DS also said that the Burj Al Arab was walking distance from the Torch ... everyone knows their marketing people don't get the facts right.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Keep walking Tractor...

couldn;t find elite residences so i posted it here

ACC $165m Elite Residence deal
United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
Arabian Construction Company has been appointed head contractor for Tameer Holdings' Elite Residence tower in Dubai Marina. The deal is worth $165m. The 91-storey tower will have 695 residential units comprising one and two bedroom apartments, three and four-bedroom penthouses, and villas. Facilities include two health clubs and a business centre.

^^ http://www.eliteresidence.net/index.htm

i meant the thread not the site

^^ http://www.eliteresidence.net/index.htm

DS also said that the Burj Al Arab was walking distance from the Torch ... everyone knows their marketing people don't get the facts right.

You guys are taking advantage of Morris's absence :)

Come back Morris and sort these guys out :lol:

You guys are taking advantage of Morris's absence :)

Come back Morris and sort these guys out :lol:

OK Mackie:

1) The Burj Al Arab is definitely within walking distance of the Torch, I walked it myself last summer..........only took me 4 hours.

2) So according to DS one rail of the Metro has been removed, it's well known that the intense heat coupled with dehydration can have a severe effect on a person's vision........perhaps this happened whilst walking to the Burj Al Arab.

:lol:

^^ Not only one rail was removed, but the remaining one was shifted accross the highway and up to the marina elevated podium. :D

Nothing new location wise, but I thought it was a half decent night shot, June 2007

http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07264/MarinaatNight062007.jpg (http://xs.to)


Distant Marina Skyline through taxi window near IBN Mall, June 2007

http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07264/MarinafromIBNmall062007.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07264/MarinafromIBNmallPic2062007.jpg (http://xs.to)

an article posted by glover on the property/investments thread says that:

'There are six districts within Dubai Marina — pink, red, orange, green, yellow and blue. Red and green are rated as the plum spots and seem to enjoy the highest premiums.'

does any of you know which one is which?

Dubai Freak you are a really good photographer.. keep them coming! :cheers:

29/June/2007

Dubai Marina mixed pics

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2116/imresolt031ir7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/488/imresolt052wb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

29/June/2007

Dubai Marina mixed pics

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8274/imresolt041je5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7724/imresolt042tp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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29/June/2007

Dubai Marina , construction workers

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http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2585/imresolt131dm8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The Dubai Marina is the place where greedy people (Imre is not included) meeting greedy developer.

haha, thanks , you have changed , I just wanted ask, why I am greedy :)

haha, thanks , you have changed , I just wanted ask, why I am greedy :)

Yeah i forgot you have an apartment in the Marina.
Someone who spend so many hours to take and upload so many nice pics can`t be greedy. ;)

The Dubai Marina is the place where greedy people (Imre is not included) meeting greedy developer.

Thank you, you are not too bad yourself, Nerd :bash: :bash:

^^ You greedy people are mean also :bash:


:lol:

Thank you, you are not too bad yourself, Nerd :bash: :bash:

Why so upset? Have you heard that a 500m tall tower will block your sea view? Or have you found some lunch boxes left by construction workers in your apartment? Or are you forced to write this to me in an internet cafe because you still have no internet connection in your apartment? Or have you found out that the metro stations are to far away from your apartment, so the price for your propertie will rise only 20% this year and not 40%. What a mean world we live in isn`t it? :)


But i shouldn`t complain. Because of people like you they build so many skyscrapers. Thanks for beeing greedy :okay:
:D

Don`t forget we are all nerds in this forum. The investor talk doesn`t fit into this forum. ;)

Thanks again for so beautiful photos.

Does anybody know how much a berth for a boat costs?
I am not looking for one, just nosy....

I asked in the Marina Motor Yacht Club, membership starts from 15.000 USD/year.
Front of phase 1 (six Emaars Tower), apr 20-25.000 AED/year but not sure.

Is that a major fire at the Marina??????

No sir, its the power station 'belching out' at the arse end of the Marina :ohno:

http://xs317.xs.to/xs317/07272/10IMG1744ArseEndFireLowRes.jpg (http://xs.to)

When the wind blows from south west the entire Marina and the beach hotels get a "taste" of this smoke even Marina Walk.

^^ Seriously???:ohno:

Are there any plans to move the station?

No

^^ Seriously???:ohno:

Are there any plans to move the station?

^^ Don't get me wrong, you can't actually smell something it is just like the pollution in any other major city except somewhat lessened by the fact that Dubai is by the sea. My point is that by not seeing the plant it is still there. After all we need the water and the electricity it is producing.

06/July/2007

Interchange 5.5

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06/July/2007

New bridge , Dubai Marina

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06/July/2007

Dubai Marina

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Panoramic Photo three weeks old now, but maybe worth posting? (smoggy backdrop)

http://xs217.xs.to/xs217/07276/31IMG17602PanoLowres.jpg (http://xs.to)

08/July/2007

Dubai Marina , new plot , between the big roundabout and Roshana Tower

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from the Gulfnews:

My Tower

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3623/save0013kv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Wow! Your own tower Imre. Congrats. :lol:

Wonder if this is at the arse end of the Marina near that other 50 story one.

So there it is. It is apparently right behind Roshana, so not the "unnamed tower". We need a thread for it.
Btw: pretty good prices. It all depends on the surface", but their site suggests that the smallest flat has 50 sqm. This would be pretty cheap.

Are there any schools in the district?

^^ No.

Are there any schools in the district?

just kindergarten at the Phase 1

http://www.marinamall.ae/

watch out for this one:

http://www.marinamall.ae/

watch out for this one:

Thats ABU DHABI.

just kindergarten at the Phase 1

* Insert joke about flo here *

DOUBLE POST. PLEASE DELETE.

Are there any schools in the district?

just kindergarten at the Phase 1

* Insert joke about flo here *

... which (kindergarden on Phase 1) will be just a stone throw away from the prestigious Marina Scape development. :banana:

Is there a link for My Tower? And where is it situated? Is it water-front?

^^ We have been to busy *insert lazzy here* to actually open a thread for it, but it is NOT in the water-front. It is behind Roshana Tower, facing the big round-a-bout.

Panoramic Photo three weeks old now, but maybe worth posting? (smoggy backdrop)


The smoggy backdrop is clearly visible! I can't imagine this not having a negative effect on the health of people in that area. The chimneys of the power plant are very low too. Maybe it would help to make the chimneys taller? I think in europe they have some min. height restrictions that are there to make sure the smog gets distributed a little more....

^^ Well to be fair, when those chimneys were build the area was an open desert with hardly a soul in sight.

^^ Well that's true of course... but it's hardly a minor technicality now is it? That's not much of an argument for nowadays really. I personally don''t know how much of a problem the smog from this plant really is as I don't live there, but as someone who is planning to invest quite heavily there in the future then I for one certainly do want to know!!!:yes:

You would think with the onset of the Marina and all of the other major projects going on they would have come up with some alternative plans for the plant, don't you think? Surely they must have at least foreseen people were going to complain about this? I don't like the idea of shelling out my hard-earned moolah on an apartment in the Marina and ending up getting a face full of crap while relaxing on my balcony that's for sure!:ohno: :bash:

I'm not sure, but I think the height restriction in Europe is 300m!? I could be wrong, but it must be around the 300m mark! I know coal-fired power stations need a high chimney so as to keep an acceptable limit on the ground, and so the smog can be better dispersed around a wider area. I don't know what the height restrictions in Dubai are? Anyone know?

Bottom line... maybe a little common sense here wouldn't go astray...

The plant I belive is a CCGT (combined cycle Gas Turbine Plant). Typical stack sizes in europe are around 75mtrs:badnews:

14/July/2007

Dubai Marina from the Goldcrest Views

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http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3799/marinado2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ i am shocked to say this but dubai_steve actually has a good picture above!! quite a good angle on the shot

* Insert joke about flo here *


I am not planning to get any children soon sorry. :cheers:

^^ Bllah ... bllah ... playing the "ignorant" there, aren't we. :ohno:

^^ i am shocked to say this but dubai_steve actually has a good picture above!! quite a good angle on the shot

He's just showing off his new yacht, actually.

I traded in my white van for it. :D

redmx, why are you shocked :bash:

:lol: oops

I traded in my white van for it. :D

redmx, why are you shocked :bash:

Dubai Promenade

It may looks like this

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7925/p1vq4.jpg


OR this :nuts:

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5522/p2xw7.jpg

^^ So that is what NAKHEEL has in store for the former Sailing Club area. :nuts:

There goes a whole load of sea and palm views. TGR 20th floor palm view, GONE! To mention only 1.

Nakheel have even managed to show Infinity , JBR and GH and they not super talls.

An interesting find, Thanks Spectrum

Nice I like it!

But what happened to the Palm in the first render. Now another forest.

20/July/2007

new bridge, Dubai Marina

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Just did a search found this

http://www.vanoord.com/webfront/base.asp?pageid=398

Say there is a 7 star hotel on it probaly that circle shaped building

spectrum, can you please give the link where you found this? Thankx, julito

spectrum, can you please give the link where you found this? Thankx, julito

It is not from the web, I got them from a friend of mine who is working in this project. It is still under design in concept stage.

there is a 7 star hotel on it probaly that circle shaped building

Bingo ;)

those 40-50 floors towers will be blocking the Palm view from the JBR:weird:

This is big news, it would block views for a lot of towers but if they knock up another 7 star super hotel will it be a good thing to have a view overlooking this hotel if its going to be another iconic landmark.

A second 7******* Hotel in front of JBR ?

is it true ??????????????????????????????????

i cant see 40/50 floors towers here especailly if they are going to build another 7 star hotel as well.Most likely 10/15 floors shore line type apartments. This is what i had gathered from agents when i visted recently.

Exciting! A 7 star hotel in the marina ! :banana:

Van Oord wins resort deal
CONSTRUCTION UAE
20 Jul 2007
Van Oord of the Netherlands has been awarded a AED 70 million ($19 million) dredging contract for a resort in Dubai that will replace the Jebel Ali Sailing Club at Dubai Marina. The contract involves the removal of two breakwaters, the placement of 750,000 tonnes of rock and the dredging of 650,000 cubic metres of sand for two new breakwaters and an artificial reef. The work should be completed in February 2008. Local developer Nakheel is the client.

R

http://i17.tinypic.com/4pucld3.jpg


http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/e/e3/180px-Mint_polo.jpg

^^ Spot on:yes:

Hmm....everybody is talking/complaining about losing sea views...:wtf: How are you supposed to build countless towers like this and then have every one of them blessed with a perfect sea view eh? :weird:

That's impossible! It's inevitable that some towers will lose their sea/plam views, but so what? They're still f*****g there!!!:bash:

Simple: leave your building, take a short walk and there it is!!!:nuts:

Nice I like it!

But what happened to the Palm in the first render. Now another forest.

All those extra bears you owe Imre will need alot of extra wildernest to hang out. :yes:

i like the concept... sea view is quite important but this one may be nicer :)

I understand them because they have bought sea view. Why pay it if you can´t get it?

Finally something iconic for the marina that's not crammed into the tallest block. Hopefully the other towers in it will be nice as well. One thing it will do is from certain angles it'll block out the jumeirah beach residence which is a good thing IMO :cheers:
Will have to add this to my 3D model when I get back home

^^ i agree! love the design.
the downside is that they will take ages to build this one. dubai marina will be a construction site area for at least another 5 years. how affetced are current residents by noise pollution?

^^ Nothing you can do about that mate... it's the price you have to pay. Can't expect construction on this scale to not be some sort of problem. But it will be worth it in the end though:yes:

To many investors in this thread.

I am a skyscraperfan and i like this. I hope they will build some really tall towers there. The view from the Palm will be extreme stunning.

In an interview today with Arabic Daily al-Bayan, Dubai Properties sales director Abdulraheem Mathloum said:

“The Beach Park will open its doors to residents of JBR in mid 2008, and the park and its facilities will be open to visitors for a low fee. It is just natural that we set low fees so that visitors can enjoy the environment, security and the beach available in the Park. This is in line with all other beach facilities in Dubai, such as Almamzer Park; and will be in addition to offering membership in 4 beach clubs in JBR.”

So now it's official, beach park access for all marina residents and guests for a small fee.

This should have an effect on the values of those developments "lost in the clutter of JBR".

[QUOTE=Imre;14359543]20/July/2007

new bridge, Dubai Marina

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4051/imresolt056jp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Pardon me for being ignorant but how are masted sailing boats going to pass under that bridge? Other than small/medium sized vessels I don't see them having the slightest chance.

The marina has not been designed to accomodate masted sailing yachts, which is unfortunate in light of global warming. Sail powered boats will have to moor in the outer marina or in the new marinas being built on the palm jumierah.

There is a possibility that they may navigate below the new high bridge to be built next to Dorrabay. However I have heard that the bay infront of The Jewels is intended for Super Yachts. :dunno:

It's a shame considering the history Dubai has with sailing. I am told the arabian gulf is ideal for the pastime considering it's seclusion from the open seas, fine weather and its year round breeze.
Nothing quite matches the sight of a few graceful yachts moored up in a Marina on a late summers evening :)

http://www.pupayachting.co.uk/pupaimg/marina5.jpg

Tallest block now complete!!! :banana:


http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/2186/marinav615texturesij8.jpg

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/8307/marinav614textureskg4.jpg

^^ That's awesome work malec!:)

There's no block in the world that even comes close to this:yes: Just spectacular!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

Amazing work on the rendering!

I don't really like this block though. It's too crowded and tall :nuts: There are too many 'minaret' type designs all next to each other. Look at the colours, roofs and spires... it's like the Abbasid empire on growth hormone, and there are some twists that are out of place.

There are too many 'minaret' type designs all next to each other. Look at the colours, roofs and spires... it's like the Abbasid empire on growth hormone, and there are some twists that are out of place.
The fact that the towers look so random when placed together is what I really like about the tallest block. You have your more "classical" ones like marina crown and princess tower right next to gleaming glass towers like damac heights, then some ugly boxy ones thrown in, etc. It looks completely non-fake, something which some think isn't possible in Dubai's projects.

It IS too crowded though. Would have prefered a cluster of maybe 3 or 4 really tall ones, then a few more spread around the marina

^^ malec, with all respect, this is not a fashion parade, it's not about who puts what and where, it's certainly not about love... this is purely about MONEY!!! I'm still surprised by how many people on this forum still don't seem to understand this yet!?

Hi , can I know if you have any information about the eight of the new bridge in next to Dorrabay. Do you mean that they want to make an higher bridge compared to the others in the marina? I have a flat on the 5th floor and hope my view won't be compromised. Please any info would be appreciated.



The marina has not been designed to accomodate masted sailing yachts, which is unfortunate in light of global warming. Sail powered boats will have to moor in the outer marina or in the new marinas being built on the palm jumierah.

There is a possibility that they may navigate below the new high bridge to be built next to Dorrabay. However I have heard that the bay infront of The Jewels is intended for Super Yachts. :dunno:

:omg: :omg: :omg: Great work. But this will take still so much time.

24/July/2007

Dubai Marina

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24/July/2007

Dubai Marina -JLT , Interchange 5.5


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Dubai Marina

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marina tonight.. pictures from Marina Minsions (level 29 penthous)

cool altitude :cheers:

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5917/sm29floorcopygb3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-25

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6324/smmarina2zv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-25

:nuts: wow...:nuts:

thank you superph

great update throught the marina...


..

^^ u have a reall thing up there ..cool shoot

Thanks for the pics thesuperph, the marina sure looks so beautiful at night:)

Fantastic view, thesuperph! Perfect panorama... and I love the coloured lights.

It was never mentioned in here, but there is a Mosque under construction, somewhere near the Waterfront Tower (by Trident).

These are two of the Best Pictures I have ever seen in this furum so far!
Thanks, Great Pics The Superph!!

If thats the view from your balcony/apartment! Damn Good!! Far out!

one of the best pics ever...can we come over to your apartment for a party??

oh i wish i would see that from my apartment :P
i went there with afriend of mine who had his handover of his aprtment.. but i sneeked up and luckly the penthouse door was opened so i took these pictures so you guys can feel :nuts: just like i did there.

i have a two bed room aprt at the marina prominade..

since you guys loved it..
here is an aproximate stitch for the two pics into a wide panorama.. thanx photoshop

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/9443/smwidepanozs2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-26

^^ that's not fair...u're just making all the guys drool over the picture :lol:
by the way, tell ur friend it doesn't matter...we can still come over

Wow, its time to come to Dubai again.

I made a banner out of it.. let's hope Jan puts it up!

http://i13.tinypic.com/4tzso6t.jpg

I'm starting to get concerned about the marina for one reason and that's how it is at street level. Apart from phase 1 there is no proper landscaping in the rest of the marina. Who's actually responsible for this, is it emaar or is it up to the individual developers to do the landscaping around their towers? The amount of filth, broken footpaths, etc in the marina is crazy, and the thing is, the construction crew don't bother cleaning up after themselves and the area just stays a mess for ages. Also why do some of the streets have no footpaths?
When is all this going to be fixed? This is what I'm afraid of, that it won't, the place might get a cleanup but will probably be left without the greenery and landscaping that makes phase 1 so good.

I'll try and find examples of street level stuff I don't like.

Examples:

Nice tower but terrible at ground level. Nothing left for landscaping, just a barren plaza.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1971/imresolt03fz6.jpg


What the hell is that big box (on the left) doing on the marina's edge? Couldn't they hide that somewhere in the back?

http://i6.tinypic.com/4tf2pew.jpg


Hmm, no footpaths around the completed towers?

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1674/imresolt091uy2.jpg

^^ gotta give it some time malec... phase 1 has been around for ages and that's why it is the way it is.. I'm sure Emaar will take care of things.. right now it's just a bit chaotic coz of 200 towers going up at the same time

Totally agree...the marina as a whole is one of the main jewels in Emaar's crown, and we can be confident they will want it to be really well presented when the towers are a bit further on.

Anyone interested in taking the short Dhow Cruise from Dubai Marina along Jumeira Beach?

I have posted a short taster video in the photo section of the forum :) : sectionhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129838: (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129838)

Anyone interested in taking the short Dhow Cruise from Dubai Marina along Jumeira Beach?

I have posted a short taster video in the photo section of the forum :) : sectionhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129838: (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=129838)

Great Video with nice music:)

Thanks DF

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6324/smmarina2zv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-25

thesurperph, do you have higher resolution examples of these or other photos?

They're incredible shots but I'd like to see them even better. Thanks :)

I'm starting to get concerned about the marina for one reason and that's how it is at street level. Apart from phase 1 there is no proper landscaping in the rest of the marina. Who's actually responsible for this, is it emaar or is it up to the individual developers to do the landscaping around their towers? The amount of filth, broken footpaths, etc in the marina is crazy, and the thing is, the construction crew don't bother cleaning up after themselves and the area just stays a mess for ages. Also why do some of the streets have no footpaths?
When is all this going to be fixed? This is what I'm afraid of, that it won't, the place might get a cleanup but will probably be left without the greenery and landscaping that makes phase 1 so good.

I'll try and find examples of street level stuff I don't like.

i also see the same problems. Part of it is I believe due to the fact that most of the projects in the Marina are independent of one another unlike phase one. Things are thus invariably less fluid unless a huge amount of planning goes into coordinating adjacent developments at the ground level.

To others who say this will be fixed later when more of the construction in the Marina is finished i'd say hmm. Do you expect them do excavate these large cement areas some time in the future and replace them with landscaping? Maybe, but unlikely.

I think the problem arises from the fact that the majority of the buildings in the Marina are residential, and thus largely self sustained entities. Thus connection to the outside 'public domain' is limited to entrances and exits, leaving huge patches of blank walls as an eyesore to passerby.

to the solve this problem there needs to be more effort to connect each development with it's surroundings through a series of "in between areas" that provide shade, places to sit, and maybe shops (like phase one). In short, better architecture. Since everything is being built at once this is harder but by no means impossible to do. I'm sure that many developments in the Marina will live up to this standard, but how much all those that don't will end up being a detriment to the overall feeling of the Marina, is yet to be seen.

I personaly would not worry about it....... 99% , well its actually 100% but lets keep it at 99 to give a "real" feel to it ^

Shiekh mohammed and many other top officials treat Dubai like their back garden ! they will make SURE the billions spent on major projects in Dubai get "landscaped"

I'm starting to get concerned about the marina for one reason and that's how it is at street level. Apart from phase 1 there is no proper landscaping in the rest of the marina. Who's actually responsible for this, is it emaar or is it up to the individual developers to do the landscaping around their towers? The amount of filth, broken footpaths, etc in the marina is crazy, and the thing is, the construction crew don't bother cleaning up after themselves and the area just stays a mess for ages. Also why do some of the streets have no footpaths?
When is all this going to be fixed? This is what I'm afraid of, that it won't, the place might get a cleanup but will probably be left without the greenery and landscaping that makes phase 1 so good.

I'll try and find examples of street level stuff I don't like.

As an overseas investor and visitor to Dubai living in the UK I keep an interest in whats happening in Dubai and am fascinated by the developments.Regards the Marina,I don't think overall you can expect too much from the quality of workmanship in Dubai.You have to remember,all the workers are unskilled cheap labour from abroad.These are not people who have learnt a proper trade in their own countries with qualifications.I can see this from the quality I've seen myself.I also think the materials used,i'e kitchens and bathrooms are of quite a low quality and as for the plastic windows and doors I saw myself at a property in Arabian Ranches,they were cheap junk.I aslo question as to how hard these guys work having seen enough just standing around doing nothing so I dont think they would be too concerned to leave rubbish behind them in the marina or anywhere else.

Examples:

Nice tower but terrible at ground level. Nothing left for landscaping, just a barren plaza.?

Malec, those "barren plazas" as you call them are NECESSARY as assembly points in case of a (fire) evacuation.

29/July/2007

roadworks front of the Marina Diamond 2

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Malec, those "barren plazas" as you call them are NECESSARY as assembly points in case of a (fire) evacuation.

Not sure this is the reason....... I work in a building of 1,300 people and we assemble on the grass in front of the building. If there's a fire I don't think anybody would be too concerned about a bit of grass and perhaps a few flowers being walked on.

^^ DS have that many people on their sales team!!!!!!!:eek:

^^ DS have that many people on their sales team!!!!!!!:eek:

:lol:
I swear you two must be siblings!

^^ DS have that many people on their sales team!!!!!!!:eek:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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03/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina

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I can't find the thread of this project:

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Shot at 2007-08-05

^^ Here it is: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=413530

any news on the dubai promenade ? quite a bit of development going on there !

http://i14.tinypic.com/4rcnvp2.jpg

Second slowest project in Dubai Marina after Marinascape? :ohno:

^^ Here it is: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=413530

Thanx!

That bridge is taking forever. They haven't even started building the abutments.

When asked about completion I was told that they had encountered problems with the alignment with the roundabout on the Habtor side.

taken yest:

http://i14.tinypic.com/4p4xd1j.jpg

R

http://www.alineah.com/resultvideo.asp?vname=dubaimarina.wmv&l=Dubai Marina

I found this video to be very informative and gives a very accurate discription of Dubai Marina. It is some what dated though, Emaar need to bring out a more upto date video.

To watch videos on many developments in Dubai Marina this site is pretty handy in my opinion

http://www.alineah.com/dubai/development/147/DubaiMarina.htm

taken yest:

http://i14.tinypic.com/4p4xd1j.jpg

R
Did you take that from your window while riding on the Metro. :laugh:

As an overseas investor and visitor to Dubai living in the UK I keep an interest in whats happening in Dubai and am fascinated by the developments.Regards the Marina,I don't think overall you can expect too much from the quality of workmanship in Dubai.You have to remember,all the workers are unskilled cheap labour from abroad.These are not people who have learnt a proper trade in their own countries with qualifications.I can see this from the quality I've seen myself.I also think the materials used,i'e kitchens and bathrooms are of quite a low quality and as for the plastic windows and doors I saw myself at a property in Arabian Ranches,they were cheap junk.I aslo question as to how hard these guys work having seen enough just standing around doing nothing so I dont think they would be too concerned to leave rubbish behind them in the marina or anywhere else.

I have to agree with your observations on quality and workmanship. It isn't just the laborers, but you also have to consider there is probably a great lack of experience all the way from the project managers and engineers on down. With hundreds, if not over 1000 projects shooting up simultaneously in Dubai alone, no one can tell me that these firms are not pressed to take almost whomever they can find.

Projects like Burj Dubai, where it would seem no money was spared to get top talent, are the exception. So, sloppy work is everywhere to be found as well as questionable build and design practices.

But all is not to be considered spoilt by these issues--which is why I have invested in property here. The laborers and everyone else in the chain do learn and develop their skills as they go along, sometimes faster, if not better than they would if they were in a training course. At the other end of the spectrum, it would seem that most projects at least have started out from good, overseas architectual firms and consultants, so at least the original designs were probably of good quality.

Finally, I would prefer to go with a more straightforward, simple design when choosing a property to invest in rather than one with lots of bells and whistles. That way, by the time the builders have gotten through the first few floors they will have learned from their mistakes and can apply these lessons as they go along. If it something bold and fancy--read DAMAC--then I would be more concerned. In such case, if the developer doesn't have substantial money and clout--and good reputation--I would be worried whether they could pull it off.

There is one more thing that exacerbates the problems--that is all the developers and agents boasting about and promising luxury this and luxury that, when in fact they know all along that they are going to be purchasing and installing cheap fittings and interior materials. The problem is that there is no strong legal framework in place to hold them accountable for all the false claims. It's outrageous that buyers, upon taking possession of a new property almost need to rip out all the original fittings and completely redo the interiours from scratch if they want something decent. Some of the photos I've seen here of interiors are a complete disgrace.

10/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina , new bridge

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10/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina from the new bridge


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10/Aug/2007

Interchange 5.5 (Dubai Marina-JLT)

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Anybody any idea when the new bridge will be open ??

Apologies if this has been asked already...

Does anyone if there's gonna be some sort of shuttle bus or tram service which will operate around the marina.

Just wondering how we will get to the metro stop, malls and the beach park etc. from my apt which will be in the Torch.

Many Thanks

In Imre's first picture 'from the new bridge', above, whats the building under construction that looks like it is inbetween Le Revé and Marina heights ???

^^

Marina Pinnacle (yellow core) or front of that is The Torch (red DCE core)

Watch video (http://www.alineah.com/resultvideo.asp?vname=dubaimarina.wmv&l=Dubai Marina)

The vision of Dubai Marina is to create an awe-inspiring city-within-a city that delights residents with its cosmopolitan, free-spirited atmosphere and unique, invigorating lifestyle. It will be an urban centre on the water, comparable to the most exclusive waterfront developments in the world's leading cities. Ideally positioned along Dubai's new growth corridor, Dubai Marina will be the place where people meet, laugh, live and enjoy life to the full. Always alive, with the glittering Marina at its heart, Dubai Marina will be unlike any other place, in Dubai, the Middle East and even the world.

Location
This man-made marina is strategically located near Interchange 5 on Sheikh Zayed Road close to Dubai's well-known landmarks like the Dubai Internet City, The American University of Dubai and the Emirates Golf Club.

Marina Lifestyle
Marina living has become one of the most desirable and sought-after lifestyles in the world. Now you can enjoy it all, right here in Dubai. The exclusivity, the status and the rewards of waterfront living are awaiting you at Dubai Marina. One of the world’s largest, most meticulously planned waterfront developments, Dubai Marina offers you the exhilaration and vibrancy of a chic, urban lifestyle together with all the advantages of owning a home on the water. Unobstructed views across the marina, fresh sea breezes and the experience of a lifestyle most people can only dream about.

Be part of it
There is no place like Dubai Marina. The ultimate in urban lifestyle blends perfectly with the splendour of a true marina. Dubai Marina is at the centre of Dubai’s new, fast paced business hub. The marina’s neighbours include Dubai Internet City where the world’s leading corporations explore the new frontiers of cyberspace, Dubai Media City, where the region’s news and other communication professionals have made their home, the renowned American University in Dubai, as well as, the forward-thinking Knowledge Village. Dubai Marina is also conveniently close to Emaar Business Park and Jebel Ali Free Zone. Journalists, students and captains of industry can often be found soaking up the unique atmosphere at the Marina or meeting for lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants.

http://www.alineah.com/dubai/development/147/DubaiMarina.htm

http://www.alineah.com/

Is there actually going to be any green areas in the Marina or is it going to be full of concrete.

Does anyone have the final designs plans of the marina that go into that much detial

^^

Yes I believe that Emaar have plans to place 3 pot plants outside the mall. That should do it. :lol:

Is there actually going to be any green areas in the Marina or is it going to be full of concrete.

Does anyone have the final designs plans of the marina that go into that much detial


http://www.dubai.fi/image/albums/userpics/10002/full-dm_large.jpg

I am not sure is this a real plan.

Apologies if this has been asked already...

Does anyone if there's gonna be some sort of shuttle bus or tram service which will operate around the marina.

Just wondering how we will get to the metro stop, malls and the beach park etc. from my apt which will be in the Torch.

Many Thanks

It appears that the tram will run along Jumierah Beach/Al Sufuoh Rd. from half-way through the Marina. See map. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Dubai_Metro.jpg) Looking at the map it would make so much sense to have the tram link up with one of the metro stops. But will they? This is the time to plan and get started doing that, like running the tram right along the road sometimes called the Marina Ring Road.

There also has long been talk of a luxury bus line for the Marina, but what exactly will this mean is anyone's guess. I can't see big, fat cushy busses being that frequent or useful to provide shuttle service to the metro stops. For that, there ought to be much smaller and very frequent mini-buses. Then, there has also been talk of water taxis.

So, a lot of potential out there, but all that seems certain is a tram to service the Al Sufuoh Rd. but not necessarily to help with metro connections. Once more--like tens of thousands of people--start actually inhabiting Dubai Marina then perhaps civic organizations can be formed so these kind of practical things can happen.

This is even more authoritative, from the Dubai gov (http://vgn.dm.gov.ae/DMEGOV/dm-mp-content?articleid=3134)~

"We are also going to modify the road network in Al Sufouh in the wake of rapid development in Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residences," said Hashim Mohammad Al Hashemi, Head of Roads Planning Sections at the municipality. An 11km-long track to carry trams on Al Sufouh Road will be run between Madinat Al Jumeriah and Dubai Marina. The two-lane track will provide an easy alternate mode of public transport between new residential and tourism projects. The tram system will be linked with Dubai Metro network stations on Shaikh Zayed Road. The area will have its own luxury public bus service, which will be different from buses currently used in other parts of Dubai. "Luxury buses will be used to encourage people use public transport keeping in view the living standards in the area,"

Dated Sept. 2005

Here's even more, and this is very recent (http://www.7days.ae/showstory.php?id=52303):

It (the RTA) will also launch a tram service that will operate between the Al Sufouh and Jumeirah areas, providing a convenient and easy mode of transport for residents living or working in the area. This service is also expected to be a tourist attraction with stops at locations like the Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina.
“The service is slated to start along with the Dubai Metro rail service and would provide mobility to the residents in the area,” said Al Tayer. The tram service will run parallel to the Metro rail service, he added.

June 2007

So this thing appears to be clearly thought out and under-construction along Al Sufuoh Rd. right now. If it is going to service Mall of the Emirates, then it is definitely going to be connecting to the metro--in Dubai Marina area it would seem, as well.

http://www.dubai.fi/image/albums/userpics/10002/full-dm_large.jpg

this is pretty much correct.

i am sure Emaar will take care of the greenery.. you underestimate the space which is still left even after all plots are built up...

http://www.jebelalisailingclub.com/MainComm%20Mins%2005-10-23_files/Letter%20from%20Nakheel%20-%20Sept%2006.pdf

more evidence for the Dubai Promenade

http://www.jebelalisailingclub.com/main/N027-03-07-DP-JASC-L-008.pdf

one more...

^^

Yes I believe that Emaar have plans to place 3 pot plants outside the mall. That should do it. :lol:

^^ :lol: :lol:

Would be so cool......but this looks like fungus though:lol:

http://www.dubai.fi/image/albums/userpics/10002/full-dm_large.jpg

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construction works for Dubai Promenade? btw. do we have a thread for it?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/watdoetdaviddaar/1094464925/in/photostream/

more here...

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As i thought! It is happening !

good view of the development.

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14/August/2007

Dubai Marina -JLT, Interchange 5.5

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14/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina

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^^

Great to see the infastructure taking shape around the Marina/SZR area.

Some amazing shots again Imre.

Thanks.

Where exactly are the 2? metro stops by the marina/JLT. Which are the closest buildings ?

end of marina taking shape soo fast great job imre

Which end?

^^ near interchange 5

Which end?

The smelly end.

The smelly end.

^^ Depending on ones level of hygiene either end can be smelly :lol:

Somebody is selling a Tower in Dubai Marina that looks like KPM Tower. According to the agent, the construction already on 4th floor.... and is located close to Park Islands...

Copied this from their mail..........

B4+G+30FLOORS RESIDENTIAL & RETAIL TOWER (379 UNITS + 5000 SQ FT OF RETAIL AREA)

COMPLETION IN THIRD QUARTER IN 2008, CONSTRUCTION, ALREADY STARTED
PAYMENT PLAN SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS

1 ADVANCE PAYMENT OF AED 160 MILLION

2 SECOND PAYMENT (AED 40 MILLION ) TO BE PAID IN 01/10/2007

3 THIRD PAYMENT ( AED 30 MILLION ) TO BE PAID IN 31/01/2008

4 FOURTH PAYMENT (AED 30 MILLION ) TO BE PAID IN 01/05/2008

5 LAST PAYMENT (AED 30 MILLION ) TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY

S.P. – 290,000,000 + Transfer fees

KINDLY NOTE:

U CAN SELL INDIVIDUAL UNITS IMMEDIATELY AFTER PAYING THE ADVANCE PAYMENT OF 160 MILLION

FIND ATTACHED FURTHER DETAILS

ALL FLOOR PLANS / M.E.P DRAWINGS / ROOM LAYOUT PLANS & OTHER RELATED DOCS ARE ALL AVAILABLE WITH US

FIRST COME PRIORITY

Marina Tower
Partial Sea view, Marina view & Sheikh Zayed Road view

• The selling price is 290 million
• Plot Area : 35,443 Sqft
• BUA Area : 461,082 Sqft
• Height : Basement 4 + Ground Floor + 30 Floors
• Facilities : Garden, Health Club & Swimming Pool

• Studios : 153 No’s
• 1 Bed Rooms : 157 No’s
• 2 Bed Rooms : 55 No’s
• 3 Bed Rooms : 09 No’s
• Duplex : 04 No’s

• Ground Floor Full Retail Area – 5000 Sqft.

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Anybody knows about this tower?

^^
more info here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=479695

"According to the agent, the construction already on 4th floor.... and is located close to Park Islands..."
:ohno: :ohno: (nothing has started there)

be careful with this!

I understand that the infos are in that thread... what I mean is that the tower that they are selling is not KPM... It has different specifications with KPM and the agents for KPM have been selling the aparments long ago... According to the agent, this new tower has not been launched yet. Construction of KPM has not been started yet but this tower is already on its 4th Floor.

I don't know of any tower closed to Park Islands that is on its 4th level already and is having the specs of this tower...

Where exactly are the 2? metro stops by the marina/JLT. Which are the closest buildings ?

Steve you should show more attention, since this info has been posted a number of times. I guess it is becouse no bears were shown to mark the locations. :ohno:


However they are opposite Horizon Tower and Marina Diamond 1, 4.

I understand that the infos are in that thread... what I mean is that the tower that they are selling is not KPM... It has different specifications with KPM and the agents for KPM have been selling the aparments long ago... According to the agent, this new tower has not been launched yet. Construction of KPM has not been started yet but this tower is already on its 4th Floor.

I don't know of any tower closed to Park Islands that is on its 4th level already and is having the specs of this tower...

this is big joke, there is nothing with 4 floor..

that area:

Trident Grand Residence ( rising soon)
Royal Oceanic (contsruction halted)
Skyview Tower (rising soon)
KPM ( no board , no fence, nothing)

only the Al Habtoor Tower has 5-6 floors there, but I doubt that is for sale.

Steve you should show more attention, since this info has been posted a number of times. I guess it is becouse no bears were shown to mark the locations. :ohno:


However they are opposite Horizon Tower and Marina Diamond 1, 4.

I think , I wrote minimum 5 times:)

JLT site: front of the Green Lakes Towers ( S plot)
and front of the Indigo,Lake Terrace, Almas Tower

I totally agree with you Imre... Al Areifi Tower has almost the same status of construction and specs but its not close to PIs...

BTW how do I quote a previous message? I can't check the box that says "Quote message in reply?"

I totally agree with you Imre... Al Areifi Tower has almost the same status of construction and specs but its not close to PIs...

BTW how do I quote a previous message? I can't check the box that says "Quote message in reply?"

click the quote and after you can write the text

i found this pics:

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3788/imresolt050ih3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this is a Habtoor Tower with 4 floors (20/July/2007) and there is a Skyview board , maybe they have changed with this?

Real estate agencies sometimes change the towers , because they dont know the exact location just see the boards.

its still not working, I tried before and after I type the text...maybe something is wrong with my settings...

^^ Click on QUOTE tab that is located on the bottom right of the post you want to quote.

i found this pics:

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3788/imresolt050ih3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this is a Habtoor Tower with 4 floors (20/July/2007) and there is a Skyview board , maybe they have changed with this?

Real estate agencies sometimes change the towers , because they dont know the exact location just see the boards.

So what you're saying basically is that Real Estate Agents are usually a bunch of incompetents :yes:

^^ Click on QUOTE tab that is located on the bottom right of the post you want to quote.

got it... thanks a lot....

Always assume that every real estate agent in Dubai is an intrepid moron, unless he/she has official discharge papers from a court of law, attested by the local municipality office and the United Nations.

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As i thought! It is happening !
shouldn't we create a thread for this?

It is indeed under construction.. pretty cool.
I'd love to have more information..

Always assume that every real estate agent in Dubai is an intrepid moron, unless he/she has official discharge papers from a court of law, attested by the local municipality office and the United Nations.

:lol: :lol:

It is only in dubai that you can find a property consultant that have not seen the actual property that he is selling, have not been to the actual location and does not have a good copy of the floor plan...

Its a shame they are calling themselves consultants... They are acting more like an ORDER TAKER....::ohno: :ohno:

23 Marina Video (http://www.alineah.com/resultvideo.asp?vname=marina23.wmv&l=Dubai Marina)

23 Marina Tower will be the tallest residential building in the world on completion at the dubai marina with 90 storeys. For it's moillonaire residence the developer is offering free use of a Yacht, a Rolls Royce for airport pick ups, Home automation, separate private elevators, Three car parking spaces, a jacuzzi on the terrace and two maids rooms. The Apartments have contemporary styled interiors marble and wood finishings, and a fully equipped kitchen. Duplex apartments have their own private plunge pool and private elevator. Amenities at 23 Marina include 5-star Health Spa, indoor outdoor tempareture controlled pools, childrens pool, 24/7 security, 24/7 Convenience store, 24/7 Concierge, Valet parking, Apartment mail boxes, 6 high speed elevators, and a Spa on three levels of the tower.

Dubai Development Search (http://www.alineah.com/development.asp)

Dubai Market Analysis (http://www.alineah.com/market_analysis.asp)

http://www.alineah.com/apartment/990/detail.htm

http://www.alineah.com/other_apartments/731_1/page_1.htm

http://www.alineah.com/dubai/development/147/DubaiMarina.htm

http://www.alineah.com/default.asp

17/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina

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17/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina new bridge (next to Grosvenor House)

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17/Aug/2007

Dubai Marina

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Hmm, interesting

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3951/render2tp2.jpg

^^ what in the world is that?

^^ Hahaha...what's that?

:rofl:

Does the height suggest it will be over looking something 'large'?

Hmm, interesting

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3951/render2tp2.jpg

is that thalassymia tower loool:lol:

^^ That is one ugly building!!!:puke: This is not a serious proposal is it?

It's deadly serious. :sleepy:








:sly:

Oh bollocks!!!:ohno: :bash: :bash: :bash:

Hopefully they won't hire the same people to build it as they got to do the shat poor render :lol:

^^ :lol:

.....and if they do:gunz: :gunz: :gunz:

so this so called proposal of a building next to the torch where was this picture found?

^^ probably on malec's sketchup program :D

is it 1st April in Ireland ?

Hmm, interesting

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3951/render2tp2.jpg

i like it.:) :) :) :cheers: :cheers:

I'm sorry but this site SSC is now getting so full of absolute fxxxin' shite it's beyond belief.

I'm sorry but this site SSC is now getting so full of absolute fxxxin' shite it's beyond belief.

It came from Malec, so I think it must have some credibility. In fact Naz also appears to back it.

I think Malec is on the irish black stuff:cheers: !

i like it.:) :) :) :cheers: :cheers:

Well, at least one person likes it :)


This is just something I've been working on over the past few days. I know it's not great but it's nowhere near finished. I have a week to burn so I decided to be a wannabe architect and make my own proposal for the “unknown emaar development” in front of the torch, etc.

What you’re probably gonna end up with is another boring 4-tower complex that looks the same as about 10 others around the city so instead I said hey, why not stack the res towers on top of each other and free up the land for some much needed public space. The tower starts off fairly wide on one side but narrow on the other so that there’s a good bit of breathing space between it and the torch / marina heights. At the bottom the best views are obviously towards the marina but at the top the best are probably looking at palm jumeirah so I wanted the tower to twist slightly so that at the top it faces the palm. Don’t know if I’ll do this though, will have to try it out.

I still have to work out what to do with the public space. I don’t want just a patch of green but there should be stuff there that makes people want to use it. Still loads and loads of work to do but I like it :). Any suggestions?


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3713/fantasy2ap0.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fantasy2ap0.jpg) http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1999/render3cn0.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=render3cn0.jpg)



I think Malec is on the irish black stuff:cheers: !
I had one tonight, not guinness but murphys, the real Cork stuff :cheers:

Looks good in the closeup render :cheers:

Edit: You should add it to the SSP diagrams. They have a fantasy category, but Dubai doesn't have much.

I think you should have a 7 star hotel and shopping / entertainment complex on the emaar plot. Something like the nakheel promenade hotel but have it hanging over the water maybe at the top.

Looks good in the closeup render :cheers:

Yeah it doesn't look so bad in that render....still needs a lot of work though. As it is it looks quite boring and dull actually.

I had one tonight, not guinness but murphys, the real Cork stuff

malec, isn't there another Irish "black stuff" pint called Beamish or something? I vaguely remember someone telling me about such a drink ages ago...:dunno:

Build it!

^^ Now we have two people who like it!:lol:

malec, how about a large public 'beach swiming pool' there is one in Brisbane (http://www.bugbog.com/images/beaches/australia_beaches/brisbane_pictures/brisbane_pictures_4.jpg).

"Pointless" you all cry, go to the real beach! well aside from the mass of crowds, and the fact that most of the are covered with hotel sunloungers, i think it would look nice...

this tower is big joke :lol: :rofl: :rofl:

^^ Now we have two people who like it!:lol:

No, I like it too...I just didn't like the first one where it's in the picture because everything is crooked in that one and it's too far to see detail :lol:

this tower is big joke :lol: :rofl: :rofl:

^^ So is that avatar!:ohno: :nuts: :puke:

KIDDING!!!;) :lol: :rofl: :rofl:

No, I like it too...I just didn't like the first one where it's in the picture because everything is crooked in that one and it's too far to see detail

^^ Now we have three people who like it!:lol:

Oh-oh...I think I'm starting to like it too...:gaah: :bash: :runaway:

^^ :lol: :lol: :lol:

^^ we need some votes for that tower :lol:

^^ Yes, we should start taking votes on that! And you can have mine right now! It stinks!!!

This tower is sooooo boring....I can't see anything worth smiling about here....well maybe when it comes to its height...??? How many floors do you think?

^^ above 100 F-below 150F

^^ Hope it is above 100 floors at the very least! Is there any name to this tower?

I THINK THIS A NEW RENDER For unknown emaar plot ....i thourgh there are 5 projects in that area....???

^^ Check out the tower directly behind it!:ohno: What a sea view!!!:lol: :lol:

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3951/render2tp2.jpg

^^ Did you guys read the thread? Malec designed this tower. Look at the other renders me made.

^^ Check out the tower directly behind it!:ohno: What a sea view!!!:lol: :lol:

Just to tell you, a tower will be built on that plot eventually and it doesn't matter whether it has 50 or 150 stories, it'll still block your views. In fact I've deliberately made it wide on one side and narrow on the other so that it has the least impact possible on the torch and marina heights:

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5065/fantasy4aq0.jpg


Tower is 534m tall, including the 20m high podium. It has 134 stories in total and the order is like this:
1 for the lobby
4 parking
2 for various facilities
28 res floors
2 mechanical
30 res floors
2 mechanical
30 res floors
2 mechanical
21 luxury res floors with increased floor to ceiling height
6 penthouse floors
2 for a public observation deck
1 for residents observation deck, club, etc
1 for tuned mass damper
2 large mechanical floors



I think some of the vertical lines need to be thicker and more visible, don't know how this'll work with the twist though.
Anyway what do you say, should it twist or not? My only problem is there are already 2 twisting towers in the marina.

I made a new thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=515361) for the fantasy tower and moved the posts there.

Considering how you folks continuously ruin project threads with non-stop gibberish for pages n pages, a number of you seem to have very limited patience if someone comes up with something interesting that's actually of relevance to this website's main theme, but not necessarily to you as investors.

This is one of the best tower designs i've seen since the Persian cluster in International City. I hope this one gets approval soon. Certainly a lot of investor interest. I've been getting a few real estate agents calling me at 2am asking if i'd like to reserve a condo and receive my free gold-plated toilet brush.

Hey Naz, now don't upset Malec, or Krazy will remove your post like he did to mine. :lol:

But im saying I like this tower. :dunno:

But im saying I like this tower. :dunno:

:lol:

There is so much going on in Dubai I'm having trouble keeping up. :cheers:

^^ you get used to it.

^^ Yeah, it is kinda :crazy2: but you literally get sucked in and before you know it you're hooked and can't get enough!:nuts: :)

Dubai is highly addictive! But in a good way of course!:banana:

I know what else is highly addictive, the substance you're on.

It sure is, but I really don't think you could afford it!?;)

April 2006

http://i13.tinypic.com/661iv15.jpg






April 2007

http://i18.tinypic.com/308w3d3.jpg

^^ Hell of a difference all round. Can't wait until about five years and see the difference then! :cheers:

^^ look at jewels tower wonderful progress

^^ Yes, fantastic progress indeed! Just look in and around the super-tall block!:nuts: :D

Seeing those pics from that angle just shows how desperately this place needs some landscaping.

OF COURSE LIKE U TOUGH GUY:lol: :lol:

Seeing those pics from that angle just shows how desperately this place needs some landscaping.

I would assume this will all be done in a fews years

I would assume this will all be done in a fews years

I agree. I don't see the point in putting landscaping there right now while there are still quite a few years of construction ahead! That would be nothing short of f*****g stupid IMO! Finish the towers and groundwork first, then add the final touches with some beautiful landscaping! I've no doubt the Marina will look SO much better once there is landscaping and lots of greenery put in place!

there would be a lot of dust on the greenery if they put it now anyway...
the whole zone is a construction site!

I agree. I don't see the point in putting landscaping there right now while there are still quite a few years of construction ahead! That would be nothing short of f*****g stupid IMO! Finish the towers and groundwork first, then add the final touches with some beautiful landscaping! I've no doubt the Marina will look SO much better once there is landscaping and lots of greenery put in place!

Agreed

I think in about 3-4 years time the landscaping will start

^^It has already started on the Marina side of SZR where irrigation lines and landscape patterns are in place. As soon as the main part of the metro is complete (1 + years) there should be nothing to prevent them from landscaping the other side either. Sand and dust is always going to be a problem regardless of construction, unless of course they decide to somehow cover all of the sand in the UAE ;)

From the Arabic Daily al-Bayan
3/9/07

The Trains Corporation, part of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, has announced the selection of Systra as a consultant to the Sofouh Tram Network, a network designed to provide service to about 210,000 workers and 180,000 residences. The feasibility study has been completed and work on the preliminary designs has begun in June of this year.

Engineer Abdaradha Abulhasan, director of planning and design in Trains Corporation of the Roads and Transport Authority, said the proposed line will run from Dubai Marina/Jumaeirah Beach Residence, passing through Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village, heading toward Madinat Jumeirah, Mall of the Emirates, and Burj al-Arab. This system will not only be an effective solution to ease traffic congestion, but will be an important element to attract tourists to Dubai, he said.

Abu Hassan added that the contractor will start work in January of 2008, and will take about 21-27 months to complete the project. The first phase is scheduled to open in September 2009. Planning is under way to build around 19 stations on the 14-kilometers line. Three stations will be transfer stations on the red line, at Emirates Mall, Dubai Marina, and Jumeirah Lake Towers.

The lines will be provided with escalators to facilitate the movement of pedestrians. The service will also include a station to transfer to the Palm Network, a single network built by Nakheel to service the Palm, said Abdul Majid al-Khajah, Executive Director of Trains Corporation. He said the tram service will be able to handle 5,250 people per hour in each direction, and will be integrated with the metro stations as well as bus lines.

Excellent! Dubai Marina residents will have a first class metro and tram at their doorsteps. Convenience and rise in values for property owners.

watch the value of marina apartments soar when this starts. News we have all been waiting for ...............excellent