The Torch

Intro:

One of the most impressive tower designs for the Marina, this tower will have 74 floors, rising up to 345 meters. It will house 504 luxury apartments in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations, in addition to stunning duplex penthouses.

It is a very popular tower, if not somewhat controversial. This seems due in part to the limited amount of activity that has taken place at the construction site. Completion date appears to be late 2008 or early 2009.

Some the tower's features will include:

• Temperature controlled swimming pools
• Sauna, steam room and spa
• Gymnasium
• Shopping and dining facilities
--15 Dec. 2005

With Reference to MAG 218:

This tower will be "catty-cornered" to the MAG 218's SW (front-facing) side. If the tower is as attractive as its renders show, it will provide a pleasant view for some 218 tower residents. The shopping and dining facilities it offers will also be convenient for MAG 218 residents.

Resources:

• This appears to be the developer's site (Dubai Select) who are also handling sales . It provides info and floor plans but regrettably few renders of the tower.
  
• Skyscrapercity.com's Torch forum.
  
• Emporis' Construction Status Update.

Floor Plan:

   The penthouse floors 55-71. Additional plans at developer's site.

Commentary:

This tower should be an attractive addition to the neighborhood. It will stand adjacent to the Princess tower, expected to be the tallest tower in the Dubai Marina. It will be re-assuring to see piling work commence to dispell the concerns that some investors appear to have. --15 Dec. 2005


Cranes and signboards but no activity.   15-Dec-2005

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