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The back bone of the islands is formed from huge amounts of rocks which were brought by ocean and road from Ras Al Khaima (Road) and Iran (Ocean). In general the rocks were huge, each the size of an average dump-truck, these were placed on the sea floor using GPS navigation and positioning.
On top of this vast amounts of sand were suctioned from the ocean floor a bit away from the island and transported to the site on huge barges. Some of the sand came from a old project (the Jebel Ali Deep water port), where sand was excavated inland to create the harbour; this sand was then dumped at sea.
Sand was then mixed with water to form a sand slurry, this was pumped on top of the rock back bone by huge pump boats. Again, GPS was utilised to ensure the outline of the island. This process took almost 5 years to complete. Palm Jumeira measures nearly 5 km long, by 5 km wide and is formed in the shape of a symbolic palm tree, this is surrounded by an outer circle known as the crescent; the crescent has a rock break water which streches from the sea floor to the top of the crescent in order to prevent tidal erosion
During construction the soil is compacted to ensure stability, in fact the island is for all intense and purpose solid with a compaction rate of 99.8%
The integrity of the islands structure is strictly regulated and owner/ residents are not permitted to make any alterations to their property (without prior permission from the civil engineers) that may impact on, damage or impare the structural integrity of the island - this includes regulating what plants can be planted in the garden, the irrigation systems and disposal of irrigation water.
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What is the interesting way Dubai is dealing with an expanding population and a lack of space?
Dubai has been building reclaimed Islands. *Reclaimed Islands are Islands that are artifficially created.
How many palm islands in Dubai?
At the moment 3, Palm Jumeirah (completed) with Palm Diera and Palm Jebel Ali still under construction
Are the palm islands of Dubai done?
yes
What country does the Palm Islands live on?
dubai
Which islands are near the United Arab Emirates?
An artificial archipelago called the Palm Islands were completed near Dubai in 2008. The islands are located in the Persian Gulf and are shaped like a Palm Tree. The islands add 50 km of beaches to Dubai.
Where are the palm islands located?
The Palm Islands are actually a man made strip of land off the coast of the Persian Gulf. Located in the city of Dubai, the islands are named the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali, and the Palm Deira.
Why did Dubai build the palm islands?
Because it looks like a Palm tree that is why it is called (Palm Island)
Why were the palm islands built?
The Palm Islands were built in Dubai for tourism and real estate development purposes. They were created to attract visitors, increase property value, and showcase Dubai's innovative urban development projects.
What is the name given to a pair of gigantic islands built off shore of Dubai?
the palm
What is the name given to a pair of gigantic islands built off the shore of Dubai?
the palm
What hotels are there on the Dubai Palm islands?
You can find all the hotels located on the Dubai Palm Islands listed on different traveling sites such as Expedia. Different traveling and booking websites offer different hotels and different prices for each hotel.
How were the palm islands made?
The Palm Islands in Dubai are the three largest artificial islands in the world, being constructed by Nakheel Properties in the United Arab Emirates. Each settlement will be in the shape of a palm tree, topped with a crescent, and will have residential communities and resorts built upon them. It is possible to make these islands due to the wide continental shelf off the Dubai coast, and the relatively shallow depth of the Arabian Gulf.
