Construction to Start by March 2006

Onsite preparations for work by piling contractor Arabian Forasol have been underway for over a month, while approval issues are being worked out. Major construction will soon begin with excavations, shoring and piling, preceding the building of a raft type foundation:

• Early March: Start of excavation and shoring work, to continue 2-3 months. Shoring to a thickness of 800mm and excavation to a depth of 22 meters anticipated. Dewatering will be carried out at required depths.
  
• May or June: Installaton of ground anchors which limit latteral building movement.
  
• June or July: Piling, bored-type. This is when most of the piling work will be carried out, however, some piling will be performed at intermediate stages as well.
  
• July onwards: Construction of raft foundation. Allowing for an overlap of 2 or more weeks, the main contractor (yet to be appointed) will begin work on the foundation. At this stage of construction, plumbing, electrical and mechanical works will also commence.

See full consruction deatails at Onsite With the Project Manager.

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Two Announcments for Year End

Two noteworthy developments marked the close of year 2005 for the MAG 218 Community:

• The appointment of Arabian Forasol to construct the MAG 218 tower's foundation.
  
• The announcement of the first community event, to take place on 27 January 2005.

Follow the links for further details. RSVP by 20 November required for participation in the community event.

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New for 2006

M218 Blog (Dubai Marina) is the latest addition to the MAG 218 Community website. Its purpose (using a standard blogging fomat) is to allow MAG buyers, prospective buyers and others concerned to discuss and comment on anything MAG 218. Read how (and why).

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Interview with MAG PDD General Manager

Mr. Mohammad Nimer will be interviewed on 12 November with content of the interview posted shortly thereafter on this website.

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Get-Together at Home Owner Dubai Event

This get-together is being planned as a first MAG 218 Community event. It will possibly consist of a dinner and other activity(-ies) as suggested by the participants. The planned date is during the upcoming Home Owner Dubai's event between 26 and 28 January 2006. Stay-tuned for further details.

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New Construction Timetable

Piling work to commence in November 2005 with the main contract for construction to be awarded in January 2006.

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MAG Group Customer Service Centre

Purchasers of MAG 218 units are being provided the following contact details:

Dalia Mohammed
Sales Administrative
MAG Group
Property Development Department
Tel:009714 335 3301
Fax:009714 335 3033
E-mail: salesadm@magpd.com

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Construction Delay

Construction is not due to commence until after Ramadan, i.e. November 2005. No builder has yet been named.

Asteco is no longer the propriety sales agent and may serve only a limited role in sales if any. The MAG Group as the primary developer will be responsible for sales and liasing directly with purchasers.

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