The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island created by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government. It is one of three islands called The Palm Islands which will increase Dubai’s shoreline by a total of 520 km. The Palm Jumeirah is the smallest and the original of three Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira) under development by Nakheel. It is located on the Jumeirah coastal area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Palm Jumeirah is in the shape of a palm tree. It consists of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 kilometre long breakwater. The island is 5 kilometres by 5 kilometres and its total area is larger than 800 football pitches. The crown is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre bridge and the crescent is connected to the top of the palm by a subsea tunnel. Over the next few years, as the tourism phases develop, The Palm Jumeirah is touted as soon to be one of the world’s premier resorts. The Palm Island is the self-declared 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. The island will double the length of the Dubai coastline.

The Jumeirah Palm island will feature many themed boutique hotels, villas, shoreline apartment buildings, beaches, marinas, restaurants, cafés and a variety of retail outlets. Over 30 beachfront hotels will be opened by the end of 2009, including:

• The Trump International Hotel & Tower
• Atlantis, The Palm
• The Taj Exotica Hotel & Resort
• Grandeur Residences
• Tiara Hotel & Residence
• Oceana Resort & Spa
• The Fairmont Palm Residence
• The Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort
• The Dubai Estates Hotel & Park
• Hotel Missoni Dubai
• Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah
• Kempinski Emerald Palace
• Kempinski Emerald Palace Residences

A wide range of activities will be available to visitors, from water sports, aqauriums, theme parks or diving in the artificial reefs being created by the sinking of two fighter jets, that will encourage marine life. If you are looking for a more relaxing break, you can unwind in the spa pools and gardens, or on the miles of beautiful beaches. At the end of the day, the bars, clubs, restaurants and shows will offer something for everyone.