Dubai man-made island poised to greet first residents

My obsession with these man made islands in Dubai is reaching the final stages. The first islands are getting ready to open. But, as one construction phase ends another begins. There are more island chains opening up, most larger and more ambitious. The main concern, however, is how the creation of the island chain will impact the marine environment. Palm Jumeirah, the first of the series of island chains, will open first and in turn be under the most scrutiny.

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