The World's Largest Man-made Island

A consortium in Kuwaiti is planning to construct two distinct palm-shaped islands with residential, commercial and tourism elements.

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July 11, 2002, 10:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The three-billion dollar Palm Island project aim to construct the worlds largest man-made islands. The development project, on reclaimed land off Dubais Arabian Gulf coastline, is creating two distinct palm-shaped islands, The Palm Jumeirah and The Palm Jebel Ali, both linked to the mainland. With an emphasis on quality lifestyle for its residents, it will also incorporate a major tourism element in its concept and design."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

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