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The World is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands in the shape of a world map currently being built off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World is one of a series of artificial island projects in Dubai, along with the Palm Islands, and like the other islands The World is being built primarily using sand dredged from the sea. The World is the brainchild of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Applications-development. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Mergui Archipelago An archipelago is a landform which consists of a chain or cluster of islands. ... Coordinates: Emirate Dubai Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... For other uses, see Sheikh (disambiguation). ... Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ محمد بن راشد آلمكتوم ) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ruler of Dubai. ...

Each island ranges from 23,000 m² to 84,000 m² (250,000–900,000 square feet or 5.7–21 acres) in size, with 50–100 m of water between each island. The development will cover an area of 9 km in length and 6 km in width, surrounded by an oval breakwater. The only means of transport between the islands will be by boat and helicopter. Prices for the islands will range from $15 million (USD) to $45 million (USD). The average price for an island will be around $25 million (USD). Dredging started in 2004 and in March of 2007 The World is around 90% complete. Breakwaters create safe harbors, but can also trap sediment moving along the coast. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Sketch of how the islands will look upon completion.

It is owned and is being constructed by Nakheel Properties (Nakheel Corp.) Image File history File links The_world_Dubai_islands. ... Image File history File links The_world_Dubai_islands. ... Nakheel Properties (Arabic: ‎ palm trees) is a real estate developer in Dubai and creator of several land reclamation projects, including the Palm Islands, the Dubai Waterfront, and The World. ...

It will be located 4.1 km off the shore of Jumeirah, close to Palm Jumeirah , between Burj Al Arab and Port Rashid of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jumeirah Jumeirah is a coastal residential area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings. ... The Palm, Jumeirah. ... The Burj al-Arab Hotel The Burj al-Arab is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... A view of Port Rashid, Dubai Mina Rashid (Port Rashid) is the man made, commercial, deep-water port of Dubai. ...

The World is sometimes mistakenly referred to as The Palm World. It is also known as the Globe Islands.

Unconfirmed developments

Since the project's commencement, there have been many unconfirmed reports of celebrities who have purchased, or intend to purchase, an island.

At the end of March 2006, Richard Branson appeared at a media conference on the "Great Britain" island; however this was to announce direct London–Dubai flights by Virgin Atlantic, and was not related to his investing in any of the islands.^[1] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, the lead section of this article may need to be expanded. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Coordinates: Emirate Dubai Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. ...

Fijian golfer Vijay Singh has been linked to the archipelago, but it is not confirmed that he has bought or intends to buy an island - he is involved with another Nakheel Properties development at Jumeirah on the Dubai mainland.^[2] This article is about the golfer; for information on the politician, see Vijay R. Singh. ... Nakheel Properties (Arabic: ‎ palm trees) is a real estate developer in Dubai and creator of several land reclamation projects, including the Palm Islands, the Dubai Waterfront, and The World. ... Jumeirah Jumeirah is a coastal residential area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings. ...

On October 24, 2006 Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher would have been presented with one of the islands by Dubai’s Crown Prince General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the occasion of his final Grand Prix, in Brazil. Schumacher's manager Willi Weber suggested, "Perhaps he'll build a kart racing track on [the island]."^[3] Formula One, abbreviated to F1 and also known as Grand Prix racing, is the highest class of single-seat open-wheel auto racing. ... Michael Schumacher (pronounced / /, born January 3, 1969, in Hürth Hermülheim, Germany)[1] is a former Formula One driver, and seven-time world champion. ... Coordinates: Emirate Dubai Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic: الشيخ محمد بن راشد آلمكتوم ) (born 1949) is currently the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the Ruler of Dubai. ... // Grand Prix (IPA: ) (French for Grand Prize) may refer to: Formula One - which evolved from Grand Prix motor racing, events are still known as Grand Prix, see the list of Formula One Grands Prix Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing Speedway Grand Prix (motorcycle speedway) Eurovision Song Contest... Willi Weber (correct name: Wilhelm Friedrich Weber), German, born on the March 11, 1942 in Regensburg, Germany, is manager to seven-times Formula One champion driver Michael Schumacher and, until November 2005, of his brother Ralf Schumacher. ... World Champion Davide Fore demonstrate 2007 KF1 Zanardi chassis and KF1 at the Paul Ricard in Feb. ...

British celebrities Rod Stewart and David Beckham have also been rumoured to have bought into this project, but neither of these have been confirmed. Beckham does however own a villa on the nearby Palm Jumeirah development. Roderick David Stewart, CBE (born January 10, 1945), is a Scottish / English singer born and raised in London. ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... The Palm, Jumeirah. ...

On May 3, 2007, rocker Tommy Lee announced that he was buying the Greece Island for ex-wife, and mother of their two children Pamela Anderson. Lee said he chose the island because of his own Greek heritage, and he hopes Pam, the kids and he can spend time there together. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian/American[1] actress, sex symbol, glamour model, producer, TV personality, and author. ...

Confirmed developments

One of the few confirmed developments is the purchase of 14 islands that make up Australia and New Zealand by Investment Dar. The islands are being terraformed to the investors specifications to create 19 islands, to be developed as a resort named OQYANA.^[4] Artists conception of a terraformed Mars in four stages of development. ... OQYANA is an archipelago of artificial islands which make up the Australasian contingent of The World development, off the coast of Dubai. ...

It was reported on 16 March 2007 that the 'Ireland' island had been bought by an Irish business consortium, Larionovo. There are plans to develop 119 units, by 2010, which will be built using imported Irish granite and limestone. ^[5]. Maybe he will build his own Irish pub!

See also

• Dubai Waterfront
• Tourism in Dubai

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References

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External links

• Welcome to The World - Official website.
• The World Islands - From United Arab Emirates News.
• Promotional Video, 'The World'
• The World - Development Profile
• Satellite view of The World (archipelago) - at WikiMapia
• Typical Island Setup (image). This seems identical to the one developed island which can be currently seen on Google Maps.
• The Unofficial Video Of The World as seen on YouTube.com
• Independent marine biologist, Professor Valencic's views on The World

Coordinates: 25°13′00″N, 55°10′00″E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...