- Area: 5.72 square meters. km
- Island group: Palm Islands
- Date of creation: June 2001.
In the United Arab Emirates , several artificial archipelagos were built. One of them is the Palm Deira (The Palm Deira), located in Dubai . The territory of the landmark is huge and it can even be seen from space.
general information
In the village there are 3 artificial islands that have the form of a date palm tree: Jumeirah , Jebel Ali and Deira. The last one is the largest and has the following dimensions:
- The distance from the extreme point of the archipelago to the coast is 14 km;
- the palm tree consists of 18 branches;
- the total width of the island is 8.5 km;
- Palm branches have different lengths from 840 to 3346 m;
- the area of the island is 80 square meters. km;
- The total length of the crescent is 21 km - this is the biggest breakwater on the planet;
- the distance between the branches varies from 400 to 850 m;
- the crescent consists of 12 parts, in which there are 6 bays, each having 3 compartments in 250 m long.
The construction of Palma Deira in Dubai was carried out by a well-known company Nakheel. The archipelago was built in November 2004 after the approval of the project by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Makhtum. Initially, the work was carried out in the form of a large amount of sand at a depth of 6 to 20 m. To do this, more than 1 billion cubic meters of gas were used. m of land and stones.
Palma Deira increased the coast of Dubai by 400 km. Up to 1 million people can live here! This island is often called the 8th wonder of the world. It was erected to attract tourists and investments.
Weather on the archipelago
The island is dominated by a dry subtropical climate. Rains here are extremely rare, not more than 10 days a year. Precipitation usually falls in January or in February. The air temperature in summer exceeds the mark of + 50 ° С, and in winter the mercury column does not fall below + 25 ° С.
What to see on Palma Deira?
On the island there are more than 8000 luxury villas, in which live world-famous stars, for example, Beckhams. For vacationers built here:
- marinas for yachts;
- sports clubs;
- shopping centers;
- restaurants.
Tourists here are offered such entertainments as:
- Saifco Travel & Tourism LLC - jeep or camel riding in the desert. During the tour you will see national dances, try traditional Bedouin dishes and admire the sunset.
- Mamiya Jewelers - jewelry store, where they will make any decoration in the shortest possible time.
- Women's Museum Bait al Banat is a specialized museum in which you can learn about the famous women of the country.
Holidaymakers will also be able to do this:
- diving - to dive with aqualung to see the picturesque seabed;
- snorkeling - swimming with a mask and fins along the unique places of the Persian Gulf;
- surfing - athletes are taken to catch a wave in the open ocean.
Where to stay?
On the island of Palma Deira there are several hotels and many villas for a comfortable stay of tourists. The most popular institutions are:
- Jawhara Marines Floating Suite - hotel with luxury rooms. Tourists can take advantage of the sun terrace, restaurant and laundry. All visitors are provided with a shuttle, and for those who wish to organize a fishing.
- Hues Boutique Hotel is a luxurious four-star hotel with a sauna, Jacuzzi, massage room and swimming pool. There is private parking and a business center.
- Sun & Sands Sea View Hotel - The institution has a tour desk, currency exchange, dry cleaning, laundry and SPA. The staff speaks English and Arabic.
- Hyatt Regency Dubai - Corniche - provides a wellness center, swimming pool, internet, several restaurants and bars. There are suites for newlyweds.
- Shalimar Park Hotel - The hotel allows pets and provides services for guests with disabilities.
Where to eat?
There are many restaurants on the territory of the island of Palma Deira. The prices in them are lower than in similar establishments located in the hotel. The most popular of them are:
- The Ivy - European dishes are served here;
- The Cheesecake Factory - a restaurant with an Indian and Italian menu;
- The Observatory - bar with international cuisine;
- Boulvar - Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek - Lebanese food is prepared in the restaurant;
- The Dubliner's is an Irish pub.
Beaches
Each hotel and villa has its own private beach . The coast is covered with golden sand, and the beach is gentle and comfortable. The territory is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Shopping
On the territory of the island there are various brand shops and boutiques. Here all kinds of goods are sold at high prices. Tourists can visit the local markets, located within 1 km from Palma Deira in Dubai. The most popular bazaars are:
- Dubai Deira Fish Souk is a fish market where various seafood are sold: blue crabs, tiger shrimps, lobsters and other inhabitants of the abyss.
- Naif Souk - an ancient market, which sells all kinds of goods at affordable prices.
- Gold Souk is the gold market. Here you can buy exclusive jewelry. Here, Arab millionaires come to buy refined gifts for their wives.
How to get there?
From the center of Dubai, you can get to Palma Deira by metro . The distance is about 15 km. Along the whole island is laid monorail and highway Abu Hail Road, which is most convenient to travel by taxi. The airport is located on the territory of the archipelago, so you can get here from anywhere in the country.