The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm, are the world's two largest man-made islands, which are being built on the cost of the emirate of Dubai, in the UAE (United Arab Emirates). The idea was first announced in May 2002 and the two freehold palm tree-shaped resort islands are expected to maintain Dubai's position as a premium tourist destination. The project is being handled by Al Nakheel Properties, which will increase Dubai's shoreline by 120km and create a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment areas.







The Palm Islands has also be named 'The Eighth Wonder of the World'. Each island, The Palm Jumeirah and The Palm Jebel Ali, will be built in the shape of a palm tree and consist of a trunk; a crown with 17 fronds; and a surrounding crescent island - the back of which forms the breakwater. Collectively, the island will support more than than 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 exclusive residential villas (sale), 1,000 unique water homes (sale), 5,000 shoreline apartments (sale), marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities, health spas, cinemas and various dive sites.

The project took four years of methodical planning and exhaustive feasibility studies, ensuring that the islands would not be disrupting the environment. The first stage of the development of The Palm Islands, includes the construction of the land foundations, involving sand transfer and rock placement. Following this, the next state will involve the building of infrastructure and services, as well as the 300 meter (990 feet) bridges linking the islands to the mainland. The final stage consists of the construction of homes, townhouses, and apartments.



U.S. real estate and gambling kingpin Donald Trump is joining forces with top Emirates developer Nakheel to build a tulip-shaped hotel on a man-made island shaped like a palm tree.

The deal that Nakheel announced brings together two of the world's flashiest developers, and marks Trump's first foray into the Middle East. Nakheel says it has 14 projects worth $30 billion completed or planned. It is run by Dubai's crown prince, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.







The Trump hotel will be the centerpiece of development on the "trunk" of the Palm Jumeirah island, where construction is underway on a residential and retail boulevard dubbed the Golden Mile.

A second project, The Trump Plaza and Marina Residences, will also be built on the Palm Jumeira, Nakheel announced in a statement.



The Fairmont Palm Residence The Fairmont Palm Residence will be located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, and will contain 558 deluxe apartments, townhouses, and penthouses, directly linked to the five-star Fairmont Palm Hotel and Resort. The apartment units will contain 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 bedrooms from 1,508 to 11,638 square feet. Residents will have access to an extensive range of services provided by the hotel, including is beach and health club, private beach, swimming pool, children's playground, restaurants and cafes, housekeeping and maintenance, maid and childcare services, as well as the nearby boutiques and restaurants of The Palm Golden Mile. The Fairmont Palm Residence has North and South Wing apartment buildings and are being developed by IFA Hotels & Resorts. Expected Completion Date - Unknown Real Estate Developer Al Nakheel Properties Location - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.







Live life to the full at the ultra luxurious Fairmont Palm Residence, the premiere residential development of The Palm Jumeirah and, in proximity to The Palm Golden Mile, surely its most prestigious address. At the fulcrum of the Palm's vibrant hub, which comprises an extraordinary collection of chic cafés, upscale boutiques and meandering waterfront walkways,The Fairmont Palm Residence offers a superb assortment of deluxe homes for the most discerning buyer. Comprising 558 deluxe apartments, townhouses and penthouses, each one of which boasts unusually spacious accommodation and exceptional appointments, The Fairmont Palm Residence offers exclusive living for connoisseurs of luxury, directly linked to the five-star Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort. As such, residents benefit from the exceptional range of opulent facilities available at the prestigious beach club, on a membership access basis. These include a gymnasium, sports facilities, restaurants, a kids' club and swimming pool, as well as the nearby boutiques and restaurants of The Palm Golden Mile.

The Fairmont Palm Residence benefits from an extensive range of services provided by the neighbouring Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort, managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. These include a club with membership access, private beach, swimming pool, modern health club, children's playground, restaurants and cafés, apartment servicing, housekeeping and maintenance, maid and childcare services and owners' reception area with concierge and security for a nominal fee.