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Known collectively as The Palm or Palm Island
Dubai they are man made islands. There are three islands
under construction The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali,
and The Palm Deira.
Palm Jumeirah is expected to the complete by early 2006
and is built as a serene and luxurious place for living
and relaxation, a leisurely retreat with peace for ambience.
It will include 2000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping
complexes, cinemas, and first Marine Park in the Middle
East.
Palm Jebel Ali is slated for completion towards the end
of 2007. It is being designed as a place of excitement
and entertainment. It will include water themed entertained
around a Sea Village that will feature a water park with
killer whales, dolphins, and aquariums.
Palm Deira will stand in waters 6 meters deep and reaching
22 meters below sea level. The island will be reclaimed
from different points in the seabed. Approximately one
billion cubic meters of sand and rock sources from, and
around, the UAE will be used to create Palm Deira.
The Palm Island, Dubai will take the shape of 17 fronds
of the palm tree surrounded by 12 kilometers of barrier
reefs reaching out 5 kilometers into the sea south of
Dubai city. More than 120 kilometers of sandy beaches,
all reclaimed from the sea.
The total land area of the Palm Island is 80 million
cubic meters and it will be visible from the moon without
the need of a telescope. Every villa on The Palm will
have its own beach and swimming pool. All the homes being
constructed are inspired by international architecture.
The Palm will provide buyers with many designs and styles.
The environment around The Palm will be made secure with
the use of new technology and security features that have
set new standards for the building industry worldwide.
They will also have all the modern amenities like Internet
access, cable TV.
Unique elements like private swimming pools, beaches,
gardens with landscaping, paved drive-ins, etc. make the
Palm Island Dubai homes stand out from the rest of the
property available everywhere else.
The Village Center is also planned to provide residents
with all daily requirements through supermarkets, laundries,
pharmacies, parlors and salons, restaurants, etc. As of
February 2006, the sale of apartments and penthouses on
the last complex on the western side of the Trunk of The
Palm Jumeirah has started. The compound is surrounded
by water on three sides and have seven uniquely designed
buildings.
The seven buildings reflect the theme of the Jewel with
each building named after a luxurious jewel Emerald, Ruby,
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Amber, and Tanzanite.The
Palm Island is greater than the cities of Paris and Manhattan.
Many celebrities and public figures have already bought
homes here.
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