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Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah was constructed using millions of tons of rock and sand — basically a toddler’s sandcastle, but with a sovereign budget.

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The Palm Jumeirah is a massive land-reclamation project built from dredged sand and rock, shaped into a palm-like outline. Projects of this scale involve millions of tons of material and extensive coastal engineering to manage erosion and wave action.

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Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah was constructed using millions of tons of rock and sand — basically a toddler’s sandcastle, but with a sovereign budget. | SmartAss Facts