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Dubai-Lover · February 4th, 2005, 06:41 AM

Consortium begins work on Burj Dubai

Dubai : Construction of Burj Dubai the world's tallest tower has begun, said company officials.
The bid for the work was won by the consortium comprising Samsung Corporation of South Korea, Besix Constructions of Belgium and local Arabtec.

The building is slated to be completed in December 2008.

Arabtec Construction LLC, one of the leading organisations in the construction industry, has been forging ahead in the market with its aggressive growth strategy and its significant expansion plans.

The company's other recent projects include the 21st Century Tower (the world's tallest residential building), Dubai Pearl Movenpick Hotel, Silicon Oasis, Arabian Ranches, The Meadows, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Al Fattan Marine Towers and many more.

Arabtec has also successfully pre-qualified as part of a consortium for the proposed Dubai Light Railway project. With the anticipated value of the Dubai Light Rail project being set at $4 billion (Dh14.69 billion), the consortium collectively known as Metro One will bring together some of the biggest names in the industry, including Bombardier (Canada), Odebrecht (Brazil), Guris (Turkey), Ghella Group (Italy) and Parsons (USA).

Riad Kamal, managing director of Arabtec, said: "It is a great honour to be working on such a prestigious venture with such an excellent team of international professionals who will bid for the region's first mass transportation system. "The Dubai Government initiative is set to be a landmark development that will place the emirate on an international platform for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and its future vision."

The Dubai Light Rail project is about 70 km rail network that will span the business district of Dubai. A maximum payload of 40-50,000 passengers per hour can travel on the railway network, which is set to open in 2009.

Dubai-Lover · February 4th, 2005, 08:17 AM

just would like to what does "construction started" mean?

does it mean arabtec will continue work from now on?

so probably what we've seen is the real base of the tower

i hate these articles

***AltinD*** · February 4th, 2005, 09:42 AM

^ Since a couple of days there are some 4 - 5 cranes up at the site. Other ground proccesing machineries are around as well.

nezzybaby · February 4th, 2005, 01:29 PM

things are about to get exiting, may only be a couple of weeks before we see the first floor.

STR · February 5th, 2005, 08:20 PM

^It think you mean exciting.

***AltinD*** · February 5th, 2005, 09:23 PM

The best I could do.

DubaiDave · February 7th, 2005, 11:51 AM

Hi guys I was at the burj site yesterday with a bbc crew who are ding a docu about tall buildings. I managed to get several photos around the site. You wont believe some of them.
Will get them up in the next couple of days.
stay tuned

Krazy · February 7th, 2005, 12:02 PM

cant wait!

Dubai-Lover · February 7th, 2005, 12:35 PM

fantastic
so many guys doing so much for the forum

dubaiflo · February 7th, 2005, 01:01 PM

Yes that is really cool...
i think we know more about tower development than every other guy there outside in dubai...
I think we all should become property agents or what...ot travel guides..
explain every tourist where which tower is , how tall... hehe

nezzybaby · February 7th, 2005, 01:04 PM

and STR i think you mean i not it, easy to make spelling mistakes with a keyboard.. don't criticise

nezzybaby · February 7th, 2005, 01:05 PM

Looking forward to pics

ahmedr · February 7th, 2005, 02:33 PM

cant wait to see the pics DubaiDave!

Dubai_Boy · February 7th, 2005, 03:27 PM

Muwahahhhaha

***AltinD*** · February 7th, 2005, 04:46 PM

Zooming-in on a picture i posted earlier:

cranes, cranes, cranes ...

Sonic from Padova · February 7th, 2005, 05:59 PM

I like the Burj Dubai! I think it's one of the most beatiful buildings I ever see!
But it's really high 800 metres ? I don't believe in it, wow!!!!!
I like this city........

Krazy · February 7th, 2005, 08:50 PM

^ Forget what they tell you about 800 and 900m Sonic.... this baby is gonna be more than a kilometer tall (by my prediction

) !

Duboy · February 7th, 2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altind_Carnut

Zooming-in on a picture i posted earlier:

cranes, cranes, cranes ...

Altind, those cranes are part of the downtown development surrounding the Burj Dubai. Many projects are expected to rise very soon, including the Burj tower...the area will start getting dense as many contracts are being processed simultaneously.
Dubai lover, the JV (samsung/besix/arabtec) are right now mobilising at site and construction of the basement is expected to begun mid march. The raft foundation is nearly complete with the contractors NasaMX topping out the raft in a few days.
cheerz

ahmedr · February 7th, 2005, 09:44 PM

Duboy!!! Finally! Why do you keep disappearing like that, its impossible to contact you!? Ever since you mentioned BB's revised plans and then disappeared, i almost went crazy trying to find out more about it. Please leave (PM) an email or something.

Anyways, thank you for the info. Does that mean that soon we'll start hearing announcements of towers in New Downtown other than those by Emaar? If so, is there any more information you can reveal about those contracts?

Btw, where did you see the model of Business Bay's proposed WTB?

Dubai-Lover · February 7th, 2005, 09:46 PM

just wondering what raft foundation means
someone has to explain please

February 4th, 2005, 06:41 AM	#341
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	Consortium begins work on Burj Dubai Dubai : Construction of Burj Dubai the world's tallest tower has begun, said company officials. The bid for the work was won by the consortium comprising Samsung Corporation of South Korea, Besix Constructions of Belgium and local Arabtec. The building is slated to be completed in December 2008. Arabtec Construction LLC, one of the leading organisations in the construction industry, has been forging ahead in the market with its aggressive growth strategy and its significant expansion plans. The company's other recent projects include the 21st Century Tower (the world's tallest residential building), Dubai Pearl Movenpick Hotel, Silicon Oasis, Arabian Ranches, The Meadows, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Al Fattan Marine Towers and many more. Arabtec has also successfully pre-qualified as part of a consortium for the proposed Dubai Light Railway project. With the anticipated value of the Dubai Light Rail project being set at $4 billion (Dh14.69 billion), the consortium collectively known as Metro One will bring together some of the biggest names in the industry, including Bombardier (Canada), Odebrecht (Brazil), Guris (Turkey), Ghella Group (Italy) and Parsons (USA). Riad Kamal, managing director of Arabtec, said: "It is a great honour to be working on such a prestigious venture with such an excellent team of international professionals who will bid for the region's first mass transportation system. "The Dubai Government initiative is set to be a landmark development that will place the emirate on an international platform for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and its future vision." The Dubai Light Rail project is about 70 km rail network that will span the business district of Dubai. A maximum payload of 40-50,000 passengers per hour can travel on the railway network, which is set to open in 2009. __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

February 4th, 2005, 08:17 AM	#342
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	just would like to what does "construction started" mean? does it mean arabtec will continue work from now on? so probably what we've seen is the real base of the tower i hate these articles __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

February 5th, 2005, 08:20 PM	#345
STR What'u smokin' Willis? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 2,075 Likes (Received): 5	^It think you mean exciting. __________________ There are six phases to every project 1) enthusiasm, 2) disillusionment, 3) panic, 4) search for the guilty, 5) punishment of the innocent, 6) praise for the non-participants. - Guy Tozzoli Build your own Model Skyscrapers New World Trade Center (2006-) 3D Model World Trade Center (1971-2001) 3D Model

February 7th, 2005, 11:51 AM	#347
DubaiDave Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dubai Posts: 88 Likes (Received): 0	lets kick start this thread. Hi guys I was at the burj site yesterday with a bbc crew who are ding a docu about tall buildings. I managed to get several photos around the site. You wont believe some of them. Will get them up in the next couple of days. stay tuned __________________ DubaiDave www.dxbtp.5u.com

February 7th, 2005, 12:02 PM	#348
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February 4th, 2005, 09:42 AM	#343
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,763 Likes (Received): 534	^ Since a couple of days there are some 4 - 5 cranes up at the site. Other ground proccesing machineries are around as well.

February 4th, 2005, 01:29 PM	#344
nezzybaby My Arse is Grass! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 8,233 Likes (Received): 59	things are about to get exiting, may only be a couple of weeks before we see the first floor.

February 5th, 2005, 09:23 PM	#346
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,763 Likes (Received): 534	The best I could do.

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February 7th, 2005, 01:04 PM	#351
nezzybaby My Arse is Grass! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 8,233 Likes (Received): 59	and STR i think you mean i not it, easy to make spelling mistakes with a keyboard.. don't criticise

February 7th, 2005, 01:05 PM	#352
nezzybaby My Arse is Grass! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 8,233 Likes (Received): 59	Looking forward to pics

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ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	cant wait to see the pics DubaiDave!

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February 7th, 2005, 04:46 PM	#355
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,763 Likes (Received): 534	Feb 5th Zooming-in on a picture i posted earlier: cranes, cranes, cranes ...

February 7th, 2005, 05:59 PM	#356
Sonic from Padova Николай Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Padova oppure Berlino Est Posts: 7,935 Likes (Received): 23	I like the Burj Dubai! I think it's one of the most beatiful buildings I ever see! But it's really high 800 metres ? I don't believe in it, wow!!!!! I like this city........

February 7th, 2005, 08:50 PM	#357
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 0	^ Forget what they tell you about 800 and 900m Sonic.... this baby is gonna be more than a kilometer tall (by my prediction ) ! __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

February 7th, 2005, 09:44 PM	#359
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	Duboy!!! Finally! Why do you keep disappearing like that, its impossible to contact you!? Ever since you mentioned BB's revised plans and then disappeared, i almost went crazy trying to find out more about it. Please leave (PM) an email or something. Anyways, thank you for the info. Does that mean that soon we'll start hearing announcements of towers in New Downtown other than those by Emaar? If so, is there any more information you can reveal about those contracts? Btw, where did you see the model of Business Bay's proposed WTB?

February 7th, 2005, 09:46 PM	#360
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	just wondering what raft foundation means someone has to explain please __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

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