Don't Have an Island? Well, Duh, Build Some!

I watched with true amazement the show about the Dubai guys who are building their country it's own islands apparently to raise revenue in the future after we have exhausted their oil reserves. These islands stick out from the present coast of the country a some distance and are shaped like palm trees. A circular "breakwater" protects the delicate branches of the palm! Would you believe Dutch engineers were involved in the studies and design? The Dubai guy ordered that their construction be of totally natural materials. They used primarily sand and rock only! The three palm islands and the group of islands alike a map of the worlds continents will, it is planned, provide by increasing its beach front a greatly improved tourist industry for the little country and provide revenues for its government and residents! These pictures are from the air and space.....he has his own satellite up there to help with the construction! http://www.fresh99.com/dubai-islands.htm