The Palm Islands

The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm Dubai and The Palms, are the three largest man-
made islands in the world, which are being built on the coast of the emirate of Dubai, in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE). Its concept was announced in May 2002 and the three resort islands are
expected to maintain Dubai's position as a premium tourist destination. The Palm Islands is also the
self-declared 'Eighth Wonder of the World'.

Each of the islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira) are being built in the shape of a
date palm tree and consist of a trunk, a crown with fronds, and are surrounded by a crescent island
that acts as a breakwater. The islands will support luxury hotels, freehold residential villas, unique
water homes, shoreline apartments, marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports
facilities, health spas, cinemas and various diving sites.

The Palm Jumeirah The Palm Jebel Ali The Palm Deira

The Palm Islands are the three largest man-made islands being built on the coast of Dubai, United
Arab Emirates. They are date palm tree shaped islands are being developed by dubai-based real
estate developers Al Nakheel Properties.

The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest of the three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali andPalm
Deira). It is located on the Jumeirah coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates
(UAE). The unique man-made island is built in the shape of a date palm tree and consists of a trunk, a
crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that will form a water-breaker.

The Jumeirah Palm island is primarily a retreat and residential area for living, relaxation, and leisure. It
will contain themed boutique hotels, three types of villas (Signature Villas, Garden Homes, and Canal
Cove Town Homes), shoreline apartment buildings, beaches, marinas, restaurants, cafes and a
variety of retail outlets.

The Palm Jumeirah will contain over 25 of the top international hotel brands including Movenpick
Resort Oceana Palm Jumeirah, Moevenpick Resort & Spa Palm Jumeirah, Antara, Fairmont Palm
Residence, Radisson SAS, Hilton, Metropolitan, Shangri La, One and Only Royal Mirage, Starwood,
Marriott, Oberoi, Kempinski, Chedi, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Anantara Resort, and Dusit. Other
developments will include Al Basri Building, Al Habool Building, Al Anbara Building, Emerald Palace,
Oceana, and the Trump Plaza and Marina Residences. Construction began on the Palm Jumeirah
island in June 2001.

The Palm Jebel Ali is the middle-sized island of the three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel
Ali and Palm Deira). It is located on the Jebel Ali coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE). The unique man-made palm-shaped island will consist of a trunk, a crown with
17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that will form a water-breaker.

The Jebel Ali Palm is more of an entertainment destination for both adults and children, which caters
to both residents and tourists. The island will also be 50% larger than the Palm Jumeirah, and will
include six marinas, a 'Sea Village', a water theme park and water homes built on stilts between the
fronds and the crescent. Construction began on the Palm Jebel Ali in October 2002
The Palm Deira is the largest of the three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm
Deira). It is located on the Deirah coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates
(UAE). The unique man-made palm-shaped island will consist of a trunk, a crown with 41 fronds, and
a surrounding crescent island that will form a water-breaker.

The Deira Palm island was not initially intended to be developed, but on October 2004, the
annoucement of its development was issued. The Palm Deira will cover 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) in
length and 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) in width and have an area of 80 square kilometers (861 million
square feet). It will consist of residential property, marinas, shopping malls, sports facilities, and clubs.
The residential area will be located on the fronds and will contain 8,000 two-storey town houses in
three distinct styles - Premier Villas, Grand Villas and Vista Town Homes