#TOPPED OUT: BAY CENTRAL, 36F+50F Res, 155m+180m. INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL 36F Hotel, 155m - Page 388

True Blue · February 3rd, 2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnic

exactly all those non ivestors in bay central should just read or invest in this good development we all now its one of the best on the marina.
In my opinion these are gonna be sort after when the are complete because of the hotel side of it

Joined in November 2009 and this is your first post,...........classic.

Looking forward to the next one which should probably be round about handover time

Imre · February 4th, 2011, 03:20 PM

04/February/2011

Bay Central

True Blue · February 4th, 2011, 03:58 PM

Took my life in my hands and had a look inside the site today. Progress on the reduced podium/basement has gone well. Works are now started on the expanded East tower basement and main raft. Raft prep is about 60% so may be a pour w/c 11th Feb.

I have to say that this contractor is the most inconsiderate that I have come accross. Dubai Marina is a home for many thousands of residents now and they have no regard for anyone but themselves. The marina walk is a fantastic place to stroll or jog or walk the dog but stay away from Bay Central it is a broken leg or car accident waiting to happen.

UK_TO_DUBAI · February 4th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Hello TB..Thanks for joining Photography club..Great Photos

Good Progress

True Blue · February 4th, 2011, 04:17 PM

The marina was always a work in progress, however time has marched on and Select projects haven't kept up. So what we have now is one of the most desirable places to stay in Dubai being ruined by you know who. The only place in the marina Walk that you can not go with a bicycle, pram or roller skates is Bay Central. Why Emaar are not monitoring this situation is beyond me. It is a complete eyesore and danger to the public both using the walk and the road footway.

So you are having an enjoyable walk along the marina and you arrive at Bay Central Site;

Why is there no lane closure and pedestrian refuge? Anyone walking along this road is taking their life in their hands.

Come on guys, don't let it happen---make it happen!!!

UK_TO_DUBAI · February 4th, 2011, 04:31 PM

Come on TB..You need to Jump..Its part of Marina exercise route..

slowhand99 · February 4th, 2011, 05:51 PM

thanks for the photos TB. Please keep them coming. Quality is better than mine but not as good as Imre. Wouldn't bother with the text though as just sour grapes on your part. Must be that concrete monster they are building in front of Dorrabay that is upsetting you which is understandable given it follows on from the monstrous flyover you have had to contend with. Fortunately we have a lovely uninterruptable view of the marina.

True Blue · February 4th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Just sour grapes that I have to risk breaking my leg to climb over someone elses attitude to public safety? Sorry but not acceptable, dress it any way you like!

True Blue · February 4th, 2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK_TO_DUBAI

Come on TB..You need to Jump..Its part of Marina exercise route..

In the picture you will see that the DCE site offices are completely occupying the footway so once you get over that 3 foot hurdle you then are forced down steps and past concrete plant pots and same again when you reach the other end.

No other contractor has completely blocked the footway, they are not allowed to. Obviously this contractor/developer relationship cares nothing for their public image or being sued.

I passed Botanica site and there was a big sign on the hoarding "beware falling objects". It is their duty to protect the public not stick a sign up so they can point at it if someone gets hurt or killed.

I think I'll get my mate Agod onto it, expect an article in the Gulf news soon.

Grubbman · February 5th, 2011, 10:48 AM

You must have a serious amount of time on your hands.... Thanks for the pics by the way

***AltinD*** · February 5th, 2011, 06:57 PM

What TB failed to mention or didn't notice, is that the contractor for the hotel is NOT DCE, it is GCC (General Contracting Company) and they were working today (the crane's moving)

True Blue · February 5th, 2011, 09:04 PM

I noticed them working today, watched for about 30mins, the receptionist at the hotel behind me even brought me out a cup of tea.

It was DCE offices that were blocking the path. Not sure which contractor is responsible for the lack of safe refuge for pedestrians.

Today I saw a young woman quickly pushing a pram and baby along that road with vehicles whizzing past while a child of about 8yrs ran along behind. My heart was in my mouth. I was up on the JBR podium and could do nothing to help.

Anyone at Select ever heard of "risk assessments"?

***AltinD*** · February 5th, 2011, 10:26 PM

I only brought that up as an important piece of impormation, not related to your post about health and safety concern.

BTW, maybe we crossed path today at The Walk

True Blue · February 6th, 2011, 12:17 AM

Was that you in the boob tube and high heels?

I don't know why I'm going H&S mad right now, maybe my age is making me be like this. Everytime I look in the rearview mirror there is a massive queue. Coincidently got talking to a guy the other night, he told me he is a safety consultant for the AD government. Maybe I could buy him a few beers and get a prohibition noticed served on Select.

I feel another FM notice coming on.

rags · February 6th, 2011, 01:40 PM

I agree with TB. When we were there in Dec, my wife and I, while taking a walk around the whole marina, did not know that we would face the situation of having to walk on the road all of a sudden, facing oncoming traffic of speeding cars. It was a nightmare although the stretch was no more than about 100 metres.

Beppe786 · February 8th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Dubai_Steve · February 9th, 2011, 01:59 AM

http://www.skyscraperlist.com/showth...80m-155m/page5

8 Feb 2011

RedWayne28thfloor · February 9th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Brilliant informative pictures Steve, well done. Got to admire the work and the site that GCC are working on. Tragedy they weren't involved with the residential towers they are clearly a lot more organised.

slowhand99 · February 9th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedWayne28thfloor

Brilliant informative pictures Steve, well done. Got to admire the work and the site that GCC are working on. Tragedy they weren't involved with the residential towers they are clearly a lot more organised.

Great pics. and better dressed

. Still, continual progress on the podium, the residential towers and hotel. 10/11/12 months away from handover I think and hotel is underway which is more ressuring than , say, 12 months ago.

Great pics as usual thanks

***bizzybonita*** · February 9th, 2011, 12:24 PM

So good to see that molar teeth get reimplantation again !!

February 4th, 2011, 03:20 PM	#7742
Imre Dubai Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 41,364 Likes (Received): 25	04/February/2011 Bay Central __________________ Dubai Construction Update Dubai photos by Imre Solt

February 4th, 2011, 03:58 PM	#7743
True Blue Born Again Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,504 Likes (Received): 25	Took my life in my hands and had a look inside the site today. Progress on the reduced podium/basement has gone well. Works are now started on the expanded East tower basement and main raft. Raft prep is about 60% so may be a pour w/c 11th Feb. I have to say that this contractor is the most inconsiderate that I have come accross. Dubai Marina is a home for many thousands of residents now and they have no regard for anyone but themselves. The marina walk is a fantastic place to stroll or jog or walk the dog but stay away from Bay Central it is a broken leg or car accident waiting to happen. __________________ Dubai, the most artificial place on Earth. Nothing is real. There are none so blind as those who won't see.

February 4th, 2011, 04:17 PM	#7745
True Blue Born Again Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,504 Likes (Received): 25	The marina was always a work in progress, however time has marched on and Select projects haven't kept up. So what we have now is one of the most desirable places to stay in Dubai being ruined by you know who. The only place in the marina Walk that you can not go with a bicycle, pram or roller skates is Bay Central. Why Emaar are not monitoring this situation is beyond me. It is a complete eyesore and danger to the public both using the walk and the road footway. So you are having an enjoyable walk along the marina and you arrive at Bay Central Site; Why is there no lane closure and pedestrian refuge? Anyone walking along this road is taking their life in their hands. Come on guys, don't let it happen---make it happen!!! __________________ Dubai, the most artificial place on Earth. Nothing is real. There are none so blind as those who won't see.

February 4th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#7747
slowhand99 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 567 Likes (Received): 0	TB's first useful post ever on this thread thanks for the photos TB. Please keep them coming. Quality is better than mine but not as good as Imre. Wouldn't bother with the text though as just sour grapes on your part. Must be that concrete monster they are building in front of Dorrabay that is upsetting you which is understandable given it follows on from the monstrous flyover you have had to contend with. Fortunately we have a lovely uninterruptable view of the marina.

February 4th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#7748
True Blue Born Again Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,504 Likes (Received): 25	Just sour grapes that I have to risk breaking my leg to climb over someone elses attitude to public safety? Sorry but not acceptable, dress it any way you like! __________________ Dubai, the most artificial place on Earth. Nothing is real. There are none so blind as those who won't see.

February 4th, 2011, 04:01 PM	#7744
UK_TO_DUBAI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 251 Likes (Received): 0	Hello TB..Thanks for joining Photography club..Great Photos Good Progress

February 4th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#7746
UK_TO_DUBAI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 251 Likes (Received): 0	Come on TB..You need to Jump..Its part of Marina exercise route..

February 5th, 2011, 10:48 AM	#7750
Grubbman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 318 Likes (Received): 1	You must have a serious amount of time on your hands.... Thanks for the pics by the way

February 5th, 2011, 06:57 PM	#7751
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,765 Likes (Received): 536	What TB failed to mention or didn't notice, is that the contractor for the hotel is NOT DCE, it is GCC (General Contracting Company) and they were working today (the crane's moving) __________________ 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.

February 5th, 2011, 09:04 PM	#7752
True Blue Born Again Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,504 Likes (Received): 25	I noticed them working today, watched for about 30mins, the receptionist at the hotel behind me even brought me out a cup of tea. It was DCE offices that were blocking the path. Not sure which contractor is responsible for the lack of safe refuge for pedestrians. Today I saw a young woman quickly pushing a pram and baby along that road with vehicles whizzing past while a child of about 8yrs ran along behind. My heart was in my mouth. I was up on the JBR podium and could do nothing to help. Anyone at Select ever heard of "risk assessments"? __________________ Dubai, the most artificial place on Earth. Nothing is real. There are none so blind as those who won't see. Last edited by True Blue; February 5th, 2011 at 09:10 PM.

February 5th, 2011, 10:26 PM	#7753
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,765 Likes (Received): 536	I only brought that up as an important piece of impormation, not related to your post about health and safety concern. BTW, maybe we crossed path today at The Walk __________________ 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.

February 6th, 2011, 12:17 AM	#7754
True Blue Born Again Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,504 Likes (Received): 25	Was that you in the boob tube and high heels? I don't know why I'm going H&S mad right now, maybe my age is making me be like this. Everytime I look in the rearview mirror there is a massive queue. Coincidently got talking to a guy the other night, he told me he is a safety consultant for the AD government. Maybe I could buy him a few beers and get a prohibition noticed served on Select. I feel another FM notice coming on. __________________ Dubai, the most artificial place on Earth. Nothing is real. There are none so blind as those who won't see.

February 6th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#7755
rags Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 380 Likes (Received): 0	I agree with TB. When we were there in Dec, my wife and I, while taking a walk around the whole marina, did not know that we would face the situation of having to walk on the road all of a sudden, facing oncoming traffic of speeding cars. It was a nightmare although the stretch was no more than about 100 metres.

February 8th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#7756
Beppe786 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,361 Likes (Received): 0	__________________ “You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.”

February 9th, 2011, 01:59 AM	#7757
Dubai_Steve Dubai State of Mind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,698 Likes (Received): 38	http://www.skyscraperlist.com/showth...80m-155m/page5 8 Feb 2011 Last edited by 234sale; February 10th, 2011 at 03:09 AM.

February 9th, 2011, 09:54 AM	#7758
RedWayne28thfloor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Del Rochdale Posts: 661 Likes (Received): 0	Brilliant informative pictures Steve, well done. Got to admire the work and the site that GCC are working on. Tragedy they weren't involved with the residential towers they are clearly a lot more organised.

February 9th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#7760
*bizzybonita* ĐЯ ฿฿ שίŧђ Ħīĝђ קΘฬξЯ Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11,493 Likes (Received): 2	So good to see that molar teeth get reimplantation again !! __________________ ฿ĪẐẐΫ ฿Ǿ₦ŦẪ 2013

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