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margaretzimmerman
November 26th, 2008, 01:40 PM
Let us pray that the Proposed Marina Mosque is in the MST site with beautiful gardens and palms around it....what a site and what a presence it would make! INSHA ALLAH.

GoDubai!
November 26th, 2008, 09:13 PM
Let us pray that the Proposed Marina Mosque is in the MST site with beautiful gardens and palms around it....what a site and what a presence it would make! INSHA ALLAH.

I think it would be rather incongruent with the outdoor cafes and nearby hotel terraces. Also, mosques here tend to have large open parking lots around them so people can rush in by car when the prayer call rings. On second thought it would be nice for the residents of surrounding towers to get the prayer calls in their windows in the wee hours of every morning.

FWIW
November 26th, 2008, 10:22 PM
Let us pray that the Proposed Marina Mosque is in the MST site with beautiful gardens and palms around it....what a site and what a presence it would make! INSHA ALLAH.

Amen to that - and make it multi-faith so all believers in God can mix freely and respect one another! Like in India, where a Mosque, Sikh Gudwara, and Hindu temple all exist on the same peice of land.

The aethists can hug the trees...

Dubai_Steve
November 26th, 2008, 10:56 PM
http://www.alshamsiterrafirma.ae/projects-CRI.php

http://www.alshamsiterrafirma.ae/images/topimage-projects-CRI.jpg

Marina Mosque, Dubai Marina, Dubai, is an integrated development of two public spaces designed to act as a unit within the prestigious location of Dubai Marina Waterfront.

One part of the site functions as a mosque with an adjacent public space to act as a plaza which links up with the marina promenade. With the contemporary designed mosque and equally modern spatial arrangement of the site extending into the pedestrian plaza, the site becomes a lively, vibrant and stimulating place. This space becomes a unique example of the new face of mosque design within a meaningful public context.

http://www.alshamsiterrafirma.ae/images/Projects_Marina_Mosque.jpg

Dubai_Steve
November 26th, 2008, 11:12 PM
So which plot is this for, MST or the one near the Jewels? or maybe even the small mystery plot by Time Place?

arfie
November 26th, 2008, 11:22 PM
Considering the number of residents in the marina its likely the mosque will be fairly big. However very much doubt it will be on MST plot as Betterhomes still claim that this project will be going ahead at some stage.

jeffers
November 27th, 2008, 12:00 AM
So which plot is this for, MST or the one near the Jewels? or maybe even the small mystery plot by Time Place?

Plot in front of The Jewels was supposed to be a £1m all singing all dancing water feature and open park area according to the sales people at Cayan, being donated by some local influential family...

Dubai_Steve
November 27th, 2008, 12:43 AM
So maybe at Timeplace. :dunno:

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

http://i35.tinypic.com/2hofp0o.jpg

True Blue
November 27th, 2008, 01:38 AM
So which plot is this for, MST or the one near the Jewels? or maybe even the small mystery plot by Time Place?

I think is was posted before as the plot opposite side of the marina from The Jewels, in front of Manchester Tower. This plot is currently used as a general site compound and store area as it is not owned by anyone. It is also flanked by low rise buildings so would fit in well here :)

jeetha
November 27th, 2008, 10:41 AM
http://i33.tinypic.com/1zcikj.jpg

Dubai_Steve
November 27th, 2008, 12:03 PM
I think True Blue is correct, it should go here:

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3347/photo002qy0.jpg

bizzybonita
November 28th, 2008, 11:01 AM
^^ I'll be so happy for that location .

thedubailife
November 28th, 2008, 04:04 PM
I think it should be central or one at other end too

nexlite
November 28th, 2008, 06:30 PM
I also wish more than one mosque in the Marina .

:)

anacreon
October 19th, 2009, 01:54 PM
Any further news on precisely where the DM mosque(s) will be sited?

TMZ
October 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM
it is still not even started, 2 years after

anacreon
April 5th, 2010, 09:43 PM
Well, maybe they could build it on the site of the Lighthouse - not much likely to be going on there for a very long time!

dirtyharry1
April 6th, 2010, 01:54 PM
Cancelled. Mafi flus.

DiDiDoDo
June 15th, 2010, 06:38 PM
Really nice,thanks!
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GTR11
January 24th, 2011, 10:55 PM
please remove this thread or move it to never built

Imre
January 28th, 2011, 04:56 PM
please remove this thread or move it to never built

Dont worry, its coming:)

28/January/2011

Marina Mosque

http://i53.tinypic.com/a2x4wi.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2qupt9w.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/21d4ci8.jpg

jeetha
January 28th, 2011, 07:11 PM
Wow!! That’s by your Zumurd Tower... right Imre?

Imre
January 28th, 2011, 07:16 PM
Wow!! That’s by your Zumurd Tower... right Imre?

Close to the Zumurud and Orra Marina , the location is next to the Marina Star plot .

True Blue
January 28th, 2011, 09:15 PM
Surprising that there is only the one mosque for such a populated area.

IMO adds authenticity to this district:)

bizzybonita
January 28th, 2011, 11:00 PM
:banana::banana::banana:

GTR11
January 29th, 2011, 05:38 AM
This cant be good for property value of Marina Star... I was hoping it would become a Park,

ramzy
January 29th, 2011, 11:06 AM
Not sure about that. Where I live in the uk property values are higher nearer a mosque. But then the same applies to those nearer or overlooking a park instead of row of terrace houses.

THE DUBAI GUYS
January 29th, 2011, 03:20 PM
FINALLY! They DESPERATLEY needed one! IMO...they need atleast one more in the marina...and two in JLT...

R

Free Time
January 29th, 2011, 11:30 PM
Imre, thanks for the update. Exciting news - hopefully they will start building it soon. Definitely agree there should be a few more dotted around to cater for such a built up area. Would be handy if they put another at the tallest block corner.

Dubai_Steve
January 30th, 2011, 04:51 AM
What % of marina inhabitants are muslim?

234sale
January 30th, 2011, 05:11 AM
Likely 60%,, though It's for all,,

Would expect 120,000 people trying to use it....

One won't be enough.

dirtyharry1
January 30th, 2011, 11:25 AM
Hopefuly there will be no loudspeakers... marina is noisy enough.

THE DUBAI GUYS
January 30th, 2011, 01:00 PM
Imre, thanks for the update. Exciting news - hopefully they will start building it soon. Definitely agree there should be a few more dotted around to cater for such a built up area. Would be handy if they put another at the tallest block corner.

I agree...there should be one at either end...IMO they could make a HUGE on on the Marina Sky Towers plot. and the plot between those other two towers could be used for a supermarket or something whose rent could go to help with the upkeep.

R

True Blue
January 30th, 2011, 01:19 PM
Hopefuly there will be no loudspeakers... marina is noisy enough.


^^:lol: Perhaps that's why they chose this part of the marina, it's far quieter than the tallest block end.

I own properties in this part of the marina and would certainly not have a problem with loudspeakers. As I alluded to above, this mosque adds a certain middle eastern authenticity, if that's the right word, to this part of the marina. As well as catering for the spiritual needs of my muslim neighbours.

True Blue
January 30th, 2011, 01:24 PM
Not sure about that. Where I live in the uk property values are higher nearer a mosque. But then the same applies to those nearer or overlooking a park instead of row of terrace houses.

Clearly it is a major asset for tenants to be able to walk to their nearby Mosque in the marina. I don't expect there will be any significant parking provision built in.

noir-dresses
January 30th, 2011, 01:35 PM
JLT will also have one, or two mosques at the other side of SZR.

dirtyharry1
January 30th, 2011, 03:04 PM
Time to build a church in the Marina and to listen to the church bells in the morning! We need a new noise:-)

Dubai_Steve
January 30th, 2011, 03:08 PM
Will this cause a segregation of tenants. Muslims tending to prefer towers close to this location, non muslims not.
Perhaps a 2nd one at the other end of the marina is needed to balance things :dunno:

HPDubai
February 21st, 2011, 07:22 AM
Activity ! What will this turn out to be:
the new Marina mosque...... ?
a multi story car park......... ?
http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Doorneweert/DSC02348.jpg

GTR11
February 21st, 2011, 05:11 PM
why is the picture so small?

evany
February 21st, 2011, 06:46 PM
nice

HPDubai
February 22nd, 2011, 12:11 PM
The pic is small because I made it small (for your convenience !)
This 24 hours later: what will it become ?

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Doorneweert/DSC02352-1.jpg

Dubai_Steve
February 22nd, 2011, 02:40 PM
A dine in the sky restaurant. Seems that the car park idea did not make any money, so they are trying this.

GTR11
March 2nd, 2011, 02:18 AM
does anyone know the website for marina mosque or when construction will start?

bizzybonita
March 2nd, 2011, 08:57 PM
^^ Joke of the week !!

GTR11
March 3rd, 2011, 07:25 AM
the signboard was put up within the last 2 months so it means they are going to build, the plot was sitting empty for close 4 years ( as far as I know) with no signboard or activity of any kind, if someone is putting up a signboard in this economy it means they are going to build, besides this is a mosque in an arab country ( place of religion) so iam sure money wont be a problem at all.

Rider
March 3rd, 2011, 11:05 AM
If they did build a mosque here, presumably demolishing it in a few years time in favour of supertalls (when commercially viable) would be taboo or at least highly controversial in a muslim nation?

AppleMac
March 3rd, 2011, 12:32 PM
If they did build a mosque here, presumably demolishing it in a few years time in favour of supertalls (when commercially viable) would be taboo or at least highly controversial in a muslim nation?

The advertised plot for the Mosque is down the arse end - although a Mosque is needed at the other end as the prayer room on Marina Walk does get a bit crowded.

arfie
March 3rd, 2011, 05:53 PM
If they did build a mosque here, presumably demolishing it in a few years time in favour of supertalls (when commercially viable) would be taboo or at least highly controversial in a muslim nation?

Not going to happen! If they build the mosque they wont knock it down for sure.

Imre
March 3rd, 2011, 07:00 PM
does anyone know the website for marina mosque or when construction will start?

They will start the construction soon.

GTR11
March 3rd, 2011, 07:07 PM
They will start the construction soon.

Imre is right they will start construction, most likely before the end of 2011 we will see some work happening, people need to remmember they will build this because it is a place of religion and they will not knock it down ever, maybe renovate it in 10-15 years but they wont knock it down, they have done nothing of this sort in UAE or the arab league. the circumstances behind building a mosque is non profit meaning they have no money to lose once it is built

Anjam
April 13th, 2011, 02:44 PM
A mosque is being built next to Park Island, is that the one everyone is referring to here?

http://www.mesc.ae/MediaFiles/ProjectImages/f1475b7c-1a4b-425d-a9a8-b9496fe4da7f.jpg.ashx?scale=both&width=950

Beppe786
April 13th, 2011, 03:13 PM
i think its a great idea.. marina needs a mosque

The-King
April 13th, 2011, 03:24 PM
the mosque looks very nice :)

Josau
April 13th, 2011, 08:44 PM
A mosque is being built next to Park Island, is that the one everyone is referring to here?


^^Is this confirmed?

hemelboorder
April 14th, 2011, 12:00 AM
Marina is mostly occupied by foreigners. If that is going to happen I pity the people who bought an apartment in that area. There goes their quiet retreat... instead they'll be startled 5x a day by the loudspeakers.

Anjam
April 14th, 2011, 04:01 AM
^^Is this confirmed?

By one of the workers on-site

http://www.mesc.ae/en/ProjectDetails.aspx?pid=177

GTR11
April 14th, 2011, 06:39 AM
Marina is mostly occupied by foreigners. If that is going to happen I pity the people who bought an apartment in that area. There goes their quiet retreat... instead they'll be startled 5x a day by the loudspeakers.

I agree, this totally blows ...
I dont want to be hearing this at all :bash:

noir-dresses
April 14th, 2011, 06:58 AM
You seem to forget this is a Muslim country.

If that other developer that gives me a head ache ever ends up paying me back the money he really should for not handing over my apartment as agreed in our contract, I'll go straight to this mosque after that to thank god.

Josau
April 14th, 2011, 08:22 AM
I am staying at JBR right now, and we have the prayers out of some loud speakers already (am at Sadaf and can't figure out where it is coming from exactly).
Needless to say that the "noise" of the prayers is much nicer, than the noice coming from the construction sites, the air conditioners, the trafic and, and, and............ Dubai is a very loud city anyway, it is NOT a calm retreat. For this you need to go to the Seychelles.

matteo11
April 22nd, 2011, 11:26 AM
i saw that in front of jewels the yard in open and i guess it is for the Mosque.

who knows exactly where there other Mosque will be in Marina? somebody says near park island, somebody says near the six towers..

thanks:)

Imre
April 22nd, 2011, 11:37 AM
i saw that in front of jewels the yard in open and i guess it is for the Mosque.

who knows exactly where there other Mosque will be in Marina? somebody says near park island, somebody says near the six towers..

thanks:)

One is next to the Park Island , another is next to the Marina Star , opposite the Jewels but at the another side of the marina.

http://i53.tinypic.com/1t7tjp.jpg

Imre
April 22nd, 2011, 11:41 AM
^^^^^^^^

Dont worry, its coming:)

28/January/2011

Marina Mosque

http://i53.tinypic.com/a2x4wi.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2qupt9w.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/21d4ci8.jpg

So we should rename the thread like Marina Mosques :)

matteo11
April 22nd, 2011, 11:51 AM
thanks for the update,:)

so total will be 2 quite big mosque ( 1 in front of the jewels opposite side plus on near park island ).
i ve been told that there will be another 1 near the six towers... but i guess it is not true...

Imre
April 29th, 2011, 08:25 AM
29/April/2011

Dubai Marina, mosque plot

http://i53.tinypic.com/2cdd8c8.jpg

Finetune
May 1st, 2011, 04:00 PM
By one of the workers on-site

http://www.mesc.ae/en/ProjectDetails.aspx?pid=177

Hi Anjam,
For some reason I am unable to open this link, can you elaborate ?

GTR11
May 3rd, 2011, 01:09 AM
theirs nothing special on the site, just computer generated images of what it will potentially look like

Imre
May 10th, 2011, 08:38 PM
http://i53.tinypic.com/1t7tjp.jpg

Construction will start soon , few portacabins already there , Arabtec security as well :)

hemelboorder
May 15th, 2011, 12:25 AM
On one end of the Marina is the power plant, spewing noxious gases into the air. That's air pollution. On the other end will be a mosque. That's noise pollution.

Think the property prices in the area still have to go a long way down...

The-King
May 15th, 2011, 01:45 AM
what's your problem? A mosque in an islamic country? Money is not everything my friend...

metroreporter
May 15th, 2011, 02:44 AM
Agreed. Its an Islamic country so there ought to be at least replacement(s) for the mosques that were already existing in the Jumeirah area before the marina was dug out. Ideally, there should be a public prayer hall in every few buildings to add to the pedestrian life a little more and eventually ease traffic congestion in the Marina.

minichori
May 15th, 2011, 04:02 AM
It doesn't matter the noise.. soundproof windows :)

AppleMac
May 15th, 2011, 06:52 AM
Think the property prices in the area still have to go a long way down...

They may well do - but would have nothing to do with there being a Mosque in the area or not.

If you think you can come to a Muslim country and not hear the Adhan then you are going to be seriously disappointed.

PrincessTower
May 15th, 2011, 01:59 PM
We have a prayer room and loudspeakers here at the Marina Walk and it's nowhere close to annoying loud. Adding to lifestyle and ambience if anything.

Walking distance to a mosque could actually be viewed as a plus to the value of a property.

AppleMac
May 15th, 2011, 02:33 PM
Walking distance to a mosque could actually be viewed as a plus to the value of a property.

Very true, especially given the large increase in Muslim population living in the Marina.

hemelboorder
May 15th, 2011, 06:39 PM
For 1000 years, they used human voice to shout the 'call for prayer'. The problem came with the switch to modern technology: loudspeakers.
Now I propose to solve it with even newer technology: send a text message to inform the disciples! (or ping, twitter, whatever...) That gives others rest.

Kevan
May 15th, 2011, 08:08 PM
http://img231.imagevenue.com/loc474/th_476752214_20110429_2709_122_474lo.JPG (http://img231.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=476752214_20110429_2709_122_474lo.JPG) http://img264.imagevenue.com/loc410/th_476838937_20110429_2710_122_410lo.JPG (http://img264.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=476838937_20110429_2710_122_410lo.JPG) http://img141.imagevenue.com/loc514/th_476984964_20110429_2711_122_514lo.JPG (http://img141.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=476984964_20110429_2711_122_514lo.JPG)

AppleMac
May 15th, 2011, 11:21 PM
Now I propose to solve it with even newer technology: send a text message

That would probably work as everyone in Dubai has at least one cell phone :)

jeetha
May 16th, 2011, 12:14 AM
That would probably work as everyone in Dubai has at least one cell phone :)

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/muslim-pro-azan-and-holy-quran/id388389451?mt=8

Finetune
June 3rd, 2011, 11:15 AM
29/April/2011

Dubai Marina, mosque plot

http://i53.tinypic.com/2cdd8c8.jpg
Hi Guys,
The building work at the RH side of Park Island ( viewed from the marina side ) seems at the moment to be of a temporary nature. The boring machine pictured has been used to sink equally spaced steel beams at the road side, next to the transformer. These have then had shoring timbers slotted into them to retain the bank adjacent to the road. The area enclosed by the fencing has been graded and levelled at various heights plus threes sumps have been created and the whole area covered with a thin screed of concrete. It seems a lot of work just to create a base for site offices, but the foundation does not appear to be designed for a permanent structure. One of the site workers told me that it is going to be a Majlis. Maybe someone reading this can shed further light on the construction. The contractor's signboard is showing the building permit number, but not the building design.

Imre
June 3rd, 2011, 06:58 PM
03/June/2011

Marina Mosque plot

http://i56.tinypic.com/2zitq1e.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/mc4uvt.jpg

Finetune
June 6th, 2011, 03:23 PM
03/June/2011

Marina Mosque plot

http://i56.tinypic.com/2zitq1e.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/mc4uvt.jpg

Hi Imre,
Thanks for the photos, has anyone any idea what this is going to be?

Josau
June 6th, 2011, 05:39 PM
Hi Imre,
Thanks for the photos, has anyone any idea what this is going to be?
^^Maybe a mosque? Hmmm?

PrincessTower
July 24th, 2011, 06:14 PM
24-jul

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/zIMG_2923.jpg

Imre
August 19th, 2011, 01:03 PM
some apartments from the Park Island will have full mosque view:)

19/August/2011

Dubai Marina Mosque, next to Park Island

http://i52.tinypic.com/r1ejxt.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/fuuxw9.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/14cbsee.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/egahw0.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/8zigqc.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2cr3upu.jpg

AppleMac
August 23rd, 2011, 10:22 AM
Pretty fast progress


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/sids666/P1000838a.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/sids666/P1000840a.jpg

bizzybonita
August 23rd, 2011, 01:25 PM
Good Progress :) Thanks for sharing Pixx AppleMac . :cheers:

Kevan
August 24th, 2011, 09:30 AM
Could I ask why we think that this is going to be a Mosque?

Imre
August 24th, 2011, 10:16 AM
Board is there also detail on the contractor website.

100 % confirmed, mosque.

A mosque is being built next to Park Island, is that the one everyone is referring to here?

http://www.mesc.ae/MediaFiles/ProjectImages/f1475b7c-1a4b-425d-a9a8-b9496fe4da7f.jpg.ashx?scale=both&width=950

Face81
August 24th, 2011, 11:16 AM
Turkish style. Beautiful! :)

PrincessTower
August 24th, 2011, 03:04 PM
And with a huge pool!! ;)

Kevan
August 24th, 2011, 10:30 PM
Fantastic, even better view from my lounge! ;) and to hear the adhan.

Finetune
August 25th, 2011, 10:05 AM
The bright side is that the building will be completed, unlike some others in the Marina that never started up again after the downturn

Imre
August 26th, 2011, 09:40 AM
The bright side is that the building will be completed, unlike some others in the Marina that never started up again after the downturn

Mosque always different then any other projects , its financed by the government and top priority.

Kevan
September 6th, 2011, 02:14 AM
very poor quality as internet link is not the fastest. taken yesterday.

http://i55.tinypic.com/2uop27r.jpg

Kevan
September 6th, 2011, 02:17 AM
http://i55.tinypic.com/2s0iwjm.jpg

Marinamel
September 6th, 2011, 04:55 PM
Kevan,

Do you know what is planned for the plot next to Timeplace?. Someone said recently that this is where the mosque will be. But judging from this thread and photos I guess they were wrong.

Josau
September 6th, 2011, 05:47 PM
The mosque, we are talking about is next to Park Island, opposite Timeplace. I doubt, they will put another one next to Time Place, so close to this one.

Imre
September 6th, 2011, 07:27 PM
The mosque, we are talking about is next to Park Island, opposite Timeplace. I doubt, they will put another one next to Time Place, so close to this one.

No way, the second mosque is next to the Marina Star plot at the other end of Dubai Marina.

Mitch66uk
September 7th, 2011, 12:52 PM
I live very close to the plot and while I welcome the Mosque I think the already congested road that it's being built next to will not be able to cope with the new traffic?

Imre
September 9th, 2011, 11:10 AM
9/September/2011

Dubai Marina Mosque, next to Park Island

http://i51.tinypic.com/110ampv.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/t9ea82.jpg

Imre
September 16th, 2011, 12:03 PM
19/September/2011

Dubai Marina Mosque plot and board, front of Manchester Tower

http://i53.tinypic.com/jzwfmf.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/15hlz04.jpg

bizzybonita
September 16th, 2011, 06:48 PM
Nice it gonna be a three month construction ... Arabtec on Buliding :D

GTR11
September 17th, 2011, 05:37 PM
anyone know where is the thread for the Mosque that was supposed to be built beside Marina Star? I cant seem to find it anywhere

bizzybonita
September 17th, 2011, 11:09 PM
both of them here :)

Josau
September 18th, 2011, 10:59 AM
anyone know where is the thread for the Mosque that was supposed to be built beside Marina Star? I cant seem to find it anywhere
Yes, it is a little confusing to have one thread for two buildings, which are on top of that at two very different locations. The thread should be: Mosques in the Marina.

bizzybonita
September 18th, 2011, 01:20 PM
OK :)

Josau
September 18th, 2011, 01:29 PM
Great bizzy, thanks, I think this will help to make things clearer.

GTR11
September 18th, 2011, 06:35 PM
I think its best we have two threads, one called Marina Mosque beside Park Island and the other called Marina Mosque beside Marina Star, that way when we look at the info and pictures we know what we are looking at.

P.s does anyone know of the status of construction for the Mosque beside Marina Star?

GTR11
October 21st, 2011, 04:02 AM
anyone have updates regarding the mosque beside marina star?

Imre
October 21st, 2011, 06:54 PM
anyone have updates regarding the mosque beside marina star?

I saw last week from the Trident Waterfront, it seems some part of the the basement is done.

GTR11
October 23rd, 2011, 01:53 AM
I saw last week from the Trident Waterfront, it seems some part of the the basement is done.

thank you Imre,

If anyone is in the area please take pictures

Imre
October 28th, 2011, 06:29 PM
28/October/2011

Marina Mosque , next to Park Island

http://i44.tinypic.com/hti96q.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2a68h0x.jpg

Kevan
January 22nd, 2012, 07:06 PM
http://http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/KevanWeetman/mos2.jpg

http://http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i351/KevanWeetman/mos1.jpg

GTR11
January 22nd, 2012, 07:33 PM
whats the location of the pictures you posted kevin?

Kevan
January 22nd, 2012, 07:41 PM
whats the location of the pictures you posted kevin?

Next to Park Islands, taken from Timeplace.