$Palm Islands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates \u002D view from plane$ $The Center Core of the Palm Jumeirah \u002D March, 2008$ $The resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is featured in this image photographed by Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao from the International Space Station in 2005. The resort is under construction on reclaimed land silhouetted against the dark waters of Dubai’s Persian Gulf coast. Advertised as \u0022being visible from the Moon,\u0022 this man\u002Dmade palm\u002Dshaped structure displays 16 huge fronds framed by a 12\u002Dkilometer protective barrier. When completed, the resort will sport 2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, cinemas, and other facilities. When completed, the resort is expected to support a population of approximately 500,000 people.$ his is an aerial view of the Fronds of the Palm Jumeirah, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 8 May 2008. This photo was taken from a helicopter ride courtesy of Nakheel.

his is an aerial view of the Fronds of the Palm Jumeirah, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 8 May 2008. This photo was taken from a helicopter ride courtesy of Nakheel.

Palm Jumeirah lit by fireworks at Atlantis Grand Opening, pic from the Nakheel

This is a photo of the Palm Jumeirah, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 19 January 2008. The piece of undeveloped land seen in the foreground is the future site of Dubai Promenade. This photo was taken form Jumeirah Beach Residence.