The palm trunk of Dubai, which is one of the most daring and surprising technical projects in the modern world, passes through the maritime part of the city. This silk archipelago, symbolic of a palm tree, serves as a reminder that Dubai will not only stop at being innovative in the area of architecture but will remain undefeated in this.
Construction works started in 2001, and the island was officially opened for the residents and the public alone in 2006. The development of the project, the work of Nakheel Properties, in a complex fashion, has required planning, application of innovative technology, and an intensive dumping operation in order to give the area the gigantic palm shapes.
The purpose of the Palm Jumeirah island was not a design of natural origin. Taking advantage of the land reclamation technique, the same was possible to build this unnatural island. By dredging enormous amounts of sand from the seabed and spraying it onto the existing coral reef, the main attraction that resembles a palm-like shape was fashioned, gradually. The undertaking implied an elaborate knowledge of marine life and ecological conservationism in order to reduce the effect to the adjoining habitat.
The outer board of which these elegant villas and apartments sticking out along the shore will provide a panoramic of the Persian Gulf and Dubai’s mesmeric skyline. A signature attributes of the wellness city is a full service condominium complex that houses high-end hotels, resorts and entertainment facilities attracting tourists and residents alike.
Not able to state that the building of the Palm Jumeirah was carried out completely without problems, for example the impact on the environment was considered and complexities of the engineering work too. But in the end, it was a master project, using man’s hand, but it crossed everyone’s mind that it fitted Dubai’s idea of luxury and magnificence.
Palm Jumeirah not only changed the shape of Dubai’s coastline but also became a resonating sound of the city’s ability to turn dreams into significant lifeilities. This stunning edifice can be construed as both as a signboard, exhibiting Dubai desire not to be limited with the impossible and a reminder of the city’s determination to accomplish the impossible.
