Dubai Exposed: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About the Oasis City
An Island Made of Australian Sand
Dubai embarked on a mind-boggling effort to build artificial islands in the Persian Gulf, with the island of Palm Jumeirah becoming the city’s eighth wonder. Dubai even imported sand from Australia to construct these breathtaking islands.
With approximately 30 five-star hotels and resorts, Palm Jumeirah has become a popular vacation destination. Charter a yacht or a speedboat from a private tour company to get a feel for these stunning islands. Also, watch out for the upcoming islands of Jebel Ali and Deira.
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