Island Types, Current Investors & More – The World - Dubai

Dubai Islands presents Island Types, Current Investors & More – The World

The World development, by Dubai-based major real estate developer Nakheel, consists of 300 artificially constructed islands making up a 300,000 square foot archipelago on the Gulf Ocean. The islands are located 100 metres apart from each other.
Dubai World Islands

The entire development is for mixed-use, but with separated regions for a variety of purposes. With several island types, the project offers more potential for investors, developers and end-users. The island types available at The World development includes low density, mid to high density, resort and commercial islands.
Dubai World - The Making

The low density islands are located on the master planned development's circumference, offering privacy and access for large vessels. Ideal residential, mixed use communities, commercial and retail developments for family living are the focus of the mid to high density islands. The resort islands are dedicated for the best hotel and resort developments, based around the marinas for a variety of holidaying options. A group of retail outlets, dining options and leisure facilities are offered at the commercial islands. All of the islands are accessible through a series of canals and ships up to 200 feet in height can navigate these canals.
Dubai World Oasis

The year 2008 has seen the beginning of construction on some of The World's islands and 90% of the land has already been reclaimed. Over 50% of The World development is already sold out, with celebrities, corporate tycoons and sub-developers investing heavily on this man-made marvel.
Amazing Dubai World Island

The first developed island, located in the mini Arctic, was gifted by Sheikh Mohammed to seven-time Formula One winner Micheal Schumacher in October 2006. Many world sports icons and Hollywood stars are rumored to be owners of several other islands, although most of it's speculation and not yet confirmed by the main developers. In October 2007, the Shanghai Island was bought by Chinese businessman, Bin Hu, for $28 million and he is expected to place a bid for the remaining five representations of China, including Macao, Huainan, Beijing, Nanjing and Hong Kong.

Dubai Islands Geographical Development – The World Islands

Dubai Islands presents Geographical Development – The World Islands

The World project in Dubai is redrawing the actual world map, adding 300 small islands into the Gulf Ocean and developing these man-made islands into luxury property holds meant for an exclusive clientèle. Each island ranges from five to twenty acres and is named after a country, region or major city. However, the archipelago does not rely heavily on boundaries, both in terms of politics and geography.
Dubai World

The World development's current status shows the American, European, African and Asian continents in a more broader perspective than just national borders and political pettiness. England is loosely subsumed into the UK, and so is Ireland, which is likely to raise a few eyebrows. The Middle East lacks Israel and Palestine, perhaps as a way of showing the widespread disapproval harbored by the rulers of the United Arab Emirates and most other Arab nations. Developers have reassured the geographically missing regions are not part of any deliberate motion to provoke any political issues.
Dubai World Construction

Although the geography is not exactly as we know it, this new 'World' will still consist of developments related to the specific region, country or city each of its named after. Investors are encouraged to follow this design pattern when they develop their sections of The World. There's a lot of creative freedom provided for the sub-developers, but the primary developer, Nakheel, believes keeping with the theme would be ideal. In other words, an investor who buys up Mexico would probably not be permitted to create a Chinese history themed project within the property.
Dubai World - Island Villa

Each island is sold for a price between $15 and $225 million (USD) and the high price range ensures these islands are only bought by the world's richest people. Some of the existing investors include F1 winner Micheal Schumacher, British stars Rod Stewart and David Beckham, celebrities Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, as well as several corporate groups interested in developing the islands further.
Amazing Dubai World Island