Man-Made “Palm Island”: A Technological Marvel

Financed by substantial petroleum revenue, the construction of The Palm Islands in Dubai was a remarkable feat, costing a comparatively modest $12 billion and spanning a mere six years. Employing an array of advanced technology, dredgers equipped with high-precision GPS systems operated ceaselessly to shift and accurately distribute 120 million cubic meters of sand, sourced from the seabed, to shape the iconic trunk and fronds.

Calculations by Bayut.com estimate this to be around 3.319 billion cubic feet of ocean-dredged sand. Underlying the entire Palm lies a foundation comprised of seven million tons of rock sourced from the Hajar Mountains, showcasing the enormity of this monumental endeavor.