The archipelago is estimated to have cost a staggering $12billion (£9.5bn) to build, and is made from 120 million cubic ...

He shares the challenges behind constructing the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's first artificial island, and how it almost cost him his life.

Artificial islands have long been able to compete with the seven wonders of the world in magnitude and beauty. Kansai International Airport in Japan, the Pearl-Qatar, the famous Palm Islands in ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Two of the best ways to get a look at Palm Jumeirah are from beyond: a jump with Skydive Dubai offers unparalleled views of the "tree" while an afternoon yacht excursion can ...