Palm Islands - The living islands

The Palm Islands, Jumeirah, Jebel Ali and Deira are the world's three largest man-made islands being built on the coast of Dubai by developers Nakheel. The projects will increase the shoreline by 120km while creating residences and leisure facilities. Often described as The Eighth Wonder of the World, the islands are in the shape of date palms. The palm islands of Jumeirah and Jebel Ali consist of trunk, crown with 17 fronds and a surrounding crescent island - the back of which forms the breakwater. Palm Deira will be the largest of the three islands, and the residential area will be located on the 41 fronds. The Palm Jumeirah is the earliest of the three Palm Islands. Many of the residents are set to move into their new homes next year.

The villas in the Nakheel development are in the final stages of construction and have attracted interest from buyers from all parts of the globe Many residents of the towers in Dubai Marina enjoy striking views of the Palm Jumeirah. There are hundreds of villas, residential towers and theme parks currently under planning, development and construction in the Palm Jumeirah. Among the schemes are Atlantis the Palm, the Palm Trump Towers and other hotels and residential projects.

The Palm Jebel Ali will be the second of Nakheel's three palm projects to be completed, with construction set to finish in 2010. Sales of plots on the huge development are progressing swiftly.