Palm Jumeirah

I appreciate the tip on this amazing planned artificial archipelago.

Palm Jumeirah is the world’s largest man-made island and is comprised of a two kilometer long trunk, a crown made up of 17 fronds and a surrounding crescent.

The Dubai Palm Tree design was created to help solve the beach shortage that stood to interfere with the Emirate's plans for dynamic economic and real estate growth. The ruler of Dubai sketched a palm tree recognizing that its many fronds would provide much more usable waterfront than the usual circular island.

As you can see...





Some assorted pictures:







Following a number of years of feasibility studies, the Palm Jumeirah was launched in 2001, with reclamation starting in the same year. From the end of 2006, the island's first residences – comprising 4,000 luxury villas and apartments were handed over during a phased period. Since then, the tourism, leisure and retail elements of the island have been developed, creating a spectacular, world-renowned residential and tourism destination.

There are at least 17 luxury hotels/residence complexes located here, and the views are breathtaking.

Here's a map:


Atlantis Hotel:









Which adds another great aquarium to my city:



& a world class waterpark called "Aquaventure":






You can swim with the dolphins while you're there (& be like Mischa Barton):


Here's a YouTube video:


The Fairmont:




The Kempinski:








The Oceana:




Which happens to boast an infinity pool:



The One & Only:






How do you get around to all of these places? All the normal options, plus our state of the art monorail system:




The Rixos:




The Kingdom of Sheba:






& the Waldorf Astoria:






There are numerous fine dining restaurants and everything needed to keep this island paradise running. This will be a breathtaking and useful addition off the coast of what used to be San Diego.