Palm Island in Dubai

The successful completion of the Palm Island is yet to add an additional area of 520 kilometers owing to the extension of vast stretches of pristine white beaches in the form of archipelagos. Palm Island Dubai hotel is a popular luxury resort on the island. Most of the Palm Island Dubai houses lie along the sandy stretch of the man-made island.

The Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah is shaped like a palm tree with sixteen projecting fronds. At the apex, a gorgeous crescent-shaped island stretches for about eleven kilometers,  thereby adding an extra seventy-eight km to the main area of Dubai.

The island presently harbors around 2000 residential buildings and 40 luxury villas teeming with numerous entertainment hubs and shopping malls which caters to the needs of approximately 5,00,000 people together.

In 2009, it had garnered immense appreciation owing to the establishment of Palm Jumeirah Monorail which had henceforth earned the title of first successfully running monorail in UAE.

Location of Palm Island

The three artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali make up for the Palm Islands. Located on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Palm Island were created in the year 2001. Located in the south- western side of Dubai, Jebel Ali is a small port- town situated in The Palm Island. The construction of Jebel Ali had begun late in the year 2002 and its completion was scheduled by the end of 2015. The famous Al- Maktoum International Airport has been built on the outskirts of Jebel Ali and is very well- connected to the other parts of the world.

Environmental Issues

Although the construction of The Palm Island is known to have created history and broken many world records, the damage done to the environment is beyond imagination. The construction of breakwaters has disturbed the formation of natural tides and has unintentionally harmed the marine life a lot. It has also changed the cycle for sediment formation along the seashore which has resulted in major blockage of water transportation. This has eventually created turbulence in the Persian Gulf. However, many corrections are being made to ensure the protection of the environment from every aspect possible.

Palm Island Dubai Construction

The structure of The Palm Island is entirely made up of rocks and sand. The use of cement or concrete or any kind of iron and steel was strictly prohibited as per the order issued by the Prince of Dubai, which makes the island even more fascinating.

Such an idea was proposed in order to increase the tourist attraction in Dubai. In the late 90s, the economical condition has degraded a lot due to major oil depletion in the Persian Gulf, however, the number of tourists visiting the place after the construction of The Palm Islands has shot up extravagantly, eventually changing the whole economic scenario of Dubai.

The plan however had encountered many constraints. Due to the 9/11 tragedy in the year 2001, tourist count in Dubai had fallen down at an alarming rate and as a result, the pace of construction had to get slowed down.

The Palm Island is still under construction and is developing every day. Within the three archipelagos, the island harbors over eights lakhs people. The major number however resides in the Palm Jumeirah island which was completed in the year 2008. The other two is still under construction.

Top Palm Island Attractions

Atlantis Hotel - A 5-star water-themed hotel, Atlantis is a luxury resort that is located at the top of Palm Jumeirah. Featuring the adventurous Aquaventure Waterpark, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis is redolent on the lost city of Atlantis.The convoluted labyrinth of underwater with a fantastical labyrinth of underwater mazes, tunnels and fish tanks, and Dolphin Bay attracts tourists all year round.

Palm Jumeirah Monorail - Capture some of the stunning views from the elevated monorail. The monorail offers majestic bird’s eye views of the Palm, Burj Al Arab and nearby attractions of the city. If you wish to view the shape of the architecture, you need to book a train ticket for the fully-automated train.

Palm Island Villas -

The Palm Island Villas is a fully private villa which is situated on the grand Palm leaves. There runs a road through the two in-built rows so that the beach can be directly accessed from every villa. You may either purchase the villa or just roam around to have a touristy experience.

THINGS TO DO IN PALM -

Splash through the fun in Atlantis - The rose tinted Atlantis is one of Dubai’s outstanding landmarks. Home to a five-star hotel, exquisite restaurants and innumerable entertainment options, Atlantis is the ultimate hub to unleash the travel junkie in you.Partake in the water adventure activities or just sit back and relax by the poolside.

Let the Boozy rush kick-in - Weekends in Palm are extravagant and scintillating. Do not miss out on the weekend rush at the Nobu High Brunch which is a four-hour feast of Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature mod-Japanese dishes. Pair these exotic dishes with cocktails and Champagne. For a family-friendly brunch, you may visit the Waldorf Astoria’s Secret Garden Brunch, where your kids can dine free.

Rejuvenate your senses with the coffee-spiked Spa Treatment - Refresh your mood and soul with the exotic Coffee Peeling treatment. The expert masseurs use Tyurkish coffee for the spa treatment inside a hammam. Also, you have the option to treat yourself to “The World’s Most Luxurious Spa Experience,” where you get to enjoy a full-day session that includes a 24 karat gold mask, a rose bath, and a diamond body ritual.