Palm Islands are three artificial islands, Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali, on the coast of Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Creation of the islands started in 2001. Only Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali has been completed. This island takes the form of a palm tree, topped by a crescent.

After completion, Deira Island will likely take a similar shape, Like Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali. each island will host many residential, leisure and entertainment centers and will add a total of 520 kilometers of non-public beaches to the city of Dubai.

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