In this article, I present the World Dubaia series of artificial islands in the shape of a world map.
Here you'll find
- A presentation of The World Dubai project
- What you can see at the World Dubai
- How to get there
- Practical information for visiting the area
- And much more!
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The World Dubai: article summary
The World Dubai, a globe of artificial islands
Dubai is the city of excess and some monuments bear witness to this folie de grandeur: the Burj Khalifa and its 828-metre-high artificial islands, the Palm Jumeirah or the incredible Burj Al Arab.
But one incredible project, initiated in 2003, has astonishing features and wild ambitions: The World Dubai !
It's an archipelago of around 300 artificial islands whose shape, seen from above, represents a map of the world. Some would be accessible to tourists, others private and reserved for the use of celebrities to organize events or luxury vacations.
The project was born in 2003/2004 and should have been completed in 2008. However, the financial crisis put the brakes on the project. More than 60 of the islands' %s have been sold to private individuals, so the necessary investment has not, for the time being, allowed the work to go ahead.
What's the status of The World Dubai project?
For the moment, only one island of the World Dubai is complete: Lebanon Islandcovering 1.5 hectares.
Here you will find the beach club The Royal Island Beach Clubwith its two beaches, bar, swimming pool and restaurant and plenty of activities to delight visitors. It's a real little corner of paradise, far away from it all!
In 2014, a Swedish group decided to restart construction with the The Heart of Europe which currently comprises 8 main islandseach corresponding to a European country or region: Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, St. Petersburg, Portofino, Côte d'Azur, Venice and Central Europe.
It's a collection of interconnected islands with luxury hotels and resorts, an exceptional setting and a view over the sea. the Dubai skylinein the distance. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2023.
The rest of the project is on stand-by due to lack of funding, and this could prove problematic in the long term. The archipelago needs constant maintenance, as waves, currents and tides could damage its structures.
The World Dubai in figures
To give you an idea of the scope of this projectHere are some impressive figures:
- The World Dubai is located in 240 km from the Dubai coast
- Each island costs between 10 and 45 million euros
- More 326 million m3 of raw materials, most of them sand, were needed to build the project.
- The complex extends over 15 km2
- A protective dike of 24 km long was built to protect The World Dubai, making it the world's longest seawall.
Let's take a look at what you can do and see at The World Dubai, and how!
How to visit the World Dubai
If this project intrigues you, there are several ways to find out more. Here are the 3 most practical!
Discover The World Dubai from the sky
You can opt for a helicopter tour for fly over the World Dubai or hire a seaplane to fly over the islands and discover their unusual shape from the air.
Book a day at The World Dubai
Visit the island of Lebanon, via an organized excursion or in booking at the Royal Beach Clubto take advantage of its facilities. You can sip a drink in peace, sunbathe on the beaches, enjoy water activities such as kayaking, swim in the pool or play beach volleyball!
See the archipelago from your plane on arrival
Before landing at Dubai airportTake a peek through the porthole to see The World Dubai archipelago. If you are near a windowThe view to the right of the aircraft is quite incredible.
How to reach the World Dubai easily?
The World Dubai is located opposite the coast in the Jumeirah district, around 240 km from Jumeirah Beach.
The complex is not connected to solid ground. So you'll need to take a boat, either on a private charter or as part of your reservation for The Royal Beach Club.
The World Dubai: Rates, reservations, opening hours, practical information
Here's what you need to know to enjoy your visit to The World Dubai.
Rates and booking
1 day access to The Royal Beach Club with transport :
- 80 euros for an adult
- 40 euros for a child
Reservations can be made directly on the resort's website.
Opening hours
You can enjoy the facilities on Lebanon Island every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..
Useful info
If you're looking for what to do in Dubai During your stay, a visit to the Dubai World can be a complementary activity that will leave you with many happy memories. We can't wait to see the finished project... if it's ever finished!
What to see and do in the area?
If you're looking for something to do in the vicinity of the World Dubai, but on land in the Jumeirah districthere are a few suggestions:
- Enjoy the superb Dubai beachesJumeirah Beach and Kite Beach are sure to please even the sportiest of sports fans!
- Visit the Green Planet Dubaia tropical forest in the middle of the city!
- Discover the Jumeirah mosqueopen to the public regardless of your religion (however, you will have to dress appropriately)
- Do a cruise near Palm Jumeirah, in the Dubai Marina
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