Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah is the world's largest man-made island and is famous for its glitzy hotels and luxurious apartments. It is popular in many aspects especially it is the home for Dubai’s most famous landmarks. One of the most striking details is the construction cost of the project. Palm Jumeirah's stunning structure is said to have cost him $12 billion during development. Another fact about Palm Jumeirah is that it's not technically an island. An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water and separated from land. However, Palm Jumeirah is connected to Dubai by a 1.4km long bridge.

The developer of Palm Jumeirah was Nakheel, a real estate company now owned by the government of Dubai. The master plan was drawn up by Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock, an American architectural firm. The islets were made mostly from sand dredged from the floor of the Persian Gulf, but the side of the crescent that is exposed to the open sea was shored up with stones and boulders from the mainland. Work started in 2001, and land and basic infrastructure were in place by 2004. Construction of the buildings began in 2006, and the first residents arrived in 2007.

A welcomed addition of the Palm Jumeirah is The Pointe. At The Pointe you can find cafes, coffee outlets, shops, gyms and play centers. Perfect for a stroll along in the afternoon with a spectacular Atlantis view or enjoy the Reel Cinema, The Palm Jumeirah’s first and only movie theatre. Residents can apply for a discount code where some outlets are also offering buy one get one free.