Dubai Exposed: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About the Oasis City
Man-Made Islands
Get ready to explore an artificial marvel: Dubai’s World Islands. These 300 small islands make a rough world map, each representing a country, location, or area. It’s like going around the world without leaving the city!
The islands were constructed about 2.4 miles off the coast of Dubai using sand excavated from the region’s relatively shallow coastal waters. This breathtakingly large-scale endeavor exemplifies Dubai’s infinite creativity and aspiration to welcome the world to its doorstep.
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