The Journal

Palm Jumeirah is famously regarded as one of Dubai’s most ambitious projects – so iconic that it is visible from space, appearing exactly as its name suggests, a palm tree drawn in the Arabian Gulf. The man-made island’s fronds are lined with private villas, and its crescent has some of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Along this outer edge is an 11-kilometre Boardwalk, built over the rocks that shield the island from the sea. It has become a morning spot for joggers, an afternoon escape for families, and a place to capture Dubai’s most photogenic views.