Palm Jumeirah is one of the most famous man-made islands in the world, located in Dubai. It is shaped like a palm tree and built in the Arabian Gulf. The island is known for luxury hotels, beachfront villas, and high-end apartments.
Overview
Developer: Nakheel
Construction started: 2001
Opened to residents: 2006
Shape: Palm tree with a trunk, 16 fronds, and a crescent-shaped breakwater
Palm Jumeirah added over 100 km of coastline to Dubai.