Originally Posted by Doomlord_uk
Wow, I didn't realise this was going ahead... It's pretty cool to see this project already rising several floors above groundlevel, it looks like it's really going to be built.

Given the history of the site, reaching a couple of floors does not mean anything.

Given the history of Dubai, reaching the roof level wouldn't mean much..............can anyone see this actually being finished?

^^ Given the demand, and the current oversupply in Dubai. Not in a foreseable time. Dubai has to finally establish a market based on demand and offer, and not spec.

It seems obvious (with my admittedly limited understanding of building finance and escrow accounts etc.) that this building won't be completed. And if it is binned it will leave an awful lot more Dubai investors out of pocket, surely if the Dubai government are serious about getting out of their current situation and attracting back investment they should be looking hard at how these projects can get started, part funded, and abandoned halfway through.

It seems obvious (with my admittedly limited understanding of building finance and escrow accounts etc.) that this building won't be completed. And if it is binned it will leave an awful lot more Dubai investors out of pocket, surely if the Dubai government are serious about getting out of their current situation and attracting back investment they should be looking hard at how these projects can get started, part funded, and abandoned halfway through.

Maybe you under estimating the backers of this project?

who Al Fahim? what have they done to date either in Dubai or AD where they are based?

Just goes to show how fake of a city dubai is.

Just got to show how "good" of a job the Moderating team is doing nowdays, letting previously banned clowns to roam free and posting the same exact crap they were banned for.

Just got to show how "good" of a job the Moderating team is doing nowdays, letting previously banned clowns to roam free and posting the same exact crap they were banned for.

Are you referring to me???

As 234 Sale said, perhaps I am underestimating the projects backers........they would have to be enormously wealthy though to fund this development. Also I believe thet developers do not use their own money to fund projects like this, and given the usual situation of stage payments by investors as work progresses, this seems to be limping along in the hope of reaching the next trigger point. If that happens and the investors have to decide whether or not to put more money in, I can't see many of them doing so, can you?

^^ Someone posted spam in this thread after "im using a computer's" post, and Altin deleted it. He wasn't refering to you.

I see that Dubai is under construction. great great

I barely see progress... if there is actually some.

2 years ago:

14/October/2009

Dubai Pearl

http://i36.tinypic.com/25pu5oz.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/zx9t35.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2qs85ud.jpg

October 2011

11 October 2011

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z331/ianpowell76/11oct11/113.jpg

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z331/ianpowell76/11oct11/114.jpg




6 floors within 2 years is not too bad, you can calculate the completion date now :lol:

Looks like an alien structure. I like it, quite unique.
http://www.imgquick.com/images/98.gif

Are you referring to me???
And why would I do that?

^^ Someone posted spam in this thread after "im using a computer's" post, and Altin deleted it. He wasn't refering to you.

Nope ... nope ... yeah. Was refering to ONN, the computer guy.

who Al Fahim? what have they done to date either in Dubai or AD where they are based?

Did put Maybe..:lol:

I keep not checking this thread in hopes that when I finally do ill see some progress but so much time goes by and it just looks the same to me every time I check. "sigh"

16 October 2011

Tower 1: Construction of L6-L7 columns in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/DP1-October-2011.jpg

Tower 1: Installation of L7 Hollow core in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/DP2-October-11.jpg

Tower 3: L6 Hollow core topping completed.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/DP3-October-2011.jpg

Tower 2: Lower decking for L6 beams in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/DP4-October-2011.jpg

Tower 4: Construction of L4-L5 columns in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/DP5-October-2011.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

Another crazy project from Dubai, I like it!!!

I'm just astonished that this project is still moving forward (isn't it?). It's by far my favorite project left in Dubai and one of my favorites in the world. I would love to see it completed.

Now I can see the progress :).

Yes clearly some progress, but don't think it will be finished until 2014 at the earliest.

^^ Yeah, 2014 Arabic calendar.

31 October 2011

Tower 1: Construction of columns at L7-L8 (composite area), Beam Rebar work L7, and construction of columns at L6-L7 in progress
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T1-L7-L8_0.jpg

Tower 2: Core wall rebar work at M6-L7, inner slab rebar P4 and Safety guard fixing at P2 are in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T2-from-T4....jpg

Tower 3: Construction of corewall L7-L8 (2nd stage) in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3-from-carpark.jpg

Tower 4: Casting for Beam at L5 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T4-L5-beam-in.....jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

Eeww!
They're building it? I was hoping they didn't because, Fact!, it will destroy the skyline.

How's that?

^^ Because there isn't any tall building around (except one actually) :dunno:

Eeww!
They're building it? I was hoping they didn't because, Fact!, it will destroy the skyline.

You mad? Dubai Pearl is one of the best buildings u/c right now in Dubai :)
and its at least not a kitschy pencil :)

Can somebody undate on this ??

Can somebody undate on this ??
Oh comon, last update is only 5 days old, you won't see much progress.

I bet this will be one iconic building once its finished, and dare to say it will compete against BK as a turistic place... why? its just massive, but in a different way.

You mad? Dubai Pearl is one of the best buildings u/c right now in Dubai :)
and its at least not a kitschy pencil :)
Well I think it is ugly.:)

This is going to be like four Manhattan city blocks rising 1000 ft into the sky. It will be absolutely one of the most awe inspiring structures in the world.

What's even more awe-inspiring however is that it's managed to stay U/C.

Yes indeed it will be amazing in all ways

and generally mind boggling

i pray they stick with the roof also

http://www.realtyna.com/dubai_real_estate/images/dubai_real_estate/dubai_properties/real_estate_damac_developer_property/property_developers_projects/dubai-zone/dubai-pearl/birdseye-nightview-angle-dubai-pearl.jpg




I like everything about it and the location can't be any better. I hope it looks exactly like it does in this picture. Take the roof off and it would look like 4 giant PEZ dispensers.....and i'm pretty sure the earth has enough PEZ dispensers :ohno:
BTW, the Burj AL Arab looks cute over there in the background :lol:
All i can say is WOW!!! Cant wait till its complete.

Eeww!
They're building it? I was hoping they didn't because, Fact!, it will destroy the skyline.

which skyline do you mean?

This Tower will stand almost alone, and will definitely not destroy the skyline of Dubai Marina or Downtown :)

07/November/2011

Dubai Pearl

http://i39.tinypic.com/e8u5ap.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/23l0fm9.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/dom2s1.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/fenlsy.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2agw46s.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/m9wo54.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/xb0do6.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/ir239g.jpg

One of the few u/c supertalls in Dubai that I like! This will look great if it turns out like the renders!

which skyline do you mean?

This Tower will stand almost alone, and will definitely not destroy the skyline of Dubai Marina or Downtown :)
So it will stand alone?, or will the scrapers slowly evolve into where the Dubai Pearl will be, in the future?

15 November 2011

Tower 1: Beam L7 Rebar work, Laying HCS L7 and construction of columns at L7-L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T1-HCS..L7.jpg

Tower 2: Core wall rebar work at M6-L7 in progress and fixing placing boom.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T2--from-T4..jpg

Tower 3: Preparation work for core wall rebar installation at L7-L8.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3-rebar-for-L7-L8_0.jpg

Tower 4: Rebar work for HCS toppings at L5 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T4-L5-toping.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

19 November 2011

by 234sale on www.skyscraperlist.com
http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z331/ianpowell76/19Nov2011/IMG_2381.jpg

Good to see that this is still dragging along. :) In due fairness, it is a rather large project so it will take awhile, I guess. Hopefully it won't end up with a fate like the Pentominium.

30 November 2011

Tower 1: Casting of Toppings & Laying HCS L7 and construction of columns at L7-L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/1_7.jpg

Tower 2: Casting of core wall at M6-L7 completed and fixing rebar for beams at L6 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/2_6.jpg

Tower 3: Core wall rebar L7-L8 and scaffolding for columns at L6-L7.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/3_3.jpg

Tower 4: Rebar and casting for HCS toppings at L5 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/4_3.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

I did not believe that this tower would be built, so I am even more happy that I see such progress on it :cheers:

I did not believe that this tower would be built, so I am even more happy that I see such progress on it :cheers:

Hey Bratislava Guy :) As I see from the picks, it struggles with one floor/ a month, but lets hope it will be "once" completed. Positive fact is, that the project is backed by the Al Habtoor Holding, a mighty conglomerate that i guess will secure suffcient funding to this project. Recently they re-launched some big-scale project such as Waldorf Astoria resort on Palm Jumeirah, so they have confidence in Dubai property and hospitality market.

Some pics I took last night:

http://www.ablazewithlight.com/cityscapes_dubai_DSC_6642_sRGB_y.jpg


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Thanks! Were they working there PrincessTower?

photo was taken by desert diver. I drive by from time to time and there is progress every time I look, but pretty slow.

really nice tower

15 December 2011

Tower 2: Casting for beams at L6 in progress
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/Copy%20of%20T2%20from%20T1.jpg

Tower 4: Casting for internal slab at L5 in progress
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/Copy%20of%20T4-In%20slab%20L5.jpg

Tower 1: Casting of Toppings & and construction of columns at L7-L8 in progress
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/Picture-009_0.jpg

Tower 3: Construction of columns L6-L7 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3--L5-SS.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

such a beautyful project but so slow progress. they should hire some chinese workers then it would be finished in one year :lol:

^^ Some Chinese money, is more like it ;)

Let them build their own towers first.:)

January 7th
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/17/113527106.1/0_8782b_fab79249_XXXL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/keyone94/view/555051/)
http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/keyone94/view/555051/

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4425/113527106.1/0_87829_91c934f7_XXXL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/keyone94/view/555049/)
http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/keyone94/view/555049/

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4426/113527106.1/0_8782a_7c5453d9_XXXL.jpg (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/keyone94/view/555050/)
http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/keyone94/view/555050/

at least this is not on hold..

but at this speed you almost could call it on hold :(

Is there honestly a need for this much space?

It reminds me of coma. Almost no signs of life, but we still can't call it dead, can we? ;)

Is there honestly a need for this much space?

I have hard time believing there is. This one building is more than 6 million square feet of residential, hotel and office space last I heard. Frankly, I think the amount of demand there is for this building is reflected accurately in the pace of construction. Which is to say, the last thing an already over supplied commercial and residential real estate market needs is another 6 million square feet of space out looking for tenants.

I have hard time believing there is. This one building is more than 6 million square feet of residential, hotel and office space last I heard. Frankly, I think the amount of demand there is for this building is reflected accurately in the pace of construction. Which is to say, the last thing an already over supplied commercial and residential real estate market needs is another 6 million square feet of space out looking for tenants.


you be surprised how quickly developments fill these days. even large ones in remote areas (i.e. almost out in the desert), like the big Sky Courts Towers.

this one would be more than easy to fill. the challenge is to get premium prices out of the market right now. but buying rate have been picking up tremendously the last few months...

^^ Which would be why they are building slowly, so that by the time they finish the market should have caught up a lot.

:cheers2:

^^ Or perhaps because the cash flow is tight

such a huge building in area

^^ Or perhaps because the cash flow is tight


Same thing really ;) If the market was good at the moment they would have a good cash flow and would be building faster, but the market isn't good at the moment ie slow cash flow, slow building :)

:cheers2:

^^ Not really. You scenario is by choice, mine isn't ;)

24 January 2012

Tower 1: Casting of Beam at L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T1-beam-casting-L8.jpg

Tower 2: Rebar work for columns at L6-L7 and core wall rebar work at L7-L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T2-L7-L8.jpg

Tower 3: Casting of Toppings at L7 and rebar work of columns at L7-L8 in progress
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3-L7-Topping.jpg

Tower 4: Core wall rebar work at L6-L7 (2nd stage) in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T4-L6-L7.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

How can they ever hope to sell enough of these apartments to build this thing when there are already so many in Dubai and the whole world is an economic basket case?

Just only noticed this. that's an auwfull long core they have there, or am I wrong?

I don't know if I should like the design or not, It's a giant monolith and in that way I kinda like it. I like the open space in the middle. Is it gonna be some sort of giant patio where people can sit on? I fear it's gonne become a giant air gap where winds are free at play.

Anyway, It's better then what they did to marina...:) Exept for Infinity, that's the only tower that's good in that area.

Any updates on this monolith?

The render seen from a different angle... should be a great addition to the skyline :cheers:

http://www.plus421.com/files/referencie/dubaipearl/dubaipearl-mattepainting-01.jpg

14 Feb 2012

Tower 1: Jump form reached at L9-L10 and Column L7-L8 form work in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T1-L7-L8-col..jpg

Tower 2: Casting of Core wall L7-L8 and Rebar work for Columns at L6-L7 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/Copy-of-T2-L7-L8.jpg

Tower 3: Rebar work for core wall L8-L9 and Rebar work of columns at L7-L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3-from-T4-J-S.jpg

Tower 4: Core wall shutter worksat L6-L7 (2nd stage) in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T4-L6-L7_0.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

The render seen from a different angle... should be a great addition to the skyline :cheers:

http://www.plus421.com/files/referencie/dubaipearl/dubaipearl-mattepainting-01.jpg

Cool :cheers2:

On such a massive site, I expect hundreds of builders, but there are not so much builders in the pics. So it's logical that it takes so long.

Does anyone know when are they going to restart a normal work ( 1 floor each 2 weeks ) on the place? It's a pity that it's not finished yet :ohno:

I love London :bowtie:

Buy the time this project is finished the Worlds Economy should be good once again.

^^ Or at least Dubai's :)

Buy the time this project is finished the Worlds Economy should be good once again.

Yeah because the debt is gonna pay itself back......

Really, i'm worried about projects like this. Who is going to finance them in these days? Betted said, who is financing this whole thing?

Will it be a concrete structure right up to level 73 or will it swap to a steel frame (and therefore faster build) with concrete core at some point?

^^ Only the 'bridge' part on top will be made out of steel, and the consultants and contractors are still discussing how to build it, pieve by piece on top or assembled on the ground and lifted up on top.

^^ Only the 'bridge' part on top will be made out of steel, and the consultants and contractors are still discussing how to build it, pieve by piece on top or assembled on the ground and lifted up on top.

That would something really impressive to see :nuts:.

I think they could assemble it by lifting smaller blocks built on ground and then add them to the main structure.

Then you get very big and heavy pieces.

I don't mean the entire top section, but part of it. Afterall the bridge at Petronas was also build on the ground and lifted in place, and the same contractor (Eversendai) is involved here as well.

I think they ll build the top as for the U-Bora Tower, no ?

^^ There is no steel section on that tower

^^ Did they also do Marina Bay Sands in Singapore? I remember huge parts being lifted there.

^^ I'm not sure, but it is more then possible.

Eversendai is a Malaysian company and they rose to fame (as to speak) for constructing and lifting up the bridge connecting the two Petronas Towers. They also constructed the top steel section of Burj Khalifa.

^^ Who did UP use for the Marriott Executive Towers in Deira, which has the world's longest expanse bridge between two buildings?

I remember they lifted this monster into place....

http://www.skyscraperpicture.com/dubai035.jpg

^^ Yes, I remember though I don't think I saw it happening, but I don't know. That happen way before I started getting interested in the matter.

BTW, they were so upscale when they opened, yet "aged" so fast with all the new stuff in town that followed :D


PS: For years, they used to have a coffee shop inside the bridge.

^^ Yes, I remember though I don't think I saw it happening, but I don't know. That happen way before I started getting interested in the matter.

BTW, they were so upscale when they opened, yet "aged" so fast with all the new stuff in town that followed :D


PS: For years, they used to have a coffee shop inside the bridge.


Absolutely! I always wondered why they put a 74 metre skybridge between such average looking box-like buildings.

They manufactured the bridge in Jebel Ali and drove it to its location via Sheikh Zayed Road. It took a couple of weeks to bring it into town as it took up 3 lanes of the highway :nuts:

Sadly, I have no pictures of the installation/lifting either, but it must have been some challenge!

06 March

Tower 1: Column L7-L8 casting in progress and Jump form reached at L9-L10.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T1-from-T2_0.jpg

Tower 2: Shutter closing for Core wall L8-L9 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T2-L8-L9.jpg

Tower 3: Shutter closing for core wall L8-L9 completed and construction of columns L7-L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3-Comp.jpg

Tower 4: Core wall shutter closing at L6-L7 (2nd stage) completed and fixing placing boom.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T4--placing-boom.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

Interesting to see that the Dubai Pearl is going for Gold LEED certification :)

One huge project that claims it embraces green building is Dubai Pearl, a £3.8bn development that promises the luxury expected in Dubai with more environmentally responsible construction. Its builders say the complex will attain LEED gold certification. Restaurants and residences will have to separate food waste for collection.

Read more here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/dubai-sustainability-inspiration-city?newsfeed=true

It's just a gimmick ....

Fantastic project

10 years later....and it's topped out :D.

I must say that I'm astonished construction has continued on this thing.

Do not forget that it's in Dubai.;)

Knowing a friend or two working on LEED projects, it's not exactly an easy thing to achieve. Good luck to them.

@Altin - that's one HUGE bridge for a standard looking hotel. I'm sure it's nice but that bridge is crazy! Even being on the Petronas' Bridge, I can tell you it looks so tiny from the ground but is pretty massive when you're on it.

On Topic though.. nice to see this huge project moving head even if slowly.

10 years later....and it's topped out :D.

For all those who complain about the speed of construction, to compare, I recently found out that Heron Tower, in London, took 19 years to build, from planning to completion :nuts:

http://www.freeofficefinder.com/officemarketnews/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heron-Tower.jpg

Ok, that's even harder :D

For all those who complain about the speed of construction, to compare, I recently found out that Heron Tower, in London, took 19 years to build, from planning to completion :nuts:

http://www.freeofficefinder.com/officemarketnews/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heron-Tower.jpg

That's horrible comparison. Heron Tower's PLANNING took 19 years. Construction of the actual project only started when funds were attained in 2007. Projects in Dubai start without any future investors or tenants.

^^ Yes, Mr. Expert-of-none :nuts:

^^ Yes, Mr. Expert-of-none :nuts:

I can see his point, I think (as many others do) that the rate of construction is slow for various reasons but comparing to Heron tower which started in 2007 and was finished around four years later shows that this is a slow process for a tower with tons more space to it. I think 2017-19 is a reasonable date for this to finish.

Long way to go..........

http://www.activetravels.com/userfiles/image/cameltrekking.jpg

^^ Nah, they look like tourists to me, so probably they'll just hang around for a few more minutes and then back to the tour vehicle nearby :D


I can see his point, I think (as many others do) that the rate of construction is slow for various reasons but comparing to Heron tower which started in 2007 and was finished around four years later shows that this is a slow process for a tower with tons more space to it. I think 2017-19 is a reasonable date for this to finish.

I was responding to this statement:

Projects in Dubai start without any future investors or tenants.

Looking real good!

That's horrible comparison. Heron Tower's PLANNING took 19 years. Construction of the actual project only started when funds were attained in 2007. Projects in Dubai start without any future investors or tenants.

I can see his point, I think (as many others do) that the rate of construction is slow for various reasons but comparing to Heron tower which started in 2007 and was finished around four years later shows that this is a slow process for a tower with tons more space to it. I think 2017-19 is a reasonable date for this to finish.

Ok, I take your point.... 4 years to build a single tower that is a 1/3 shorter than Dubai Pearl, which consists of 4 towers, with massive footprints.... You do the maths.

^^ You are realy naive. Size of the footprint really doesn't matter since when you have larger footprint simply more workers can work on one floor. And this tower made 10 floors in 5 years - two freaking floors in a year :nuts: Thats damn slow for any, even the most complicated tower in the world. As has been sad they building this thing without having tenants for it so they are not in the hurry to finish it. I can't see any other reason.

^^ How about tight financing? ;)

BTW, this complex is not located on a freehold area, so they can't sell space there to individuals or corporations.

If there were tenants willing to rent this they would surely get a loan to finish it and they would definitely would want to do it as fast as possible to start make money on this thing. And every day of delay costs them since all machinery isn't rent for free (not to mention the workers) so it is in their interest to finish it fast as possible if they really have interested tenants. Apparently it isn't the case.

^^ But you get (or try to get) committed tenants only for the commercial space, and this complex does not have much. Plus, building slow costs actually less then building fast (the contractor mobilizes as much workforce and machineries as needed, or as per the cheques received from the developer).

If the developer has not raised enough financing to build the complex, building it slow to match the cash-flow available, is the most logical and economically sound thing to do.

26 March 2012

Tower 1: Beams L8 Rebar work 2nd part in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T1-from-Evs_0.jpg

Tower 2: Construction of columns L6-L7 and beam bottom form work in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T2-L6-L7S-S-(3).jpg

Tower 3: Construction of columns L7-L8 and bottom form work for L8 in progress.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T3-L7-L8_0.jpg

Tower 4: Core wall shutter closing at L6-L7 (2nd stage) completed and fixing placing boom.
http://www.dubaipearl.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/nivo579/gallery/T4-from-East_0.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

^^ But you get (or try to get) committed tenants only for the commercial space, and this complex does not have much.


Are they going to rent this for free ? :lol:


Plus, building slow costs actually less then building fast (the contractor mobilizes as much workforce and machineries as needed, or as per the cheques received from the developer).


All cranes, formworks and scaffoldings in this project have never been removed and sits here most of the time unused. So it seems you are wrong here too.

Anyways lets hope they will finish it because it seems like innovative expensive projects first bites the dust in dubai leaving just tacky boxes in the tallest block. First pentominium halted. Now this barely U/C. And Infinity doesn't show much of an progress lately too.

^^ You are realy naive. Size of the footprint really doesn't matter since when you have larger footprint simply more workers can work on one floor. And this tower made 10 floors in 5 years - two freaking floors in a year :nuts: Thats damn slow for any, even the most complicated tower in the world. As has been sad they building this thing without having tenants for it so they are not in the hurry to finish it. I can't see any other reason.

^^ No need for personal insults. You can make your point clearly without being rude.

10 floors for four towers is 40 floors in 5 years.

As Altin said, financing is tight, so the pace of developemt is slower than we'd like, but it's progressing, which is the main thing.

By that reckoning there's only 252 floors to go :) that should see it topped out in oooh about 2044. :lol:

Updates?:?

The render seen from a different angle... should be a great addition to the skyline :cheers:

http://www.plus421.com/files/referencie/dubaipearl/dubaipearl-mattepainting-01.jpg

One word amazing, i just love this building...

:cheers::cheers:

^^It looks big.

Render looks good.

So when are we going to start seeing all the stuff around the base of the complex start to emerge?

http://www.instablogsimages.com/1/2011/07/12/dubai_pearl_ljeux.jpg

Source (http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/dubais-giant-pearl-mammoth-sustainable-project/)

And another good render :)
http://i46.tinypic.com/30nkpyx.jpg

Source (http://www.coroflot.com/syedimran/dubai-pearl/1)

You should be glad that at least the Pearl itself is growing, let alone the surrounding buildings.

Yup, just as in case of Burj Khalifa, there's time for those. Let's have first the main structures raise, indeed.

14 May 2012
Tower 1: Rebar work for swimming pool area in progress.
http://picload.org/image/riwolrr/1.jpg

Tower 2: Topping mesh Rebar and casting at L7 in progress.
http://picload.org/image/riwolra/2.jpg

Tower 3: Construction for Beam casting at L8 in progress.
http://picload.org/image/riwolrl/3.jpg

Tower 4: Columns Rebar & Form work for L5-L6 in progress.
http://picload.org/image/riwolri/4.jpg
www.dubaipearl.com

thanks for the updates