Once a symbol of Dubai’s ambition, these $13 billion man-made islands were supposed to redefine luxury living. But today, they sit nearly empty. What happened to this ambitious megaproject ...

Visiting Dubai’s man-made islands with surprising sights, unexpected moments, and a whole new perspective on luxury engineering ...

Man-made islands have sprung up in places that were once covered in water. They are home to some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks such as Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and Hong Kong’s International ...

But they do float, are partially submerged and are moored around the World Islands, a Nakheel Properties development of man-made landmasses off the Dubai coast in the United Arab Emirates.

Cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi now dazzle with jaw ... Yas Island is one of the largest man-made islands in Abu Dhabi, covering 2,500 hectares with around 32km (19 miles) of beachfront.

Dubai Islands. Credit: Nakheel. Once known as Deira Palm ... Nestled against the backdrop of the Dubai skyline lies the world-famous Palm Jumeirah – a man-made island shaped like a palm tree. This ...

Man-made islands have sprung up in places that were once covered in water. They are home to some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks such as Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah and Hong Kong’s ...

Dubai is famous for its attention-grabbing architecture, whether it’s the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, or the actual “World” — an archipelago of 300 man-made islands in ...