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Palm Facts -The creation and development of The Palm is an unparalleled feat of design and engineering. -The Palm is destined to be like no other place on earth Rocks weighing a total of 7 million metre cubed (per island) are being brought in from sixteen different quarries throughout the United Arab Emirates -The Palm comprises approximately 100 million cubic metres of sand and rock -If all the fill materials used to build one Palm island were placed end to end, a wall two meters high and half a metre thick could circle the world three times -Dredges play a prominent role in building The Palm. Sand is first dropped into place and piled at a specific angle of repose, ensuring it will hold its place -After the initial dumping of sand, a dredger brings the sand level to the surface with a process called "rainbowing", which literally sprays the sand into proper position -The Crescent surrounds the island and acts as a breakwater able to withstand a 4m wave. It is built from the bottom up, beginning with the sand, geo textile fibre, small rocks, and then medium sized rocks, once above water -Expert Divers examine rock placement underwater to ensure correct positioning. Divers are also used to review placement of geo textile -Over 100 studies from transportation, marina design and water supply to technology and civil works have been completed to assess and ensure The Palm's feasibility -Due to its immense scale and unique shape, The Palm, Jumeirah is visible from space with the naked eye -Over 12,000 Palm trees will be grown on a nursery in Jumeirah, Dubai, which the Island will require -From crabs to shell fish, reefs, coral and rocks, the Arabian Gulf is full of marine life. The Palm will help stimulate its development by adding nutrient rich materials
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Where are the palm islands located?
The Palm Islands are actually a man made strip of land off the coast of the Persian Gulf. Located in the city of Dubai, the islands are named the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali, and the Palm Deira.
Do all islands have palm trees?
No, not all islands have palm trees. Islands can have a variety of vegetation depending on their climate and location. Palm trees are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.
When was Palm Islands Nature Reserve created?
Palm Islands Nature Reserve was created in 1992.
How many palm islands in Dubai?
At the moment 3, Palm Jumeirah (completed) with Palm Diera and Palm Jebel Ali still under construction
Are the palm islands of Dubai done?
yes
What country does the Palm Islands live on?
dubai
How many islands are there in the uae?
There are two islands1-Palm Jumeira@-Palm Jabel Ali
Why did Dubai build the palm islands?
Because it looks like a Palm tree that is why it is called (Palm Island)
Which islands are near the United Arab Emirates?
An artificial archipelago called the Palm Islands were completed near Dubai in 2008. The islands are located in the Persian Gulf and are shaped like a Palm Tree. The islands add 50 km of beaches to Dubai.
Facts about Finland?
It has 179,584 Islands
What is the cost of bill gates villa in palm islands?
My balls itch.
How were the palm islands made?
The Palm Islands in Dubai are the three largest artificial islands in the world, being constructed by Nakheel Properties in the United Arab Emirates. Each settlement will be in the shape of a palm tree, topped with a crescent, and will have residential communities and resorts built upon them. It is possible to make these islands due to the wide continental shelf off the Dubai coast, and the relatively shallow depth of the Arabian Gulf.
