Palm Island

Palm Jumeirah (Palm Jumeirah) - the island wonder of the world, created by human hands. An artificial island that repeats the shape of a palm tree with sixteen symmetrical “leaves”, where expensive villas, hotels, a water park and many kilometers of beaches are located, is a direct proof of the greatness of the Emirate. It is worth visiting here at least in order to evaluate what science, progress and money are capable of.

The Palm Jumeirah archipelago is small compared to its two sisters - Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira - but the first of its kind is the famous symbol of the United Arab Emirates, along with the Parus hotel (Burj Al Arab) and Burj Khalifa (Burj-Khalifa).

History of creation

In 2001, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashi Al Maktoum decided to expand the coastline and create a paradise resort in the waters of the Persian Gulf, while not using concrete and metal structures. At first, creating a structure to withstand the waves and storms, while using only sand and boulders, seemed an impossible task, but they were not going to retreat.
The construction of the Palm Island began. Five kilometers of the breakwater appeared, designed to protect the island from the storm Shamil. Then the construction of the island itself began, “leaflet” by “leaflet” - a huge island slowly and with difficulty appeared.


Additional complexity was created by the fact that the sand of the Arabian deserts was not suitable for construction - it is too small and easily washed out. Therefore, tremendous efforts had to get tons of sand from the bottom of the Persian Gulf and deliver it to the coast. This very sand and stones used during construction would be enough to build a 2.5 meter wall around the globe.

After 5 years of human talent, perseverance and science won. Palm Island was ready to receive residents in 2006 already. On the "leaves" took their place luxurious villas and hotels. Restaurants, parks, shopping and entertainment complexes, water parks, as well as beach clubs are located on the palm trunk. Three months later, an amazing coral reef with two submerged F-100 aircraft was added to this splendor in order to attract divers and strengthen the island’s barrier reef.

The reverse side of luxury

Despite the greatness and beauty of the island, environmentalists are not too happy about such changes in the flora and fauna of the Persian Gulf. After all, such changes are undoubtedly fraught with consequences. The authorities responded to numerous demands to protect marine life and built up part of the coast with artificial reefs, moreover, they promised that soon they plan to transfer palm trees to environmentally friendly energy sources in order not to pollute the environment.

A significant problem was the stagnation of water in the bays of the archipelago. The breakwater is vital for protection, but undoubtedly interferes with the renewal of water. Despite attempts to cope with this problem, the visible result has not yet been achieved.


Last but not least, durability. How many can stand such a huge, but not strange, fragile Palm Island Jumeirah under climate change, rising water levels and raging waves, washing sand directly from under their feet? Project creators reassure investors that in the next 800 years there is nothing to worry about, and you can safely acquire a piece of heaven on earth.