Palm Islands Dubai - Jumeirah, Jebel Ali, Deira

Known collectively as The Palm or Palm Island Dubai they are man made islands. There are three islands under construction The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali, and The Palm Deira.

Palm Jumeirah is expected to the complete by early 2006 and is built as a serene and luxurious place for living and relaxation, a leisurely retreat with peace for ambience. It will include 2000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping complexes, cinemas, and first Marine Park in the Middle East.

Palm Jebel Ali is slated for completion towards the end of 2007. It is being designed as a place of excitement and entertainment. It will include water themed entertained around a Sea Village that will feature a water park with killer whales, dolphins, and aquariums.

Palm Deira will stand in waters 6 meters deep and reaching 22 meters below sea level. The island will be reclaimed from different points in the seabed. Approximately one billion cubic meters of sand and rock sources from, and around, the UAE will be used to create Palm Deira.

The Palm Island, Dubai will take the shape of 17 fronds of the palm tree surrounded by 12 kilometers of barrier reefs reaching out 5 kilometers into the sea south of Dubai city. More than 120 kilometers of sandy beaches, all reclaimed from the sea.

The total land area of the Palm Island is 80 million cubic meters and it will be visible from the moon without the need of a telescope. Every villa on The Palm will have its own beach and swimming pool. All the homes being constructed are inspired by international architecture. The Palm will provide buyers with many designs and styles.

The environment around The Palm will be made secure with the use of new technology and security features that have set new standards for the building industry worldwide. They will also have all the modern amenities like Internet access, cable TV.

Unique elements like private swimming pools, beaches, gardens with landscaping, paved drive-ins, etc. make the Palm Island Dubai homes stand out from the rest of the property available everywhere else.

The Village Center is also planned to provide residents with all daily requirements through supermarkets, laundries, pharmacies, parlors and salons, restaurants, etc. As of February 2006, the sale of apartments and penthouses on the last complex on the western side of the Trunk of The Palm Jumeirah has started. The compound is surrounded by water on three sides and have seven uniquely designed buildings.

The seven buildings reflect the theme of the Jewel with each building named after a luxurious jewel Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Amber, and Tanzanite.The Palm Island is greater than the cities of Paris and Manhattan. Many celebrities and public figures have already bought homes here.