Top dubai attractions : Palm Jumeirah island

Palm Jumeirah island

is the most ambitious real estate developments on earth. heralded as the 8th wonder of the world as it can be seen from space along with another major landmark, The Great Wall of China. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira) 
The easiest way to visit 

Palm Jumeirah island

take a taxi or cab to the Palm Gateway Monorail Station, at the base of the Palm. Here you are going to find lots of attractions. You can have metro instead of taxi but still uptil now its not connected with the metro. If you want to visit by walk then you can take help from the locals moving around.
Do keep in mind, you are not allowed to enter in Atlantis if you are not the guest. If you want to visit you have to book every thing in advance. Aquaventure Waterpark, The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Dolphin Bay are available to the public, but charge entrance fee.
Enjoy the ride for Palm and Atlantis. 

Palm Jumeirah Island

Palm Jumeirah Island is basically an archipelago which is artificial, created by nakheel. It is among three big dream projects (Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel ali and Palm deira. 
This island is 5 kms away from atlantis hotel connecting it to the gateway towers at the foot of the island. In june 2001 , the construction of palm jumeirah started to built and become the world largest artificial island.
Following are the number of hotels, resorts and residences with Palm Jumeirah.
  • The Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort
  • Kempinski Hotel & Residences,
  • Rixos The Palm Dubai
  • Atlantis, The Palm
  • Royal Club, Dubai
  • Oceana, The Palm Jumeirah
  • Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
  • Oceana Residence, Palm Jumeirah
  • Tiara Residence
  • One & Only The Palm
  • Palm Jumeirah Residences
  • Beach Apartments, Palm Jumeirah
  • The Residences, Palm Jumeirah
  • Waldorf Astoria, Palm JumeriahAlong with the beauty, there are some other controversies, which extended the delays in the completion of this project. The sea water in palm jumerirah is stagnant. Due to recession in 2009, it was observed by scientist that palm is sinking.