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  2. The World (archipelago) - Wikipedia

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    The World Islands (Arabic: جزر العالم; Juzur al-Ālam) are an archipelago of small artificial islands constructed in the shape of a world map, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [1]

  3. Land reclamation in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Yas Island, Al Reem Island, and Al Lulu Island are a few examples. Ajman. There have been proposals to reclaim land from the sea in Ajman. However, many have been rejected due to environmental concerns. [2] Dubai. It was created to boost the tourism industry creating a complex society and a great place for tourists to rest (Happy 2001).

  4. Seizure of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs

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    The earliest known record regarding sovereignty is a report by the Portuguese in 1518 that the islands were inhabited and ruled by Arabs. [16] In the decades following the takeover, the issue remained a source of friction between the UAE and Iran. Negotiations between the UAE and Iran in 1992 failed.

  5. Palm Jumeirah - Wikipedia

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    The Palm Jumeirah is an archipelago of artificial islands on the Persian Gulf in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It is part of a larger series of developments called the Palm Islands, including Palm Jebel Ali and the Dubai Islands, which, when completed, will together increase Dubai's shoreline by a total of 520 kilometres (320 mi). [3]

  6. Palm Islands - Wikipedia

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    The Palm Islands consist of three artificial archipelagos: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Islands (formerly known as Palm Deira or Deira Islands), and Palm Jebel Ali, [1] on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Palm Islands were constructed around the same time as The World Islands. Nakheel Properties is the Palm Islands real estate developer. [2]

  7. TikTok users are freaking out after discovering the 'world ...

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    Each island is totally artificial and can sell for anywhere between $7 million and $1.8 billion TikTok users are freaking out after discovering the 'world islands' in Dubai [Video] Skip to main ...

  8. Palm Jebel Ali - Wikipedia

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    Palm Jebel Ali (Arabic: نخلة جبل علي) is an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.It began construction in October 2002 and was originally planned to be completed by mid-2008 but has been on hold since. [1]

  9. Dubai Islands - Wikipedia

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    The Dubai Islands currently have three hotels in operation, which represent the most significant development on the islands so far. The 800-key Hotel RIU Dubai opened on December 10, 2020, [ 7 ] followed by the 607-key Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai on October 14, 2021 [ 8 ] and the 159-key Park Regis by Prince Dubai Islands on March 2, 2024.