@unvoles: The $12 Billions The Eighth Wonder: Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. The Eighth Wonder: Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Launched in 2001, the legendary Palm Jumeirah is a $12 billion engineering marvel designed in the exact shape of a palm tree to expand Dubai’s coastline by 78 kilometers. Meticulously plotted using satellite GPS, the entire foundation was uniquely reclaimed using zero concrete or steel—built entirely from 7 million tons of rock and 94 million cubic meters of deep-sea sand. This mega-island hides fascinating popular features: it is completely visible from space, it features a massive 6-lane underwater tunnel running 25 meters below sea level, and it holds the record for the world’s largest automated monorail system stretching across its 2-kilometer trunk. Dislclaimer - This is a virtual representation part. #dubai #dubaipalm #dubaipalmjumeirah #construction