New Delhi: There is no comparison to natural beauty, but humans have created islands through technology and engineering that appear magical. These man-made islands have now become one of the major tourist destinations in the world, where millions of people visit every year.
The Palm Jumeirah of Dubai is a famous island, which is designed in the shape of a palm tree. Its construction began in 2001 and was completed in 2006. Started living here from 2007. There are many luxury hotels and villas on this island, and it can accommodate about 80,000 people. It is made of sand and rocks.
World Islands in Dubai is an ambitious project consisting of around 300 small islands being built, designed in the form of a map of the world. Every island represents a country. Although this project has not been completed yet, tourists have started coming to some resorts here.
Pearl-Qatar is a magnificent man-made island located in the Arabian Gulf, which is spread over approximately 4 million square meters. Its design resembles a string of pearls, reflecting Qatar’s ancient pearl industry. It has facilities like luxury homes, shopping malls and marina, which make it special.
Hulhumale is a special island of Maldives, which has been created by removing land from the sea. Its purpose is to provide protection from the country’s increasing population and sea level rise. This project, which started in 2004, has now become a major tourist destination.
Kansai International Airport, located in Osaka Bay, Japan, is a unique example. This airport is completely built on an artificial island and was opened in 1994. It is considered a wonderful example of engineering, although according to reports the island is slowly sinking into the sea.
All these islands have proved that man can create nature-like beauty with his technology, but they also face many environmental challenges.
