Palm Jumeirah

The gargantuan and ambitious engineering project undertaken by the Dubai Government in UAE as a part of its life-after-oil venture is a world's first. The Palm Jumeirah is the largest artificial island in the world and its creation has already resulted in extending Dubai’s coastline by more than 500 kilometres thus attracting some of the wealthiest investors, not to mention the leading chains of hotels and restaurants in the world.

As a result, The Palm Jumeirah has evolved into one of the most fashionable, trendy and luxurious locations in the world with the uniqueness of being nestled amidst a cradle of diverse marine life with an abundance of year round sunshine. 

Many people will have heard of the Palm already and it has quickly become symbolic of the ambitions of Dubai with many famous celebrities having a holiday home on the Palm. However, the view that you have of the Palm is from the sky and on the ground,  the view is a little different. Firstly, the backbone of the Palm Jumeirah lies in the middle or what is known as the 'trunk' which is basically an 8 lane motorway, taking visitors and residents to the different 'fronds' or tip of the Palm.  It may not seem that serene but if you think about how large the Palm Jumeirah is, roughly the size of over 800 football pitches, a large motorway does makes sens and having an ocean front villa or visiting some of the mega hotels such as the One and Only the Palm or the Atlantis Dubai, makes the normalness of such an entry to Palm acceptable.

• As an added attraction at Palm Jumeirah for divers, two F-100 Super Sabre fighter jets were sunk after being completely stripped in a bid to create an artificial reef.
• There is a mono-rail which facilitates transportation on this world’s largest artificial island.
• The best way to experience the Palm is to visit Atlantis the Palm either by taking a taxi there or by taking the monorail there. Time yourself though, as trying to get a taxi back at the wrong time will mean a long wait for a taxi. They do come, but you're in competition with many many others.  Another way is to visit Aquaventure which is part of the Atlantis.
• The One and Only the Palm is a fantastic honeymoon destination.

When – Since Palm Jumeirah is connected with mainland courtesy of a bridge which is 300-metre long, it can be visited at any time.

How long - The best way to enjoy this location and experience all that it offers would be to stay at one of the hotels and spend a few days.

Location – Palm Jumeirah is an identity in itself and located in the blue waters of the sea.

Cost – A visit to this place is free of charge but arranging for accommodation and other activities requires shelling out money, sometimes a load!

More Info – More info on this project can be acquired at www.thepalmjumeirah-dubai.com, telephone number - 971 4 323 3609, fax - 971 4 323 3608 and address PO Box: 450535, Dubai - United Arab Emirates.