The Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island being developed off the shores of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, covering an area of 7 million square meters and extending 6.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf. The island will be surrounded by a 12 kilometre long crescent shaped breakwater built with over 7 million tons of rock and sand and extend five kilometres (three miles) into the sea south of Dubai city. It will be able to withstand a 4 metre high wave. More than 90 million cubic metres of sand has been reclaimed from the seabed using the latest dredging techniques.

When complete the Palm development will include 17 huge fronds and contribute to the city's position as a premier global tourist destination. The island will eventually support 50 luxury hotels, 2,500 exclusive residential beachside villas, 2,400 shoreline apartments, two marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities, health spas and cinemas.

The project has taken four years of methodical planning and exhaustive feasibility studies to ensure that the islands can be built without disrupting the environment.

Residents and visitors will have access to the Island by 300-metre (990-feet) bridges from the mainland or boat to two marinas, while the main causeway will also have a monorail system.

The intention behind the project is to elevate Dubai from regional players to leaders in tourism development who focus on modernising and expanding tourism infrastructure to attract more tourists.

Palm Facts

• The creation and development of The Palm is an unparalleled feat of design and engineering. The Palm is destined to be like no other place on earth.
• Rocks weighing a total of 7 million metre cubed (per island) are being brought in from sixteen different quarries throughout the United Arab Emirates.
• The Palm comprises approximately 100 million cubic metres of sand and rock.
• If all the fill materials used to build one Palm island were placed end to end, a wall two meters high and half a metre thick could circle the world three times.
• Dredges play a prominent role in building The Palm. Sand is first dropped into place and piled at a specific angle of repose, ensuring it will hold its place.
• After the initial dumping of sand, a dredger brings the sand level to the surface with a process called "rainbowing", which literally sprays the sand into proper position.
• The Crescent surrounds the island and acts as a breakwater - able to withstand a 4m wave. It is built from the bottom up, beginning with the sand, geo textile fibre, small rocks, and then medium sized rocks, once above water.
• Expert Divers examine rock placement underwater to ensure correct positioning. Divers are also used to review placement of geo textile.
• Over 100 studies from transportation, marina design and water supply to technology and civil works have been completed to assess and ensure The Palm's feasibility.
• Due to its immense scale and unique shape, The Palm, Jumeirah is visible from space with the naked eye.
• Over 12,000 Palm trees will be grown on a nursery in Jumeirah, Dubai, which the Island will require.
• From crabs to shell fish, reefs, coral and rocks, the Arabian Gulf is full of marine life. The Palm will help stimulate its development by adding nutrient rich materials.
• Residents and visitors will delight in snorkelling, scuba and diving in this rich resource.
• A number of apartments and a range of villas are available; please contact us for further info.