Mega Structures : Dubai's Palm Island Episode 2

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An enormous project is underway in the Arabian Gulf that will change the face of the coastline. It is so vast that it can be seen from space. Palm Jumeirah, one of the most audacious engineering projects the world has ever seen, is an artificial island in the shape of a massive palm tree. A breathtaking megastructure and an ambitious engineering feat, Palm Jumeirah is part of an even bigger plan to transform Dubai into one of the world's premiere tourist destinations. But with only a few years to create this paradise island, it's a race against time. Besides the construction of the island, there is also the challenge of building a small city, including 4,500 luxury houses and apartments, 29 hotels, miles of roads, and all the utilities required by the thousands of people who will be living on and using this island including water, electricity, gas and sewage. The project is due for completion in 2008 - are they on course to meet their deadline? And what other megastructures has the Sheikh planned for Dubai?

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Mega Structures : Dubai's Palm Island Episode 2

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  • well I actually ...

    well I actually wonder why Persian Gulf is changed into "Arabian Gulf"...that's kinda weird.

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  • wtf? writing ...

    wtf? writing underwater with a pencil and paper?

    By legndznvrdie [Affiliate User] 1232352411 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • this is amazing!

    this is amazing!

    By legndznvrdie [Affiliate User] 1232352130 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • FLAGGED: this video ...

    FLAGGED: this video is deliberately ignoring the legitimate name Persian Gulf to inflict hatred. This video is purely racist and insulting!

    By JohnyFiama [Affiliate User] 1231204076 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • This is amazing . ...

    This is amazing . Look at how tedious and resource intensive this thing is . It's a wonder that they managed to make this dream into reality .

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  • i wonder who will ...

    i wonder who will buy all these luxurious apartements.Most of these are bought by speculators who are only interested in return.When they will understand that there will no be a physical buyer they will sell them.Dubai is going for a hard landing

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  • god the almighty ...

    god the almighty who created the world will
    be soon anwer about the nonsence constraction...the poorest people bulding houses 4 the richtes people on the world...
    they destroy the nature here in the middle east...and the rainforest in all over the world...all these houses need wood!!

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  • All right, here is ...

    All right, here is a simple IQ test for the lizard-eating Arabs. Hint: type "arabian gulf" in Google and click on the first search result. Well, are you ready???? Here we go!!!

    What is the correct name of the waterway between Iran and Saudi Arabia? Please, check all boxes that apply.

    [_] PERSIAN GULF
    [_] ARABIAN CAMEL
    [_] ARABIAN COCKSUCKER
    [_] ARABIAN TOILET
    [_] ARABIAN S**t
    [_] ARABIAN WHORE
    [_] ARABIAN PEDOPHILE
    [_] ARABIAN LIZARD
    [_] ARABIAN TERRORIST

    Good luck, losers!!!!

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  • why the crappy song ...

    why the crappy song at the end

    By Kanashto [Affiliate User] 1223474771 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Alternativ, ...

    Alternativ, environment, taking action, nature, energy conservation, forests, oceans, renewable energy, halting climate change

    By inventorisac [Affiliate User] 1221358317 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Dubai is the No.1 ...

    Dubai is the No.1 place 4 creative people ! cuz they re the only ones who got guts to make dreams a reality

    By 15yearoldboy [Affiliate User] 1220965788 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • is dubai on any ...

    is dubai on any faultlines? :S

    By Hardbass11 [Affiliate User] 1218385798 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • dubai rocks persia ...

    dubai rocks persia S**ks haha

    By moub3 [Affiliate User] 1217199015 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • no 1 cares

    no 1 cares

    By gamermachine [Affiliate User] 1215902622 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • khlij fars no ...

    khlij fars no anything

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