A rchitects, developers, real estate moguls, and egomaniacs all try to use
architecture to make their mark on the world. They do it with soaring
towers, majestic spans, and glittering facades. But when taken from a
global perspective, rarely do these construction literally make a mark on
the world. Palm Island is an exception. The development in the Gulf of
Arabia is actually large enough to be seen from space. Some claim it's
visible from the moon, but so far no one has tested that theory.
The island is actually more of an artificial reef curving around a
multi-branched jetty. The effect is the outline of a palm leaf in the
water. On these spits and arcs of land sit luxury homes, apartments, and
hotel for those who can afford it.
March 21, 2007 - A mile-long undersea tunnel is sunk connecting the tip of the island's trunk with its outer breakwater. The tunnel is 131 feet wide and will carry six lanes of traffic, plus a center emergency tube.
hafiz quiser
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 @ 3:24pm
Humen made artificial island on natural sea its chalenge to nature. No comparation human with nature. So why we can't live frindly with nature. remember it temparary development
Marty Kenney
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 @ 11:47pm
Rating: Five stars. I am completely amazed at this.... Island structure. At first I did not believe it was real, and now when I show my friends, they don't believe me! An amazing work of art that indeed should be the 8th wonder of the world.
M.A.Muqtader.
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 @ 3:43am
Rating: One star. Its difficult for me to express my veiws for this islands in words..." I dont know heaven how it would be?but may be like this..."I feel myself great because I have been a part, by working on this 8th amazing wonders of the world." Thanks Nakheel, & govt. of Dubai for this beautiful creation.
Mohammed Shakil
Monday, July 16th, 2007 @ 9:13pm
this is realy realy very good project i am from india & there is no any building of this type i saw this building and this building is amazing
sandip mishra
Thursday, August 24th, 2006 @ 1:23am
Rating: Five stars. I can not express my feelings by using only few words about this construction, but i can say these three islands are going to creat a history amongst the other wonders of the world and I hope these construction will be the leaders amongst them.
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