Palm Islands

British

plural noun

a group of three man-made island systems under construction just off the shore in Dubai, each in the shape of a palm tree

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Images from Bako’s baby shower were set in a 14,000-square-foot rental villa on one of Dubai’s palm islands, which markets itself as offering eight luxury bathrooms, VIP suites and a “massive assorted candy wall.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Larger than the palm islands in Dubai, the project is a dizzying blend of European, Asian and futuristic buildings designed by international architects.

From Washington Post

He currently lives in Dubai, on the Palm Islands.

From BBC

The name of the hotel is W Dubai - The Palm, not the Palm Islands of Dubai.

From New York Times

Meanwhile, Dubai’s Palm Islands were built to increase the amount of premium waterfront land available, elevating the city’s tourism economy to attract luxury hotels and resorts, and the very wealthy.

From The Guardian

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