Beach Access for Marina and Oceana

An investor who visited Al Hamra Village in November 2008 gives the following progress report (source: Eye On Worldwide forum, photo courtesy of Mark Holmes):

The generators are concealed behind the electrical sub-station building located between the car parks of Blocks B and C. Neither the noise nor the smell from the generators is likely to be noticeable near the apartments.

One of the generators was running and all three are connected to the panel room at the electrical sub-station located next to the Marina Block B car park. Two large diesel storage tanks are professionally installed adjacent to the generators and look suitable for long-term use. Three Caterpillar generators (model number 3512) are present each with a rating of 1020 KW.

Apartments in Block B are very close to being ready for hand-over. Block D is basically complete but finishing and clean up is required. The guys on site estimate that Blocks C and D will be ready for handover in February 2009. Blocks A & B are further ahead.

Progress is being made with the construction of Blocks E and F, but these blocks will not be connected to the three existing generators. No indication if additional generators would be provided for these blocks.

There was no progress with the general landscaping and boundary fences etc., and no evidence of any work to construct covers over the parking areas.

A large wall has been constructed around the beach near the Marina clubhouse, speculation is that it is for a summer palace for a member of the Royal family.

The Royal Breeze development seems to have stalled. None of the blocks are above foundation level (basic piling) and generally that area looked the same as it did in March 2008.

The plan for the island area at Al Hamra has not yet been agreed. The highest structure will be limited to five stories.