From Palm Jumeirah to Burj Al Arab, these are Dubai’s most famous artificial islands.
The process is labor intensive and expensive hence why many of Dubai’s artificial islands aren’t completed yet.
Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about the status of each project.
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It consists of a trunk and 17 fronds surrounded by an almost seven-mile-long crescent-shaped island.
Highlights include visitingThe Palm Tower, which houses theSt.
Regis Dubai, The Palm, and anobservation deckon the 52nd floor.
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The tower connects toNakheel Mall, where you’ll find more than 300 shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Work on a second Palm island, Palm Jebel Ali, began in 2002 and is still underway.
Nakheel has since reassured reporters that Jebel Ali is not canceled, but a long-term project."
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Over the years, some stakeholders claimed the islands were eroding back into the ocean, further stalling construction.
Despite this issue, developer Kleindienst Group revived The World with the launch ofThe Heart of Europein 2014.
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All of it is conveniently located just a 15-minute boat ride from The Palm Islands.
Its centerpiece isAin Dubai, the worlds largest observation wheel at 820 feet tall.
However, the record-breaking attraction closed in 2022 and has yet to reopen.
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