New launch by Nakheel @ Dubai Waterfront........sales commence on 25th May 2008.

www.badrah.ae

http://www.ameinfo.com/157170.html

Their web-site does not work? How do I register my interest? Direct to the Sales office?

Nakheel launches sales for Waterfront district

on Sunday, 18 May 2008

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AFFORDABLE HOMES: An artist's impression of the Badrah district at the Waterfront. (Supplied)Dubai-owned master developer Nakheel on Sunday launched the Badrah district in its Waterfront mega development.



The first phase of sales for Badrah - the second residential district to be announced within the Waterfront - begin on May 25, with handover planned for the end of 2009. The first phase will offer 1,000 apartments and townhouses.

The district, which aims to offer affordable housing, will comprise 45,000 homes on completion. The launch follows the offering of the Waterfront’s Veneto district earlier this month.

Matt Joyce, managing director at the Waterfront, said Nakheel aimed to provide a range of residential accommodation options within Dubai.

“As well as top-end luxury developments we want to create more affordable options for middle and moderate income buyers. Badrah is such a development and an opportunity for a new group of professionals to get onto the Dubai property ladder,” he said in a statement.

The development includes a light rail network, pathways and public transport system planned with direct links to Dubai's metro, which is currently under construction.

The entire Waterfront project will be made up of an inland component and six reclaimed islands, and will accommodate a population of 1.5 million when complete.

Other components of the project include Madinat Al Arab, the Canal District and Waterfront City. Construction is underway in Madinat Al Arab, which includes an accommodation complex that will eventually house 60,000 labourers.

Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, Badrah will border the Jebel Ali Free Zone, near the site where Dubai’s new international airport will be located.

The district comprises four areas - Diaa which has a high proportion of residential buildings and amenities, Talla which has a larger mix of offices, Manara which includes educational and civic amenities and Bahaa which focuses on retail and leisure elements.

All buildings will meet Leadership in Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (Leed) ratings performance international standard, which aims to result in lower maintenance and running costs, Joyce added.

I really dont know what nakheel is trying to do. Couple of weeks back they luanched Veneto,the ultimate in design and luxary and now next to it they luanched ultimate in bullshit. You should see the designs and floorplans its terrible.

true that.
but anyone out here can get me a town house or two at the badrah? for a decent premium... 3% ? call me or email 0505249228 metalron@gmail.com, names ron

true that.
but anyone out here can get me a town house or two at the badrah? for a decent premium... 3% ? call me or email 0505249228 metalron@gmail.com, names ron

decent premium of 3%,, hahaha ! in market ppl are trying to get it in even 5%, which still is cheap.... just see how it sells like hot cake, today i was passing by nakheel sales center in morning and there was 1 km approx queue of cars to get in the parking n keep in mind that it was an invitation affair....:bash:

decent premium of 3%,, hahaha ! in market ppl are trying to get it in even 5%, which still is cheap.... just see how it sells like hot cake, today i was passing by nakheel sales center in morning and there was 1 km approx queue of cars to get in the parking n keep in mind that it was an invitation affair....:bash:


yes i know that smarty pants...
now its not advisable for a buyer to go around annoucing that is it?


although i did have a 4% offer - which i backed out due to some complications..

I really dont know what nakheel is trying to do. Couple of weeks back they luanched Veneto,the ultimate in design and luxary and now next to it they luanched ultimate in bullshit. You should see the designs and floorplans its terrible.actually, they should stop building those luxury bullshit and should focus on those cheap shitty affordable apartments. After all, the majority want to live and cannot afford any of those luxury bullshit projects.

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actually, they should stop building those luxury bullshit and should focus on those cheap shitty affordable apartments. After all, the majority want to live and cannot afford any of those luxury bullshit projects.

So why dont you call Bin(something) the Nakheel CEO and advice him on that, He should choose diffrent communities for luxary bullshit and shitty afordable.

^^ They should but obviously they sold this country long time ago so they care about what goes to their pocket and not what is better for the country.

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Badrah is the second residential district to be announced within Waterfront, an entirely new city masterplanned from scratch in ‘new Dubai’ and follows the hugely successful Veneto launch earlier in the month. Badrah will be the first active gateway to Waterfront. Located along the Sheikh Zayed Road, it borders Jebel Ali Free Zone and will be close to Dubai’s new international airport. There are four areas distinct areas in Badrah, each connected by a central boulevard. LIVE has a high proportion of residential buildings and amenities; WORK has a larger mix of offices; LEARN includes educational and civic amenities; and PLAY focuses on retail and leisure elements. While designed with sustainability and affordability as key factors, Badrah will be built to very high standards. All buildings will meet LEED (Leadership in Environmental Design Green Building Rating System) ratings performance standard as a minimum. This will result in lower maintenance and running costs as energy and water consumption is substantially decreased. Architecture blends modern modular forms with traditional Arabic design and when completed the Badrah district will offer 45,000 homes. The first phase of sales will commence on 25 May 2008 with just over 1,000 apartments and townhouses available. Handover of this phase is expected to take place at in mid 2009.

Ugly development.Waterfront is a bad idea.This project will guarantee oversupply in Dubai and force prices down

I also passed by the Nakheel sales center on Sunday and as expected there was a huge queue of cars outside.

Badrah next batch launch in 3 weeks.
There is a 10% premium on Town Houses and 9% on apartments.

Market is hot Nakheel and Emaar cashing in, bringing forward the release of projects.

AltTab

maybe this will be the place where poor ppl of dubai will stay. that why designs are so poor and weak.

I don't get this. You guys think designs for the lower classes should be poor and weak? If anything they should not so as to prevent social problems, etc in the future. They need to be basic but well designed just like everything else.

^^ I don't find the desing that bad. There should be many of those projects. I am happy if those kind of projects will insure limiting the numbers of unwanted investors coming to exaggerate the properties prices.

Do you think this design and this quality will meet the LEED certificate? I seriously doubt, and only because they want to sell it cheap (compare to other development, its not that cheap ) again does it mean they should design shit?

This is Nakheel policy to ask all the private developers to go big on size, Gold in LEED, hand over the plots late and sell expensive only in order to sell faster and higher in price to customers.

what is LEED certificate? Anyone can please expain it to me. Thanks in advance.

Regards

^A LEED certificate states that the building/project meets a rigid set of criteria for green/sustainable design. LEED comes in several levels (according to the sustainability level) - Silver, Gold, etc.

Nice to see some affordable housing infill, a welcome departure from the overhyped "best in region, ultimate luxury" types of development. And, as far as affordable housing goes, these are looking pretty damn good.

I don't get this. You guys think designs for the lower classes should be poor and weak? If anything they should not so as to prevent social problems, etc in the future. They need to be basic but well designed just like everything else.

Well-designed housing requires putting money and effort into developing good designs. For developers, it's always easier to cut costs and design affordable housing quickly and cheaply. Unfortunately, that's the way it traditionally goes. I'd be pleasantly surprised if they don't cut corners on this project, but I wouldn't expect cutting edge urban planning here.

Nice to see some affordable housing infill, a welcome departure from the overhyped "best in region, ultimate luxury" types of development. And, as far as affordable housing goes, these are looking pretty damn good.Yea, that is why I like it :)

Well-designed housing requires putting money and effort into developing good designs. For developers, it's always easier to cut costs and design affordable housing quickly and cheaply. Unfortunately, that's the way it traditionally goes. I'd be pleasantly surprised if they don't cut corners on this project, but I wouldn't expect cutting edge urban planning here.

When It comes to building more than 1000 houses the design doesnt cost the developer at all. Less than 0.5% worth of the porject.

When It comes to building more than 1000 houses the design doesnt cost the developer at all. Less than 0.5% worth of the porject.
im sorry but i have to go with LeCom on this, cartoon boxes for poor and glass for wealthy, any way thanx GOD that they thought about poor ppl ( who getting 20000 per monthe )

I have a sales appointment with Nakheel tomorrow - Studios start at 800k (Dhs 1590 psf). Does any one know what the initial launch was priced at? Thanks :cheers:

Nice development of affordable housing :|

yes, not very inspiring. But location is good. Very dense as well. The buildings aren't unlike the Greens, but that has lots of open space.

Hi - Any idea about the construction status? :banana:

http://www.alineah.com/apartment/10834/detail.htm

Appartment blocks in Badrah

Sustainability key factor for potential buyers at Nakheel’s Waterfront

- Survey reveals that half of buyers would now choose a property based on its environmental friendliness



Dubai, 31 December 2008: Nakheel, Dubai’s master developer, has uncovered the key factor when considering the purchase of a property by conducting a survey of potential real estate buyers.

According to the survey, sustainability and how environmentally friendly a property is tops other factors that have historically been given priority, including reliability of developer, location and prestige.

The survey was undertaken following a month-long advertising campaign for the launch of Badrah, a district within Nakheel’s Waterfront development, which launched in May 2008.

A cross section of 400 respondents from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah were questioned about which factors were important to them when buying a property as well as the impact of the advertising campaign. When questioned about what makes an ideal development the five most important characteristics were environmental friendliness, reputation, reliability, affordability and innovation.

Matt Joyce, Managing Director of Waterfront Nakheel said:
“In the past, quality has been one of the most important factors for potential customers. This is the first time we’ve seen environmental concerns come through this strongly. We are currently working to align our products and services even more closely with this growing demand.

“Waterfront has been designed, like all of Nakheel’s projects, with sustainability at its heart. The district of Badrah has an emphasis on green open spaces and is being built as a self-sustainable community with a strong focus on reducing the consumption of energy and water. We see it as a city of the future and are delighted that there is a real demand for this type of development from end-users.”

Of those that had seen the advertising campaign, 50 per cent said that the environmental friendliness of the project was the most defining element. Reliability was the second most influencing factor (47 per cent) followed by innovation and healthy living (both 43 per cent).

Badrah will meet the needs of the modern day family and provide an affordable option through intelligent design and value for money. It will be the first active gateway to Waterfront, an entirely new city master-planned from scratch in ‘new Dubai’.

There are four areas distinct areas in Badrah, each connected by a central boulevard. Diaa has a high proportion of residential buildings and amenities; Talla has a larger mix of offices; Manara includes educational and civic amenities; and Bahaa focuses on retail and leisure elements.

While designed with sustainability and affordability as key factors, Badrah will be built to very high standards. All buildings will meet LEED (Leadership in Environmental Design Green Building Rating System) ratings performance standard as a minimum. This will result in lower maintenance and running costs as energy and water consumption is substantially decreased.

Architecture blends modern forms that incorporate elements of traditional Arabic design and when completed the Badrah district will offer 45,000 homes.



The survey was conducted through August and September by Nakheel.
A total of 400 people were questioned in face to face interviews.
The group was made up of 200 target audience (25-45 year olds, families and couples with an income of AED 35,000-55,000 from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah) and a control group of 200 (25-65 year olds, open towards real estate advertisements, income more than AED 18,000 from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah)

(Nakheel)

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I just received the 'pay or lose email' chasing my Dec 1st 20% payment (to make a total of 40% paid) for my phase 1 1-bed. Not sure whether there is any benefit in continuing with this and wondered if any of the members had a view or whether anyone is in a similar situation?

Dubai master developer Nakheel has released a statement that construction of 1,042 new homes in the Manarah District in Badrah, Waterfront is nearly 40% complete, with all the properties due to be handed over by the end of the year. The company said that 75% of the networks and facilities were in place to provide drinking water, and 80% of sewerage, storm-drain and irrigation infrastructure were complete.

14/February/2009

Badrah (Waterfront)

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pics from the Nakheel:

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Mock-up villa

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Who will live here? (in the middle of nowhere)

every body will live here if the rent is less by 10k than other areas!!

Amazing how fast they build this.. Also great that they are giving the middle class some opportunities/alternatives to live in Dubai. It can help Dubai great in the credit crisis, when a lot of rich people are leaving because their money/real estate business isn't save anymore.

Opus 2009 said back in July 2008, "Studios start at 800k Dhs 1590 psf"


Dhs1590 psf for attached housing blocks in the desert :nuts:

These kind of precast houses and buildings are built by the goverment for poor people in Bahrain

Can someone tell me how far Bardra 2 is built? When will they be ready to buy and do you know who is selling them? Thanks....

Not sure how many people are using this thread but it looks like construction is well under way. Has anyone an update for phase 1 and phase 2?

Those are looking great. Very urban in design, rowhouse style buildings make for better city environments than spread out villas (which also often come with large green lawns, an unsustainable element in a desert climate that requires gallons upon gallons of fresh water); besides, dense construction discourages car traffic and encourages walking. I just hope they mixed amenities within the residential complexes - corner stores, supermarkets, schools that can be accessed on foot, etc.

Construction Update from Nakheel June/2009

http://www.badrah.ae/construction-updates.php

What about phase 2?????

pity to those stupid people who bought international city like apartments which should worth 300 psf for over 1000 psf :lol::nuts:

A new development is being launched in Phase 2 of Badrah, it will be 3 and 4 bed townhouses. The 3 beds will be sold at approximately AED 1m and they will be completed within 9-12 months from launch which will be very shortly. They are being built by the same constructor and using the same method as the Ottoman Palace villas.
If anyone wants any more info please PM me.
Cheers
Iain

Does this mean that Badrah phase 2 apartments are still going ahead? The cost of a 3 bed apartment is almost the same as the cost of the studio flat in June 2008.

Not, as Iain said before , this is not Nakheel project , another developer.

from the Veneto thread:

Hi Imre,

The new process of building will only take 9-12 months, the ottoman palace villas only took a year to put together and it is the same process. It isn't a Nakheel development and at about AED 550 per sqft, it is priced much better than most other 3 and 4 bed townhouses.

cheers

Iain

Sorry, still can't put anything in writing, legal constraints, hopefully will be able to give full details very soon. The aim is to provide affordable housing for families, definitely not saying its a charity but going for a gap in the market that hasn't really been provided for yet.

If not Nakheel, who is developing this?

http://www.mishascape.com/proj-mu-ao.php

Al Oud Gateway, Badrah?

$871m in funds will help realty developer pay off certificate holders for the sukuk maturing in January

By Nadia Saleem, Staff Reporter | Published: 00:00 December 31, 2010

Dubai: Dubai property developer Nakheel will restart five more projects as it receives cash from the Dubai Government to pay off the sukuk maturing next year.

Work will resume on Jumeirah Park, Badrah, Veneto, Jumeirah Heights Clusters, Jumeirah Village the Triangle and Circle, a Nakheel spokesperson told Gulf News.

http://gulfnews.com/business/property/nakheel-to-restart-five-more-projects-next-year-1.738685


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Emirates247

In Jumeirah Islands, it will deliver 31 units by April 2012, Waterfront: Badrah and Veneto (594 units and 177 units by June 2012), Jumeirah Heights (246 units by August 2012), Jumeirah Park (1,795 units by November 2012), Jumeirah Village (2,188 units by December 2012) and Al Furjan (1,154 units by December 2012