The Palm Prepares for its First Residents
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008Palm Jumeirah, the infamous artificial islands in Dubai is preparing for the arrival of its first residents. Construction of the island began five years ago and the project has been dogged by questions about the impact this mega project will have on the environment.
These environmental concerns have not stopped interest in the […]
New Atlantis to be Built on Artificial Island
Monday, January 7th, 2008Most travelers and island enthusiasts are familiar with the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. What many people don’t know is a new Atlantis Resort is being built on the Palm Jumeirah, the man made island project currently under construction in Dubai.
Much like its counterpart in the Bahamas the Atlantis Palm Jumeirah will feature […]
Private Island BioHavens
Friday, December 21st, 2007Biomimicry is a new word to me, and it may be new to you as well. However, chances are that you will be hearing more about it in the next few years. Biomimicry is the study of natural processes for solutions to human problems.
The principle first coined in 1997 is the […]
Tulip Island
Saturday, December 15th, 2007I have never heard of this project before, and I am skeptical about the legitimacy of the rumors about the project. However, it is certainly not the first time humans have endeavored to build islands that resemble real objects (i.e. The World Dubai, the Palm Dubai).
Apparently the Dutch have come up with a radical […]
New Zealand Sold for $150M
Thursday, December 6th, 2007Apparently the island of New Zeanland has been sold for $150 million dollars and will soon be turned into a giant resort. Before the hate mail starts rolling in, its not the real New Zealand that has been sold. No one could ever put a price tag on the beauty of the real New […]
Introducing Isola Dana
Friday, November 30th, 2007Yes its another mega project in Dubai. Part of the pearl project in Duabi is the construction of a string of nine private islands called Isola Dana. Identified as one of the worlds most spectacular addresses, the string of individual private islands offer the largest residential plots within the project. These private islands have […]
Worlds Most Expensive Golf Tournament to be Held on Artificial Island
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Golf is growing in popularity at an exponential rate. Therefore it comes as no surprise that artificial islands are being constructed to function as world class golf courses.
Keeping with the tradition of “the best of the best” in 2009 Dubai will host the world’s richest gold tournament with a prize fund valued at US $10 […]
Seven Island Wonders of the World
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007A great little blog called WebUrbanist recently came out with their list of the seven island wonders of the world. A great idea, and one that I am a little jealous that I didn’t think of. In any case, their list is an exploration of the worlds most amazing, mysterious and remote islands in the […]
Russia Shaped Island to be Built in Black Sea
Friday, September 28th, 2007In a development that is reminiscent of the World project in Dubai, developers from Russia have recently released plans to develop a 350 hectare island in the Black Sea shaped like Russia. Presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the project is part of a redevelopment plan for future Olympics held in Sochi in 2014. […]
Historic 600 Year Old Island in Shambles
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007India’s Lake Wullar, is Asia’s largest freshwater lake and is home to the historic Zainalank Island. This beautiful and mysterious island is dedicated to communal harmony and is a place where a temple and mosque were built by Sultan Zainulabidin in the 14th century. However, after many years of neglect the islands structures […]
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