How Engineers Built the Palm Jumeirah

How do you build an entire island from sand and rock? In this episode, we explore the engineering behind Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, one of the world’s most ambitious land-reclamation projects. Discover how engineers dredged and positioned millions of cubic metres of sand, used precise surveying to create the famous palm-tree shape, compacted the reclaimed ground, and constructed a massive breakwater to protect it from waves and erosion. We also look at water circulation, roads, utilities, transportation, and the challenges of maintaining an artificial coastline. It’s a fascinating look at how engineers didn’t just build on the land—they built the land itself.

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