PREMIUM --

Works ongoing on the giant palm tree-shaped resort island that is being built in Gulf waters off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at Jumeirah location as seen on these photos dated July 2006. The multi-billion-dollar project will have hotels as well as private houses. Some of the world celebrities like David Beckham, Michael Owen or Boris Becker are among those who bought a house on the first of three Palm islands. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM