Check Out The Dubai Island Paradise That Never Was

Watching old promotional videos for Dubai's The World may cause you to despair.
The "most innovative development on Earth" imagined a super luxury community on man-made islands shaped like the world. Each island would be a billionaire's customizable plaything, ranging from a European castle surrounded by forest to an African game reserve modeled after the Serengeti.
Soon after the islands were dredged, however, disaster struck. The world fell into recession and Dubai crashed harder than most. Dubai World, the parent company of The World developer Nakheel, delayed payment on a $59 billion loan and was bailed out by Abu Dhabi.
Today the development is on hold while Nakheel considers more cautious investments, according to the WSJ. A few islands have sold, but none were developed except for one show home.
















It has been reported by The Daily Mail and others that the undeveloped islands are vulnerable to erosion and may be melting into the sea.
We've pulled some highlights from promotional videos.

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