Wikipedia explanation of reclaimed land. To see it in reality visit Dubai! With multiple projects running reshaping the coastline.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_reclamation
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... of huge reclaimed land islands such as The World Islands , Dubai Waterfront and ... combine to form the shape of the world's continents and land masses. ...
http://www.muslimwiki.com/mw/index.php/Dubai_Megaprojects
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... Dubai's premier real estate developer, announcing that reclaimed land on The Palm, ... has been made, with more land reclaimed, including the area which joins the ...
http://www.ameinfo.com/65783.html
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300 hundred Island mad to represent a map of the world all for sale off the coast of Dubai. A truly insane project...
http://www.theworld.ae/
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... world map and located 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) off the coast of Dubai, United ... 'Stakes his Claim' on The World in Dubai. AsiaTravelTips.com (2006-03-30) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_(archipelago)
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The Palm Jumeirah is the world's largest man-made island, a residential and tourism destination created by Nakheel Properties. Located in Dubai, it is a part of the trilogy of three islands called The Palm Islands which will increase Dubai's shoreline by a total of 520 kms.
http://www.thepalm.ae/
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When the World is not enough, Dubai has now set it sights on building the Universe. The newly announced project will sit around the World Islands and be a representation of our solar system, the Sun the Moon, Pluto & Jupiter will all be available for sale.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Universe_(Dubai)
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... preserve and expand the area which has played a central role in Dubai's development. The Universe will take shape off Dubai's coastline close to The Palm ...
http://www.internationalcity.ae/news/masterplanners.php
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Run by the Dubai Waterfront Company, the project is open to foreign investment ... (Palm Jumeirah) • The Universe • Dubai Waterfront • The World. Other projects ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Waterfront
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Dubai Waterfront Properties delivers the most comprehensive property Listings in ... Welcome to Dubai Waterfront Properties, and welcome to Dubai...
http://www.dubaiwaterfront.com/
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Not happy with the countries limited coastline, several years ago Sheikh Mohammad set about on an ambitious expansion program. By the end of all current projects Dubai's water frontage will have increased by over 1200%. It really is amazing stuff. The largest Palm is the size of Paris!!!
