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UP|The Middle East http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html Sat, 17 May 2008 04:23:29 -0500 30 UP|The Middle East http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html Burj Dubai Update
Here is another in my plan comparison showing tier 18 top and the levels (I have one for the top of each tier as the structure reached that point - also the 4 that compare directly to the plans up to the top of the concrete) using one of Imre's great shots - cropped, rotated, and blown up.

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Flickr - thibautdelestre- 08 04 23

So we must have passed 40,000,000 manhours on this thing by now - wow and over 7000 workers - wow again.

Also probably within a week for the first column of the first section of tier 19 and the tallest manmade structure in history at 649.7 m. from grade (to the top of the column). The first section of tier 19 will have a terrace facing North (tier 18 roof or setback ).

It will be interesting to see the next 3 setbacks as the following 3 face the same direction - namely 0, 120, and 240 degrees. Up untill now the following round of 3 have been 60 degrees different from the previous 3 since tier 12.

So cool to be able to "watch" this structure being built. Thanks to all the contributors.

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boy for everyone - thanks to fellow SSC forumer Darth Shemp - 08 04 09

Blog - 08 04 27

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Flickr - Thanks to Slugbelch - Coolios - 08 04 24

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:56:14 -0500 Fury Burj Dubai Update Unreal. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:34:29 -0500 TheBostonian Burj Dubai Update
Picasa - Bob :

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Blog - 08 04 19

Photobucket - mherLankz - 08 04 21

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Picasa - poornimi - 08 04 22

Looks like they are starting another section of cladding.

Here is 2 from the crane at the top - 3 days apart- from Flickr - original photog ?

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In regards to the floorcount of the Burj Dubai.
They initally dug a huge 15 m. deep hole so the lower levels are below the level of the ground. The floor count starts from the ground level which is 4 levels and 15.25 m. above the foundation raft (counting the unused raft level).

Here is part of my plan to help clear things up.

The floorcount is as follows and does not count the 4 lower levels:
- 160 levels
- Add 6 - for Ground level, 155 mezz., 158 mezz., 160 mezz., 160 mezz. 2, and 160 mezz. 3. (level 1 is actually the second level)
- Subtract 4 - for skipped levels 41, 74, 110, and 137.
= 162 levels - the top of which is 630.5 m.
The rest of the structure to 818.0 m. has stairs, ladders (internal), and platforms right to the top. (818.0 does not count the lower levels or the handrail and aircraft beacons on the top platform)

Arabian Business has a special report section on the Burj. Many articles, a timeline, etc. There is 8 new articles from 08 04 20 on MEP for the Burj.

Link.

MEP shots from Arabian Business.

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Picasa - Super_Gregor_maier - 08 04 11

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Here is a link to pics from 08 02 12.

116 pics of the Burj and 20 or so of the area. All new to my collection. Various angles and shots from the structure. Keep hitting next page even when it appears that the Burj pics have ended and more pages of Burj pics come up.

Here is a taste - I won't post many as these are 2 months old - in case some here figure this is the "only post pics from today" thread.
Those interested in more follow the link above.

The entrance lobbies are quite tall.

These are always interesting.

The interchange is coming along.

Thanks to fellow SSC forummer Darth Shemp for finding this for us.

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Picasa - NG - 08 04 01

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Emil - 08 04 02

Kimon - 08 04 03

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Blog - Jan Chipchase - 08 04 06

Happy to do it Neo.

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Picasa - Bob - 08 03 01

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Picasa - ahmed_83 - 08 03 12

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:36:51 -0500 Fury Dubai Photo of the Day

QUOTE (mcheiss @ Dec 16 2005, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is always a popular topic in other Forums, so hopefully we can get a little more activity in here.

Here's my pic of the Jumeirah Beach Residences under construction.

This is what you're paying for each time you fill up the tank boys! LOL]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:57:30 -0500 Nashville_maestro Burj Dubai Update
Here is a great set of shots from Picasa - Ali. All are new to my collection. All thumbs as they are very large. Click on them then view original size.

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QUOTE (tamias6 @ Dec 12 2007, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I agree. I don't think the US will ever come close to constructing a building that tall as anything above 2000' is federal airspace.

I can't imagine too many US developers wanting to push 2000 ft regardless of federal airspace or not. However, the pictures of this building are amazing. I can't believe how it dwaves the many buildings that surround it; so much so that some just appear to be photo-shopped photos.

It will be interesting to see as the glass continues to rise with the building.]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:20:21 -0500 jdkacz Burj Dubai Update
Flickr - Jennifer Bai - 08 03 04

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Picasa :

Marius - 08 02 29

Erica - 08 03 01

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Some nice old pics on blogs.

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Flickr - g885522 - 08 01 25

Blogs :

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Picasa :

Ursula - 08 02 15

Valeri Lev - 08 02 17

Great to see the steel pace ramping up. Perhaps the will get to the scheduled pace :

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So kool - once the columns are up for the first level of tier 18 - level 160 mezz. 3 - we will have the tallest structure on earth ! I realize the cranes have been taller for a while now but they aren't part of the structure.

Some pics - click the thumbs and then view original ( then in XP if your settings are default click on the pic ) to see full size as some are very large.

Picasa - AJ - 08 01 10 and 11

Picasa - Diana - 08 01 20

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Flickr - FotoGraficSub - 08 02 18

Picasa - Alpen - 08 02 20 and 21

Have a good day all.

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Click on thumbs then view original size - they are large.

Picasa - Sebastion - 08 02 18

Flickr - hhhoffme - 08 02 04

Picasa - chandrasekar - 08 02 15

cheers]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:45:25 -0600 Fury Burj Dubai Update
Here is a very crude but somewhat acurate representation of the size of tier 15 and tier 18. I chose these 2 because they are roundish.

This thing might look thin at the top but it is still way bigger than most houses at tier 18.

cheers

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QUOTE (mcheiss @ Dec 16 2005, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is always a popular topic in other Forums, so hopefully we can get a little more activity in here.

Here's my pic of the Jumeirah Beach Residences under construction.

is that real?!?]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:44:08 -0600 the_grand_raggidy Burj Dubai Update
Blog - 08 02 07

:cheers:]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:45:27 -0600 Fury Burj Dubai Update
Here is the schedule from near a year ago. I put some text in to show what the horizontal lines represent.

As we can see they were to be at level 160 in the second week of Dec '07 and starting tier 19 in the second week of Mar '08. They are seriously behind this schedule.

We will see if they make the third week of sept '08 top out date - or the second week of Aug '09 completion date.

This thing is so kewl - I love watching it grow - doesn't matter to me if they are behind schedule.

cheers]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:27:01 -0600 Fury Burj Dubai Update
Been away for a few days - gotta eat - gotta work ....

Took 2 days to go through all the pics out there recently - 250 pics for the collection ....

Hats off to all the photogs.

Arabian Business - 08 02 02 - just some of what they have in their World spread !

I tried to go back and find where I got these so I could credit the photogs - no luck - my eyes hurt ...:nuts: - 08 02 08

08 02 09

Here is just 2 of many fantastic night shots from Omaro. These are part of absolutely the best set of night shots ever ! The 3 posted a few pages ago are also very nice ( I can't recall the name of the photog ) but Omaro's are of comparable quality and much more different angles and number of shots. I encourage everyone to go to Bikes' Site in photo's, Feb 12 and check them out !

Here is some renders of the lobbies interiors from SOM. These are new to my collection - I already had 3 of the interior and 4 of the exterior of the lobbies ( Lobbies - as there are 3 of them ).

I have to thank Imre for his continued updates through Flickr in this transision to his new pad. I hope you all went there or Bikes' site to see the 60 odd pics from Feb 14 - very nice !

I used one of Imres great shots for this - to show the levels to the top of tier 16.

Have a good day all.

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Picasa - Pavalli - 07 12 22

Flickr - ? ( Arabic Characters ) - 08 01 31

Blogs - 08 02 02

Here's a Beaut'

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:11:05 -0600 Fury Large Rail project set for UAE

QUOTE (mcheiss @ Dec 7 2005, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Emirates Railways, the country's future national rail network, will be part of a GCC-wide rail network currently under study.

It will be more than 700 km-long and will link Abu Dhabi with Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah in the east with Ruwais and Ghowaifat in the west.

Such railways will consolidate the role played by the UAE in an endeavour to make it the logistic services' Eastern gateway to the Middle East and global markets.

The move follows Dubai's effort to establish the region's first urban light rail system and comes at a time when the feasibility of a GCC-wide rail network is being studied by governments of the six-nation block that is planning to integrate the economies by 2010.

Also, The private sector is expected to play a major role in the construction and maintainance of the project. It is eco-friendly and exceptionally fuel efficient. It will create extra opportunities within the nation for moving goods. There are so many plus points that eventhough it will need huge investment, but it is a step in the right direction.

I am interested in bidding in the project as a consorium group who do we approach?
Thanks
Terry

QUOTE (mcheiss @ Jan 15 2006, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's great because you can ride a train from hopefully Europe, and you will be able to come to any Mid-East Country.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:22:26 -0600 terryinthebay Burj Dubai Update
Here is what was supposed to be the steel erection schedule.

As we can see they are not anywhere close to this pace.
Whether this will effect the scheduled middle of July beginning of spire lifting, the end of October top out, or the middle of August '09 completion dates remains to be seen.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:24:49 -0600 Fury <![CDATA[#PROPOSED-KUWAIT:"Mubarak Tower",250F/1001M,Mixed-use.(world's tallest)]]> insanely massive, if ever built Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:52:56 -0600 dxartist Burj Dubai Update
They dug a 15 meter deep hole for the lower levels. Piles go down another 50 meters.

Flickr - ChristopherStuartSaul - 08 01 18

Enjoy.

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QUOTE (richyb83 @ Jan 14 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How deep into the ground did they have to dig?

I was pondering this myself. How many more stories will be added before it is complete?]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:28:22 -0600 John Galt Burj Dubai Update My simple mind just doesn't comprehend how that thing could be structurally safe?? How deep into the ground did they have to dig?]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:58:31 -0600 richyb83 Burj Dubai Update There is no way in hell I would EVER operate those cranes! Those are some brave souls up there. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:49:48 -0600 Nashville_maestro Burj Dubai Update
Flickr - Ramesh TR - 08 01 05

Picasa - Dirk - 08 01 08

Enjoy.

]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:28:01 -0600 Fury Burj Dubai Update I wonder how long the elevator ride is to the top for the crane operators. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:37:45 -0600 torgo Burj Dubai Update

QUOTE (Neo @ Dec 6 2007, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It is amazing how tall this building is. It is an amazing feat of both construction and architecture and will compete with skyscrapers for decades to come without doubt.

I agree. I don't think the US will ever come close to constructing a building that tall as anything above 2000' is federal airspace.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:43:29 -0600 tamias6 Burj Dubai Update It is amazing how tall this building is. It is an amazing feat of both construction and architecture and will compete with skyscrapers for decades to come without doubt. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:08:49 -0600 Neo Burj Dubai Update Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:46:21 -0600 monsoon Burj Dubai Update
Picasa:

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Michael - 07 11 24

Enjoy.

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Flickr:

Jim Wilkinson - 07 11 26

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Faris.Khalifeh

flughasenstrafe

Picasa - 07 12 02

Enjoy.

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Thanx to Skytower for getting all this info for us.
Some railing detail prints - spire detail prints - spire fin detail prints.
Perhaps I need a life ....

Enjoy. cheers]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:48:25 -0600 Fury Burj Dubai Update
Another plan comparison - this one showing to the top of the concrete.

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Picasa - 07 11 23

Flickr - del's1 - 07 11 24

Enjoy.
]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:18:24 -0600 Fury Burj Dubai Update Burg's tallness is absolutely insane. It's a shame the official height is being kept under wraps until the building is topped out. In the mean time I'm predicting the top out will happen at 2700 ft.]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:46:01 -0600 tamias6 Burj Dubai Update
Picasa - Sarah - 07 11 10:

Flickr - magda:) - 07 11 14

Enjoy.

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Pbase - Sarah Makepeace - construction shots from near the same angle:

05 07, 05 11, 06 02, 06 04, 06 09, 06 12, 07 01, 07 03, 07 05, 07 08

Flickr - kkair - 07 10 26

Picasa - Kristen - 07 10 30

Flickr - trizniak - 07 11 02

More stuff for anyone wondering about naming convention:

Enjoy.

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Here is a detail print of the top of the tower.

We can see the 1.2 meter dia. tier 30 pinnacle and the 1.5 meter dia. platform on top. We can also see where the lights connect .400 meters above the platform. We can also see the guardrail 1.1 meters above the 818.0 platform. This 1.1 meters probably won't be counted in the official height. Just as the official height will be measured from the ground and not from the slab 15.25 meters below that.

Just imagine how awesome it would be to be standing out on that platform holding on to that guardrail taking in the view !

Awesome.

Enjoy.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:45:43 -0500 Fury Burj Dubai Update Thanks for the photos Fury! This thing is incredible! Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:15:31 -0500 JerseyBoy Burj Dubai Update
Here is a print showing the shape of tier 15. I have drawn the shape of the concrete core as it is now. The north side is the side with the 4 openings that has some winglets poured and the crane removed.

Picasa - Geri - 07 09 22

Webshots - Bishan 2010 - 07 10 26

Enjoy.

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Picasa - 07 09 24

Hey all. Here is a few of the over 70 beauty shots from Brian Mcmorrow over at pbase. All from 07 10 19 - I encourage everyone to go check them all out !

Blog - 07 10 23

Another great day for the collection - 150 shots. 9130 and counting of this magnificent structure - WooHoo !

Enjoy.

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Picasa - Ingmar Wilhelm - 07 10 22

Enjoy.

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Picasa:

Plamen - 07 08 10

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Rene - 07 09 27

Azize - 07 10 14

Here is a shot of the Burj Dubai area from approx. '02 Q4

Enjoy.

]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:31:48 -0500 Fury Burj Dubai Update This thing is absolutely incredible! History before out eyes, guys! Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:15:33 -0500 JerseyBoy Burj Dubai Update
Picasa - 07 09 29

Enjoy.

]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:06:55 -0500 Fury <![CDATA[#PROPOSED-KUWAIT:"Mubarak Tower",250F/1001M,Mixed-use.(world's tallest)]]>
Will be interesting to see if it's built.]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:30:43 -0500 mcheiss Disney in Dubai? Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:33:43 -0500 mcheiss Burj Dubai Update Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:30:06 -0500 mcheiss Dubai Photo of the Day

QUOTE(GRguy @ Sep 17 2007, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

DBrok!
Hey, they have oil money, realized that their supply of oil was going to run out in 10 years or so (may be off on the timeline) and needed to do something to keep their economy going. They are betting on building a tourist and business hub out of thin air. "Build it and they will come". So far, it seems to be working.

Less than 10% of Dubai's GDP is dependant on Oil. Dubai was a city build on re-exporting and trading. But you are right about them becoming a tourist and business hub out of nowwhere. Strange to see how Dubai has evolved over the years. Literally 50 years ago Dubai was nothing more than a small city of a couple thousand in the Persian Gulf (A fishing Village). Hard to think that in time it will be the Las Vegas/Orlando (Tourist Possibilities), Miami (Miami style architecture/condos), Atlanta (New Dubai International Airport) and New York (Business HQ's)of the Middle East!]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:28:44 -0500 mcheiss Burj Dubai Update
Flickr: - thanx to Slugbelch.

WISAM - 07 10 03