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JJ Irani · 12 June 2008, 06:42 PM

Stunning PALM ISLAND in Dubai!! The pictures just about say it all!!

astcell · 12 June 2008, 06:48 PM

Now I know why gas is $4 a gallon!

JJ Irani · 12 June 2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

Now I know why gas is $4 a gallon!

Almost 7 bucks a gallon here in NZ!!

Spirit-V12 · 12 June 2008, 06:56 PM

...Wonderful pics!

Dubai is a place that I really want to visit someday.
Although it seems to be a wonderful place, and makes me have the will to even live there, at same time the HOT weather gets me away from any thought of that.
...I have have my share of hot weather since I have a sunny beach city in Brazil as hometown, and recently moved on to a colder city as I´m tired of beaches/sun/sand (never liked it to say the truth)...

But if I was able to get a good job in Dubai, that paid worthly the desert-alike temperatures, who knows... ;)

Loved the pics, I´m always interested in knowing/learning more about Dubai.
Thanks for sharing, JJ!

Cheers,
Erwin.

mopsey · 12 June 2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

Now I know why gas is $4 a gallon!

Because it comes from Venezuala!!

mopsey · 12 June 2008, 07:01 PM

Seriously, that thing is an engineering master piece.
UAE has done wonders with it's tourist industry as it's oil runs out.

pwrslider · 12 June 2008, 08:07 PM

Have you seen the WORLD ISLAND photos yet....stunning! I wonder how many AD's they have in that area??

Oscar · 12 June 2008, 08:13 PM

It looks good to see how others live, but really not my cup of tea. I like some acreage around me............

I like to get out in the garden in the buff and just enjoy nature........ Neighbours have not complained yet........

I'm waiting for Joe to seize the opportunity and chip in with something timely.

seantk · 12 June 2008, 09:54 PM

I watched several documentaries a few years ago on the Discovery Channel/NGC on how the islands were constructed - very interesting.

Sean

Numismatist · 12 June 2008, 10:52 PM

Lot's of Rolexes per square foot there I'll bet!

Rockrolex · 12 June 2008, 11:21 PM

The concept is interesting, but in reality they're nothing more than ticky-tacky MacMansions.

2careless · 12 June 2008, 11:57 PM

I wonder what happens to these houses when global warming raises temp by even 0.5C. Would these artificial island all soak in water?

jasonbellevue · 13 June 2008, 12:26 AM

Absolutely spectacular, an amazing engineering feat! Wow. Thanks for sharing the pics, JJ.

SLRdude · 13 June 2008, 01:16 AM

They also have this one too

Earth Shaped Islands

Michael Schumacher owns one of the islands there.

Numismatist · 13 June 2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

I wonder what happens to these houses when global warming raises temp by even 0.5C. Would these artificial island all soak in water?

It won't matter, they have the money to lower the ocean!!!

Numismatist · 13 June 2008, 01:30 AM

So JJ, with this and the other post about the World's largest pool in Chile...

Are you looking to leave NZ???

Uncle-AJ · 13 June 2008, 01:47 AM

These islands are all very well but the traffic congestion in Dubai is out of hand. They are supposed to be installing a mono-rail system so people can get around. Another drawback of these constructions is the erosion of natural beaches further down the coast. The the sea currents have all changed and it's an environmental disaster.

oneillba · 13 June 2008, 02:58 AM

I would be worried about only one thing... Sunami!

Uncle-AJ · 13 June 2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by oneillba

I would be worried about only one thing... Sunami!

There's not much chance of that in the Gulf. Too many obstructions for a wave to form.

JJ Irani · 13 June 2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

So JJ, with this and the other post about the World's largest pool in Chile...

Are you looking to leave NZ???

No way.

NZ has been my home for over 12 years now......and my wife and I have very good jobs. So why would I want to try and relocate at my age and start life all over again?

Besides that, I have my whole family here!! And I also have my own debt free, mortgage free, 2-bedroom, fully-refurbished unit!!

JJ

Ashley · 13 June 2008, 03:54 AM

I've always wanted to visit Dubai, it looks like a beautiful place. I could never live there though, way too hot!

KJacques · 13 June 2008, 07:13 AM

It may be an engineering marvel, but it looks like an over-developed nightmare. I prefer the natural world rather than something artificially created like that monstrosity where you could cross the island by jumping from rooftop to rooftop.

pwrslider · 14 June 2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

They also have this one too

Earth Shaped Islands

Michael Schumacher owns one of the islands there.

That's the WORLD one I was thinking of..........

ROLEX MAN · 14 June 2008, 06:26 PM

thanks for a great post!

Art 1 · 14 June 2008, 08:39 PM

You can also see those on google earth.

boa2 · 17 June 2008, 03:57 AM

Fascinating engineering feat, but what soulless tract homes. For the price of one of those places, I'd be living in a beautiful home in San Francisco, with a yard, overlooking the bay. Or in a mansion with a view of the French Riviera. C'mon!

gaopa · 20 June 2008, 10:16 PM

That is amazing, JJ.... I had no idea of what life there was like.... ummmm, from those pics I see no life? Do people live there? Cheers, Bill P.

cray-fish · 27 March 2009, 10:44 AM

When you have too much money....

JPersat · 27 March 2009, 10:46 AM

Wow, I want to live there

steelers · 27 March 2009, 11:17 PM

Amazing!

12 June 2008, 06:42 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Beautiful, bountiful Dubai!! A must see, guys & gals!! Stunning PALM ISLAND in Dubai!! The pictures just about say it all!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 June 2008, 06:56 PM	#4
Spirit-V12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Brazil Watch: Z 16600 SeaDweller Posts: 32	...Wonderful pics! Dubai is a place that I really want to visit someday. Although it seems to be a wonderful place, and makes me have the will to even live there, at same time the HOT weather gets me away from any thought of that. ...I have have my share of hot weather since I have a sunny beach city in Brazil as hometown, and recently moved on to a colder city as I´m tired of beaches/sun/sand (never liked it to say the truth)... But if I was able to get a good job in Dubai, that paid worthly the desert-alike temperatures, who knows... ;) Loved the pics, I´m always interested in knowing/learning more about Dubai. Thanks for sharing, JJ! Cheers, Erwin. __________________ 16600 ♛ *Sea-Dweller* [Z-Serial]

12 June 2008, 07:01 PM	#6
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Seriously, that thing is an engineering master piece. UAE has done wonders with it's tourist industry as it's oil runs out. __________________ Lest we forget.

12 June 2008, 08:07 PM	#7
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Have you seen the WORLD ISLAND photos yet....stunning! I wonder how many AD's they have in that area?? __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

12 June 2008, 09:54 PM	#9
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I watched several documentaries a few years ago on the Discovery Channel/NGC on how the islands were constructed - very interesting. Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

12 June 2008, 06:48 PM	#2
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Now I know why gas is $4 a gallon!

12 June 2008, 08:13 PM	#8
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	It looks good to see how others live, but really not my cup of tea. I like some acreage around me............ I like to get out in the garden in the buff and just enjoy nature........ Neighbours have not complained yet........ I'm waiting for Joe to seize the opportunity and chip in with something timely.

12 June 2008, 10:52 PM	#10
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Lot's of Rolexes per square foot there I'll bet! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

12 June 2008, 11:21 PM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,522	The concept is interesting, but in reality they're nothing more than ticky-tacky MacMansions. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 June 2008, 11:57 PM	#12
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I wonder what happens to these houses when global warming raises temp by even 0.5C. Would these artificial island all soak in water?

13 June 2008, 12:26 AM	#13
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Absolutely spectacular, an amazing engineering feat! Wow. Thanks for sharing the pics, JJ. __________________

13 June 2008, 01:16 AM	#14
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	They also have this one too Earth Shaped Islands Michael Schumacher owns one of the islands there. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

13 June 2008, 01:30 AM	#16
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	So JJ, with this and the other post about the World's largest pool in Chile... Are you looking to leave NZ??? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

13 June 2008, 01:47 AM	#17
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	These islands are all very well but the traffic congestion in Dubai is out of hand. They are supposed to be installing a mono-rail system so people can get around. Another drawback of these constructions is the erosion of natural beaches further down the coast. The the sea currents have all changed and it's an environmental disaster. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I would be worried about only one thing... Sunami! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

13 June 2008, 03:54 AM	#21
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	I've always wanted to visit Dubai, it looks like a beautiful place. I could never live there though, way too hot!

13 June 2008, 07:13 AM	#22
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	It may be an engineering marvel, but it looks like an over-developed nightmare. I prefer the natural world rather than something artificially created like that monstrosity where you could cross the island by jumping from rooftop to rooftop.

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	You can also see those on google earth.

17 June 2008, 03:57 AM	#26
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,657	Fascinating engineering feat, but what soulless tract homes. For the price of one of those places, I'd be living in a beautiful home in San Francisco, with a yard, overlooking the bay. Or in a mansion with a view of the French Riviera. C'mon! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

20 June 2008, 10:16 PM	#27
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	That is amazing, JJ.... I had no idea of what life there was like.... ummmm, from those pics I see no life? Do people live there? Cheers, Bill P.

27 March 2009, 10:44 AM	#28
cray-fish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 175	When you have too much money....

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JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Wow, I want to live there

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steelers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 815	Amazing!

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