[newstl2020]

While I do like some designs in Dubai, I'm saying without hesitation that it is the home to the largest selection of the most god-awful buildings on the planet. This, thankfully, doesn't fall into that section for me. Although I do not particularly like the design as a whole, it is intriguing and a very good step in the right direction. I think this is going to be one of the diamond in the roughs that ends up looking better than the renderings (provided they don't skimp on the finances, that is.)

[rbowk]

isent this underconstruction

[Pandemonious]

^A few machines moving dirt around is not construction..

[malec]

20/Sept/2007

Burj Al Alam

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3167/imresolt090ou0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7563/imresolt091my0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5586/imresolt092gl1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/5285/imresolt094ei4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


According to the website the tower is 501m high

http://www.burjalalam.com/alalam.asp?PgID=9

[malec]

A new video of this project. We can see that the newest version is bulkier than before, which was to be expected I suppose. Also it doesn't get as thin in the middle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysiTKXCEnXY

[sfguy]

why is this thread still in the highrise proposal section? this thread should be switched to the highrise construction section, and the title should be changed to say that this tower is 501m, not 484m.

[malec]

^^ The answer is posted 3 posts above yours.
This is now on hold btw. Latest construction pictures show there's no more machinery at all on site now

[Fabb]

This is now on hold btw. Latest construction pictures show there's no more machinery at all on site now

That's a bad news... I hate false starts.

[malec]

On hold:

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3714/imresolt083mj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1407/imresolt084yv6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[sfguy]

wow, it looks like the bay is finally starting to fill up with water. does anyone know how long this will be on hold for?

[Senju]

Hello Everyone,
Here are my updates for "Burj Al Alam".
First of all, it is *NOT* no hold. The design is finished and the construction has begun.

(1) Foundation construction
As you know, this supertall is 501meters. They need to dig down first before they build up. At this phase, the will be creating a very big hole about 5 stories deep down.

(2）Base Construction
This is the base that will be build in the deep hole.

Once the this phases are done, the building will start to rise. We still have several months before we see any heigth being built.

Issues
(1) The engineers for this building were fighting with Dubai government to get the proper "safe shelters". Like the Tapei101 and Burj Dubai, they wanted more special shelter floors to evalucation and emergency support areas. As I understand it, this is still on-going and not still fixed. Of Course the construction engineers want more safe shelters. We will have to wait and see how many and what floors will be these safe shelters. Note: because the design is fixed, they most likely not add floors or increase the height of the building but use existing design and select the floors for this purpose.

Good News: I have some friends that are also directly involved with the infrastructure of Burj Al Alam and I have already asked them to take pictures *INSIDE* the building during construction.

Anyway, it is not on hold and you should start to see a nice big hole being created soon! :D

- Senju;)

[Dac150]

Well that is good news. I happen to like this building. One of the best in Dubai I think as well as Emirates Park, Elite Residences, and the Index.

[Aleks]

Of Course the construction engineers want more safe shelters.

Wow, seems like in Dubai it's the opposite than here in the U.S. While the government asks for more shelters here, the engineers ask for more shelters over there.

Hope you're right. Looks like it will impact the skyline a lot and it's a nice tower so I can't wait for it to be built.

Anyways, on the second pic Malec posted the lake near this tower seems finished.

[Fabb]

First of all, it is *NOT* no hold. The design is finished and the construction has begun.

I wonder what started the rumour that it was on hold.
Delays happen all the time, especially with projects of this magnitude.

[malec]

The plot doesn't look so big here but it's massive and really deep.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9194/imresolt11hx6.jpg

[Dac150]

Should this not be in the construction thread?

[malec]

^^ Don't think so. Not until they start piling anyway.
It's possible that construction will stall again once the digging is done.

[Don098]

Very elegant. Where the hell are all the people coming from that are going to fill these supertalls?

[Aleks]

From moms and dads who make more babies.

Come on. Update time.

[malec]

Construction forum yet?

http://i30.tinypic.com/25hpq47.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/fu4zg0.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/2wn8y15.jpg

[vanhenrik]

Not Longer 484 M Its 501 M So Pleas Change The Thred !

[Complex01]

So this is a go. Not bad, i likes it...

:yes:

[malec]

By Imre from today:

13/June/2008

Burj Al Alam

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2002/imresolt091lv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5841/imresolt093qz5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/428/imresolt097im7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4862/imresolt098bu1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Tom In Chicago]

Glad to see this one finally start moving. . .

[FLBlake]

Well then, I stand corrected. I will try to gather more information on Dubai before talking out of my ass ;-).


:haha: :haha: :haha:

[Bergenser]

Yep, I am glad this one finally start. IMO it will the best looking building in Dubai.

[malec]

Not much to see in these pictures but better than nothing anyway.

From Imre, today

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5345/2742713629a3ba458a32onv1.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2742713629a3ba458a32onv1.jpg)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5345/2742713629a3ba458a32onv1.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2742713629a3ba458a32onv1.jpg)

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/41/2742713363bf02680c20ojv9.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2742713363bf02680c20ojv9.jpg)

[excel]

pumped for this one.

[malec]

From 234sale on SSC a few days ago. What a massive hole!!

http://i36.tinypic.com/2irk88.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/2n84ha1.jpg

[malec]

From 234sale. Looks like nothing much really going on, just a few workers only. Maybe on hold? I know it's ramadan so slow down is expected but still.

http://i38.tinypic.com/209q8zo.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/snc9ap.jpg

[Hoodrat]

So excited to see this one forging ahead!!!

[Starsky]

So excited to see this one forging ahead!!!

I'm not, just not a fan of this style of building. Kind of like comparing the Oriental Pearl Tower to the Jin Mao, both tall....but only one looks great.

[malec]

Moving at a snails pace but still doing something I think.

By 234sale

http://i36.tinypic.com/311pd38.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/rs9768.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/91ewd0.jpg

[Aleks]

Can't wait for this building to rise. I just wish the architects were more creative with the base.

[malec]

http://i34.tinypic.com/13zmnuu.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/b8qy2o.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/ogh288.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/34jd5w8.jpg


You can see they've done some more digging. Can't get over how big this hole is.

[MapleLeaf]

Yeah...it´s really big.

Hopefully, they get on soon. :yes:

[TANGELD_SLC]

I checked Imre's photostream on Flickr for photo updates of Burj Al Alam, and they don't have any updates since February of last year... does that mean construction is stalled? :shrug: :dunno:

[malec]

^^ There is stuff being done but it's painfully slow and at this we'll have to wait until 2050. :)

[malec]

Again as slow as ever. Friday is the day off in case people are wondering why the machinery is positioned as it is. :)

09/January/2009

Burj Al Alam

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1523/imresolt125ku7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3289/imresolt126sh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/344/imresolt128lt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/923/imresolt130kk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7113/imresolt131dh9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5634/imresolt132ff5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5664/imresolt133vh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[malec]

Dubai's second-tallest tower may have contractor by end of month

12 January, 2009

By David Rogers

Developer of Burj Al Alam believed to have approached Samsung Engineering and Besix, after Arabtec pulled out

Dubai property developer Fortune has said it expects to choose the contractor to build its 510m-high Burj Al Alam tower at the end of this month.

The firm said it has shortlisted a number of builders for the deal, which is expected to carry a price tag of $789m (£527m).

The tower is set to be the second-highest building in Dubai after the Burj Dubai – the 818m-high tower due to open this September.

Local contractor Arabtec, which is also working on the Burj Dubai, was due to pick up the job but pulled out last autumn after failing to agree a price.

Fortune is believed to have approached Samsung Engineering and Belgian firm Besix – both of which are working on the Burj Dubai – about the deal.

But Samsung, which is based in South Korea, is understood to prefer working on government-backed projects.

Middle East Foundations is carrying out piling and foundations work on the 108-storey tower, which will go up in Dubai's Business Bay area. Fortune is planning for the tower to be ready by early 2012.

http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3131241




I think some bullshit here to be honest. :)

[malec]

Those piling rigs have done nothing for the past week so I'm changing this to on hold.

http://i44.tinypic.com/2dca3ig.jpg


Now you can see work is still being done on the nakheel tower (even though it will most certainly stop soon anyway :)) while it has actually stopped here.

[eduardo88]

dubai is going to be full of ditches soon...

[deja vu]

I was wondering how long Dubai could keep up it's insane growth. Maybe this is a sign of things slowing down there, but we'll see.

[malec]

Same as usual

http://i43.tinypic.com/2vhxbbo.jpg
Still sleepy,,, very sleepy

As to the contractor being mentioned Feb-End,, they must mean 2010..

[malec]

And again... lol




Main Burj Al Alam contracts weeks away
Angela Giuffrida

Last Updated: May 05. 2009 3:53PM UAE / May 5. 2009 11:53AM GMT The main construction contract for the Burj Al Alam, a 501-metre high commercial tower at Dubai’s Business Bay that is destined to be one of the world’s tallest buildings, is expected to be awarded in “four to five weeks”, according to officials.

Muhammed Athar, the sales coordinator for the project at Fortune Group, the Dubai developer behind the project, said the company was in the final stages of negotiation with contractors but declined to name which firms had submitted bid for the deal.

He said about Dh1bn (US$272m) had been trimmed from the original budget, with construction now likely to cost Dh3bn.

“This was primarily due to lower costs of building materials...we will hopefully announce the contractor in four to five weeks with work beginning soon after,” said Mr Athar.

He added that construction would be financed through the company’s own resources although it may consider raising money from other sources if required.

Burj Al Alam was launched in 2006 and is more than half sold. Foundations work, which was carried out by Middle East Foundations, is now complete.

If the main construction goes according to schedule, the tower will be ready in the first quarter of 2012.




And also some pictures from the end of april

http://i39.tinypic.com/263zcc7.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2v1xe7n.jpg

I hear next month that they will announce the fact they will announce a possible contractor in another month. This will be the 4th time :) lol

[Aleks]

I used to really like this building at first but I don't think I like it anymore. It just needs a few scale changes and it'll be as good as new. Well... you know.

[malec]

^^ Most of the renders are inaccurate. This model is more accurate to the true shape this would have if built

http://i39.tinypic.com/v4azdk.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2vdfyq0.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/71766p.jpg

Notice that this is the wind testing model, so actual model, Less curvy than the renders.

[malec]

Lonely guy, all by himself :)

http://i42.tinypic.com/c0zv6.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/110bsie.jpg

[malec]

They might actually do some work soon. There are more piling rigs on site now so hopefully some work will actually happen.

Some MEF workers on site, maybe they will start again soon.

Also some more piling machines, cranes.

http://i39.tinypic.com/dexkbs.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/209gl1l.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2r3yp15.jpg


Also some more news about contractors, etc.

8 firms eye Burj Al Alam deal


on Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Burj Al Alam now has five more contenders in the lead for the main contract, it was revealed yesterday by the Fortune Group.

Dismissing rumours about project cancellation, Syed Muhammad Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Group, told Emirates Business in an exclusive interview that "a consortium from Malaysia, Saudi Oger, Bin Laden Group, ACC and Grocon are now in the list", which had Samsung Engineering, Besix and Arabtec Construction in January. The contract was earlier to be awarded in February but will now be awarded next month. The project, which was launched in 2006, will be completed by 2012 against the earlier 2009.

The 510-metre tower, which will reportedly be the tallest commercial tower in the world, will be located in the Business Bay area.

[malec]

Piling restarted.

http://i39.tinypic.com/25znr6t.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2ppesyd.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2edxh0k.jpg

Looks hopeful, maybe machines might start turning soon

[malec]

More updates

http://i44.tinypic.com/2dv1h8y.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2dmcl6w.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/vza238.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2wdr6np.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/t4wcra.jpg

[kiwi4life]

hopefully something is about to happen

[malec]

The latest

http://i29.tinypic.com/116q1z8.jpg

[Ehrgeiz91]

Looks like we're close to seeing something start.

I hope they don't downgrade height/change this design... This is one of my favorite projects in Dubai.

[JDRCRASH]

So is the financing secure? If so, then build away.

[malec]

So is the financing secure? If so, then build away.
Who knows, this is just the piling which is nothing compared to the main contract. We won't know until the main contractor is supposed to start work. Honestly I didn't think they would restart piling at all but we will see what happens in a few months I guess.

I still think the really big tower with a chance to get built is the pentominium. The developers of that have 5 projects, 3 are finished and one is topped out and almost done as well so in say, half a year the pentominium will be the only project they have to worry about. Also (this is just me bullshitting now), they sell the type of apartments that people who want to live in would look for (lots of 2 beds and 3 beds) as opposed to building a tower full of studios and 1 beds which are often bought by speculators. This means they might suffer less from the fact that the speculators have all disappeared and also from speculators defaulting (because they expected to be able to resell at a higher price but now have no buyers and can't make the next payment).

The developer of burj al alam has other projects to worry about as well. And also, I can't see who would buy anything in this tower at the moment.



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If this tower ever gets done it'll be a great small area for skyscrapers.

The cheese grater building is across the road.

http://i30.tinypic.com/15d1fec.jpg


Ubora towers also just across the road.

http://i26.tinypic.com/13zd1j8.jpg


And this tower also across the road. Piling is done but now on hold.

http://i43.tinypic.com/6y0192.jpg

[Aleks]

O-14 looks better than I expected! And I've waited a while for Ubora towers to rise. We need more updates on the smaller towers. The Supertalls are nice and all but some of those mid-rises look sexyy.

As for the Burj Al Alam, I like it, I just hope they do something creative with that base because it looks hideous. Something that fits the curves of the building would be better. Maybe some sharp edges. A great example is the Almas Tower. The tower is curvy and sexy and the base is sharp and modern which fits it just right.

[malec]

Well one version of the base is this, but I'd say we would see the simple version if anything at all

http://burjalalam.com/images/const_images/al_bayan_13nov.jpg

[malec]

Updates:

Piling work on iconic Burj Al Alam to be completed by January 2010

Fortune Group, a leading Dubai based property developer, today announced work on the prestigious Burj Al Alam, the world's tallest commercial tower, is going ahead at a steady pace, with the piling work currently progressing satisfactorily at the construction site in Dubai's Business Bay.

http://i29.tinypic.com/21lmlxu.jpg
Piling work on iconic Burj Al Alam to be completed by January 2010.

* United Arab Emirates: Sunday, August 09 - 2009 at 13:36
* PRESS RELEASE

Middle East Foundations Group was awarded the shoring and piling contract for the Dhs4bn project that is slated to become one of the emirate's defining landmarks and an iconic addition to its skyline.

Commenting on the work progress Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali, C.E.O. of Fortune Group, said:

'Work on the tower is progressing at a steady pace. The shoring work has been completed and already over 146 of the 613 piles required for the foundation of the pioneering project have been laid. The piling work should be completed by January 2010 and we are optimistic about meeting the 2012 deadline for completing the project.'

'For the 510-metre tall edifice which will be amongst the tallest structures in the world, we have ensured the use of state-of-the-art structural techniques in shoring and piling, with best construction practices being adopted at the construction site. Around 58,000 cubic metres of concrete and 5,000 tonnes of steel will be consumed in the piling work, which will require an estimated 180,000 man-hours to complete,' added Mr Ali.

Designed by Japanese architects Nikken Sekkei to resemble a crystal flower, Burj Al Alam is an eye-catching hyperboloid skyscraper that flares out at the top and bottom and is inspired by the Arabian rose and Zen culture. It includes 74 floors of office space, a high-end, 200-room hotel - the highest hotel in the world - and 104 serviced apartments in the top 27 floors and a four-storey retail concept 'The Corporate Mall' at the base.

Its six-storey crown, where the petals of the flower separate, provides spectacular views of Business Bay Creek to the south and the Burj Dubai super-high rise tower to the north and features a restaurant, the world's highest sky garden and rooftop spa, Turkish bath, viewing deck, helipad and private club facilities. Its graceful façade, formed by six shafts that appear to be bound together at the centre, will be clad in reflective glass. Fortune Group has already sold 50% of retail space in Corporate Mall and 75% of the commercial space in the tower.

The structural and service engineers of the project are Arup Japan Ltd while the local consultants are Engineering Construction Group (ECG). US-based Parsons Brinckerhoff has been named project manager for the development.

Commenting on the growth of the group, Mr. Ali, said:

'Fortune has grown steadily over the years to become one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE. We currently have a portfolio of over Dhs12bn and our cumulative investments exceed Dhs6.5bn, with around 19 million sq ft of project area presently under various phases of development. We try to give our projects that extra edge, bringing together prime location, elegant design and superb craftsmanship. All of which add up to great value that appreciates over time.'

http://www.ameinfo.com/206001.html




From the developer:


Updates from today:

http://www.burjalalam.com/Latestprojectupdates/AUG09/img1.jpg

http://www.burjalalam.com/Latestprojectupdates/AUG09/img4.jpg

http://www.burjalalam.com/Latestprojectupdates/AUG09/img3.jpg

http://www.burjalalam.com/Latestprojectupdates/AUG09/img2.jpg

http://www.burjalalam.com/Latestprojectupdates/july09/img5.jpg

http://www.burjalalam.com/Latestprojectupdates/july09/img6.jpg

Source (http://www.burjalalam.com/alalam.asp?PgID=36)

[malec]

Recent updates. That deeper section is probably where the tower will go (if it ever gets built which I really doubt :))

http://i26.tinypic.com/2u7puti.jpg

[malec]

Updates:

http://i37.tinypic.com/15gust1.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/35lgpwn.jpg

[malec]

Update:

http://i36.tinypic.com/29eslyo.jpg


Also some renders:


05/October/2009

Cityscape 2009 , Burj Al Alam, Nikken Sekkei

http://i33.tinypic.com/e9gi8l.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/308xo4j.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2s8mw75.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/1t4qw0.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/j6u7bk.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/vwpch4.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/ih49b5.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2mguioj.jpg

[malec]

From today

27/October/2009

Burj Al Alam

http://i36.tinypic.com/i6ldtc.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/v3128n.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/wj7502.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/sgnzvk.jpg

[cityofblindinglights]

ugly as shit?
We must not be looking at the same building.

[malec]

Whatever you may think of this, I really really doubt this will go beyond piling.

[TonyAnderson]

Dubai is building some of the most unique and interesting buildings ever seen - I think that's why some people think they're ugly - they're just not what people are used to.

[Aleks]

Yup, people are used to the square boring boxes. I also think it's because there are so many unique buildings in one place it...

a) makes for a weird and different skyline
b) people get jealous
c) both

Now I'm not saying that every building in the city is a masterpiece, but many are really good looking. People judge on them because they're being built in Dubai.

[JDRCRASH]

There are worse buildings in Dubai than this.

[koops65]

this building is as ugly as shit

I think it looks great.

Your opinion is just different than mine. But you are certainly entitled to it.

[colemonkee]

I like it too. The crown is very inventive, evoking a desert flower with steel and glass, not all too unlike Gehry's Disney Hall in Los Angeles, which does it using stainless steal. It just does it atop a 108-story glass tower.

[MolsonExport]

The top reminds me of the Sydney Opera House (orange peel petals, sails)

[StatenIslander237]

Dubai may be the first city in history where a building is built to a whopping 1,673 feet, a height unthinkable in all except the most major of the world's cities, and it becomes only the second-tallest building in the city. :haha:

Dubai never ceases to amaze/entertain me. :worship:

[malec]

Third tallest, the pentominium is taller by 6 metres. :)

[malec]

Can't see much but anyway...

http://i35.tinypic.com/2l8vnuq.jpg

They are not working at night.

[kiwi4life]

k who says this building looks like shit, go home if your gonna make negative remarks like that, bc u obviously have no respect.

[kiwi4life]

by the way this building is magnificant, and will look good once done. i wonder what it will look like this time next yr.

[Pizzuti]

The thing I like most about this tower is how it will bring Burj Dubai into perspective, a lot less monolithic. I think this will really hold together the skyline.

It's not very close to Burj Dubai, but when you are approaching the city of Dubai from outside or looking towards the coast from the outskirts of town you should be able to see both towers. I think this is about 2/3 the height of Burj Dubai, which is a nice ratio.

[PhxPavilion]

I think it's ok but would look better without the flower fins at the top.

[koops65]

k who says this building looks like shit, go home if your gonna make negative remarks like that, bc u obviously have no respect.

Again, you each have different opinions. Respect each others, please...

[Ktulured55]

I can't wait to see this one start to go up. I love the building! Malec, any more new pics? would like to see some more solid foundation work going on :)

[malec]

I can't wait to see this one start to go up. I love the building! Malec, any more new pics? would like to see some more solid foundation work going on :)

It looks just the same. It's slow again now, the same as it was several months ago. This is the latest picture from december 13th.

http://i48.tinypic.com/11ghq9k.jpg

[Ktulured55]

Thanks!! Yep still looks the same, hoping there would be something different since it's been over a month. The Dubai economy will come back and all will be well :)

Getting snowed in here in Baltimore. They are calling for 15-25 inches of snow, already have 1-2". :D

[lukeit]

is orrible in this place

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

I´m unsure, wheather this building is under-construction. My uncle has recently been to Dubai. He told me, that he had a look on Burj Al Alam site and that there was no work going on. "There were only a few workers pumping out water", he said "there was no real construction work going on. On the sign the year of completion as been deleted. The site looks like the same on the picture from Wikipedia, which is over one year old". :whip:

[Aleks]

Thats the thing about Dubai projects, why bother moving them around the entire site when they will probably begin in a few days, weeks or months. They have done some work for the foundation, we're just not sure if it will continue or not.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

On the buildings website (www.burjalalam.com) are a few pictures from November. But I´m unsure, whether this can be considered as a real construction process. Emporis and CTBUH ist the tower as under-construction. But I´m not sure, wheter construction or on-hold. :shrug:

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

On hold again? Yes, here we have it: http://buildingdb.ctbuh.org/?do=building&building_id=110

I will report this to an editor.

[malec]

Yes, I think it is for now.

Its ON HOLD , I asked the security today ,he said no workers because "money problems" ..

[malec]

Update


3 Jan 10
http://i45.tinypic.com/j151mo.jpg

[Ktulured55]

Would be great if they started on this one again..... :rolleyes: Been one of my fave Dubai buildings.

[Zapatan]

The site is now flooded with water, I think it's safe to call this one dunzo

[bearcat]

Was just in Dubai last weekend, not a great picture but you can see the site is flooded and no work going on

Apr 17-12
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1999/oman122.jpg

[Eidolon]

This one seems to be dead, move to the cancelled section?