Palm Jebel Ali is progressing at full steam with 95 per cent of land reclamation already complete.
Dubai's latest palm island project will transform an area of empty desert and sea into a landmark commercial, residential and tourism development, supporting a bustling international community. Quarter of a million people are expected to live on the Palm Jebel Ali by 2020.
Marwan Al Qamzi, managing director of The Palm Jebel Ali, said: “Work on The Palm Jebel Ali is proceeding extremely well.''
“The first stage of reclamation is now fully complete, and the full shape of The Palm Jebel Ali can now be seen from above – an amazing sight.
“What we are beginning now is the process of turning this achievement into a living, working city with a wealth of residential, commercial and tourism offerings for Dubai.''
Building work on the second of Dubai's three palm island projects began in 2002 with the construction of the breakwater and the beginning of land reclamation.
The site will consist of two unconnected islands, each with their own infrastructure and connection to the mainland.
