Features of Palm Jumeirah Dubai

Shaped in the form of a palm tree, the Palm Island is the largest artificially built island in the world. It has been proficiently developed and designed by Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/Architects, using the Dutch dredging technology. The three archipelago presently harbors a sum of 2000 villas and 40 lavish hotels. Apart from this, it has many luxurious resorts, shopping centers, movie theaters and a number of other things which cater to the needs of a population of around 5,00,000 people residing there.

The Palm Island is facilitated with a thorough network of railway lines for the purpose of transportation. A 5.4 km long monorail named as the Palm Jumeirah Monorail runs parallelly, joining the Atlantis Hotel at the beginning and the Gateway Towers at the end of the island’s periphery. It also attaches the Palm Jumeirah to the proper city of Dubai. By the end of 2009, the network was further expanded to the Red Line of the Dubai Metro, ultimately earning the honor of being the first monorail to successfully run in the Middle East.

Palm Jumeirah Construction

The Palm Jumeirah is designed in the most proficient way to prevent damage from the heavy sea waves. Hence by stopping the natural water movement, the seawater within the border of the Palm is made to remain stagnant. This was made possible by creating an additional gap in the barrier. The breakwater in the megastructure was later modified to allow a considerable movement of water as well as facilitate oxygenation of the stagnant seawater. This surprisingly has advocated the marine life resulting in the intrusion of new marine species as well. Visitors can easily get a glimpse of the enchanting views of life underwater through the mega-aquariums here.

Palm Jumeirah Beach

There are several luxury hotels with beachfront properties where guests can unwind with a cool swim. Palm Dubai club offers motorised watersports such as jet ski, banana boat, and wakeboarding at the beach. Riva Beach Club, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Rixos The Palm Dubai, and Fairmont The Palm are exclusive places to enjoy the sands of Palm Islands.

The archipelago, though accounted as the smallest among the three islands, is famous for some lavish resorts and luxury hotels which also offers residential options and hence attracts innumerable people from around the world. To name a few, would be Atlantis, The Palm, The Fairmont Palm Hotel and resort, St. Regis Dubai- The Palm, Wanderlof Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Kingdom of Sheba, Palm Jumeirah, Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai.

The visitors are also offered with numerous options of lip-smacking dishes in the world’s topmost dining inns like Nakheel Mall, the Pointe, the Broadwalk, Al Ittihad Park, and Club Vista Mare.

Major Attractions at the Palm Jumeirah

Al Ittihad Park - spread over a large area of 1.1 million sq. ft., the AI Ittihad Park was opened on the UAE’s 41st National Day celebrations as a special tribute to the nation. The park has been designed as a unique eco-friendly and sustainable focal point for the residents and visitors of Palm Jumeirah and the UAE. It features a 3.2 km jogging track and contains many of the varieties of plants and trees that are indigenous to the coastal areas, deserts, mountains, and wadis of the UAE.

The Lost Chambers Aquarium - it is one of the major attractions in Palm Jumeirah Dubai.  The aquarium is made up of lagoons and chambers that house some of the beautiful marine animals. As many as 65,000 marine animals can be found in this gigantic aquarium. The place is built on the theme of the legendary city of Atlantis. Enter The Lost Chambers by getting an entrance ticket at the The Palm resort and discover a world of marine life like never before. From seahorses to reef fishes, sharks and rays, you will be a witness to this varied marine life.

Kill You Time with These Activities in Palm Jumeirah -

Sunbathing at the Nasimi Beach is a great idea to pass your time ideally in Palm Jumeirah. You may either relax at a cabana or enjoy a host of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine at the beachfront restaurant. Sit back at the lounger and watching the changing skyline of Dubai.

Tour of the Lost Chambers Aquarium with your kids is definitely a fun-filled activity to spend the rest of your time in Palm Jumeirah. The breath-taking aquarium is loaded with all kind of rare sea animals such as reef fish, sharks and more. Reserve your entry by getting a ticket and spend the day inside the aquarium.