather will change when the tallest block is completed.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8716/marinafrombeachve0.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=marinafrombeachve0.jpg)

It seems to me that it's not the global warming changing the climate for Dubai but the Dubai Marina project: it's like an artificial mountain forming clouds which are blown by a constant wind over the city and the new downtown. I walked three days without any sun protection in Dubai and I only got a real sun burn the fourth day when I was at Dubai Marina.
I'm really curious to see how the weather will change when the tallest block is completed.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8716/marinafrombeachve0.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=marinafrombeachve0.jpg)


Interesting observation.

And thanks for posting the photos.

Dubai Marina seams to stand on a wind corridor.

Before the towers were build, during sand storms, that was the most affected aerea in the city, with sand "covering" the highway and visibility reduced more then anywhere else.

Thank you Nr. 2 for posting these nice photos. :applause:

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8246/marina1ih5.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6351/marina2wm8.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8017/marina3uq4.jpg


BTW if anyone wants a render from their apartment or something just tell me and I'll do it :)

@ malec

can you do a 3 D from inside of my appartment ???????????

where is it?

a 2B type in Timeplace,i have a floorplan posted in TP thread

Malec, I suggest you start charging for this service as it could prove quite lucrative. To test this theory. Of course I suggest you begin charging immediately after you do my apartment on the 16th floor of the Torch.

i try to upload the floorplan but it works not TINIPIC

@ malec

the floorplan 2B type is on Timeplace Thread Page 6 Post 106

after you do my apartment on the 16th floor of the Torch.
Naz, which apartment is it exactly?

http://www.dubaiselect.com/wp-content/themes/dubai-select/media/images/floorplans/torch/Floors-1-22.gif




From time place looking towards the tallest block.

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1157/marina4un0.jpg

Thanks Malec :cheers:

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8246/marina1ih5.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6351/marina2wm8.jpg



OMG these renders are AWESOME!!!! Thanks malec!

http://i13.tinypic.com/29lnrpt.jpg

16th floor of the torch from right to left:

In the first pic that's supposed to be trump tower on the palm.


http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7933/naz1sn7.jpg

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3570/naz4uq8.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8042/naz3bo6.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5844/naz2ox2.jpg

Thank you so much for the hard work Malec, I owe you a drink when you're in Dubai, even though I write like a spaz with a mouse.

I don't think my view is that bad. I could probably do with the "wind-tunnel" and extra shade, that's when its not sandstorming though. I love the Princess Tower, I think its one of the best looking towers in Dubai, so am quite honoured to have it right on my balcony like that. :D

^^ To be honest though, the little view of palm jumeirah that you get is probably the best part with the trump tower and all

it will be fine. be sure once everything is completed, it will be dense but the view will be ok.

i did my best to get some shots of the tallest block today!

Flo r u just in Dubai ?

can you take some shots of Timeplace.......?

i have some aerials maybe but not more i have only been to the marina in the evening.

i can tell u it is topped out though.

^^ To be honest though, the little view of palm jumeirah that you get is probably the best part with the trump tower and all

malec
can u do 64th floor of the TT facing the marina please:)

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naz, u have to throw a party once u move in

in his 1bed?

The most ppl i've ever had in a 1-bed was 30. So never underestimate a 1-bed!

^^ You must be rich. I hear it is very expensive to pay for an overnighter, let alone 30 !

^^ He just knows the right places offering the best value for money in town.

Answer a) I'm not rich. They were just cheap hookers.

Answer b) I'm a part-time amateur porn producer and used the distribution fees to cover the cost of hiring the gals.

Answer c) Er, I wasn't talking about hookers, I was talking about my house-warming party in London when I first bought my apartment. :ohno:

I'll let you all decide which is the correct answer.

:lol: :cheers: :applause:

http://i11.tinypic.com/48n7cb8.jpg

Wow,is this pic taken by yourself Dubai Steve ?

I did a one hour cruise last night out of the Marina towards the Palm and along JBR. Taking photos was impossible because of the movement, but guys it is absolutely breathtaking. Anyone who comes here should do it, the Marina Walk at night is now as popular on any day as it used to be on week-ends one year ago.
There is a long piece of reclaimed land left of the Marina exit and right of Al Habtoor. On the the end there is a big pipe line going into the water. On the reclaimed land was work going on at night, but couldn't figure out what it was. Isn't that a Nakheel plot? What are they up to?

^^ where do you catch the cruise from and how much does it cost?

There's a small cruise company, forgotten the name and the prices, on a berth opposite the old sales centre plot.

double post

http://i11.tinypic.com/48n7cb8.jpg

^^ Does anyone know what tower will be going between roshana tower and the tower to the left or marina terrace?


I did a one hour cruise last night out of the Marina towards the Palm and along JBR. Taking photos was impossible because of the movement, but guys it is absolutely breathtaking. Anyone who comes here should do it, the Marina Walk at night is now as popular on any day as it used to be on week-ends one year ago.
There is a long piece of reclaimed land left of the Marina exit and right of Al Habtoor. On the the end there is a big pipe line going into the water. On the reclaimed land was work going on at night, but couldn't figure out what it was. Isn't that a Nakheel plot? What are they up to?


This is the land Josau is talking about at the entrance to the marina, that will be some great property to develop, probably the best location to live at if towers are built there.

http://i16.tinypic.com/2csjt4h.jpg

This is the land Josau is talking about at the entrance to the marina, that will be some great property to develop, probably the best location to live at if towers are built there.

http://i16.tinypic.com/2csjt4h.jpg


it can be considered true nakheel owns it, and i think they might convert it into some midrise residences with beach club and a yacht club for PJ.

some of mine

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great pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!

13/April/2007

Dubai Marina cleaning

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That is great newa that they clean the water in the marina

awesome shots flo.. some of the best night shots of marina i have seen..

Imre - welcome back :)

^^ fisheye my friend ;)

That is great newa that they clean the water in the marina

they have done so for ages afaik

^^ fisheye my friend ;)

I actually like the non-fisheye shots of yours at night, I'm not a big fan of fisheye :)

^^ :bash: :bash:

i love it, the perspective is just great..
have u seen the ET shots?

^^ Fisheye SUCKS ... especially when taking pictures of persons. :bash::bash::bash:

^^ ..:kiss:

^^ is this what happened at the "forum meet"? :runaway:

The writing is on the wall. :runaway:

awesome shots flo.. some of the best night shots of marina i have seen..

Imre - welcome back :)

welcome Krazy:)
When are you coming to Dubai?

^^ is this what happened at the "forum meet"? :runaway:

i thought u weren't there?

^^ that's why my post was a question and not a statement!

^^ is this what happened at the "forum meet"? :runaway:

Flo I'm neither Bianca, nor that male model from the Havana Caffe menu :bash: :lol:

who is bianca?

^^ You know verywell who. The one that registered here to tell you how much she loved you and you were seamingly very upset when it turned out she was actually a he. :tongue2:

^^ ... ah i remember.. but it is not true like that i knew that from the very beginning, he was talking to me at MSN and then registered here as female. :lol:

^^ where do you catch the cruise from and how much does it cost?

^^ You catch the cruise from Marina Walk and it is 50 AED a person with a free soda and lots of reggea music. We were just 3 people that night it was like a private cruise.

50AED for reggae music? Holy cow that's cheap.

There's a small cruise company, forgotten the name and the prices, on a berth opposite the old sales centre plot.

I'm over in Dubai 26th April for a week and fancy this........are they located in front of Marina Terrace or thereabouts ??

We have tried both this one (right across from the water fountain in Marina Walk) and a nearby much more expensive company and this was by far the best value for money at AED 50 each and they even give 50% discount for the kids. They operated only in the afternoon through the evening and they are very quite in the evenings. There were 4 of us and they needed 6 as a minimum to launch the trip so I offered to pay for the remaining 2 places and they took us out, only four of us (the boat/ship accommodates 60). You get a drink and you can make a request for the music if you preferred other type, we asked for local music. At AED 300 it is a bargain comparing with the tiny boat that we paid AED1400 for 2 hours and accommodates only 6 people, It takes you to the world and nearer to the palm but at night we did not see anything anyway, one major difference with the expensive one is that you can dictate where you want to go and what you want to see.

Now that they are constructing a new bridge and they blocked the Marina from one side, I wonder what is the route for the one in the Marina, it used to go out from one end and return via the other end all the way through the Marina at AED 50 per person passing by the edge of the palm. One tip though, it gets really rough at night and although they give you a blanket each, it could get really wet and rough out at sea but as soon as you return to the Marina, it is a fantastic sale through it especially at night.

16/April/2007

Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina

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We have tried both this one (right across from the water fountain in Marina Walk) and a nearby much more expensive company and this was by far the best value for money at AED 50 each and they even give 50% discount for the kids. They operated only in the afternoon through the evening and they are very quite in the evenings. There were 4 of us and they needed 6 as a minimum to launch the trip so I offered to pay for the remaining 2 places and they took us out, only four of us (the boat/ship accommodates 60). You get a drink and you can make a request for the music if you preferred other type, we asked for local music. At AED 300 it is a bargain comparing with the tiny boat that we paid AED1400 for 2 hours and accommodates only 6 people, It takes you to the world and nearer to the palm but at night we did not see anything anyway, one major difference with the expensive one is that you can dictate where you want to go and what you want to see.

Now that they are constructing a new bridge and they blocked the Marina from one side, I wonder what is the route for the one in the Marina, it used to go out from one end and return via the other end all the way through the Marina at AED 50 per person passing by the edge of the palm. One tip though, it gets really rough at night and although they give you a blanket each, it could get really wet and rough out at sea but as soon as you return to the Marina, it is a fantastic sale through it especially at night.

Many thanks for the info Mackie, that's great. :cheers:

Yes, thank you Mackie.

And thank you Imre for the very, very nice photos.

If you have seen Flo and Tom's night photos you would know why I did not post these before, bad quality but it give an idea about the size and location of this boat.

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very cool

I've been out on this dow cruise too - well recommended. The boat goes from right in front of the fountain on marina walk, but they also have an office just inside the building on the left (with your back to the water). I would highly recommend going out at 5pm or 6pm to see the sunset.

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took this last night from the point plot

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With the handover of JBR now under way, got me thinking, there has not been much else happened during the first 3 months of the year. How many towers can we expect during the remaining 9 months of the year 2007.

This is what I have come up with;


Dreams
Emirates Marina Serviced Apt's
Gargash
Jumeirah Beach Residence. 36 Towers
Jewels 2 Towers
KG Tower
Lootah
Manchester Tower
Marina Diamond III
Marina Diamond IV
Marina Diamond V
Marina Mansions
Marina Views 2 Towers
Marina Promenade 6 Towers
Marina Sail
Panoramic
Roshana
Unamed next to Jewels
Yacht Bay
2N Tower

That gives a grand total of ======== > 62 Towers

If we say that the average residency is 250 apts/tower that means we are going to have 15,500 new apartments handed over by 1st Jan 08. :nuts:

When you start to consider the PJ shorelines and some of the JLT's. :)

Things are going to be a lot different by the end of the year. :banana:

let's say 20000 average units will hit the market in the upmarket parts of Dubai, that would be enough for 40.000 people.. now consider the rapartments which will stay empty, short term rentals, high long term rents and the additional people moving to dubai this year i think we are pretty balanced.

just found Video-Clip

D U B A I - M A R I N A 2 0 0 7

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Dubai Marina -JLT , Interchange 5.5, road and bridge works , from Marina Diamond 2

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Dubai Marina -JLT , Interchange 5, bridge works front of 23 Marina Tower

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New Marina bridge and JBR

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the new bridge seems to be quite fast which is very good.

also the interchange is coming along quickly now.

when

Dubai Marina traffic is amazing now:)
my friend visited me , from Madinat Jumeirah to Marina Diamond 2 and it was 90 min... ( anyway, if he comes in SZR , maybe just 10-15 min..:))

What will be happening here when JBR is ready , same as Dubai -Sharjah road?

Dubai Marina traffic is amazing now:)
my friend visited me , from Madinat Jumeirah to Marina Diamond 2 and it was 90 min... ( anyway, if he comes in SZR , maybe just 10-15 min..:))

What will be happening here when JBR is ready , same as Dubai -Sharjah road?

^^ VIVE LE METRO!!!!!:nuts:

^^
Yes .. and when the Arabian Chanel and Creek are ready we just need a jetski :)

There was an article in newspaper about the traffic problem, but I think part of might also be related to the work on the 5.5 interchange and partially closure of the podium road, running parallel to the SZR.

^^
Yes .. and when the Arabian Chanel and Creek are ready we just need a jetski :)

:lol: Is it easy to hire jetski dock in Marina?

jetski's are not allowed in the marina

who know what is the new off-plan in marina with lovely marina view?!
i am looking to buy a one bed in dubai, is the marina a good area?!
pls help...

^^
If I was going for marina views...


Iris Blue http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=239927

Marinascape http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=120507

of course Infinity is/was my favourite but is definitely not ' off the ground yet ':ohno:

I'm not sure if they have one beds though...

HI Jenny, for the best views in the marina try Bay central from select properties, I believe they have a few left with full uninterupted marina views.

^^
If I was going for marina views...


Iris Blue http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=239927

Marinascape http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=120507
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I agree with Scoot :)

Thanks Grubbman , Plet and Scoot68, But do you think Bay Central is a bit small for the price they ask?!

Possibly Jenny, but for me the location and views make up for a few less square feet. Just my opinion. Nothing can be built in front of the central tower as well. I know there are about 7-8 units left right at the very front, but do not know the availabiltity status of the Iris blue and marinascape. Doubt there is anything left on the waterfront.

what floor is the besy for Marina View? any one know? cos i wouldn't like to buy 20floor or a bit higher, but i do worry can't see the boat!! or the boat will be too small!!

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a bit of an interesting article from ameinfo.com:

Why the Dubai Marina traffic jams are unlikely to persist
A couple of years' ago access to the Emirates Hills district was a nightmare, particularly when The Springs villas were first occupied. Today there is hardly a bad day. It will be the same for the Dubai Marina which experienced near gridlock last week as the new owners of the Jumeirah Beach Residence started to take up possession.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 28 - 2007 at 09:49

Naturally it would be better if road infrastructure and property handovers could be seamlessly coordinated. However, the Dubai Government is investing many millions in a huge new interchange for the Dubai Marina and Emirates Hills that is only now months away from completion.

Already this interchange has vastly improved traffic flow from the Dubai Media City to the Emirates Hills, and as its feeder roads into the Dubai Marina are completed it will speed up entry and exit to this district as well.

Somewhat further down the line and the construction traffic will also be removed from the Dubai Marina as this densely packed region of more than a hundred high-rise towers is completed. Then we will see if the transport analysts have done their homework correctly.

http://www.ameinfo.com/118162.html

R

What do u think is the solution to this traffic (on a short term basis, until the interchanges and all these come up) ?

1. Leave home v early / return v late.
2. Purchase a motorbike/ scooter
3. Don't leave home.

:)

01/May/2007

Dubai Marina

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Bloody marvelous Imre :applause:

wonderfull shots as always Imre!

Fascinating and informative aerial pictures Imre. Thanks a lot.

Look at the infill of the Nakheel land at the entrance to the marina, the incredible depth of the excavation for Princess Tower and the excavation progress on the tallest block sites to name just a few. And the progess of the repair work to the Infinity marina wall. Shouldn't be too long before the basement is pumped out and work gets underway again.

Any shots showing Marinascape?

thanks, thats all pics

Wow, you were in the air!!! Fantastic photos, thanks!

Imre were you in a blue and white helicopter around lunchtime when you took these pix?

Imre were you in a blue and white helicopter around lunchtime when you took these pix?


yes, around 2-3 p.m.

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on of the best Dubai-Marina videos from Dubai100 (Olaf Fey)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...80947912666829

what floor is the besy for Marina View? any one know? cos i wouldn't like to buy 20floor or a bit higher, but i do worry can't see the boat!! or the boat will be too small!!

In any highrise development.... If you want to invest... get the cheapest... If you want a nice place you will want to stay yourself.... Go as high as you can (afford) since this means better views and most importantly.... NO TRAFFIC NOISE.... Also... your resale prices will be better over time with the top floors...

When in Dubai..... NEVER buy a top floor.... Reason for this is that the top floor apartments tend to form mold at the ceiling because it is hot outside, cold inside, condensation, bla bla bla... Of course, proper insulation will fix this but you never know in advance.

Bottom line: Go as high as you can but NOT the top floor.

yes, around 2-3 p.m.

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I thought so... I was at the traffic lights at media city and saw you guys buzzing around :)

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In any highrise development.... If you want to invest... get the cheapest... If you want a nice place you will want to stay yourself.... Go as high as you can (afford) since this means better views and most importantly.... NO TRAFFIC NOISE.... Also... your resale prices will be better over time with the top floors...

When in Dubai..... NEVER buy a top floor.... Reason for this is that the top floor apartments tend to form mold at the ceiling because it is hot outside, cold inside, condensation, bla bla bla... Of course, proper insulation will fix this but you never know in advance.

Bottom line: Go as high as you can but NOT the top floor.

He has a point though in going not too high, if he wants to stay in the apt himself, since above 30th floor, everything on the bottom will look like insects..

Depends, if you have a long clear view of the marina, it is better to be higher up and get a nice overview of the marina, especially at night.

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so huge... amazing!

04/May/2007

Dubai Marina new bridge

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04/MAy/2007

Interchange 5

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Great shot...but i can't help but feel saddened at the huge decline in air quality obvious in all the lastest aerial shots + from my balcony esp in the last few months...is it just wishful thinking that after Dubai construction has peaked and plateaued that the air quality will resume to that of a couple of years ago? I can't help thinking most of the pollution is caused by those yellow emissions from the powerstation stacks beside JBR. Anyone know what that yellow stuff actually is?

^^Pretty sure that it has little or nothing to do with that.^^

A good guess would be that it is due to a combination of temperature inversion along with traffic pollution. There is a lot of commercial and construction traffic on the roads. The emissions are being trapped by an overnight temperature inversion and then added to the following day.

This "smog" type of air quality problem is visible over the entire area covered by SZR and not restricted to the power station zone.

^^ Agreed, plus with the summer approaching the visibility will get worsen by the day.

Sorry I didn't mean the powerstation was causing all the pollution merely the ugly 'yellow' layer which floats on top of the other muck. i just kinda wonder what that is...

Could be this...?

Yellow phosphorus is fed into the scrubbing system along with the aqueous calcium-based slurry. Oxides of nitrogen consequently are removed along with the sulfur dioxide. Elegant and effective, the process may be the breakthrough that Chang and scientists worldwide have pursued for years.

Yellow phosphorus, a novel scrubbing reagent conceived by Chang, triggers a chain of reactions within the scrubber that transforms insoluble gases into soluble compounds. Some 95 percent of the oxides of nitrogen in the exhaust stream are nitric oxide, which is highly insoluble.

^^ Sorry I can't help. I wasn't that good in chemistry at school (Even if I was, it was such loing time ago that I'd not remember a thing anyway) :D

The temperature inversion piece was easy for me as I recently passed my aviation JAR FCL meteorology exam. The chemistry process is out of my zone, however I am interested in the "calcium based slurry". I noticed a grey slurry trace washing up on the beach infront of the Hilton Hotel and wonder I this is the source.

You can really see some scale now:

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hey malec!

thanks for putting my model in your marina model:) i think it looks kinda funny... when you walk in the marina he looks huge but with the other towers (to come) to tiny :P

greetings!

Hey Malec, admire your patience. Your model really brings the scale of the tallest block to life. Will you be putting the facades on the blank elements, or is that a step too far?

Yes eventually I want to do the whole tallest block. I just don't have much time now with exams starting next week. Luckily Dubai Addiction is helping out but I'll make some more soon.

^^ take your time this looks awesome.

and thinking of it, this will roughly be the view from marinascape :)

Malec.... I don't know if this is of interest to you but I thought id let you know..(sorry couldn't PM you as my inbox is full - will clear it soon) but over a bizarre conversation at our local pub on Thursday, I got chatting with the Video Editor of Arabianbusiness.com and he's very interested in your work. He would like to get in touch with you about your renders (he can probably see some collaboration angle, not too sure) so if you're interested, I'll PM you his contact email or mobile number.

Like I said, not sure if this interests you or not..but pls let me know either way.

Cheers mate! :)

Go malec :banana:

^^ Go on Malec you know you want to, dont be :bash:

look how hard Damac is working :D

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What the hell is this? :D Are they trying to get into that bus? THAT is why there are always only a handful of workers on their sites - they just can't squeeze into the damned thing! :D

They are queing for there daily wage packet they cannot afford to pay them on a weekly basis ( don't know if they will be in business next week) :cheers:

They are queing for there daily wage packet they cannot afford to pay them on a weekly basis ( don't know if they will be in business next week) :cheers

They are queuing to be first in the bus, in order to be first in the labor camp to get a shower and then to be first in the kitchen to cook their meal. Scenes like this can be seen daily at shift change all over the Marina and at the construction areas all over Dubai.
I doubt they are working for Damac, since Damac isn't building anything there yet.

12/May/2007

Dubai Marina lifestyle:)

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Guess that's unavoidable, considering all the construction and the often windy conditions. They try to keep it clean, but until it's all up and going they will always loose the battle against this filth.

those pics were taken front of the Park Island site

They should not pump the construction waste directly into the marina. Marinascape was they worst for this on my last visit.

How do they handle the waste in JLT for example where there is no water to throw stuff ?

The rubbish in the photo looks like the construction workers lunch waste. They should be fined for doing this and be provided alternative arrangements.

Think of all the marine life that will be killed.

^^ Email the first picture to Emaar with their corporate logo over all the crap and the shit will hit the fan! As I said in TP thread, contractors providing bins would be a start.

Agree with Steve, Trident site was the worst. Fine them $10,000 and it will soon stop.

^^ done :)

Are you allowed to keep cats in any developments in Dubai Marina ?

Are you allowed to keep cats in any developments in Dubai Marina ?

yes, I have one at MD2:)

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some apartments have dogs , cats maybe rats as well...

^^ COOL. I love cats..

maybe i will bring the black evil one :evil:

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Yeah i saw that too on the MS site. but it was also really though to walk on MP site last time i was there, rats and dirt all over the place on the promenade.

What do you think about , when will the whole marina ready?

I would say 2012.

^^ Can't dissagree with that Imre. The supertall section may go on slightly longer in particular the Damac Ocean Heights II and Pentominium. Possibly still another tower to be announced next to Al batean (which I hope is going to get cancelled or redesigned, too tall for the beach).

Come to think of it, this one has gone dead, maybe there has been a considerable force of objections which has ordered it to stop until a decision is made. Probably just wishfull thinking.

BTW that last picture of the cat is scarey!!

ok, then 2013-2015?