The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located 4.0 km off the coast of Dubai.
The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several artificial island developments in Dubai.
This huge project meant to represent all the countries of the planet Earth. Construction began in 2003, however, shewas interrupted from 2007 to 2009. The islands are close together and begin to flow.
Palm Jebel Ali is located near Jebel Ali port. It is the most eccentric of the three islands at 50 km from downtown Dubai.With 17 palms, it will host marinas, Sea Village (themed amusement park and aquatic), residences ...
The Palm Jumeirah, under construction since June 2001, consists of a tree trunk, a crown with 16 fronds, and a surrounding
crescent island that forms an 11 kilometer-long breakwater. The island
itself is 5 kilometers by 5 kilometers. It will add 78 kilometers to the
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The Palm Deira is an artificial archipelago under construction, located alongside Deira town.The largest of the three Palm Islands, Palm Deira on completion will
cover an area greater than the city of Paris. Featuring 8,000 two-storey
houses, villas, and town homes, it is a ...
Khawr Dubai, a narrow river, extends 3 miles E, from a point just N of the N breakwater protecting the main deep-water harbor, to a bridge. Above the bridge, the channel spreads into several swampy lagoons. Mina Rashid, comprising the main cargo terminals, ...
Dubai Marina is the name of a district in the heart of what might be called the New Dubai. it is located on the seafront, 30 km southwest of the downtown city of Dubai, close to Palm Jumeirah.Dubai Marina is a spectacular 3.5km man-made canal, which runs parallel to the coastline ...
Mina Jabal Ali (Mina Jebel Ali) is a large artificial harbor and industrial harbor located about 21 miles SW of Dubayy. Covering over 134 square kilometers (52 square miles), Port Jebel Ali is
the biggest man-made harbor in the world and the biggest Middle East
port. Its ...
The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located 4.0 km off the coast of Dubai.
