Friday, August 1, 2008

The WORLD Islands - Dubai, UAE


If I were as rich as Michael Klein (see earlier post), I would surely buy the whole world, as in "The World" islands in Dubai, UAE! This is yet another mind-blowing project underway in the constantly evolving Emirati city of Dubai.

"It was developed by Nakheel Properties and was originally conceived by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai." (Wiki)

All of the islands have been sold and construction is well under way.
They are being formed from sand dredged from the sea, which by the massive volume required, makes me wonder what will be the ecological impact of this landshift.

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