DUBAI | Palm Jumeirah Development News - Page 59

palindrome · October 21st, 2008, 01:29 AM

Maybe its will, use, the empty stem for palm junkyard for waste and feces.

Imre · October 22nd, 2008, 01:48 AM

NAKHEEL’S TRAINS TAKE TO THE TRACK ON
MIDDLE EAST’S FIRST MONORAIL

- Testing begins at Palm Jumeirah as new trains arrive from Japan

- Passenger journeys to begin in April 2009 -

Dubai, 20 October 2008: Nakheel, Dubai’s master developer, today began on site testing for its newly delivered monorail trains on Palm Jumeirah – the first monorail service in the Middle East.

High-tech trains arrived from Japan this weekend from leading railway system manufacturer Hitachi Ltd, best known for creating Japan’s high speed Bullet train. Two trains were raised on to the 5.45km track on Palm Jumeirah, and are now making initial test journeys, closely monitored by the RTA and operators SMRTE.

Robert Lee, Nakheel Managing Director, Investment Projects, said:
“It’s great to see the Palm Monorail trains well and truly on track. Having the first monorail in the Middle East here in the Palm Jumeirah is indicative of Nakheel’s vision, leadership and ambition as a developer. It will ensure we continue to play a critical role in Dubai’s growth as a global centre for tourism, and marks our commitment to creating sustainable transport systems, hand-in-hand with our partners at the RTA.”

Tests on the trains will be carried out for the next six months before the monorail is opened to the public in April next year. The new system will carry thousands of passengers each day between Gateway Station at the trunk of Palm Jumeirah and the Atlantis’ Aquaventure Station on the crescent, calling at Trump International Hotel & Tower and the luxury retail centre Palm Mall en route. The system will ultimately connect to the Dubai Metro following the introduction of RTA’s Al Sufouh tramline, with direct links to Dubai Airport and other major transport hubs.

The Palm Monorail is being developed by a consortium of leading international companies led by the Marubeni Corporation. The system is fully automatic and driverless, although an attendant will be on board at all times. The monorail will initially carry up to 2,400 passengers per hour per direction in four separate trains, each made up of three cars. At full capacity, the figure will rise to a maximum of 6,000 people in nine vehicles.

(Nakheel)

Adam2707 · October 24th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Taken on 19th Oct. Notice the progress on the QE2 pier.

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Original size
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Theca Winter · October 24th, 2008, 11:46 PM

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Theca Winter · October 25th, 2008, 12:04 AM

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Theca Winter · October 25th, 2008, 12:43 AM

this is an enhanced of the above...

image hosted on flickr

nezzybaby · October 25th, 2008, 11:01 PM

apologies if this has been asked, i've been around here for a while without seeing any comment about it.

One of the frond seems to be completely untouched currently, what is planned for this?? why is it empty thus far?

Dequal · October 25th, 2008, 11:56 PM

Yeah I noticed it too. Why is one 'leaf' of the palm uninhabited and nothing build on it?

***AltinD*** · October 26th, 2008, 12:40 AM

That particular frond was used for accomodation of labours working on the villas and Atlantis Hotel, an old converted ferry ship was used as well.

***AltinD*** · October 26th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nezzybaby

that water park is amazing!!!! I wish i had enough money to go on holiday in dubai

I wasn't that much impressed, maybe I was expecting more. You spent more time walking and queing to start the rides then doing the rides. IMO they were intense and stomach picking, but not much fun in them.

The 9 years old Wild Wide Water park near Burj Al Arab hotel, despite being smaller and more compact, is way more fun and got more things to do ... and for just 60% of the ticket price.

Stephan23 · November 15th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The-King

10/11/08

JulZ · November 15th, 2008, 08:40 AM

that's one great view!

Maximus1962 · November 21st, 2008, 11:59 AM

Amazing picture! Absolutely breath taking!

malec · November 21st, 2008, 01:29 PM

Check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7740887.stm

VRS · November 21st, 2008, 01:56 PM

waooww.....im still dont believe what i saw from that picture...

nezzybaby · November 21st, 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malec

Check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7740887.stm

Just found this on the BBC website as well, utterly insane, I've never seen anything comparable. $20million party?? they sure know how to get value for money in Dubai!!!! In England you'd get a b-list celebrity turning on a light bulb for that much!

Absolutely incredible!

JulZ · November 21st, 2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malec

Check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7740887.stm

.................................. i died while watching that vid.

skyscraper100 · November 21st, 2008, 03:55 PM

OMG!!!!! that vid is ...

Chrisvenz · November 21st, 2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malec

Check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7740887.stm

Alle · November 21st, 2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malec

Check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7740887.stm

It feels to boastful in a way, was it the owner of that hotel that did that? No wonder he does something like that given the business he is involved in, I do not know what to think about that.

October 22nd, 2008, 01:48 AM	#1162
Imre Dubai Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 41,364 Likes (Received): 25	NAKHEEL’S TRAINS TAKE TO THE TRACK ON MIDDLE EAST’S FIRST MONORAIL - Testing begins at Palm Jumeirah as new trains arrive from Japan - Passenger journeys to begin in April 2009 - Dubai, 20 October 2008: Nakheel, Dubai’s master developer, today began on site testing for its newly delivered monorail trains on Palm Jumeirah – the first monorail service in the Middle East. High-tech trains arrived from Japan this weekend from leading railway system manufacturer Hitachi Ltd, best known for creating Japan’s high speed Bullet train. Two trains were raised on to the 5.45km track on Palm Jumeirah, and are now making initial test journeys, closely monitored by the RTA and operators SMRTE. Robert Lee, Nakheel Managing Director, Investment Projects, said: “It’s great to see the Palm Monorail trains well and truly on track. Having the first monorail in the Middle East here in the Palm Jumeirah is indicative of Nakheel’s vision, leadership and ambition as a developer. It will ensure we continue to play a critical role in Dubai’s growth as a global centre for tourism, and marks our commitment to creating sustainable transport systems, hand-in-hand with our partners at the RTA.” Tests on the trains will be carried out for the next six months before the monorail is opened to the public in April next year. The new system will carry thousands of passengers each day between Gateway Station at the trunk of Palm Jumeirah and the Atlantis’ Aquaventure Station on the crescent, calling at Trump International Hotel & Tower and the luxury retail centre Palm Mall en route. The system will ultimately connect to the Dubai Metro following the introduction of RTA’s Al Sufouh tramline, with direct links to Dubai Airport and other major transport hubs. The Palm Monorail is being developed by a consortium of leading international companies led by the Marubeni Corporation. The system is fully automatic and driverless, although an attendant will be on board at all times. The monorail will initially carry up to 2,400 passengers per hour per direction in four separate trains, each made up of three cars. At full capacity, the figure will rise to a maximum of 6,000 people in nine vehicles. (Nakheel) __________________ Dubai Construction Update Dubai photos by Imre Solt

October 24th, 2008, 11:46 PM	#1164
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October 25th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#1166
Theca Winter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Laguna Beach, Ca Posts: 63 Likes (Received): 0	took a minute to figure out how to do this... this is an enhanced of the above... image hosted on flickr

October 25th, 2008, 11:01 PM	#1167
nezzybaby My Arse is Grass! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 8,234 Likes (Received): 59	apologies if this has been asked, i've been around here for a while without seeing any comment about it. One of the frond seems to be completely untouched currently, what is planned for this?? why is it empty thus far? __________________ "You cannot completely discount that under this elaborately constructed veneer of a blithering idiot, there lies a blithering idiot" Boris Johnson

October 25th, 2008, 11:56 PM	#1168
Dequal Architecture Student Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ghent Posts: 3,859 Likes (Received): 17	Yeah I noticed it too. Why is one 'leaf' of the palm uninhabited and nothing build on it? __________________ Portfolio \| Dequalized

October 21st, 2008, 01:29 AM	#1161
palindrome Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: boston Posts: 267 Likes (Received): 0	Maybe its will, use, the empty stem for palm junkyard for waste and feces.

October 24th, 2008, 12:57 AM	#1163
Adam2707 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,266 Likes (Received): 0	Taken on 19th Oct. Notice the progress on the QE2 pier. image hosted on flickr Original size http://www.flickr.com/photos/hljscj/2967018096/sizes/o/

October 25th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#1165
Theca Winter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Laguna Beach, Ca Posts: 63 Likes (Received): 0	[IMG]Z:\Chttp://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...7-c2c90b7996aaopy of 'Buildings'\PALMJUMEIRA.jpg[/IMG]

October 26th, 2008, 12:40 AM	#1169
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,766 Likes (Received): 539	That particular frond was used for accomodation of labours working on the villas and Atlantis Hotel, an old converted ferry ship was used as well. __________________ I am the eye in the sky, Looking at you I can read your mind I am the maker of rules, Dealing with fools I can cheat you blind.

November 15th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#1172
JulZ Happy New Year 2013!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muntinlupa City Posts: 451 Likes (Received): 3	that's one great view!

November 21st, 2008, 11:59 AM	#1173
Maximus1962 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warsaw Posts: 697 Likes (Received): 0	Amazing picture! Absolutely breath taking!

November 21st, 2008, 01:29 PM	#1174
malec Rrrraaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cork Posts: 10,452 Likes (Received): 9	Check this out: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7740887.stm

November 21st, 2008, 01:56 PM	#1175
VRS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 20,793 Likes (Received): 215	waooww.....im still dont believe what i saw from that picture...

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