Palm jumeirah aerial

Aerial view of Palm Jumeirah, an artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree in Dubai, one of the largest engineering projects in the world.

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Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened in 2006, it is part of a set of three palm-shaped archipelagos, being the smallest of them. Construction used approximately 94 million cubic meters of sand and 7 million tons of rock, dredged from the sea floor and from nearby quarries. The palm shape consists of a central trunk, 16 fronds, and a crescent-shaped breakwater. The island houses luxury residences, high-end hotels like Atlantis The Palm, and a monorail connecting the trunk to the mainland. The project is a landmark of coastal engineering and a symbol of Dubai's tourism and opulence. Despite its appeal, it faced environmental challenges such as erosion and altered marine currents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Palm Jumeirah?

Palm Jumeirah is approximately 5.7 km long (from trunk to frond tip) and 4.5 km wide, covering an area of about 5 km².

How many people live on Palm Jumeirah?

The resident population is estimated at around 30,000 to 40,000 people, including residents of luxury villas and apartments, as well as hotel guests.

How was Palm Jumeirah built?

The island was built by dredging sand from the sea floor, which was deposited and compacted into the palm shape, protected by a rock breakwater. The process took about 5 years (2001-2006).