New, and Old, Land Ahoy!

Land reclamation is the concept of creating or restoring land, where none currently exists. It’s usually done in waterlogged coastal areas, using materials such as rocks, soil, and sand that are built up until they are higher than the sea … Continue reading

Islands of Sand

This week we’re focusing on the development of Dubai’s land-coast interface between July 2001 and October 2009, looking specifically at the creation of the Palm islands and the World Archipelago. Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab … Continue reading