Life Amid the Palms

We're not aware of any other island in the world like this one, the Dubai Palm Tree Island.

It was created, not naturally, but by engineers and construction workers. They designed this island, officially named Jumeirah, to form the shape of a palm tree, sitting atop the waters of Persian Gulf.

Something exclusive and unique that they hoped would attract tourists to a place where they could luxuriate in every way. For the rich & famous, or even for family fun vacations.

This island has palm frond roadways, where the homes were built. Each having waterside access. But there's also a purpose-made ring around the central palm tree. People living there can get to downtown Dubai in about 20 minutes.

SEE HOW IT WAS CONSTRUCTED>

Seen From Above to Appreciate the Palm Shape
Fronds are the residential streets named for the Alphabet.

Four more Dubai palm tree islands are partially completed and/or in planning stages:

• The larger is Palm Jebel Ali, also palm-shaped. Development is barely getting started.

Section of the Outer Ring at Palm Jebel Ali
Image From 2007, But If Seeing It Lately, Not Much More Has Been Done

• The Deira Islands have 2 large & 2 small isles, much of it still under development. It does have several hotels/resorts, including the Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, which goes for a steal at the right time.

Taken in 2015. Construction Has Since Progressed on Deira Islands.

• Bluewaters Island is a small enterprising version of Jumeirah, without the palm shape. Ringed by sandy beaches, it has residences, shops, tons of eateries & of course accommodations. Like the Banyan Tree Dubai.
  
• The World, made up of 300 islands, is reminiscent of a world map. A considerable amount is already completed.

Do You Get a Sense of Those World Continent Shapes?? 🤔