#PROJECT: DUBAI MARINA

[rexdmx]

Hm...isn't that pic close/in the direction of Emirates Hills?

are u talking about the metro plan? if so then the emirates hills is towards the south of the bridge just right of jlt...there are direction signs there anyway ;)

[Imre]

25/December/2007

Dubai Marina , JLT , TECOM area from the Burj Al Arab

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[Omaro]

These pics and the progress is crazy... I remember how empty the skyline was the last time I went to Burj Al Arab's top floor (Over a year and a half ago :D)

[Omaro]

Some random pictures I took... December 22, 2007

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[Doctor_UK]

^^ great shots imre and omaro...

thanks for the cool work :)..






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[Imre]

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[Morrismarina]

:omg: Amazing photos Imre, as always.

BTW have you been having your Christmas lunch in the Burj Al Arab ? :bowtie:

[Imre]

thanks, no just for a coffe and orange juice:)

[Omaro]

A 30 dirham orange juice I suppose? :D

[Imre]

coffee latte 35 dhs, orange juice 40 dhs
but I like the workers canteen at the JLT and Businss Bay site, tea is only 0.5 , juice only 1 dirham and the feeling is different:)

[Omaro]

Of course it will be, at least you're not paying for an overpriced little cup or glass of something :D

[Imre]

26/December/2007

I went to the Gold Souk today from the Marina by bus , took only 1 h 20 min and it is only 3 dhs , I can recommend to everybody, nice trip:)

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[True Blue]

^^ This is bad news (not), a bus service from outside my apartment straight to the Gold Souk, my wife will be delighted! :lol:

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Glad you enjoyed it Imre.

There must be plans for a bus station at this end of the marina as there are many buses leaving from this spot now. Perhaps next to Al Bateen tower or below the new bridge at Dorrabay.

With the good bus service and tram service on the way, this just adds to the allure of the Chic end of the marina :)

[Imre]

this bus service is really good, clean,lots of stops like Dubai Marina, Internet-Media City, Knowledge Village,Al Sofouh Road, Jumeirah Road,Al Hudaiba, Al Mina Road,Al Ghubaiba Bus Station-Bur Dubai , Gold Souk.

next time I will check another line wich goes close to Sharjah:)

[rexdmx]

^^ This is bad news (not), a bus service from outside my apartment straight to the Gold Souk, my wife will be delighted! :lol:

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Glad you enjoyed it Imre.

There must be plans for a bus station at this end of the marina as there are many buses leaving from this spot now. Perhaps next to Al Bateen tower or below the new bridge at Dorrabay.

With the good bus service and tram service on the way, this just adds to the allure of the Chic end of the marina :)

i'm surprised you haven't tried it..quite nice to be honest :lol:

[bizzybonita]

nice trip imre BTW where is true blue lol ...

[heatstor]

Hey Guys
I'm looking to make a purchase next month in Marina. My requirements are:

At least ground work started.
Some kind of view; partial/full Marina, ocean. Something other than staring down living room of aptmt in another building.
Purchase directly from developer.
Good payment plans preferably tied to construction progress
Studio or 1 Bed
Price not more than 1,400 AED/sq ft.

Is there something available at the moment that would fit the above.

[DubaiMarina]

Purchase directly from developer.



Why? It is same to me who will take money if I get the flat.

[heatstor]

Main reason is that its tough for me to travel to Dubai for more than a weekend at the moment. Buying resale takes some coordination and involves more hassle. Is it possible to get a resale done in 1 business day and fly back?
If yes, I could go for resale too.

[Imre]

Silverene ,Zumurud ...

I am sure if something new project coming in the Dubai Marina, price will be minimum 1600-2000 dhs/sqft

[Morten_Denmark]

Silverene ,Zumurud ...

I am sure if something new project coming in the Dubai Marina, price will be minimum 1600-2000 dhs/sqft

In January Cayan will announce a new project in the Marina - might be the one close to the Jewels (this is just a guess from me regarding location). Launch prices should be around 2000 dhs/sqft.

[lovedubai]

That's a huge increase on the psf price for Silverene which launched in February at just over 920 AED psf. Are you sure that info is accurate Morten?

[Morten_Denmark]

That's a huge increase on the psf price for Silverene which launched in February at just over 920 AED psf. Are you sure that info is accurate Morten?

No, not sure at all on price but was told about the upcoming annoncement from a friend having a meeting with Cayan yesterday - he was trying to buy a resale unit in Silverene. As I understood it - launch prices would be close to 2000 Dhs. I would not put too much into the prices as this could be sales talk (convincing him that another project is cheap) - but I am convinced about the upcoming announcement. Lets see what prices will be - but expect significant increases if it is a good plot in the Marina.

[Dubai_Steve]

In January Cayan will announce a new project in the Marina - might be the one close to the Jewels (this is just a guess from me regarding location). Launch prices should be around 2000 dhs/sqft.

2000 sq ft is very expensive for such a bad location. Perhaps it is in the upper marina instead, maybe even in the mystery plot in front of the Torch ?

[Naz UK]

There has been a local advert in the property pages for some time now, advertising a prime plot for sale, on the waterfront, with planning permission for 2 towers....Hmmm..i wonder...

[AltinD]

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[AltinD]

^^ Does it mention any other details, even if totally insignificant like ... "unlimited height" maybe? ;)

[High Times]

2000 sq ft is very expensive for such a bad location. Perhaps it is in the upper marina instead, maybe even in the mystery plot in front of the Torch ?

Thats exactly what i thought 2000 Dhs psf for an off plan launch at the "low rise" end of the marina seems very expensive to me.

However if developers can sell there at this price then thats good news for existing investors anywhere on the marina in my view.

[Anjam]

NAZ> Missing the BBC??
Is iplayer blocked in the UAE?

[Naz UK]

What's iplayer? If its anything to do with streaming live tv, then don't forget I have a shitty 2MB thing that Etislalat like to call an "internet service" so not sure how good this would be.

What I wana know is if its somehow possible to catch Sky from the UK out here???

[Morten_Denmark]

Thats exactly what i thought 2000 Dhs psf for an off plan launch at the "low rise" end of the marina seems very expensive to me.

However if developers can sell there at this price then thats good news for existing investors anywhere on the marina in my view.

I agree it is a high price and there seem to be better deals currently in the Marina. But on the other hand you are paying 1700Dhs/sqft for a studio in Zumurud with a decent view and height and these are being sold. Larger units go for 1500 Dhs. Zumurud will prop be completed in 2 years time and not really offplan I know. Point is - I will not be surprised to see these prices at a good plot - even in the "low-rise".

This is all speculation I know and should prop be moved to the "Property & Investment in Dubai" thread. Sorry about that :)

[Anjam]

What's iplayer? If its anything to do with streaming live tv, then don't forget I have a shitty 2MB thing that Etislalat like to call an "internet service" so not sure how good this would be.

What I wana know is if its somehow possible to catch Sky from the UK out here???

Its a BBC player that lets you watch the last 7 days of primetime programs http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/. You can choose to stream or download and watch within 30 days. Not sure how the TV license works when you are out in Dubai!

To watch Sky when I am away from home I use a Slingbox but you need somewhere in the UK to plug it in. It uses streaming but is very tolerant of slow speeds. www.slingmedia.com (http://www.slingmedia.com)

Sorry for going O/T everyone.

[AITU]

^^ I think you can only use it if you are in the UK

[Naz UK]

And your BBC link doesn't work for some reason.

[Anjam]

^^ I think you can only use it if you are in the UK

It refers to downloading in UK only. Dosen't mention streaming

And your BBC link doesn't work for some reason.

Sorry Fixed it.

[Dubai_Steve]

Make sure you watch "Extras Christmas Special", very funny :)

[Tom_Green]

I spotted two new plots. Will they build something there?

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[High Times]

I spotted two new plots. Will they build something there?

Does the Pope wear a funny hat ? :)

[Tom_Green]

Does the Pope wear a funny hat ? :)

The question is will they build skyscrapers and does anyone know anything about the plots and in the right corner you can see already something u/c. What is it? It has an board on the edge of the plot.

[Tractor]

Top right corner is the summit - which has a thread.

[AltinD]

^^ He is not not asking about The Summit, but for the 2 plots where he put the 2 red cross marks.

Martin: Those will definitelly be build but as in the case of The Summit, I think these two plots will fall under the jurisdiction of the TECOM so should not be part of Dubai Marina (as Summit isn't also) at all.

[foxy]

Naz

A man from the BBC was on the radio the other day.

This is what he was saying. Iplayer is available for UK only (sorry). It started off by being downloads but increasingly offering streaming. Much better
if you have a decent speed connection.

None of this helps you I know.

What the man also said was that during 2008 a new site will start (WWW.BBC.COM) which will contain programming with either commercials or subscription.

A more imaginative solution might be to get one of your clan or friends in the UK to get a SLINGBOX. That way you can watch their TV through the net although only through your slow connection. :nuts:

Iplayer is a big hit with me as I am always forgetting to watch something the first time round... and EXTRAS Xmas special was great.

[Imre]

^^ He is not not asking about The Summit, but for the 2 plots where he put the 2 red cross marks.

Martin: Those will definitelly be build but as in the case of The Summit, I think these two plots will fall under the jurisdiction of the TECOM so should not be part of Dubai Marina (as Summit isn't also) at all.

yes , The Summit is not in Dubai Marina , board says Dubai Media City

[Tractor]

^^ He is not not asking about The Summit, but for the 2 plots where he put the 2 red cross marks.


He did ask what was already under construction.

It will be interesting what does appear here - I don't think Media City/TECOM will cover the whole area (which runs from 23 Marina to Mag towers)

[Imre]

30/December/2007

Dubai Marina, road works

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[Imre]

30/December/2007

Dubai Marina

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[Imre]

30/December/2007

Dubai Marina

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[rexdmx]

^^ the march of the penguins...i mean pigeons.. :D

[rags]

Good photographs. Thanks, Imre.

I am concerned that these pigeons are all over the place. They make such a mess including on the balconies of apts rendering them pretty much dirty and useless. Are the authorities likely to do something about this like making it an offence to throw garbage or feed these pigeons except in designated places?

[i love dubai]

Those are not pigeons, they are segulls.

[evoorhees1]

Hi all,

I'm sitting in the lobby of the Grosvenor hotel and it seems the free wireless internet here is censored. I was told by some people on the forum that the marina area was completely uncensored... has this changed? Are only the free wireless access points censored? Any help on this would be most appreciated!

Thanks!

[AltinD]

^^ Probably the Hotel has a Etisalat Internet connection, however since the Hotel is owned by Shaikh Ahmad (Chairman of Emirates), and being a public place, it make sense that the Internet would be censured.

[Tate]

^^ the march of the penguins...i mean pigeons.. :D

Those seagulls are gonna make one hell of a mess.. :D

Nice pics Imre :)

[DUBAI-Boomtown]

News about KPM Tower and 2CDE Tower? :cheers:

[rexdmx]

Those seagulls are gonna make one hell of a mess.. :D

Nice pics Imre :)

oops..i cant even delete the post cos u responded...smart eh :bash:

[foxy]

Nice pics Imre. Need a little help from Dubai Steve on bird selection though.

[Imre]

I tried the second line (X25) from Dubai Marina from Al Qusais, it was apr 2 hours and the cost is 3.5 dhs. (via, Dubai Marina,Jumeirah Road, Al Mina Road, Naif,Deira , Qusais...)

Bus is nice and clean and it was almost empty , few indians, pakistanis and filipins..

31/Dec/2007

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[GoDubai!]

The bus is great--all of the new busses in Dubai are, but especially this one. The seats are comfortable--that's a given. The bus is huge and spacious. It has a low step--easy to get on and off. I got on the bus lugging a lot of luggage after coming from the airport. When I found my seat toward the back of the bus, I was pleasantly shocked to find that there are special luggage racks--two compartmentalized racks for large luggage. This (the X25) isn't even an airport bus. In fact, each seat has overhead AC vents and reading lights, just like airplane cabins. We gotta stop complaining about public transport in Dubai. It IS getting better. These X25 busses have to be the best, most practical public transport busses anywhere.

Thanks for those candid shots, Imre. Notice the well-dressed passengers. Public transport in Dubai isn't just for laborers. And even if it smells, at least it's safe, unlike taking bus rides in some other cities--especially US ones.

[Morrismarina]

Hi Imre, great photos many thanks. BTW Happy New Year to you and your camera. :lol:

Could I ask for a little help, we're comming over to Dubai at Easter and staying in the Phase 1 area and of course the walk to The Jewels area is a bit of a distance. If we wanted to catch the bus say to the Creek or Madinat direction, does the bus stop near us, say Grosvenor House/Marina Crown area ??

[GoDubai!]

^^ It sure does, right in front of Marina Crown, and you'd probably reach the Madinat Jumeirah in 15 to 20 minutes, not counting the wait time, and one to two hours to Burj Dubai (Creek area) depending on traffic. I got from the airport (terminal 2) to Dubai Marina by bus in 2-hours (on two busses) including wait time, for only 4 dirham. Conversely, a taxi would have taken 20-40 minutes and cost about 75 dirham.

[Morrismarina]

That's fantastic......:banana: many thanks for the info GoDubai.:)

[Omaro]

Taken a few days ago:
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[rags]

Good photos, Omaro. Particularly the last one where water is visible. From which point did you take that one? How far is it from Yacht club or Silverene or new Marina mall, for example? I do not know Dubai marina much and hence my question.

[Omaro]

Thanks! Took it from one of the bridges, it's about 200-400 meters away from Marina Mall I think

[High Times]

Omar,

Those pics have a beautiful texture to them do you use a filter or apply some changes after. How do you make them look like that.

Nice work. :)

[AltinD]

^^ He uses a D-SLR camera not a reegular Digital camera, and they offer a much better picture quality.

[AltinD]

...the walk to The Jewels area is a bit of a distance...

Not only that, but who knows to whom you might bump into there. :runaway:

[LoverOfDubai]

Although this is the "Dubai Marina" thread, it has recently become the "Dubai Bus" thread. So, I will ask a question about the buses in Dubai. Is there a website I can go to if I want to find information about the routes? I went to to the RTA website (http://www.rta.ae), but could not find anything. I also tried the website written on the buses (www.dubaibus.ae), but it does not work. Thank you for your time.

[Imre]

I will not post more info about the bus there is only 2 route (X25,8) :)

website is dubaibus.ae , but doesnt work now, I dont know why

[FM 2258]

20/December/2007


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This picture is spectacular. I love how you can easily see Burj Al Arab and see how massive Burj Dubai is even though it's several miles away.

[Omaro]

Omar,

Those pics have a beautiful texture to them do you use a filter or apply some changes after. How do you make them look like that.

Nice work. :)
I assume you're referring to filters in photoshop or something, I don't post-process most of the pics I take, I use a 400D and hope the results are as good as possible since I have no clue whatsoever in proper photo-editing :D

[Dubai_Steve]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6656/treesur6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AltinD]

^^ Wrong thread Steve. ;)

[A.U.S. arch. Student]

i see dreams, horizon tower, and marina sail arent they in dm.

[AltinD]

^^ I see also an Emirates plane flying overhead (no actually but let's presume) so should we post this also on the Aviation thread? ;)

[High Times]

^^
Doesn't take long for the POWER drug to kick in.

Congratulations on becoming a Moderator Altin.

[Morten_Denmark]

How is the alcohol situation in the Marina ? I guess there are not many places to go and have a beer ? Anybody want to fill me in ?

I have invited my father for a little vacation in the Marina - it is bad enough for him that he can not smoke during the flight - but when I told him that he will have to smuggle his own alcohol he was chocked :lol:

[lovedubai]

He doesn't have to smuggle his own beer. Tell him to go to the shop in Dubai airport to collect his allowance from there - much cheaper than the hotels.

[AltinD]

Yup, just buy at Duty Free on arrival, plus all the Hotels around have places where you can have a drink.

[Morten_Denmark]

How is the alcohol situation in the Marina ? I guess there are not many places to go and have a beer ? Anybody want to fill me in ?

I have invited my father for a little vacation in the Marina - it is bad enough for him that he can not smoke during the flight - but when I told him that he will have to smuggle his own alcohol he was chocked :lol:

Thanks for the info.

[kpage]

Thanks for the info.


Its a great sham that a Brit cant leave the UK unless he can get alcohol, it just shows what a sorry state the UK is in.

[LoverOfDubai]

Its a great sham that a Brit cant leave the UK unless he can get alcohol, it just shows what a sorry state the UK is in.

I agree 100%.

[Morten_Denmark]

I agree 100%.

This is not the right thread discussing morale - and I suggest you stay out of people buisness as long as they obey the rules of the country and then it may be possible for you to get a life also :cheers:

[lovedubai]

I think the moralists were probably writing about me, as I presume that the name 'Denmark' is a clue to your nationality. If so, it's nice to know that I'm responsible for the sorry state Britain is in!!! But then the newspapers here are full of how appalling it is that middle aged women have a glass of wine with their meal occasionally and some people believe everything they read in the papers. Oh well, back to the knitting!

[Morrismarina]

Hi Morten,
Your Dad will have little problem getting alcohol in the Marina area but will have to visit the numerous hotels and bars as alcohol is still restricted in the normal restaurants. So you can take him into say Grosvenor House and he can enjoy a nice beer there. Also I can recommend the outdoor terrace at The Only and Only Royal Mirage, I've sat there drinking pineapple pinacoladas (hope that's how it's spelt) many a time - great view of the Palm from here.:)
A good idea would be for him to buy some drink at the Duabi airport, the duty free area is reached after you go through passport control, but I guess you know this already. I believe you can bring into Dubai 4 litres of spirits. He could then have a drink in the apartment if he wants, he'll be able to get soft drinks to use as mixers such as Coke, Fanta, etc at Spinneys in the Phase 1 area.
I'm not sure about smoking indoors as I did hear that Dubai was looking to ban this, so check this out first, but of course smoking outside will be no problem. Also remind him to buy his cigarettes/cigars at the airport as well as they're so much cheaper than in Europe, but he can always buy some more at the airport when he leaves Dubai.
I'm sure your Dad will have a great time, especially if he hasn't been to Dubai before. :cheers:

[Morten_Denmark]

Hi Morten,
Your Dad will have little problem getting alcohol in the Marina area but will have to visit the numerous hotels and bars as alcohol is still restricted in the normal restaurants. So you can take him into say Grosvenor House and he can enjoy a nice beer there. Also I can recommend the outdoor terrace at The Only and Only Royal Mirage, I've sat there drinking pineapple pinacoladas (hope that's how it's spelt) many a time - great view of the Palm from here.:)
A good idea would be for him to buy some drink at the Duabi airport, the duty free area is reached after you go through passport control, but I guess you know this already. I believe you can bring into Dubai 4 litres of spirits. He could then have a drink in the apartment if he wants, he'll be able to get soft drinks to use as mixers such as Coke, Fanta, etc at Spinneys in the Phase 1 area.
I'm not sure about smoking indoors as I did hear that Dubai was looking to ban this, so check this out first, but of course smoking outside will be no problem. Also remind him to buy his cigarettes/cigars at the airport as well as they're so much cheaper than in Europe, but he can always buy some more at the airport when he leaves Dubai.
I'm sure your Dad will have a great time, especially if he hasn't been to Dubai before. :cheers:

Hi Morris

Thank you for taking your time to explain this in detail. I really appriciate it. The question came also up as I was talking to a friend which just returned from a stay in the Marina and he just loved it - but he said that the only problem for him was that it was difficult to find a place in the Marina where he could enjoy a beer or a glas of wine. As this was much easier to find other places in Dubai as he was used to dine at places like Madinat etc.

I am sure my father can live without alcohol :-) but our culture in Denmark often goes hand in hand with a beer or a glas of wine during the evening meal - and this we see as a quality of living. He is 60 and just early retired and really looking forward to the trip as a little kid. I remember him talking about the emirates since I was a kid as he joined the crew of an oiltanker when he was 15-17 years and visited the Emirates several times at that time - but this is offcourse 45 years ago. I guess he will see a lot of changes and I cant wait to show him this wonderfull place :)

[Imre]

06/January/2008


Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Almas Tower from the crescent of th Palm Jebel Ali

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and from some frond

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[High Times]

Hi Morris

Thank you for taking your time to explain this in detail. I really appriciate it. The question came also up as I was talking to a friend which just returned from a stay in the Marina and he just loved it - but he said that the only problem for him was that it was difficult to find a place in the Marina where he could enjoy a beer or a glas of wine. As this was much easier to find other places in Dubai as he was used to dine at places like Madinat etc.

I am sure my father can live without alcohol :-) but our culture in Denmark often goes hand in hand with a beer or a glas of wine during the evening meal - and this we see as a quality of living. He is 60 and just early retired and really looking forward to the trip as a little kid. I remember him talking about the emirates since I was a kid as he joined the crew of an oiltanker when he was 15-17 years and visited the Emirates several times at that time - but this is offcourse 45 years ago. I guess he will see a lot of changes and I cant wait to show him this wonderfull place :)


Morten,

I would love to see your Fathers face when he returns to the Emirates. My Uncle spent time there 40 years ago in the Merchent Navy and it blew his mind when he went back. It was amazing just to see his reaction.

I hope your Dad can find some Carlsberg or Tuborg somewhere and i hope he has a wicked time.

[Blizzy]

Does anyone have a record of how many towers are complete/topped out/under c/ground work/prep/approved in the Marina? I'm trying to estimate how the whole project is doing in terms of progress.

[Morten_Denmark]

Morten,

I would love to see your Fathers face when he returns to the Emirates. My Uncle spent time there 40 years ago in the Merchent Navy and it blew his mind when he went back. It was amazing just to see his reaction.

I hope your Dad can find some Carlsberg or Tuborg somewhere and i hope he has a wicked time.

High Times

They should meet up your uncle and him - I wonder if they had places like The Cyclone etc at that time - then it could be an interesting conversation.

I will take a picture of him when we take a taxi from the airport and him looking out of the window :nuts:

[AltinD]

One of the few places who serves Carlsberg is The Irish Village in the Tennis Stadium near the Airport. It is an overall fantastic outdoor place and hasn't lost it's charm saince it opened more then a decade ago. :)

[rexdmx]

One of the few places who serves Carlsberg is The Irish Village in the Tennis Stadium near the Airport. It is an overall fantastic outdoor place and hasn't lost it's charm saince it opened more then a decade ago. :)

altin...with regards to alcohol..i heard there was supposed to be a license to drink in ur apartment. is that true ??? :dunno:

[AltinD]

^^ That's true actually, but as long as you aren't a nuisance to others and they don't complain and weren't searched (home) for some other offenses, it's not a problem ... same as with un-married couples living together. ;)

The License can cost as low as 300 AED p.a. (depending where you get it) and that allows you also to buy at specialized liquors stores run by African & Eastern ans MMI. The closest are in Marina Walk and in Mall Of Emirates.

[Imre]

the best solution is going to Ajman Marina , there is a nice alcohol shop , you can buy everything there without tax. e.g. 24 pcs Kronenbourg or Singha only 60 dhs :)

[Imre]

The License can cost as low as 300 AED p.a. (depending where you get it) and that allows you also to buy at specialized liquors stores run by African & Eastern ans MMI. The closest are in Marina Walk and in Mall Of Emirates.


I paid 160 dhs in the MMI (MOE) but when I got the license , I got 160dhs voucher , so that is free.But I have a monthly limit , I can spend 750 Dhs/month there.

[Morten_Denmark]

I paid 160 dhs in the MMI (MOE) but when I got the license , I got 160dhs voucher , so that is free.But I have a monthly limit , I can spend 750 Dhs/month there.

But Imre - that is about 10 beers a day :cheers: One could get pretty dizzy every day - but off course after a month or two one would be in a rythm :lol:

[Imre]

yes, thats why I told you Ajman is better, there is no limit:)

[AltinD]

^^ His point was that 750 will be more then enough, not the opposite. :D

[Imre]

08/January/2008

new plot, between the Park Island and the Shahla Tower (Shahla Tower still ON HOLD )

soil testing


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[Dubai_Steve]

Nice location I wonder what this will be.

[AltinD]

Let's wait till some infos come out. ;)

[bizzybonita]

i love this part >>>>>>>;)

[Scheherazade]

How is the alcohol situation in the Marina ? I guess there are not many places to go and have a beer ? Anybody want to fill me in ?

I have invited my father for a little vacation in the Marina - it is bad enough for him that he can not smoke during the flight - but when I told him that he will have to smuggle his own alcohol he was chocked :lol:

Hi Morten,
now i can give you info too :wink2: :
Take a look at the "Buddha Bar" at Grosvenors House...nice place for a chill-out time
When will you be in Dubai?? I stay there up from 20th jan (shopping festival !!:))

[Morten_Denmark]

Hi Morten,
now i can give you info too :wink2: :
Take a look at the "Buddha Bar" at Grosvenors House...nice place for a chill-out time
When will you be in Dubai?? I stay there up from 20th jan (shopping festival !!:))

Hi Scheherazade

Thanks a lot - I will certainly be there. I think it will be in March - I would have come earlier but I am bringing my father and son (I am a single-dad with a 3-year boy) - and it is a pain in the a..ss to get the logistics right. Shopping festivals are not really me as it reminds me of my ex :-)

[dubaiote]

What is the building in the Marina that has the 1br with best view and quality finishing? Id imagine it would be the Emaar ones... Also, would be nice to be somewhere where the view will not be obstructed by an upcoming building.

Ive been thinking about investing in a 1br for investment purposes...Any feedback would be highly appreciated.

[Dubai_Steve]

Sky bridges a good choice

by Conrad Egbert on Saturday, 05 January 2008

zoomAntony Wood, an expert on tall buildings, believes developments in Dubai Marina could lead the way in the use of sky bridges.Antony Wood, an expert on tall buildings, has said that the Dubai Marina could lead the way in sustainable urban design by implementing sky bridges between buildings within the development.

Speaking to Construction Week, Wood, who is also the executive director of Chicago based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, said that the use of sky bridges in Dubai Marina would contribute towards increasing its sustainability in a big way.

"I believe that due to Dubai Marina's buildings, which are in very close proximity to each other, it has an opportunity to lead the way for the world in the implementation of sky bridges," he said.


"But to make this happen, it would require very strong collaboration between the individual, the developer and the owners. A set of ground rules will have to be laid down for its implementation but there is nothing to stop it happening. To begin with, they could start with one intense area like the Dubai Marina and then gradually begin to incorporate them into other developments. If done carefully, sky bridges could even be applied to existing buildings.

But he said that if Dubai was to take this step, nothing would happen before the next five to 10 years as the gestation period for tall buildings is a long time.

He added that Dubai had the opportunity to take the lead in this aspect because it did not face space constraints like other skyscraper metropoli like New York or Hong Kong. "Dubai is not Manhattan, which is inserting tall buildings into vacant or what we call ‘brown field' sites. Places like Dubai, China, India and various other cities in the world have this opportunity as well," said Wood.

"They're creating cities from scratch and so they have the opportunity to put in more sustainable infrastructure. For me, sky bridges are one option for sustainable infrastructure.

[i love dubai]

Bad news for property owners in Dubai,

05 January 2008 - by Primrose Skelton © Emirates Business 24/7

The index, to be launched on January 15 by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) means developments in certain areas will have a minimum and maximum rent price that landlords must adhere to. Any landlords charging more will have to report to Dubai Municipality's Rent Dispute Committee, which is backing the new scheme.

Although, the full index figures have not been released, Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, CEO of the RERA told Emirates Business the rent bands for Mirdif will range from a minimum of Dh100,000 to a maximum of Dh200,000 for all villas and apartments. And in Karama the index will range from Dh40,000 to Dh70,000.

The figures are good news for people being charged too much. It also means landlords who currently have tenants paying under the market value can go to the rent committee to ask that their property be increased to the value stated on the index.

However, Bin Ghalita said it would be unlikely a landlord would win the case because of the five per cent cap imposed this week, which states landlords cannot increase rent by more than five per cent in two years.

[Naz UK]

Why is it necessarily bad news? :dunno:

[Morten_Denmark]

Why is it necessarily bad news? :dunno:

It is good news - but this is excellent news:

http://www.business24-7.ae/cs/article_show_mainh1_story.aspx?HeadlineID=875

Pretty innovative thinking after my humble opinion

[i love dubai]

It is good news, for tenants that is, we will see the index figures on the 15th, if the maximum figure is lower than the present market value, it will be a disaster for the real estate market in Dubai. Property prices will certainly decline because many investore bought expensive property for the purpose of renting them out and if they dont get good returns they will sell.

[DubaiMarina]

Property prices will certainly decline because many investore bought expensive property for the purpose of renting them out and if they dont get good returns they will sell.


I hope prices are high. It is the only way to tempt new investors in the future and guarantee new investments.

[Julito-dubai]

40,000 dhs to 70,000 dhs anually seems ok. should be about 8,000 to 13,000 Euros a year. Karama here I come!

[GoDubai!]

Bad news for property owners in Dubai,

05 January 2008 - by Primrose Skelton © Emirates Business 24/7

The index, to be launched on January 15 by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) means developments in certain areas will have a minimum and maximum rent price that landlords must adhere to. Any landlords charging more will have to report to Dubai Municipality's Rent Dispute Committee, which is backing the new scheme.

Although, the full index figures have not been released, Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, CEO of the RERA told Emirates Business the rent bands for Mirdif will range from a minimum of Dh100,000 to a maximum of Dh200,000 for all villas and apartments. And in Karama the index will range from Dh40,000 to Dh70,000.

The figures are good news for people being charged too much. It also means landlords who currently have tenants paying under the market value can go to the rent committee to ask that their property be increased to the value stated on the index.

However, Bin Ghalita said it would be unlikely a landlord would win the case because of the five per cent cap imposed this week, which states landlords cannot increase rent by more than five per cent in two years.

I know this isn't an investment thread, but I want to comment that this is very bad from a free market perspective. Any price band will be based on factors which will not be relevant in every case. These ranges seem to be taking only location into consideration. What if you have a marble-floored, chandelier-lit and otherwise very expensively designed and furnished apartment? Or, conversely you have a dump. I don't see how the imposed maximum and minimums would be suitable. Hopefully this is a temporary exercise that will be done away with once more property comes on market. The market realities should determine the price.

[Omaro]

^^ Agreed, or perhaps have certain procedures for outliers (The luxurious amazing homes and the dumps)

[Imre]

10/January/2008

Almas Tower,JLT and Dubai Marina

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[rags]

I know this isn't an investment thread, but I want to comment that this is very bad from a free market perspective. Any price band will be based on factors which will not be relevant in every case. These ranges seem to be taking only location into consideration. What if you have a marble-floored, chandelier-lit and otherwise very expensively designed and furnished apartment? Or, conversely you have a dump. I don't see how the imposed maximum and minimums would be suitable. Hopefully this is a temporary exercise that will be done away with once more property comes on market. The market realities should determine the price.
I think Marten's post quoting the following URL should answer your point.

http://www.business24-7.ae/cs/articl...HeadlineID=875

Ciao.

[Dubai_Steve]

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[High Times]

^^

When all finished this end of the Marina will be an iconic image used to sell Dubai Marina all over the world. The towers seen here will all be associated with class, prestige and the Dubai Marina Brand.

Like now when someone advertises Dubai 8 times out of 10 they use an image of the Burg Al Arab

[Anjam]

Even MH is looking great!

[Omaro]

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5383/goldfy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
That is one fucking amazing picture there!!

[Imre]

Dubai Marina from the Dubai Promenade


12/January/2007


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[Omaro]

Jan 10, 2008:

From La Marquise aka. French Bakery, First Interchange:
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From Jumeirah open beach next to dubai marine:

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[Omaro]

Some decent and not so decent pics taken yesterday and today... (Jan 12 + 13, 2008)

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From the Palm, Crescent (In front of Atlantis!)

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[Dubai_Steve]

Nice work Omaro ! Great night shots.

[dubaiflyer]

Thanks Omaro for taking and posting so many pictures. Really appreciated. :okay:

[AltinD]

A 112 floors, 400 meters plus is proposed for Marina:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5592/marinaproj3rn0.jpg

Any idea where? :D

[Imre]

I found only 5 plots:)

1.next to the Pentominium ?
2.somewhere between the the Infinity Tower and the bridge ?
3.between the Marina Heights and The Torch ?
4.unknown Emaar plot ?
5.between the Summit and the 23 Marina ?

[Dubai_Steve]

Any idea where? :D

I thought you were an Altruist :bash:

Anyway this is definately in Al Marsa district !

At least the picture does not show it on the Marina's edge :D

[malec]

I'm going with either option 1 or 5

[Pleth]

Some decent and not so decent pics taken yesterday and today... (Jan 12 + 13, 2008)

Decent is underrated. :) Thank you, the photos are terrific.

[mackie1964]

Excellent night shots but no Timeplace :cry::cry::cry::cry:

It was right behind you in one of the photos :) Was there any lights on?

[AltinD]

I thought you were an Altruist :bash:

Anyway this is definately in Al Marsa district !

At least the picture does not show it on the Marina's edge :D

:lol:

Seriously though, in the website of the developer was saying Al Marsa indeed and no mentioning of sea or views.

[Omaro]

I'm still struggling to recognise Timeplace, most of the U/C buildings look identical to me at night :S... Can someone show me where it falls exactly on a map of the Marina? :shy:

[GoDubai!]

A 112 floors, 400 meters plus is proposed for Marina:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5592/marinaproj3rn0.jpg

Any idea where? :D

Beautiful tower. It's gotta go in the tallest block. Beside the Pentominium is a no go. You have 23 Marina, Pentominium, an entrance for Marina Arcade, two empty plots, then MAG 218. I can see it going in the plot next to Marina Arcade, rather than next to MAG 218. That block would just be so amazing. 90+ story Marina 23, 101 story Marina 101, this 112 story tower, 120 story Pentominium. Then just across the street, 101 story Princess tower, the 100+ story Damac Heights and a still as yet unannounced supertall (I presume) among the Emaar plots. One would never have imagined a sandy desert plot near the sea would be able to support such a large collection of the tallest towers in the world. This must be some really good soil--strong and resilient, while at the same time easily dug into. Or is it all a bit of folly?

[malec]

^^ The sinking thing is something I'm afraid of. Don't know if it's stupid but having 10 supertalls crammed into the same area might have an effect:
http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3989

Actually I recon this tower is one one of the two plots next to the pentominium and mag 218. The podium is the right size, if it was somewhere else it would be different.

I remember someone saying they know who the developers for the 2 plots are. Is this developer one of them?

[Parisian Girl]

A 112 floors, 400 meters plus is proposed for Marina:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5592/marinaproj3rn0.jpg

Any idea where? :D

:omg::omg: ^^ This is beautiful ... What an unreal looking tower!!! :)

Does it have a name? Exact location yet?

[Dubai_Steve]

I wonder if it could go on one of these 2 plots ?

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/347/89lv2nngs2.jpg

Remember we also have these towers to find plots for ?

http://www.bmg-group.de/content/articles/projects/pictures/marinacrystal01.jpg
Marina Crystal - 94floors http://www.bmg-group.de/index.php?de_marinacrystal

http://www.bmg-group.de/content/articles/projects/pictures/marinacube01.jpg
Marinacube - 75floors http://www.bmg-group.de/index.php?de_marinacube

http://www.bmg-group.de/content/articles/projects/pictures/swarowskitower01.jpg
Swarowski-Tower - 60floors - http://www.bmg-group.de/index.php?de_swarowski
http://i14.tinypic.com/7xxgnpe.jpg
http://i18.tinypic.com/72qz4sz.jpg

[Parisian Girl]

^^ Are all these towers actually approved?

What's that building going up behind the Pentominium plot please?

[Dubai_Steve]

Nobody here knows for sure yet. I emailed bmg-group but no reply.

You mean 23 Marina ? -> http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=191805&page=26

[Parisian Girl]

Yes, thanks :) ^^

I think with the 120f/516m Pentominium directly in front the view is going to be very limited huh :lol:

[Parisian Girl]

LOL, Anyone here buying at 23 Marina? :)

You're going to have a killer view!! :hilarious

[GoDubai!]

^^ The sinking thing is something I'm afraid of. Don't know if it's stupid but having 10 supertalls crammed into the same area might have an effect:
http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3989

Actually I recon this tower is one one of the two plots next to the pentominium and mag 218. The podium is the right size, if it was somewhere else it would be different.

I remember someone saying they know who the developers for the 2 plots are. Is this developer one of them?

I suppose geological conditions can vary a lot even within short distances. It is apparent that large portions of the Abu Dhbai emirate coastline are water-logged even as far as a few kilometers inland from the gulf. On the road beyond Musaffah toward Qatar one sometimes sees a landscape with a thin white cover like snow, which is actually salt residue, which occurs when the water level rises and then subsides again. I suppose Emaar did some geological studies in the beginning to determine that these plots were suitable for dense high-rise construction. But I don't think the original studies were considering a concentration of supertalls over 100 stories. Obviously each developer does studies for their individual towers but I doubt that anyone in the tallest blocks have studied the cumulative effect of such towers in close proximity--if in fact it makes a difference?

I wonder if True Blue could comment on this?

From the Shanghai link, another thought to consider:

"Some downtown areas became so dense with buildings that they became "heat islands," where temperatures rose above surrounding areas, a local institute found."

Unlike, say JBR, none of the tallest block towers are part of a district cooling system, so each podium will be emitting the AC's heat exhaust. Anyone who has passed under the exhausts behind Marina Heights podium will know how nasty that air is--extremely hot and humid. What will it be like with 20 tall and super-tall towers doing that all at once?

[Imre]

14/January/2008

Dubai Marina and JLT

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6426/imresolt07me7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8535/imresolt09hn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[High Times]

What is that wet water like substance, that wasn't in my sales contract ?

[malec]

I don't think those supertalls dubai steve posted will be built. Some of them are in places where other towers are already getting built

[Alle]

A 112 floors, 400 meters plus is proposed for Marina:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5592/marinaproj3rn0.jpg

Any idea where? :D

Good find. I think i might have found a new favorite in the marina

[Imre]

what about of this place?
There is a yacht club but when the Dubai Marina Motor Yacht Club and the IGY's Anchor Marina at the Palm Jumeirah ready it would be free , good for another supertalls.

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/2393/imresolt68tp7jf4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5379/imresolt60jn2am9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[maltster]

^^ that would be wonderful for Le Revé owners! Spend $zillions on a super luxurious apartment with wonderful views and then get a load of super-talls built right in front!

[biyadoo]

^^ That would be a total disaster. I always had concerns about this area when I bought in OH. Does anyone have any information about what is going to be here? Anything slightly more probable than a pure speculation would be fine. :)

[GoDubai!]

Well, there's a gigantic always empty boat parking lot there, so whoever owns it would have to be the most brainless person in the world not to develop it. It wouldn't have to become supertalls, but there ought to be something there. Actually, for those with current sea views they also have the drabbest of views with the big empty parking lot.

[AltinD]

What is that wet water like substance, that wasn't in my sales contract ?

FORCE MAJOUR ... no compensation will be given. :laugh:

[AltinD]

I don't think those supertalls dubai steve posted will be built. Some of them are in places where other towers are already getting built

I just want Swarowski Tower to be build, regardless of the location. Don't care much about the other ones.

[Morrismarina]

Unlike, say JBR, none of the tallest block towers are part of a district cooling system, so each podium will be emitting the AC's heat exhaust. Anyone who has passed under the exhausts behind Marina Heights podium will know how nasty that air is--extremely hot and humid. What will it be like with 20 tall and super-tall towers doing that all at once?

The Torch will actually be part of a district cooling system, this amendment was made around the time of the towers redesign nearly two years ago and the space saved released a few service floors to become residential. Not sure about other supertalls but would expect them to be joining in as well - otherwise TT would have a district cooling system all of it's own. :nuts: (I guess Marina Heights was built too early to participate and therefore had to have it's own system.)

Perhaps that's what the plot in front of TT is for - the district cooling system at a maximum heights of two floors. :lol:

[High Times]

^^^^ :lol::lol:


what about of this place?
There is a yacht club but when the Dubai Marina Motor Yacht Club and the IGY's Anchor Marina at the Palm Jumeirah ready it would be free , good for another supertalls.

I sincerley hope not supertall. It makes no material difference to me personaly but i think it would be negative for the asthetic balance of the area to have another row of tall towers here.

I would put my money on a row of 20-40 fl resi & hotels.

[GoDubai!]

http://www.choppershoot.com/gallery/Construction/images/CH_Shots_09.jpg

This is the lot in question. Wouldn't it be great to have an opera house or other such grand edifice here?

[jaja3000jaja]

And why do they always have to be soooo tall, I mean honestly are these towers being sold out instantly or even becoming sold out (as in 'no vacancy') ever? Another supertall would just mean another long wait for a good looking tower that will remain empty.

[Omaro]

^^ And then they say the demand outstrips supply, erm, what demand exactly? Demand to buy and sit, hoping the prices will suddenly increase!

[Dubai_Steve]

And why do they always have to be soooo tall, I mean honestly are these towers being sold out instantly or even becoming sold out (as in 'no vacancy') ever? Another supertall would just mean another long wait for a good looking tower that will remain empty.

All those completed towers are sold out or are hotels.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5383/goldfy8.jpg

You can see from this photo that they are quite occupied. (The tallest tower on the left is not yet completed.)

Also remember that the Marina project is far from complete yet.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2148/2173625423_6f705e594d.jpg?v=0

The tower on the right is not yet complete but was sold out a long time ago.

[rexdmx]

^^ that is a nice pic steve

[True Blue]

I suppose geological conditions can vary a lot even within short distances. It is apparent that large portions of the Abu Dhbai emirate coastline are water-logged even as far as a few kilometers inland from the gulf. On the road beyond Musaffah toward Qatar one sometimes sees a landscape with a thin white cover like snow, which is actually salt residue, which occurs when the water level rises and then subsides again. I suppose Emaar did some geological studies in the beginning to determine that these plots were suitable for dense high-rise construction. But I don't think the original studies were considering a concentration of supertalls over 100 stories. Obviously each developer does studies for their individual towers but I doubt that anyone in the tallest blocks have studied the cumulative effect of such towers in close proximity--if in fact it makes a difference?

I wonder if True Blue could comment on this?


The buildings in the marina are founded on the rock which lies below the sand. In Shanghai the buildings are founded on clay soils which do not drain as freely as sands. Any settlement in Dubai will happen almost immediately as the building progresses. Due to the rock in Dubai the pressure bulb created below the raft slab is small in comparison to Shanghai. This means that adjacent structures are less affected than in the clays of Shanghai.

Analogy;
A bed matress is the same as the free draining soils in Dubai. You could stand on a matress to represent a building. Then someone could stand on the same matress close to you and you will not be affected. More people (buildings) could again be added and the matress would compress below them again not affecting your own stability as the air can be realeased from the matress easily and the springs only have to support the weight directly above them. The air represents the water in the soil and the springs represents the soil particles.

Now replace the standard matress with and inflatable matress, which represents clay which does not allow water or air to be released quite so easily. The more people that stand on the air matress, the higher the pressure of the air inside affecting the stability of everyone standing on it. Eventually the matress would puncture as the pressure becomes too high. As the air escapes everyone would sink to the floor(rock head). The air in the inflatable matress represents the water in the soil and if it can not drain freely then it builds up pressure (called pore pressure) which squeezes the water out over a long period causing settlement.


^^Basics of soil engineering in 2 paragraphs.

[GoDubai!]

Thanks for that True Blue, but I'm not sure I get the mattress analogy. I'm imagining that if someone stood next to me on a normal mattress I would immediately start to lose my balance. But you know a whole lot more on this subject than I do, so it's good to hear words of confidence with regard to the soils of the Marina. Is it just dumb luck that we have this good soil in Dubai? I sense that even if it were just sinking sands, they would be building these towers anyway. I don't think the Maktoums and those under their tutelage would take "it can't be done" for an answer!

[High Times]

^^

True Blue you are a genius.

Well at least to me anyway.

Great stuff :applause:

[i love dubai]

Thanks for that True Blue, but I'm not sure I get the mattress analogy. I'm imagining that if someone stood next to me on a normal mattress I would immediately start to lose my balance. But you know a whole lot more on this subject than I do, so it's good to hear words of confidence with regard to the soils of the Marina. Is it just dumb luck that we have this good soil in Dubai? I sense that even if it were just sinking sands, they would be building these towers anyway. I don't think the Maktoums and those under their tutelage would take "it can't be done" for an answer!

I think true blue was making an example of a foam mattress not a spring one, you will lose your balance on a spring mattress, isn't that so true blue?

[AltinD]

Still I may add that Dubai's soil has also a considerable amount of clay-like components.

[True Blue]

I think true blue was making an example of a foam mattress not a spring one, you will lose your balance on a spring mattress, isn't that so true blue?

Pocket sprung and on the floor works:) Foam works also :okay:

[ParisDubai]

Any news of the RERA new rental market rules?
Thanks

[Imre]

16/January/2008

Dubai Marina, JLT and the Al Burj plot

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7598/imresolt061he6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7048/imresolt062cj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8964/imresolt063to2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Wannaberich]

Anyone know of any launches coming up in the Marina?I have been told that there could be one due soon by Tameer.

[UK_TO_DUBAI]

nice pictures Imre....

thanks....

[bizzybonita]

wonderful clear sky pix elso.......thnx imre

[Caesar7]

just imagine the Al Burj will go ahead on that spot - what a blast for the Marina and views you can expect of that mega building ... :nuts:

[High Times]

Is that confirmed that it is Al Burg site 100% ?

[CIPUS]

Have you seen this before?


http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=25.088242&lon=55.14408&z=16.3&r=0&src=yh

[Tate]

just imagine the Al Burj will go ahead on that spot - what a blast for the Marina and views you can expect of that mega building ... :nuts:

That site has not been confirmed for Al Burj yet. It probably is the correct site, but we'll still have to wait and hear from Nakheel in due time.

There are very few sites in Dubai where you could actually construct a building of the magnitude of Al Burj, you just have to take so many things into consideration first, but hopefully this is the long awaited site finally. It will tower over the Marina so just like Burj Dubai, I believe Al Burj will need to be grounded/surrounded by it's own little community/complex. Aesthetically it will need this.

[Dubai_Steve]

http://img287.echo.cx/img287/7351/marina2lb.jpg

[TowerPower]

flickr
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4811/dubai16ej1.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1738/dubai18bz5.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8513/dubai19gr0.jpg

[Imre]

new gossip from Dubai Marina:

Oasis Beach Hotel will be removed and in that site going to be a new hotel with 90 floors, front of the Al Fattan Marina Towers:)

[Dubai_Steve]

WTF! It is not April 1st is it ?

Does that mean bad news for sea view BC owners ?

[mackie1964]

This is just the start

Does anybody know how old the Le Royal Meridian is? :)

[Imre]

this is just gossip , nothing confirmed

[Imre]

This is just the start

Does anybody know how old the Le Royal Meridian is? :)

Le Royal Meridian and Habtoor Grand is ok, but I am sure that the Hilton , Sheraton,Ritz Hotel , Oasis Beach Hotel will have not a long life:)

[CIPUS]

If you look here you can see how old they are...




http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=25.088242&lon=55.14408&z=16.3&r=0&src=yh

[GoDubai!]

flickr
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4811/dubai16ej1.jpg

Best overview of Interchange 5 I've ever seen. :banana:

[Omaro]

Yesterday afternoon, Jan 17, 2008

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[Imre]

18/January/2008

Marina Walk

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http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/161/imresolt076oj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5551/imresolt078wr6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

18/January/2008

Dubai Marina

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9039/imresolt006bf2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[Imre]

18/January/2008

Dubai Marina

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6884/imresolt069ni2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8010/imresolt084ej5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3093/imresolt165pe9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mackie1964]

Some Fantastic photos Gents :cheers

Many thanks Imre and Omaro.

[GOL2007]

Tallest Block 18.01.2008:

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5761/dubaimarinark3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sulafa Tower is still basement?

[bizzybonita]

fantastic pixs for fantastic projects

[AltinD]

Yesterday afternoon, Jan 17, 2008



:eek2: 81 pictures in a single post? :eek2:


What are you doing man???

[GoDubai!]

That is too much for this forum, and some even repeat on various threads. Better to not upload similar pics and to spread them out among various threads--and definitely don't repost the same pics on different threads. I literally fell asleep while waiting for the this thread to finish loading.

[Caesar7]

Did I see a crane there on the Bay Central plot or is it just wishful thinking ?

:nuts::nuts::nuts:

[Imre]

19/January/2008

Dubai Marina, bridge

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/5286/imresolt31zb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

19/January/2008

Dubai Marina

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6884/imresolt17nk5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/255/imresolt26kw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4605/imresolt47rq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

what do you think?

:lol:

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6434/imresolt18bd0pv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

greenery just waste of place:)

[i love dubai]

Your Idea = a disaster for owners in Botanica, Royal oceanic, and Trident Grand residence, so keep it quiet.:lol:

[Omaro]

January 18, 2008 from the Palm Jumeirah:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2018%20Day%20shots/IMG_6736.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2018%20Day%20shots/IMG_6738.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2018%20Day%20shots/IMG_6773.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2018%20Night%20shots/IMG_6983.jpg

[Parisian Girl]

Those night photos are so nice :) The Marina / Dubai looks wonderful at night ...

[Omaro]

Nice Vodka collection
Thanks mate, but but why did you quote the whole post???!!!

[nitsbox]

I just heard that Oasis Beach Hotel is going to be torn down and a 90 storey building will take its place - in effect killing the view of Al Fattan Towers.

Any one heard anything similar? The announcement was to be made once demolishing work had begun (which obviously hasn't as yet).

???

[Imre]

I just heard that Oasis Beach Hotel is going to be torn down and a 90 storey building will take its place - in effect killing the view of Al Fattan Towers.

Any one heard anything similar? The announcement was to be made once demolishing work had begun (which obviously hasn't as yet).

???

I heard the same:)

[LoverOfDubai]

Which building is the Oasis Beach Hotel? Does someone have a picture?

[bizzybonita]

go waterfront dubai marina ;)

[GoDubai!]

Thread/Forum moderators, could you do something about this irresponsible posting of images. Please delete the post where someone goes and reposts (by quoting) the 81 photos, just to make an irrelevant comment.

[rbj]

here here , my computer takes ages to download the pics as it is never mind someone repeating the whole process just to say ' nice pics well done'

[Imre]

Which building is the Oasis Beach Hotel? Does someone have a picture?

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7425/oasisbeachhq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/seonnecken/oasis.jpg

Pre JBR the area was called 100 Villas Beach. The bottom pic shows the Oasis Hotel and to the rightof it, is the Hilton under construction

[scoot68]

")

[scoot68]

http://i28.tinypic.com/jre1k0.jpg

[Imre]

21/January/2008

Dubai Marina from the Jewels


http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4554/imresolt002ul1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8554/imresolt041pq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

21/January/2008

Dubai Marina from the Jewels

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/979/imresolt050hi9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/350/imresolt051bm3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/363/imresolt053ol4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Imre]

21/January/2008

Dubai Marina from the Dubai Jewel Tower

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/2528/imresolt091pu6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9704/imresolt092ib7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Tom_Green]

@all: Do you think there will me a major facelift or landscaping in the Dubai Marina when the most projects are completed?

[GoDubai!]

I certainly hope so. It would make a big (positive) difference. But, as evidended by Nakheel's Universe announcement, developers are too anxious to move on to the next project before finishing up an earlier one. I think residents and owners will at some point have to take on a beutify the Marina campaign.

[Imre]

I am sure, Dubai will spend lot of money for landscaping, just see the post 21, e.g.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=17852674#post17852674

[GoDubai!]

http://i28.tinypic.com/jre1k0.jpg

Mountains in the Dubai backdrop. Amazing! Just wait until Dubai Land gets built up. On rare days, photographers will be able to zoom in and get dramatic city/mountainscapes.

[Imre]

23/January/2008

Dubai Marina-JLT, Interchange 5.5

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5490/imresolt05an8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8935/imresolt06lr3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[i love dubai]

The term arse end of the marina will have to be changed, since the location of Al Burj is now confirmed. Can any one suggest a proper term for the west side of the marina? strategically located within few minutse from AL Burj?:banana:

[i love dubai]

Based on the pictures that Imre posted which were taken from the Jewels, one of the best views of Al burj is going to be from the jewels.

[Morten_Denmark]

The term arse end of the marina will have to be changed, since the location of Al Burj is now confirmed. Can any one suggest a proper term for the west side of the marina? strategically located within few minutse from AL Burj?:banana:

So the arse end becomes the high end :-)

[i love dubai]

High end.... Burj end ... any more suggestions?

[jeetha]

AL Burj side
West Side
WEST END
Scottish get-together Area.:cheers:
Jewel end.
Jewel side.

[bizzybonita]

LOL that's who we play ...

[scoot68]

Mountains in the Dubai backdrop. Amazing! Just wait until Dubai Land gets built up. On rare days, photographers will be able to zoom in and get dramatic city/mountainscapes.
^^
Since they have all the equipment to do so I reckon they should just move the mountains closer. :)

[FWIW]

The term arse end of the marina will have to be changed, since the location of Al Burj is now confirmed. Can any one suggest a proper term for the west side of the marina? strategically located within few minutse from AL Burj?:banana:

Upper South Side

Here are my other names!

http://i28.tinypic.com/2r59iec.jpg

[cugeneva]

Sorry, I don't agree. As long as the power station has not been moved, the a* end will stay and even watching from Al Burj towards that industrial zone.... I would not fancy....:ohno::ohno::ohno:

[Naz UK]

That's it. Keep using the term. My aim is to get "it" into the local vocabulary of real estate agent circles by year end. :)

I've already called all the major agents and asked them if they have any property in the arse end of Dubai Marina. When they've gone "Huh?" (coz thats the only English word they can pronounce properly) I tell them i'm referring to the Industrial end of the Marina.

[bizzybonita]

in 2020

[CIPUS]

From Gowealthy



The Dubai Condominium Law ‘No. 27 of 2007: Joint Ownership of Property Law’ issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will help drive demand and increase investor confidence in Dubai’s real estate market. Dubai’s Condominium Law relates to the management of common property and shared facilities such as parking, fire services, air conditioning, lifts, pools, gyms, walkways, roadways and gardens, collectively referred to as ‘strata’ in some countries, in multiple owner developments.

According to the law, Owners Association management maintains the quality of the shared facilities environment of any development in a regulatory framework. Once established, it enhances the overall quality of life and the city environment.


Since it clearly defines relations between real estate developers and owners, who are represented in Owners Associations, the law helps remove ambiguities about the responsibilities for common property management and reduces skepticism among investors in Dubai. Owners through their Owners Associations will be able to participate in the budgeting of the common property management processes.

[CIPUS]

Also gowealthy:


Keeping in line with the latest reforms in the Industry Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) has unveiled a new legislation to make developers responsible for any structural damage to a property for 10 years after project completion.

Developers will also be liable for any defective installations, such as plumbing, mechanical and electrical problems for up to a year after project completion. The owner must insure the building to cover the risk of such things as demolition or collapse. Every jointly owned property must have an Owners' Association in accordance with article 17 of the new strata law. The association is formed after the first sale of a unit in a jointly-owned property is registered. It will be made up of all unit owners of the property and also the master developer who will be responsible for any unsold units.

Under the new law, all owners associations will become legal bodies with bank accounts and contracts for a group of owners and the ability to sue and appear in court under its name. The owners associations will become legal bodies after obtaining a licence from the Land Department.

[i love dubai]

Sorry, I don't agree. As long as the power station has not been moved, the a* end will stay and even watching from Al Burj towards that industrial zone.... I would not fancy....:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Do you really think that the location of the tallest building in the world was chosen to have a view of a power station?
we will hear about the decomissioning of the plant before launching Al Burj.

[Naz UK]

And do YOU really think Nakheel would sell world class "private islands" exclusively to the world's A-listers/billionaires and then surround them with a random formation of seperate islands which can only best be described as a cross between your average Friday night "outside-a-nightclub" pavement vomit stains - and the resulting "excretions" from eating 3 plates of Vindaloo and washing it down with 5 pints of lager? :ohno:

[i love dubai]

I wasn't surprised that you named the universe VOMIT,after naming the west end ARSE END.
I also, would not be surprised to see more billionairse buying pieces of the so called VOMIT.
If everyone has your taste developers,builders, architects, investors would go out of bussiness.

[Krazy]

^^ this is out of the blue.. but how old are you?

[heatstor]

I agree with Naz, the extension of The World or "the Universe" is a joke...

[i love dubai]

This is not about liking or disliking a project or location. This is about calling them names like vomit on a pavement, arse end, etc..

[GoDubai!]

Do you really think that the location of the tallest building in the world was chosen to have a view of a power station?
we will hear about the decomissioning of the plant before launching Al Burj.

Who would put it past Nakheel to stick the tallest building in the world next to a power plant? At least it would beat having to look down on the Universe. :lol:

[evoorhees1]

Hey all,

I recently purchased an apartment here in the marina and there is some rust on several of the corners, seemingly under the paint of the wall. Is this a serious problem? Is there anything I can do to treat it/stop it from spreading? Photos are below...

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9656/dscn0371yc9.th.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0371yc9.jpg)

[True Blue]

^^ The metal beading used to form the corner of the plastering is of poor (cheap) quality. They should be Galvanised. Problem is every time you use a water based paint to cover it up it will just come back.

I suggest you contact the developer and request that it is hacked off and replaced. This is known as a latent defect. It has existed during the defect period due to poor materials but has not shown up straight away.

[Dubai_Boy]

what kind of a material are we looking at here ? =S if this is a concrete column /wall , then hell yes run for your life , the steel is rusting away !!

or you could just hang a picture up !

[mackie1964]

Or you can just use oil based paint, a couple of coats should do it :)

[rexdmx]

Hey all,

I recently purchased an apartment here in the marina and there is some rust on several of the corners, seemingly under the paint of the wall. Is this a serious problem? Is there anything I can do to treat it/stop it from spreading? Photos are below...

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9656/dscn0371yc9.th.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0371yc9.jpg)

which apartment is that...marina crown???

[evoorhees1]

yeah, Marina Crown =(

Is oil paint really okay to just put over it or do I need to contact developer (will it get worse)?

[Omaro]

Took a friend's permission to post this (I took it)

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/027/7/3/Objectivity_by_Omardxb.jpg

[True Blue]

Oil paint will just slow the process down it won't cure the problem, IMO. Once rust gets hold it's hard to stop. Get a hold of the developer and ask for a proper repair.

From rexdmx question are we to assume this is a common problem?

[mackie1964]

I agree, if you can get hold of the developer to do it and if it does not impact on your life that much. If however you can't cope with the mess and disruption in your life, I would not go hacking corners off.

[Omaro]

Dubai Marina, Jan 25, 2008

Have been a bit busy with uni, did not have as much time to go out and shoot...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2025%20Marina/IMG_7358.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2025%20Marina/IMG_7363.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2025%20Marina/IMG_7364.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2025%20Marina/IMG_7365.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/liver4eva/New%20SSC/2008/January/Jan%2025%20Marina/IMG_7366.jpg

[Imre]

Took a friend's permission to post this (I took it)

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/027/7/3/Objectivity_by_Omardxb.jpg


:omg::omg::omg:

he looks dangerous :)

nice pics Omaro!:cheers:

[mackie1964]

^^My twin :lol:

Where is my Timeplace night shot :cry: :cry:

[Dubai_Steve]

:lol: looks like a mafia guy :runaway: