How Dubai Built Palm Jumeirah Out of the Sea — and Why the Second Palm Sat Empty for Over a Decade

How was Palm Jumeirah built? Dubai pumped about 94 million cubic meters of sand and 7 million tons of rock into the sea to create an island shaped like a palm. Then the 2008 crash froze its bigger sister, Palm Jebel Ali, for over a decade. #construction #documentary #engineering #civilengineering #dubai DISCLAIMER _______________ This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.