Dubai is known for wanting and creating the biggest, the best and the first of everything, and the construction of The Palms is no different. The Dubai Palm Islands are the world’s three largest man-made islands being built off the coast of Dubai. Also known as “The Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Palm Islands will create a large number of residential, leisure, and entertainment areas.

The project is being handled by Al Nakheel Properties. The idea was first announced in May 2002. It took four years of planning and studies to make sure the project would not disrupt the environment. The first phase of the project was transferring sand and rocks to create the islands. There are three islands included in this project: The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali, and The Palm Deira.

All together, the Dubai Palm Islands will support more than 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 exclusive Dubai villas, 1,000 unique water homes, 5,000 shoreline apartments, marinas, water parks, restaurants, malls, sports facilities, health spas and cinemas. Visiting The Palm Islands is a must for a truly unforgettable Dubai Vacation.

The Palm Jumeirah is primarily a retreat and residential area for living, relaxation and leisure. The island consists of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms as a breakwater. Residents began moving into their Palm Jumeirah properties at the end of 2006. This was the end of phase one of construction, which includes 1,400 villas and 2,500 shoreline apartments. Eight of the 32 hotels have begun construction, including the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa and the Atlantis, The Palm.

The second island, the Palm Jebel Ali, started construction in October 2002 and is expected to be completed in mid 2008. The island is expected to accommodate 1.7 million people by 2020. The Palm Jebel Ali is 50 percent larger than the Palm Jumeirah, and will include six marinas, a water park, homes built on stilts above the water, as well as boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm inscribed with letters that spell out an Arabic poem by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The last island, the Palm Deira, was announced for development in October 2004. Once completed, this will be the world’s largest man-made island. The island is eight times larger than the Palm Jumeirah and five times larger than the Palm Jebel Ali and is expected to house more than a million people.

The Dubai Palm Islands are just one of the many amazing Dubai attractions this unique Emirate has to offer. For more information on all of the other eccentric buildings and projects being constructed or to learn about places to stay and things to do while on your Holiday to Dubai, visit www.dubaivacationtrips.com.

A great way to enjoy all of the amazing sights and unbelievable Dubai attractions is by taking a trip on the Hop on & Hop off Bus Tour. This tour is the perfect way to start out your Dubai vacation, to find out where everything is and which attraction you want to spend more time at. A trip on the Hop on & Hop off Tour will be an enjoyable and memorable part of your holiday to Dubai. Enjoy two tours for the price of one, the Red Route, which is the City Tour, and the Blue Route, which is the Beach Tour. From the Burj Al Arab hotel to the traditional Dubai Souks, you will have the opportunity to see all of the incredible Dubai attractions that make up this unique Emirate.

Riding in an open-top double decker bus, you will be taken to 23 of Dubai’s most famous attractions. Buses depart from each stop approximately every 30 minutes and they run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The tickets include a free two-hour beach tour, free entry to the Dubai Museum, free entry to Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s house, a free Wafi City advantage card, free walking tour and a free daily Arabian Dhow Cruise. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off included in the tour, just go to any one of the Dubai attractions on the routes to be picked up and start from there! Each tour has live English commentary and the tickets are valid for 24 hours.

The City Tour will bring you to ten of Dubai’s attractions where you can explore the city and the many shops, bars and restaurants in the area. For some traditional Dubai shopping, hop off at the Gold Souk and experience what shopping used to be like! The Wafi City Mall and the Burjuman Mall are two stops to do more shopping, as well as grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. The Beach Tour is the other route available which includes 13 different stops. This tour will bring you to a variety of beaches such as Jumeirah Beach Park, Oasis Beach Hotel or Sheraton Beach Hotel to relax and lay out. A few other stops are the famous Jumeirah Mosque or the Mall of the Emirates which also has Ski Dubai, the indoor ski park.

When planning your Dubai vacation, make sure to set aside a day for The Hop on & Hop off Bus Tour, the perfect way to explore the entire city and all of its magnificent sights in one day. For more information on lots of other great Dubai attractions or to see what else this exotic Emirate has to offer, check out www.Dubaivacationtrips.com.