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.

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.

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...

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

So which plot is this for, MST or the one near the Jewels? or maybe even the small mystery plot by Time Place?

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.

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...

So maybe at Timeplace. :dunno:

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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 :)

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I think True Blue is correct, it should go here:

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^^ I'll be so happy for that location .

I think it should be central or one at other end too

I also wish more than one mosque in the Marina .

:)

Any further news on precisely where the DM mosque(s) will be sited?

it is still not even started, 2 years after

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!

Cancelled. Mafi flus.

please remove this thread or move it to never built

Dont worry, its coming:)

28/January/2011

Marina Mosque

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Wow!! That’s by your Zumurd Tower... right Imre?

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 .

Surprising that there is only the one mosque for such a populated area.

IMO adds authenticity to this district:)

:banana::banana::banana:

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.

FINALLY! They DESPERATLEY needed one! IMO...they need atleast one more in the marina...and two in JLT...

R

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.

What % of marina inhabitants are muslim?

Likely 60%,, though It's for all,,

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

One won't be enough.

Hopefuly there will be no loudspeakers... marina is noisy enough.

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

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.

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.

JLT will also have one, or two mosques at the other side of SZR.

Time to build a church in the Marina and to listen to the church bells in the morning! We need a new noise:-)

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:

Activity ! What will this turn out to be:
the new Marina mosque...... ?
a multi story car park......... ?
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nice

The pic is small because I made it small (for your convenience !)
This 24 hours later: what will it become ?

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A dine in the sky restaurant. Seems that the car park idea did not make any money, so they are trying this.

^^ Joke of the week !!

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?

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.

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.

does anyone know the website for marina mosque or when construction will start?

They will start the construction soon.

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

i think its a great idea.. marina needs a mosque

the mosque looks very nice :)

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


^^Is this confirmed?

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.

^^Is this confirmed?

By one of the workers on-site

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

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.

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.

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:)

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.

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^^^^^^^^

Dont worry, its coming:)

28/January/2011

Marina Mosque

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So we should rename the thread like Marina Mosques :)

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...

29/April/2011

Dubai Marina, mosque plot

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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 ?

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

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...

what's your problem? A mosque in an islamic country? Money is not everything my friend...

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.

It doesn't matter the noise.. soundproof windows :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 :)

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

29/April/2011

Dubai Marina, mosque plot

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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.

03/June/2011

Marina Mosque plot

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03/June/2011

Marina Mosque plot

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

Hi Imre,
Thanks for the photos, has anyone any idea what this is going to be?
^^Maybe a mosque? Hmmm?

24-jul

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

some apartments from the Park Island will have full mosque view:)

19/August/2011

Dubai Marina Mosque, next to Park Island

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Pretty fast progress


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Good Progress :) Thanks for sharing Pixx AppleMac . :cheers:

Could I ask why we think that this is going to be a Mosque?

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

Turkish style. Beautiful! :)

And with a huge pool!! ;)

Fantastic, even better view from my lounge! ;) and to hear the adhan.

The bright side is that the building will be completed, unlike some others in the Marina that never started up again after the downturn

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.

very poor quality as internet link is not the fastest. taken yesterday.

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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.

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.

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.

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?

9/September/2011

Dubai Marina Mosque, next to Park Island

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19/September/2011

Dubai Marina Mosque plot and board, front of Manchester Tower

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Nice it gonna be a three month construction ... Arabtec on Buliding :D

both of them here :)

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.

OK :)

Great bizzy, thanks, I think this will help to make things clearer.

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.

28/October/2011

Marina Mosque , next to Park Island

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whats the location of the pictures you posted kevin?

Next to Park Islands, taken from Timeplace.

feb-12

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feb-12

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That is ridiculously close to Park Island. I feel sorry for anyone who's apartment faces the mosque once they start the athan at 4:30am during summer.

That is ridiculously close to Park Island. I feel sorry for anyone who's apartment faces the mosque once they start the athan at 4:30am during summer.

...unless of course you're a muslem.

all buildings in walking distance should benefit from this mosque coming up there, including princess tower.

A bit of culture in The Marina, long may it continue....

...unless of course you're a muslem.

all buildings in walking distance should benefit from this mosque coming up there, including princess tower.

True, the location is convenient. But I'm talking about how physically close it is to Park Island. If they aren't careful, and the megaphones are positioned incorrectly, it will literally shake some people's apartments.

who are you to say just because someone is Muslim we the athan hollering at 4:30 in the morning? I am muslim and the last thing I want to hear is the mosque.

See, I've been discussing the same thing with some of my muslim friends. I'm yet to find one who agrees the morning Athan should be broadcasted, or at least amplified (i.e. it should be done by more traditional - less loud methods).

The usual implication they make is along the lines of "If you're not already up and ready to go to the mosque by the time the Athan is called, you're not going to get to prayer in time."

Now, I don't want to make this into an argument about volumes and the merits of the Athan in the morning. The point I was making as I said in the previous post was placing the mosque so close to another building could cause some vibration issues with certain apartments close to the speakers if the speakers were positioned incorrectly.

The point I was making as I said in the previous post was placing the mosque so close to another building could cause some vibration issues with certain apartments close to the speakers if the speakers were positioned incorrectly.

I'm sure that the Leaders of the Mosque will look sympathetically on any issues that neighbours have with the volume.

I am a bit more concerned by the lack of parking.

What currently happens to the broadcast from JBR in the morning? Living in Park Island I hear those during the day and in the evening, but not 4:30am

What currently happens to the broadcast from JBR in the morning? Living in Park Island I hear those during the day and in the evening, but not 4:30am

They don't broadcast it. There's no rule that says they do or don't have to. I think they're just being more considerate round there.

I'm sure that the Leaders of the Mosque will look sympathetically on any issues that neighbours have with the volume.

I am a bit more concerned by the lack of parking.

It would be ideal if the space next to the mosque was turned into a parking/garden area.....

we can live in hope.....:):):)

It would be ideal if the space next to the mosque was turned into a parking/garden area.....

we can live in hope.....:):):)

2 plots are there, 9GG and 9HH , Emaar sold out both ..so towers will be there just the question is when.

we need parks not mosques, theirs enough mosques in dubai within walking distance but Ive yet to seen a park within walking distance

Wrong answer:bash:.......Mosques must be nearby to resiences , offices and leisures.....whole front area of Marina i.e beach side is a big park almost 3 km of lenthy area.........

^^agree. also find proper mosques are needed in order to keep the local culture visible in this modern and cosmopolitan place. You can hardly make out the prayer rooms at the walk.

^^agree. also find proper mosques are needed in order to keep the local culture visible in this modern and cosmopolitan place. You can hardly make out the prayer rooms at the walk.

+1...

The DM master plan has numerous designated 'open spaces'. Let's hope that they can all be used as land for the construction of mosques as soon as possible!

The DM master plan has numerous designated 'open spaces'. Let's hope that they can all be used as land for the construction of mosques as soon as possible!

Which spaces?

I doubt each open space will be a mosque, not even parts of Dubai with a majority of locals has such a high concentration of mosques. A bit a greenery is more necessary.

08/March/2012

Mosque, next to Park Island

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30/March/2012

Mosque , next to Marina Star

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Interesting to see, that mosques are slow, too.

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very nice

catolic churchs ?

catolic churchs ?

Huh? Are you asking if these are Catholic Churches, or are there any? Because if it's the first, you might want reconsider opening up a business here ;)

30/May/2012

Marina Mosque

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pretty good progress


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I wonder, wether it'll be a "contemporary" looking mosque, like the ones on the Palm, or a classical looking one. Hard to tell right now. Of course the render is very classical looking.

08/June/2012

Mosque, front of Manchester Tower

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06/July/2012

Mosque , front of Manchester Tower

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Both Mosques are progressing fast - its interesting the variation in design. The one down at the power station end as well as being a lot larger also seems to be of a more modernistic design than the one by Park Island, which is much more traditional and ornate. The differing designs should be a good contrast and be a good addition to the Marina.

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^^Classic Location for Mosque......! .....Thanks for updates.....:)

Nice, hopeful we will hear soon AZAAN in Marina

It is such a shame that none of these will be ready for the start of the Holy Month, this year!

Nice, hopeful we will hear soon AZAAN in Marina

I don't think those in Park Island will share that view.

As I mentioned months ago, the mosque at the Tallest Block end is far too close to the closest tower. Some of the apartments's balconies are less than 15ft away from the looks of things.

I'd hate to think how loud the Azzan will be for those facing the mosque. I can see those prices dropping quickly.

Around the original 6 towers in the Marina Azzan has been performed for several years through loud speakers and this does not prevent these towers from having some of the highest prices in the Marina. I think ultimately, the quality of a project will be more important than Azzan. Besides, if you don't like Azzan, don't go to a muslim country, it is part of the culture and even to non muslims part of the charm.

Azaan is already broadcast from the area of Park Islands, if not from speakers on the building. I wonder if property reduced in London when St Paul's was built? Keep ringing the bells when the Royal family turn out!

Beat me to it Josau!

Oh for f*** sake. Stop trying to argue for the sake of it. I made a valid point. In order for the Azzan to be heard throughout that half of the marina, it's going to be loud.

I don't live in Park Island. I don't have anything to gain or lose by the mosque being there. Believe it or not, I do like the Azzan. It does add to the atmosphere.

I'm just pointing out that the mosque is far to close to Park Island. It's a point about the acoustics of the development, rather than the content. End of.

To address your points:
Yes, there is a mosque next to the original six marina towers. However:

One. The volume of its Azzan is quite low compared to most mosques, especially in the morning.
Two. It's speakers are not within 20ft of the towers it surrounds.
Three. The mosque was there from day one. As such, buyers and tenants have known about it, so it wouldn't have affected the price.

RE: St Pauls. It has been there for centuries. Also, it doesn't ring its bells at 4am in the morning. If it did, I can guarantee you Environmental Health would be pounding on the doors of the cathedral with a court order telling it to cease and desist.

I used to live across from the "original 6" and I only ever heard the call to prayer on Fridays. I would hazard a guess that the new mosques will be on the same principle as I can't see many Marina residents getting up that early to go and pray on weekdays, pretty much for the same reason that when I lived in Jumeira, the only people who actually used the 3 mosques in close proxmity to my villa were taxi drivers and gardeners, except on Fridays.

:)Oh for f*** sake. Stop trying to argue for the sake of it. I made a valid point. In order for the Azzan to be heard throughout that half of the marina, it's going to be loud.

I don't live in Park Island. I don't have anything to gain or lose by the mosque being there. Believe it or not, I do like the Azzan. It does add to the atmosphere.

I'm just pointing out that the mosque is far to close to Park Island. It's a point about the acoustics of the development, rather than the content. End of.

To address your points:
Yes, there is a mosque next to the original six marina towers. However:

One. The volume of its Azzan is quite low compared to most mosques, especially in the morning.
Two. It's speakers are not within 20ft of the towers it surrounds.
Three. The mosque was there from day one. As such, buyers and tenants have known about it, so it wouldn't have affected the price.

RE: St Pauls. It has been there for centuries. Also, it doesn't ring its bells at 4am in the morning. If it did, I can guarantee you Environmental Health would be pounding on the doors of the cathedral with a court order telling it to cease and desist.

I live in PI and already hear the Azzan each day from the prayer room in JBR. If the call is very loud for those in the apartments directly facing the Mosque the Municipality has been very helpful in the past in other areas of Dubai about getting the volume turned down for any residents similarly affected.

Apparently, completion date for this mosque is 30.11.12???

:nuts: Really??

good progress on the one by PI

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/2764/p1010202b.jpg

not long now

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/xIMG_6492-2.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac210/PrincessTower/xIMG_6492-2.jpg

Thanks for the pic :)

This ones going to look really nice Insha Allah

would've been better if it had been built on a proper building plot and not in an area that was intended as open space for everyone to enjoy. Shame that children will not have a park.

I cant wait to pray in this Masjid Insha Allah

Emaar are the best at building Masajid Masha Allah

May allah protect them from aeen , Ameen

would've been better if it had been built on a proper building plot and not in an area that was intended as open space for everyone to enjoy. Shame that children will not have a park.

Yup. However, I think the blame has to fall to Emaar for not thinking that one through. I really wouldn't be surprised to find out the placement of the mosques was an afterthought.

I really don't know where else they could have put it though.

Its going to look fantastic :banana::banana::banana:

Perfect site Allhamdulillah

Its going to look fantastic :banana::banana::banana:

Perfect site Allhamdulillah

Visually yes, but once the two plots next to it are built on, where are people going to park?

Visually yes, but once the two plots next to it are built on, where are people going to park?

^^They'll take the tram, :)

They will also walk Insha Allah :)

Yup. However, I think the blame has to fall to Emaar for not thinking that one through. I really wouldn't be surprised to find out the placement of the mosques was an afterthought.

I really don't know where else they could have put it though.

We have already discussed the fact that there are lots of plots on the marina that were intended for buildings but are still dust. Furthermore there are plots where projects have been cancelled and are going through liquidation, why were these not considered fit for public buildings. Just feel it wastes the area when there is not enough landscaping or places for children to play and exercise safely.

Why have a plan and not follow it;
People travelling on the tram, walking or driving along the road at the back of JBR would get the occasional views of water and boats through these Open Space gaps. They would also form the links between the main thoroughfare and the marina walk. That was the original intention of the planners. Building these gaps out now with buildings will destroy that feeling of being in a marina environment with just building after building after building forming a continuous wall obliterating the nearside water views. It makes no difference if it is a Mosque or a supermarket, the point is that the view will now be permanently erased through bad decisions taken post planning.

Yup. However, I think the blame has to fall to Emaar for not thinking that one through. I really wouldn't be surprised to find out the placement of the mosques was an afterthought.

I think that is pretty certain.

I really don't know where else they could have put it though.

Well Emaar actually own several plots that have not been built on - there is the one next to the Mall where they were going to put a Health Centre until they ran out of money.

Visually yes, but once the two plots next to it are built on, where are people going to park?

I wouldn't worry, other than Friday lunchtimes, there won't be anyone using them in significant numbers.

I wouldn't worry, other than Friday lunchtimes, there won't be anyone using them in significant numbers.

Let them walk and lose some weight...

^^They'll take the tram, :)

Assalaam Alaykum

It would be fantastic if Emaar had a water taxi station to bring passengers from the Marina Mall :banana::banana::banana: also from other destinations going to the Masajids in the Marina :)


By Water Taxi or Dubai Ferry
The Dubai Marina station for the RTA’s water taxi and water ferry is situated right outside the mall. This is a great way to get to the mall – it’s scenic, stress-free and oh, so stylish.

http://www.dubaimarinamall.com/Page/how-get-here.aspx


Hey they can also arrange tours like they do in Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi Insha Allah, that would be great by water taxi direct to the Masjid.

Its a great idea for the children too :banana:

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:banana::banana:Come on Emaar :banana::banana:

It would be fantastic if Emaar had a water taxi station to bring passengers from the Marina Mall :banana::banana::banana: also from other destinations going to the Masajids in the Marina :)

Hey they can also arrange tours like they do in Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi Insha Allah, that would be great by water taxi direct to the Masjid.

Its a great idea for the children too :banana:



Are you seriously suggesting that this little building shoe horned into this gap with no parking, could be some sort of tourist attraction? :nuts:

"good for children" are you expecting them to include a soft play area?

Another serious question for you; do you live in the Marina or own any property in this development??? Do you live, or own property in JLT???

Well looks like the Mosque next to PI is on hold, no workers on site for the past 2 weeks. :sad2:

I noticed the same with the other build in front of Manchester tower. It stops and starts. Maybe cash flow is a problem! :dunno:

12/October/2012

Mosque , still ON HOLD

http://i46.tinypic.com/2rpthu1.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/25ftyd2.jpg

they put this one on hold too:

http://i48.tinypic.com/2v0gbac.jpg

any update?

I am hoping that soon there will be some evidence of more mosques going to be built in the marina area. These two are far too few to serve the community, given its size.

Has anyone heard of any other prospective sites where building work may start soon?

They've run out of money to finish the 2 that they started. I wouldn't hold out too much hope.

They've run out of money to finish the 2 that they started. I wouldn't hold out too much hope.
^^Does someone know, who is financing these mosques? Are they privately funded or is it the government? Or is it EMAAR the master developer of the Marina?

so whats the problem......

^^Does someone know, who is financing these mosques? Are they privately funded or is it the government? Or is it EMAAR the master developer of the Marina?


الاوقاف؟

They've run out of money to finish the 2 that they started. I wouldn't hold out too much hope.

They are still working (slowly) on the one at the power station end - the one next to Park Island is as dead as a Dodo. :sad2:

I bet they got the land for free!! Then ruined it with a partially finished building that will sit for God knows how long.

Oh well, there goes more recreation space in the Marina :(

I bet they got the land for free!! Then ruined it with a partially finished building that will sit for God knows how long.

Oh well, there goes more recreation space in the Marina :(

^^But who is "they"? Who's building them?

^^But who is "they"? Who's building them?

Wealthy local families and companies are given the land and fund the building of a mosque as a way of giving something back to the community and showing their love for Islam. After the building is finished it is given to The General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) to run. Seems that whoever is funding these buildings is a bit short of money at the moment, so hopefully Awqaf will ensure completion eventually.

The normal procedure when taking on a private client on a one off project is to establish the clients ability to pay. The contractor will normally insist that the funds are either guaranteed through a bank bond or an Escrow account is established in both parties names and the full value of the contract is deposited in the Escrow.

Given that there are established procedures, why did they agree to start without any form of security?

What irks me is that these are plots that were planned as amenity space. A Mosque would satisfy that role, especially a well designed edifice. However, I feel that these plots have been hijacked and work started to prevent them from being used for any other purpose. Now that they have been started, they will probably put pressure on Emaar to provide the funds to complete them as the alternatives would be unpalatable.

A person chooses where they donate or contribute money, regardless of which religion they are from. And if some muslims want to donate to a mosque its their choice, why should anyone have a issue........

No religion gives the teaching of doing evil.......... but a human acts on their own desecration....... so how can you blame it on a religion....

Islam is not a awful religion, but a beautiful and peaceful religion. AND DONT FORGET DUBAI IS A MUSLIM COUNTRY, IF ANYONE HAS A PROBLEM...... in a polite way "go away"

In the context of construction and funding, it has always been the case that rich people think they can buy righteousness through donations.

The United Kingdom has always been a Christian country, if anyone has a problem.....in a polite way, they can build a Mosque.

A comment designed to provoke a different way of thinking :)

2 Days ago I placed a comment that sounded critical towards the religion. It was meant as an invitation to think, not as negative per se. Everybody should feel free to agree with it or not.

Now I see that my entry was removed by the moderator, while the replies opposing it are still there.

Maybe also something to think about?

very impressed by true blue comment........
a perfect way of thinking...

2 Days ago I placed a comment that sounded critical towards the religion. It was meant as an invitation to think, not as negative per se. Everybody should feel free to agree with it or not.

Now I see that my entry was removed by the moderator, while the replies opposing it are still there.

Maybe also something to think about?

Yes, something for you to think about: Such comments are not welcomed here. Leave Gert and his antics at home.

^^ Kudos to you also for resolving the issue in quite a diplomatic fashion. Way to go!

Back on topic: I hope they finish these mosques soon, because although they're lovely, prayer rooms (Musallas) are often space constrained.

looks nice

the mosque at the south end:

http://i50.tinypic.com/wmkvm8.jpg