So marina residents can take a short trip on the tram to the Palm network and hop onto the metro to Atlantis ! :banana:

Tallest block residents will have an especially good arrangement. I have calculated a 10-15 min. walk to reach the Nakheel station and 10 or less for the Marina station. At the Nakheel station one would have conceivably 3 networks--the Metro Red Line, the Palm Line and if Malec's projections turn out a line that leads through Emirates Hills upward. Add to that any nearby tram station and there will be four routes that one could access without having to change trains. Although a 10-15 minute walk (just to the station, plus another 3-5 minutes to reach the platform) is not ideal, having still so many direct lines is a big plus. Once this comes to be, many DM residents will not even need cars and so the one or two parking spaces per flat could end up being sufficient for residents and their guests.

early stages of this tram project I know but is there a map and where the 19 stations will be put etc

The RTA intend to arrange shuttle buses from key residential areas, to the various Metro stations. If they allow the use of metro passes on these shuttle buses, they're onto a winner, but if they're gona start charging extra on top of the metro tickets, then it'll be another classic from the RTA Hall of Shame.

they will be new project coming soon in dubai marina residentail n hotels ...source DEC OFFICE they told me that so i will wait tell get some pic n loc of plot it seem's to me opposite to dubai marina mall near sas residential tower ...

they will be new project coming soon in dubai marina residentail n hotels ...source DEC OFFICE they told me that so i will wait tell get some pic n loc of plot it seem's to me opposite to dubai marina mall near sas residential tower ...

hmmm...that would be nice...didn't know they had more plots there
let's just hope they will actually start building in time. well..the escrow will take care of it anyway :lol:
their prices will be more competitive anyway than other projects..just like in business bay

^^ tha prices so compitation to other developer there your'e so right...but tha Q is tha quility finishing n time of handcover if that's promising i can say they will beat any developer except leader goverment developers ..:) it's ma comment

Gulfnews:

Dubai Marina
Gulf News Report
Published: September 04, 2007, 19:05

Developer: Emaar
Key dates: Started: 2000; Completion: 2008
Estimated total population: 75,000
Size: N/A
Type: Residential
Key features: Luxury apartments and villas set against the backdrop of the Marina
Investment figure: Total value: $700 million for infrastructure and $3 billion for Emaar’s towers; total development value of third-party projects: $15 billion
Land ownership: Freehold

completion:2008:)


http://www.gulfnews.com/megaprojects/ (they forgot the JLT:) )

ohhh dam it , dubai marina alone could be equal 4-5 countries in Africa
all time numbers talkin without stop :nuts:

Dubai Marina is 'freehold'? Funny they shud call it that considering we still dont have 'freehold' laws in place for condos.

I read today that they will build a tram from the Marina up to Burj Al Arab and to Emirates Mall.
That should be interesting. :cheer:

^^ Yeah, sounds cool!

07/Sept/2007

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Can't wait till the tallest block is done! Nice views, Imre. To think 4 years ago the coast line would have been nearly bare.

ohhh dam it , dubai marina alone could be equal 4-5 countries in Africa
all time numbers talkin without stop :nuts:

what!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait till the tallest block is done! Nice views, Imre. To think 4 years ago the coast line would have been nearly bare.

the coastline was bare :lol:

this is very interesting article , i found today

July 2003
(gulfconstructionworldwide.com)


Dubai Marina


World-class Waterfront


The first phase of another landmark project to grace the Dubai skyline is making rapid strides towards completion. Located between the Dubai International Marine Club and the Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel and almost opposite the Emirates Golf Club on the seaward side, the Dubai Marina project is a prime, prestigious, world-class waterfront development by Dubai-based Emaar Properties, the scale of which is likely to make it yet another first in a city of firsts.


Today's project represents the culmination of the vision of Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Defence Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which was first conceptualised in 1998.

The development, which will eventually comprise 10 distinct community districts - is strategically located close to many of the five-star hotels, beach clubs and other leisure facilities for which Dubai is becoming internationally renowned.
It is also located close to many of the new business clusters in the area, such as Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, as well as the growing Jebel Ali Free Zone.
A closer look at the details makes impressive reading in what is a multi-residence project with both high and low-rise components.
When fully completed, Dubai Marina will be the largest master-planned waterfront development of its kind in the world, a home for 35,000 people in luxurious residential apartment towers and villas.
As well as its size, the community will be 'intelligent', with advanced IT systems deployed in every home using state-of-the-art fibre-optic networks installed by Emaar sister company Sahm Technologies.
Amenities will include shopping centres; restaurants; community centres; a children's day care centre; underground parking; communal barbecue areas; CCTV and security card readers; security channel for viewing visitors and security cameras in the parking lots, lobbies and pools; bicycle paths; swimming pools; fountains; beach club; 24-hour concierge; high speed Internet facility throughout; access to digital and satellite TV and advanced safety systems including fire and general alarm systems.
The 10 districts, covering 30,000 sq ft, will be built in different phases over the next 15 years, though the ultimate number of phases will inevitably be determined by market forces, says an Emaar official.
The first phase, which is currently under construction, covers the development of Marinas 1, 9 and 10. Marina 1 comprises the six distinctive towers which form the focal point of the development so far, while Marina 9 will be a 44-storey hotel complex. Marina 10 has been sold to private developers.
Phase 2 construction has also started for Marinas 4 (five towers) and 7 (two towers), with Marina 4 expected to be complete by autumn next year. Marina 4 will comprise two high-rise towers and three medium-rise towers offering one, two and three-bedroom apartments of 842, 1,303 and 2,057 sq ft respectively.
The infrastructure work for phases 1 and 2 has been undertaken by Al Futtaim Carillion, and the consultants are Parsons and Hyder Consulting. Subcontractors on phase 1 include ETA and BK Gulf (MEP works); Carrara Mid East (supply of marble and granite); Contech Engineering (structural steel work); Katlink Furniture (timber skirting supply and fixing); Orient Irrigation (sewage treatment); RMC Topmix (concrete supply); Speedwell Decor (partitions, GRG assemblies; aluminium strip ceilings; retail arcade ceiling); Technical Resources Establishment (fabric awnings); Cox Middle East (BMU); Convrgnt (podium structure); Juma Al Majid Establishment (white goods); Al Dharis Establishment (LPG gas); Prefab (suspended ceilings); Tuleila Heat Insulation (fire stopping); Intex Universal Ltd (suspended ceilings); Blue Sky (temporary works); Ocean Rubber Factory (rubber guards to corner and wall); Ostermeister FZE (garbage chute and waste compactors); Desert Roofing & Flooring (waterproofing - substructure and superstructure); ETA Melco (elevators); York International (supply of chillers); Danway (supply of generators); Faisal Jassim Trading (supply of cooling towers and water heater); Al Falaj Maintenance (sprayed plaster to soffits); Consent (blockwork and insulation); Sultaco (supply of sanitary ware, ceramic tiles and bathroom accessories); Leader (woodwork and joinery), Alba Tower Aluminium Factory (cast aluminium screens) Specialised Technical Contractors and Terraco (plastering), Robodh Contracting Company (concrete framework of S1); Al Ghandi Electronics (built-in appliances from Whirlpool), Concretec (precast concrete cladding panels) Projects and Supplies (light fittings) and Al Kuhaimi Metal Industries (metal doors).

Phase 1
Work on this Dh1 billion ($375 million) phase was launched in summer 2000 with the award of raft and pile foundation contracts, both of which took less than a year to complete. Work on the reinforced concrete core and slab superstructures started in July 2001 (with a concrete specification of 60N for the columns and core and 40N for the slabs).
Approximately 1.8 million cu m of concrete was used, along with 30,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel, 350,000 sq m of blockwork, 150,000 sq m of ceramic tiles, 12,000 wooden doors and 53,000 light fittings.
The six towers of Marina 1 have been named after either precious stones or scents and are, according to Emaar executive director - projects, Isam Galadari, inherently intertwined with the culture and history of Dubai.
'We have tried to create something different in Dubai,' he says.
'There is a real local flavour in the design of the towers,' he says of the development of the Fairooz, Al Mass, Murjan, Mesk, Yass and Anbar towers.
They're all distinctive too, all varying in their number of storeys from the 19-storey Anbar, 23-storey Fairooz, 27-storey Yass, 31-storey Al Mass and 40-storey Murjan and Mesk towers.
'This means that all the apartments throughout the development get good views of the overall marina project which, also boasts one of the most attractive interactive water fountain features in Dubai or the UAE,' says Galadari.
Built on one tastefully landscaped podium which has a gated area providing a safe environment for children, the six towers offer striking residential and retail accommodation, and one tower is being developed as fully-furnished serviced apartments. They are the only towers to date in Dubai to use precast, rather than glazed, curtain walling.
The 1,026 apartments in the towers comprise two, three and four bedroom varieties with either deluxe or luxury finishes as per the tenants' requirements and are serviced by 22 lifts.
As well as the apartments, Marina 1 also comprises 64 villas (on podium level) and 15 retail outlets, mostly restaurants and including The Gallery (overlooking the water), The Academy and the Cigar Bar. The development will also have what Emaar director of construction Rami Dabbas describes as a 'unique' fitness centre and spa as well as facilities such as a daycare centre and prayer hall. The two and three storey villas - which, says Dabbas, have the 'best views of the overall development' - come in three or four bedroom varieties, each with parking space for two cars.
The flooring used throughout is reinforced concrete, while finishes to walls and ceilings are lightweight thermal blocks.
A 4 km-long canal (of 70 m minimum width) is at the core of the design concept at the Dubai Marina project, providing 11 km of water frontage, and is the culmination of an environmental impact assessment by UK firm Halcrow and a civil construction contract undertaken by Al Futtaim Tarmac (now Carillion).
It is 3.5 to 5 m deep and is bridged by a series of single-span bridges (10 m wide and completed by Dutco) providing a minimum clear height from water level of 6 m. The design of the canal and marina is such that it will flush completely every three weeks.
The waterfront will have pontoons providing mooring facilities for a number of boats and water taxis will offer convenient transport around the development.
Meanwhile, chilled water for the air conditioning is provided to the towers by a cooling farm which is situated adjacent to the towers, in which five chillers with a capacity of 1,434 kW each are housed. The development also has 3,520 fan coil units.
While construction work on phase 1 is on schedule and nearing completion (three of the towers will be ready for occupation from September 1 this year and three will be ready next February), the construction sector can look forward to a number of fresh tenders for new projects at Dubai Marina over the next year.
Dabbas explains that construction tenders for a further 15 towers are expected to be awarded this year and next though with full infrastructure work (roads, sewage, lighting and landscaping) throughout Dubai Marina set to be ready in about 18 months from now, there will, he says, be no more infrastructure tenders.
While the sheer scale and fast-track development of the phase 1 at Dubai Marina has been a challenge in itself (there were 7,000 workers on site at peak), Dabbas points out that more specific challenges lay in the fact that the original site already had existing services which needed to be managed. Thus, four culverts were needed under the water to provide services to buildings.
On the seaward side of the development, high storm frequency made the construction of a breakwater difficult, he says, while sourcing rock with which to build the breakwaters was also a challenge as other projects in Dubai also required large volumes of material. The main contractor precasted and designed the rock for the quay wall on site.
'Dubai Marina will be the culmination of a dream for our (Emaar) shareholders,' says Galadari. 'Dubai Municipality, Dewa (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) and Civil Defence have gone the extra mile in putting this project together, and without them nothing would have been achieved,' says Galadari.
As well as its impressive scope, the Dubai Marina phase 1 is of a characteristically high construction standard, with interior finishes of a superior standard not found elsewhere in the city, says Galadari.

Phase 2
District 4: This is a dynamic five building complex on the Eastern side of Dubai Marina which, says Emaar, offers unparalleled views of the Gulf, world-class golf courses and the desert.

Phase 3
District 7: Contracts will be awarded for the six towers of this district development 'soon', says Dabbas.

When fully complete (perhaps within 10 years although this will ultimately depend on the plans of the private developers) the Dubai Marina project is expected to be home to a community of some 35,000 people, and traffic surveys already carried out on the project suggest that this figure will allow for a feasible, comfortable environment, particularly with the likely go-ahead of Dubai Mass Transit rail system, one of the stations of which would be at Dubai Marina.

Awesome pics Imre!:cheers:

[QUOTE=Imre;15255462]this is very interesting article , i found today


Phase 3
District 7: Contracts will be awarded for the six towers of this district development 'soon', says Dabbas.

do you guys know where is district 7?

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^^ Awesome pictures, City of the future.


[QUOTE=Imre;15255462]this is very interesting article , i found today


Phase 3
District 7: Contracts will be awarded for the six towers of this district development 'soon', says Dabbas.

do you guys know where is district 7?

Cayan Corner is district 6 and Marina Promenade is 7

What is the latest info on the so called Marina Arcade that was mentioned on pages 16 & 17 of this thread.

Is it still going to happen or was it just another rumour?

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.

^^ Awesome pictures, City of the future.


[QUOTE=yecabel;15260844]

Cayan Corner is district 6 and Marina Promenade is 7

cheers.

What is the latest info on the so called Marina Arcade that was mentioned on pages 16 & 17 of this thread.

Is it still going to happen or was it just another rumour?

The honest answer? I have no idea.

09/September/2007


something new , between the 23 Marina and Al Seef Tower

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^^

Mada’in Properties, a private, joint-stock real estate company, incorporated in 2006, has now announced the formal launch of the company with the concept of ‘next generation realty’ underpinning its marketing campaign.

Headquartered in Dubai, Mada’in has a paid-up share capital of AED 500 million, and its main investors include leading conglomerates in the UAE and GCC.

Announcing the launch, Mohamed Ahmed Ramadan, Managing Director, Mada’in Properties said: ‘In the Arabic language, ‘Mada’in’ means cities, and our vision is to be a builder for the cities of tomorrow. In fact, our entire positioning is futuristic and forward-looking - hence the concept of ‘next generation realty’. This is not to say that we neglect the past; rather, it means that we feel that we have gained enough experience and insight based on the past to be able to implement a paradigm shift for tomorrow’s realty’.

Indeed, Mada’in’s Board of Directors seems to be a microcosm of the history of real estate in the UAE and the GCC, with first-generation entrepreneurs, second-generation experts and third-generation professionals collectively leading the company.

Commenting on Mada’in’s current and future projects, Mohamed Ahmed Ramadan, Managing Director, Mada’in Properties said: ‘Mada’in plans to launch several projects across the GCC and in newly developing markets around the world in the coming fiscal year. Projects in Dubai are already underway including developments in Dubai Marina, Dubailand, Business Bay and Silicon Oasis. Cumulatively these projects are worth AED 3 billion. The very first of them is at the Dubai Marina while our second project is in Dubailand.’

The formal launch of Mada’in also coincides with a move to its new offices in the premium and world-famous area of Downtown Burj, Dubai. The 14,000 square foot office is the first operational office in Downtown Burj and will act as the corporate headquarters of the company.

Amongst its other salient features, is Mada’in’s commitment to lifestyle solutions that are entirely Shari’ah compliant while meeting international standards, maximizing shareholder value, respecting the environment and making innovation a new way of life.

Does this mean no marina arcade anymore :no:

thanks for the info.
is it possible 2 another towers in that area ?

1. between MAG and Marina Pinnacle
2. between Pentominium and Sulafa or Marina 101

Who's to say these dudes won't be involved in the Mall/Arcade?

^^ true, but because they are amateurs / new company, I would find that difficult to believe.

Although the press release does say "Mada’in’s commitment to lifestyle solutions" which MAY be a hint.

Will be interesting to see what they have come up with.

How can they stick a tower between the pentominium and sulafa? Where will the entrance be?

Who's to say these dudes won't be involved in the Mall/Arcade?

'In its endeavor to establish its role as the premier real estate company providing superior customized properties in the GCC region, Mada'in Properties will soon announce the launch of several projects.' Juma said.

the concept of 'next generation realty' underpinning its marketing campaign.

'In the Arabic language, 'Mada'in' means cities, and our vision is to be a builder for the cities of tomorrow. In fact, our entire positioning is futuristic and forward-looking - hence the concept of 'next generation realty'

How can they stick a tower between the pentominium and sulafa? Where will the entrance be?

if they put towers there , entrance only from between Al Seef and Sulafa is possible and I think that road will use the Pentominium and 23 Marina as well.

^^ It's been confirmed to us, that this development in the Marina will indeed be a shopping mall and hotel.

Will it occupy the entire T-shaped mall?

Here's what could happen if they have. If they're going to have a hotel tower somewhere on this site it'd make most sense to put it between the pentominium and 23 marina as that's where it'll have most views. Between pent and mag there'll probably be another tower altogether.

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GoDubai, you said marina gardens was supposed to be between mag and the pentominium, I thought it was where marina 101 is now.

^^

Malec, is this ariel view to scale? I dont mean to the mm, but i was just wandering if the space between the Torch and Marina Heights is as wide as it looks in the pic in relation to the towers?

Thanks for your help.

Knowing Malec, I reckon its pretty accurate. I've been asked to conduct a short interview with Mada'in's Project Director tomorrow when he returns from China (over the phone as im at Gitex), although not sure if this will be possible due to time restraints. We'll see. Either way, it seems they haven't yet got municipality approval for their design nor plans, i.e. multi-use complex. Only time will tell im afraid.

Is it possible that Mada'in will also develop the plot in front of the Torch and MH ? Emaar did state that they no longer own the project. In other words the hotel could be there as we imagined and it connects backwards to the T shape mall.

let's just wait for an announcement and see what they have in store.. i personally don't have high expectations.. they don't even have a company website

www.madain.ae

Mada’in aims to dramatically alter the real estate landscape by building distinctive and vibrant communities that are centered organically around its developments, where human connections are enhanced, where people can connect freely to their environment and where families can relax and enjoy the warmth of a home.

Mada’in believes in bringing together the art and science of design to create holistic communities that are safe and protected while being in sync with their larger social context.

In addition, we are convinced that in order to create better communities we must understand the “emotional architecture” of our clients which is one reason why personalization and customization are core driving forces behind our design philosophy. As always, our objective is to provide Mada’in communities with an exclusive ambience to create the ultimate residential experience.

Personally, I'm highly skeptical that an unknown entity will be the one to develop this prime piece of real estate. If, according to what Imre has indicated, the Mada'in hoarding is just between Al Seef and 23 Marina, then that would just cut off the top of the "t" on the presumed mall plot. So, perhaps they are just putting up a single tower there.

I hope this is the case, anyway. But of course, this unknown entity may be some big somebody's cousin's wife's brother meaning they could very well be the one to get this prime plot. Still, unlikely, I say, as if it were so, the whole area would be boarded up by them.

That plot right beside MAG 218 in line with the Pentominium and 23 Marina is indeed the spot where Marina Garden was supposed to go. The MAG GM told me 2 years ago that they were given some info (through Emaar I presume) regarding the dimensions of the planned tower. So, this plot remains open as I feel quite certain the orginal Saudi developer isn't going to be doing anything with it.

That chessboard map, by the way, is excellent. Thanks Malec. It really helps to put things in perspective.

Well Mada'in could be responsible for the mall which will connect to an Emaar development in front of the Torch. I am not yet convinced that Mada'in plan to construct a tower, they may be doing a mall/lifestyle development only as they are focussing so much on "bringing together the art and science of design to create holistic communities".

^^ There you go..read all about them.

Mada’in Properties is a Shari’ah-compliant real estate company, headquartered in Dubai, and founded by prominent investors in the UAE and GCC.

It was incorporated in 2006, as a private joint-stock company in Dubai with a paid-up share capital of AED 500 million. Its shareholders include the Ahmed Ramadan Juma (ARJ) Group, a leading UAE-based trading and engineering services conglomerate; Kuwait-based Gulf Investment House (GIH), one of the leading financial services companies in the region; and other key GCC investors. The stake of GIH and other investors in Kuwait amounts to 49 percent of the company’s capital, while the strategic partners from the UAE contribute 51 percent of the capital.

Taken from the website.

Doesn't seem like small fries to me. Their intention, as i've mentioned before, is to build the mall we've talked about, and a hotel tower. Approval is another matter altogether.

But that kind of marketing fluff "bringing together the art and science of design to create holistic communities" isn't worth even its limited weight in printer ink. There's too much of that in Dubai and as Damac well knows it is all to easy to self-promote without the words having any basis in reality. I say, don't even bother to read that garbage, but look at the record of the builder... and this one seems to have no record.

^^

Malec, is this ariel view to scale? I dont mean to the mm, but i was just wandering if the space between the Torch and Marina Heights is as wide as it looks in the pic in relation to the towers?

Thanks for your help.

I don't know exactly how wide it it but it's definitely wider than either the MH or torch plot.

What are the reasons for the new bridge here ?

I thought it was to accomadate taller vessells coming into the marina.

From Imre's pic it looks like a height increase of around 2 meters max. !

Is it really worth doing for such a small benefit ir are there other reasons ?

Will the old bridge be removed when this one is complete ?

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^^ I believe the new bridge will have more lanes hence more capacity to cope with the JBR exodus each morning!

the old bridge has to be destroyed to make way for the Grosvenor House Residences

http://www.abyaar.com/developments.php?DevID=18

new?

^^

PIER 24

15/September/2007


Dubai Marina , new bridge

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if this is a new plot that is bad news for the Dorra Bay owners

16/Sept/2007

next to Al Bateen Tower , I saw there just a small NBE board

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Fantastic shots, Nick L ! Thank you very much!!!!!!

17/Sept/2007

Dubai Marina :)

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Hello anybody Home

20/Sept/2007

Dubai Marina

I thought this is the canal from the Marina to JLT but not,workers said this is a drainage system.

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20/Sept/2007

Dubai Marina

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Anyone want to buy a slightly damaged static concrete pump? Going cheap as it fell off the back of a lorry :lol:

20/Sept/2007

Dubai Marina, new bridge

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new bridge , next to the GH

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Dubai Marina yesterday morning


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^^ holy smoke!

^^

Love those pics of the towers standing tall through the morning haze.

I can't wait to wake up from my Torch bedroom and look out above the clouds in a few years time will be amazing.

Krazy, where did you take that pic from ?

^^ Emirates Today

^^

Love those pics of the towers standing tall through the morning haze.

I can't wait to wake up from my Torch bedroom and look out above the clouds in a few years time will be amazing.

Krazy, where did you take that pic from ?

high times i totally agree. cant wait.

krazy, thanks for sharing this amazing shot.

Back on page 77 of this thread Imre posted some pics of something new in Disctrict 10. The talk was of a new arcade in the T shaped space between the towers.

It's all gone quiet, does anyone know anything more or are there plans released yet as to what will be there ?

Thanks.

:wave:

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^^ The guy might be American or at least NY fan. :D

You would think that moving to a high rise would put an end to people hanging around outside your front window. :lol:

Where are these 2 when Mrs Leila needs you to come over to "fix her washng machine" and her husband returns home a few hours early? :dunno:

If they got nothing to do, plenty of dirty windows in JBR which need cleaning so move along guys

Where are these 2 when Mrs Leila needs you to come over to "fix her washng machine" and her husband returns home a few hours early? :dunno:

Be carefull, becouse often these new apartments have windows that can't be open at all ... as in case of JBR. :lol:

You would think that moving to a high rise would put an end to people hanging around outside your front window. :lol:

Hi hi yes. :rofl:

Apartment price falls expected in Dubai

http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/country.php?id=203&cat=2

:wave:

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:lol:

^^ They also do bedrooms :wave:

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^^ hahahah i thought somethin els :lol: ....by tha way i see ur shadow :wave:

^^ That's not Steve, he's not Shadowman.

Hello all... Does anyone in Dubai currently know whether internet is restricted/censored/blocked in the Marina area (specifically JBR)? I know most of Dubai is censored but I heard Internet City is free of restriction (for now, at least)?

Any help would be appreciated!

Hello all... Does anyone in Dubai currently know whether internet is restricted/censored/blocked in the Marina area (specifically JBR)? I know most of Dubai is censored but I heard Internet City is free of restriction (for now, at least)?

Any help would be appreciated!

http://www.dubaimarinacommunity.com/index.php/topic,165.0.html

Hi, is this free wi-fi in the Marina censored or blocked like most of the ISP service in Dubai? Who is the service provider? Is there a chance that it will be blocked? Thanks for your help!

Hi, is this free wi-fi in the Marina censored or blocked like most of the ISP service in Dubai? Who is the service provider? Is there a chance that it will be blocked? Thanks for your help!

^^ I heard through the "grape vine" that you can get free wifi at the coffee place (forgot the name and it is NOT Starbucks) next to the Indian restaurant on Marina walk. There people were able to do skype which otherwise is blocked in Dubai.

^^ :D hmm

I think all of the internet in "NewDubai" is unblocked, provided formerly by Tecom, now known as Du. The Coffee Shop is Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Strangly when going online there the signal provided is either very weak or they don't in fact provide one. Instead, one mostly picks up a signal from the Indian restaurant, which has open access.

Could anyone already hooked up to the Net in their homes anywhere in New Dubai confirm this--the uncensored connection? It is pretty weird as the Etisalat proxy is a major nuisance, yet for years a big swathe of Dubai has been exempt from it. It's things like this that tell you Dubai is different/special. There was talk/news that the regulatory commission will remove this New Dubai exemption, but personally I don't see that happening. I think such news results from government in-fighting.

^^ In The Greens it is uncensored.

Which is why on most of Karama's porn dvd collection, it says "Compiled in The Greens, Dubai". On a few, i've even read "Compiled by AltinD Productions, The Greens, Dubai". Hope that helps.

^^ And who said I live in The Greens. :lol:

^^ busted

^^ And who said I live in The Greens? :lol:

^^ Who said you have to live in a place to operate 'special businesses' from that place? :lol:

^^ And who said I live in The Greens. :lol:

Hey don't shoot me. Blame some dude who's obviously printing misleading information on dvd labels. :D

^^ what are u doing with these dvds anyway? what wud happen if wifey finds out?

^^ Why do you think he owes the carbon-stones :runaway:

Guys, guys....com'on some civility please? I was on my way to find a fake watc..no toaster, no wait.. some crochet needles for my part time hobby, honest, and I kinda just stumbled across them, in the area clearly marked "Adult DVDs, Over 18's only :WARNING:"...hahahaa jeez, god knows how i stumbled across to that section, must have been concentrating so hard on reading the crochet needles box to make sure i had the right type.

:sly:

^^ Likely Story.......

Guys, guys....com'on some civility please? I was on my way to find a fake watc..no toaster, no wait.. some crochet needles for my part time hobby, honest, and I kinda just stumbled across them, in the area clearly marked "Adult DVDs, Over 18's only :WARNING:"...hahahaa jeez, god knows how i stumbled across to that section, must have been concentrating so hard on reading the crochet needles box to make sure i had the right type.

:sly:

^^ I am not surprised you ended up where you did when looking under C for crochet! The two topics crochet and porn are very closley related. Google it and see for yourself (if you can get through the proxy). But maybe you already knew that hence you taking up the hobby you kinky devil!

I have no idea what you're talking about, but now, for the purpose of research, I shall Google said topics to see for myself, any connection or collaboration of the 2 combined. :D For research purposes of course.

Learn to Crochet (http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/)
Crocheting will give you a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. You can learn to create handmade items for yourself and people you love. When you give a lovingly crocheted gift, part of you goes into it. Your time, talent, the yarn and color you select -- even the thoughts and feelings you have as you work -- are part of your gift.


Go_Naz! :rock:

Maybe you can Crochet the Torch and sell as a limited edtion on completion of the Torch it's ok you got a few years yet before it has to be complete.

^^ There will be enough time to learn, perfect the technique and actually prepare a 345 meters long crochet ... all within September 2009.

anyone knows where 8DD and 3k plots ????

Can this be real? The architects (Creative Kingdom) think so:

AL FANAR TOWER

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Isn't there something already being built on that plot?

Looks like the Worlds biggest Helter Skelter:ohno:

Looks interesting and like it myself but I did think there is already something on that plot ?

Could the small building be a mosque?

^^ No, propably offices.

Is that in plot 9GG ?

If it is, there is a twisting tower proposed there as well .

this some thing should be in plot 9GG/9HH

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4452/ffcy7.jpg

^^Rip off of Infinity. Maybe they were threatened with legal action if they continued with this design. So they had the great idea of a Helter Skelter. Beats waiting for the lifts I suppose :)

^^ that is right, also it is almost same height 280 or 300m even with the design started from more than one year before but infinity was before that.
my ex company is designing that, when I left them from couple of month they was working in the piling package ! I don't know if client changed his mind or what ?

I think this Helter Skelter design looks fantastic, very Arabic. Hope it gets built. I like the little baby tower at the side, looks like it's just given birth.. :lol:

I just don't understand why, with all the graphic capability available, architects producing new renders like this don't show a true setting. Surely it would be logical to show their concept in the context of Marina Tower, Marina Terrace, Iris Blue etc rather than a succession of nondescript glass blocks?

it is quite ugly anyway..and the base is unrealistic and does not fit the top at all!

Al Soufouh Towers at the entrance of Media City, have the same concept and very similar design. They turned out GREAT!!!.

However the tallest there is some 30 floors or so.

^^ not necessary these should look as 'good' as soufouh towers.. these are just plain ugly. not every design based on traditional arabic architecture has to to turn out good

^^ not necessary these should look as 'good' as soufouh towers.. these are just plain ugly. not every design based on traditional arabic architecture has to to turn out good

Got to say that these buildings are the worst designs I have ever seen!
They look like a 'Rabbit' to me and not the fluffy kind....if you have no idea what I am talking about then move along - you are probably under 18...:lol:

pre-historic days (early 2005):

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Amazing photo. :cheer:

Krazy,

Excellent pic, do you know of any other resources on the web where i can find pics of the Marina before the cranes turned up on mass ?

Shukran.

i just found this on flickr

Dubai marina at night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkUU9MHDU30

14/10/2007

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http://i22.tinypic.com/apjoe8.jpg

14/10/2007

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14/10/2007

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wow thnks altin, great shots, how could anyone critisize this skyline so many differnet styles coming together its great im just waiting for pentominium to start

Looks like from those pics Infinity will be in a good location to catch the setting sun every evening.

old but nice shot

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As I read the words "old but nice shot", I thought a picture of AltinD was gona follow...:runaway:

^^ Shut up I'm not lesbian. :lol:

Don't diss my people, please. :sleepy:

^^ok :cool:

18/October/2007

JBR and Dubai Marina

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Imre: :master:

thanks:)

18/October/2007

Dubai Marina -JLT ,Interchange 5

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18/October/2007

Dorra Bay, The Jewels,DEC Towers, Al Bateen plot etc....

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18/October/2007

just for interesting, power station next to Dubai Marina

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Thanks Imre for helping dispel any doubts that some may have had as to why I called this part the "arse-end". :)

Some people will never forgive you for that name, it is stuck now and everybody refers to it as such:)

^^ Yea I won't be surprised if the media picks up on it too

Even for an American where the word is "ass" not "arse" I found myself uttering "arse end."

By the way, Dubai was supposed to be getting clean natural gas piped in from Qatar by mid-2007 so they wouldn't have to continue burning petroleum to produce electricity. Judging by the filth spewing from those smoke stacks that pipeline must not yet be up and running.

^^ I think the gas goes to Abu Dhabi but the project was delayed becouse of objections from Saudi Arabia, claiming the pipes were going through their territorial waters and bllah ... bllah...

^^ didnt they say the same shit for the qatar-uae caueway?

^^ Yeah.

Do we have a thread for the propsed Tamini Marina Waterfront Hotel/Residences (http://www.tamani.com/dev_hotelresidence.html)?

Location not specified:

Tamani Hotel Residence at Marina Waterfront is a five star deluxe hotel comprising of freehold residential and hotel apartments where dwellers enjoy magnificent views of the serene waters of the Arabian Gulf, the stunning Palm Island, Jumeirah and the beautiful Dubai Marina Motor Yacht Club area. Located at the centre of the Dubai Marina area, the hotel is just minutes away form the major shopping malls of Dubai; the Ibn Battuta Mall and the Mall of the Emirates, five minutes away form the Emirates Golf Club and is just 30 minutes drive from the Dubai International Airport and less than an hour away from the UAE main capital Abu Dhabi.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/Upandhi/tamaniwaterfront.jpg

How would the wash the glass on this fat baby?

BTW, Rostamani is said to own a plot between MAG 218 and 23 Marina, presumably the second one after the MAG 218. That said, this waterfront hotel certainly won't be there.

^^ They say "centre of the Marina"

They may be looking to offload or trade a tallest block plot for an actual waterfront plot. With the Tamani Hotel already on the tallest block I can't see them putting up another hotel so nearby. How can you name a hotel Waterfront when it isn't actual on or very near the water?

18/October/2007

JBR and Dubai Marina
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Is there any thread for what's being built here?

^^isn't that going to be the JBR beachclub??

yes, but still offices and storage area.

18/October/2007

just for interesting, power station next to Dubai Marina


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who knows what they are pumping into the water? :ohno:

^^

Looks like water to me

Yeah, if you look closely, you can just see Masafi trucks parked nearby. :D

^^ You have lived enough in Dubai to know that it is OASIS we are talking about.

LOL^^ Even worse!

But the best thing about Masafi, is that wonderful "metallic" after taste it leaves in your mouth. Like you've been chewing rusty nails, you know the one! :lol:

Now I know at what stage it's added to the water!

But the best thing about Masafi, is that wonderful "metallic" after taste it leaves in your mouth. Like you've been chewing rusty nails, you know the one! :lol:

Disturbing new facts about yourself, just revelled.

Well have you ever been inside a Hungarian prison? Have you????

It was either playing "pass the parcel" with a bar of soap in the communal showers, or a rusty nail chewing competition.

Next time, i'll choose the showers!

^^

Looks like water to me

yeah probably..if i remember my chemistry classes, the water was first pumped in to for cooling effects and then pumped out warmer..supposed to be bad for the aquatic life since higher temperatures reduce the level of oxygen in the water...or something like that

^^ Good news for JBR Beach Clubs, less tall-finned ancient big fish and jelly ones to deal with. :D

Oh so its the warm waters and not the sudden appearance of 200-ton Dutch reclamation ships interrupting thousands of years of ecology that's killing all the fish!

Skyline picture from flickr

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^^ Good news for JBR Beach Clubs, less tall-finned ancient big fish and jelly ones to deal with. :D

the ancient ones had bigger teeth :D

Oh so its the warm waters and not the sudden appearance of 200-ton Dutch reclamation ships interrupting thousands of years of ecology that's killing all the fish!

:lol: i said bad for aquatic life i didnt say drastic and life threatening!
industrial waste would kill the fishes far more than the reclamation ships :D

Salik dodgers
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Springs etc
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So the road to EL is the bottleneck now..

This is not normal. Not sure what is what. Traffic usually flows real good here.
Btw wasn't there a hugely unpopular plan to continue through to Al Khail with 6 lanes from here?

The following was posted in an random thread. I don't know what it is supposed to mean:


i can't see why emaar just don't say what i know. which is that emaar are developing the AL-KHALEEL TOWERS. their will be three towers !st tower (next to marina) 7 floors, 2nd tower 14 floors, 3rd and last tower 21 floors.
don't ask me why thay kept these a secret, coz thay had known from 08/2006.
i think emaar has lost the plot, coz why keep it a secret, when the main aim is to sell as quick and as long before completion. thay (emaar) have set completion 10/2008

hm. sound somewhat un-emaarish to me.. but low and midrise would be awesome for this area..

we will see what happens.. they might do the greedy developer too..

they should put the salik gate after the IBN Battuta.

Al Soufuh Road is too busy and the quality will be very bad soon.

24/October/2007

Dubai Marina ,new bridge

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next to the Grosvenor House

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I'll be over in Marina next year for Easter (21st March) will the new bridge be open by then ??

^^ What Bridge? Do you mean the Great Wall of Dubai above:)

I'll be over in Marina next year for Easter (21st March) will the new bridge be open by then ??

yes, possible because the speed is very fast now.

test

Rumour is now that the DEWA plant will be moved to make way for a new development based around the Arabian canal and the new Al Burj location at Canal point which will be "much much taller than Burj Dubai". Could the Arse End of the marina soon be renamed to the Platinum End. Potentially now the arse end will be a good long term investment. :D

^^ Well it will still be the arse end for a few years at least, not that easy moving a power station. But i think it will happen as it's prime land on sea front and the arabian canal.

True Blue will be along soon to say told you so.....

And maybe something greener as part of the new green initiative. First solar powered city :dunno:

No.. I don't think the powerstation will be moved anytime soon.. there is enough beachfront land coming up...

^^ Check the Tall Tower thread, SA Boy said "Also heard that the DEWA plant infront of Ibn Battuta will have to move for the new arabian canal and other big projects"

I know.. there were rumours for years.. but moving that power plant will be as expensive as the entire Arabian Canal project.

I agree it would be very expensive but perhaps with the 2 other factors, creating a project aorund the Tall Tower and the new drive for a greener Dubai it might be worth it :dunno:

Do you know when t was built? It could be coming up to the end of its intended working life and ready to be de-commissioned any way:dunno:

Rumour is now that the DEWA plant will be moved to make way for a new development based around the Arabian canal and the new Al Burj location at Canal point which will be "much much taller than Burj Dubai". Could the Arse End of the marina soon be renamed to the Platinum End. Potentially now the arse end will be a good long term investment. :D

the rumours about 'alburj' at dubai marina... is there anything to back them... or is it just to keep us all happy and guessing...:lol:




...

Only Sa Boy's inside info which we have to take his word for :D but is usually reliable.

Al Burj will most likely be using the old Canal Point plot next to JLT so not exactly Dubai Marina but very close.

^^ I think it would be more a matter of replacing the big power plant then removing it. That is, when nuclear, solar and wind generated power plants are constructed elsewhere, then that one could be scrapped. How long does it take to construct a nuclear power plant--10 years? So, by 2020 that big plant could be out of there!

Prefer that they use new nano tech solar cells for the cladding of Al Burj rather than go nuclear :D

I hear there are a few Iranian Nuclear Power plant construction companies looking for development sites to use.

I'm sure Sheik Mo would be happy to sell a few sq feet for the right price.

Providing an Escrow account is in place obviously. :ohno:

Prefer that they use new nano tech solar cells for the cladding of Al Burj rather than go nuclear :D

not yet perfected mate :D
easy on the renewables

02/November/2007

Dubai Marina and JLT from the Al Burj Plot

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and the tallest block

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but tha disaster when they facing power station ......great pix IMRE like alawys.

Is there a nuclear power plant in dubai at present, if so, whereabouts?

Where is this Al Burj plot? Could you show me on the map? :)

Al Burj

this is the location where I found the soil test:

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http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9605/imresolt02un1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

How do you know the soil test was for Al Bruj

I found a small board, more pics here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=120490&page=53

I found a small board, more pics here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=120490&page=53

Imre - Thanks for all your hard work! You would make a great detective!

Nice work IMRE.......knowing Nakheel they'll do soil test and change their minds but would be great for area if it does end up being there.

Is the place The Gardens or Discovery Gardens?

tha discovery one ..

emaar DUBAI MARINA offical web site NOW OPEN

http://www.dubaimarina.ae/

I have asked this question before, but I am still looking for ideas, We will be over in Dubai for new year from the 28th Dec to the 4th Jan.
We haven't yet booked our self's in somewhere for a cala dinner or somewhere to see some fire works display -- my question to you my dear friends is -- Does anyone have any ideas where we could go.I don't really want to leave it till we get there in case we need to book.

All suggestions welcome.
Thanks.

Kevin & Family

03/November/2007

Dubai Marina

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9916/imresolt38mp0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4875/imresolt39an3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I have asked this question before, but I am still looking for ideas, We will be over in Dubai for new year from the 28th Dec to the 4th Jan.
We haven't yet booked our self's in somewhere for a cala dinner or somewhere to see some fire works display -- my question to you my dear friends is -- Does anyone have any ideas where we could go.I don't really want to leave it till we get there in case we need to book.
Kevin & Family

You will need to book, and a lot of them are already fully booked.
We got hold of a Time Out Magazine or news paper a couple of days before new years eve, and found a lot of adverts, many of them were fully booked. But we managed to book in the Deira area on the top floor at a hotel - I cannot remember the name, it was outdoor by the pool and absolutely wonderful. Called "Arabian night" with a huge Arabian buffet, drinks and Shisha inclusive, and belly dancer and very, very nice modern Arabic music.

I am not sure they do so much with fire works.
You can also try virtualtourist.com they do more for travellers than here.

emaar DUBAI MARINA offical web site NOW OPEN

http://www.dubaimarina.ae/


What's up with 12% of the entire development being open space and parks, that Emaar is bragging about in there? Are they considering the marina canal in that calc as well?

They're just making up statistics. Like this one: "92% of what Emaar say is a load of bollocks".

I guess Emaar is also adding in the greenery displayed in
all the private developers renders.^^

And my balcony :)

if you see the colours, all of Emaar buildings are green except the Marina Promenade.

this is the greenery project:)

^^

LOL LOL:lol:

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Took this pic while on me hols about 3 weeks ago!lol:ohno:


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

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



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

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

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

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


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


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Bizzybonita your are one sick human being...

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9633/dsc01909vz9.jpg

Took this pic while on me hols about 3 weeks ago!lol:ohno:

the first pic also

05/November/2007

Dubai Marina -JLt , Interchange 5.5

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I hope they will do some landscaping when the most skyscrapers in the Dubai Marina is completed.
Because this doesn`t look pedestrian friendly
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this is a stunning shot

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Tallest block from Marina Crown

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View from Marina Diamond 4

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Nice to see the marina from different angles for a change thanks ccjr

To be called Britannica tower - to be launched very soon and situated near Grosvenor House...

06/November/2007

Dubai Marina from the Al Shera roof

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06/November/2007

Dubai Marina -JLT , Interchange 5 ,landscaping

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To be called Britannica tower - to be launched very soon and situated near Grosvenor House...

Are you sure your ears are working, I thought it was called Botanica tower :D

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Are you sure your ears are working, I thought it was called Botanica tower :D

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Well Botanica does sound better.........so I'm sure you're right.
Right, I'm off for an audiology test :lol:

Are you sure your ears are working, I thought it was called Botanica tower

Well Botanica does sound better.........so I'm sure you're right.
Right, I'm off for an audiology test :lol:

Its Called Botanica Gardens Dubai Marina and it's going here

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i heard it's going to be office space, not residential!

^^

Wrong.

Studios start at AED 712,000 -AED 805,000

1 Beds start at AED 870,000 - AED 1.37 million

2 beds start at AED 1.5 million - AED 2 million

Penthouses AED 6.9 million - AED 7.8 million

Who is selling these apartmens?

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DS, I think the plot is within these boards and where the cabins are also.

^^

Wrong.

Studios start at AED 712,000 -AED 805,000

1 Beds start at AED 870,000 - AED 1.37 million

2 beds start at AED 1.5 million - AED 2 million

Penthouses AED 6.9 million - AED 7.8 million

Sounds reasonable for a nice location. Will look forward to seeing the design and floorplans. I wonder if DS will have their excellent 15 year lengthy payment plan again.

Sounds reasonable for a nice location. Will look forward to seeing the design and floorplans. I wonder if DS will have their excellent 15 year lengthy payment plan again.

Yes they will steve.

Fllorplans look ok. Bit small for my liking but nice and close to the beach for all the brits that will be buying..

Yes they will steve.

Fllorplans look ok. Bit small for my liking but nice and close to the beach for all the brits that will be buying..

Where can we see the floorplans and who is selling this?

Does anyone have any views as to what the views might be like (sea, marina, Palm) and possible obstructions from surrounding plots...

Thanks

Yes they will steve.

Fllorplans look ok. Bit small for my liking but nice and close to the beach for all the brits that will be buying..

Beach? What beach ... all these Brits will be up to a BIIIIIIIG disappointment.

This will be as close to a beach people can freely go, as The Torch is close to Burj Al Arab for people to do it by walk.

Stop being so negative all the time AltinD :bash: :D

They can join a beach club, e.g. Oasis, its only around 10K for a family annually. If you work in media, you also get 20% discount at weekends and 50% during weekdays. Maybe you need to change jobs AltinD? :dunno:

:D

Sounds reasonable for a nice location. Will look forward to seeing the design and floorplans. I wonder if DS will have their excellent 15 year lengthy payment plan again.

At AED 1500/sqft average for 1 bedded room for this location, is this not a bit expensive comparing with the current prices within the Marina?

Stop being so negative all the time AltinD :bash: :D

They can join a beach club, e.g. Oasis, its only around 10K for a family annually. If you work in media, you also get 20% discount at weekends and 50% during weekdays. Maybe you need to change jobs AltinD? :dunno:

:D

Jumeirah Beach Park is just 5 Dhs per person or 20 Dhs per car ... and you can enjoy the spectacle of the Municipality inspector in a pick-up truck chasing away the ones not there for sunbathing and in sunset the swimmers out of the sea. :D


BTW I work as window cleaner, what discount can i get or if i would be optimistic for my carrier: What position can be offered to me for a new job?

At AED 1500/sqft average for 1 bedded room for this location, is this not a bit expensive comparing with the current prices within the Marina?

No, it is not expensive, just look at the current price of Katherine Price tower, 1 bed at 1570 AED/ sq ft. I can,t see ant developer making any money if they sell below that price. The price of everything has doubled in the last 2 years, land, materials, labour and don,t forget the impact of the weak dirham on prices.

At AED 1500/sqft average for 1 bedded room for this location, is this not a bit expensive comparing with the current prices within the Marina?


for that price you can buy an apartment of any Emaars project (Marina Promenade,Marina Quays or Park Island) which are will be ready soon and we dont know the quality.
Botanica would be ready 2011-2012 maybe , if we see the speed of all DS projects.

And I think access is still difficult for that plot because the new bridge and road workers using that area.

Many thanks Imre and thanks again for all of your efforts. See you soon:)

We do know the quality of Emaar projects so far: mediocre, but liveable.

As for speed, is it really intelligent to compare the Governments no.1 developer's speed with that of a private developer from the UK, here in the wonderful "wastafied" world of the UAE??? :ohno:

There is a piling rig and a crane working on the oposite side of Dorrabay. Anyone know whats going on? Is this the start of the new bridge, Imre?

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yes, new bridge but they have to wait the completion of the new bridge ( near the Time Place, Roshana Tower etc..) because they can not close the marina there just after when the new bridge ready but they have started the roadworks there.



we can see better here:

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We do know the quality of Emaar projects so far: mediocre, but liveable.

With such high expectations, I sure hope for your sake that DS delivers something.

We do know the quality of Emaar projects so far: mediocre, but liveable.

As for speed, is it really intelligent to compare the Governments no.1 developer's speed with that of a private developer from the UK, here in the wonderful "wastafied" world of the UAE??? :ohno:


I am not against the DS , just told the trouth , we dont know the quality and progress of the construction because they have nothing ready yet and difficult to compare.

Same as the Tameer (Elite Residence and Princess Tower) projects, somebody wrote on the SSC , those are will be the best quality, but how do we know ?

How can you define quality anyhow? An empty apartment usually just contains floor tiles, painted walls and a ceiling and perhaps some coving. The materials list, sample tiles, cabinets, sinks, appliances etc. and the floorplan is the only thing you need to go on. In the case of DS these look superior to Emaar with perhaps the exception of floorplans which are a little smaller compared to Marina Promenade in the case of DS.

^^ are you saying size matters? :D

Oh dear, Krazy! Has no-one told you that before?