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Playlist here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PLF98329699D6581B7 Check this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Jumeirah ============================================== The Palm Jumeirah are artificial archipelago created using land reclamationby Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government in United Arab Emirates. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands which extend into the Persian Gulf, increasing Dubai's shoreline by a total of 520 kilometres (320 mi). The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest and the original of three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira) under development by Nakheel. It is located on the Jumeirah coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Contents [hide] 1 Description 2 Transportation 3 Construction 4 Controversy 5 Gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 External links [edit]Description The Crown on 11 March 2008 The Palm Jumeirah is in the shape of a palm tree. It consists of a trunk, a crown with 16fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) longbreakwater. The island is 5 by 5 kilometres (3.1 by 3.1 mi) and its total area is larger than 800 football pitches.[1] The crown is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre (980 ft) bridge and the crescent is connected to the top of the palm by a subsea tunnel.[1] Over the next few years, as the tourism phases develop, The Palm Jumeirah is touted as soon to be one of the world's premier resorts. The Palm Island is the self-declared 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. The island doubled the length of the Dubai coastline.[2] According to the developer's publicity material,[3] the Jumeirah Palm island will feature themed hotels, three types of villas (Signature Villas, Garden Homes and Canal Cove Town Homes), apartment buildings, beaches, marinas, restaurants, and a variety of retail outlets.[1] including: Oceana Resort & Spa on 1 May 2007 Villas of Palm Jumeirah Island Hotels proposed, under construction, or completed include: The Trump International Hotel & Tower Atlantis, The Palm Opened in September 2008. One & Only Resort, Opened in November 2010. The Taj Exotica Hotel & Resort Palm Grandeur Ottoman Palace Hotel and resort. Expected to open in 2010. Essque Palm Jumeirah - Part of the Tiara Residence project. The Residence has been handed over. The hotel will open in 2010. Oceana Resort & Spa The Fairmont Palm Residence The Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa The Dubai Estates Hotel & Park Hotel Missoni Dubai Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah The Emerald Palace Kempinski, Dubai (Delivery Scheduled Mid 2011) Kempinski Residences Palm Jumeirah Dubai (Handing Over From 01/01/10) Two F-100 Super Sabre fighter jets have been stripped and sunk near The Palm Jumeirah to create an artificial reef, intended as an additional attraction for divers.[4] On 18 June 2007, the Cunard Line announced that it had sold its former flagship, RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, to Istithmar for use as a floating hotel at The Palm Jumeirah beginning in 2009.[5] However, as at July 2009, it appears as if the ship will rather relocate to Cape Town for use in an unrelated Nakheel development.[6] [edit]