The Palm Jumeirah is located just off Jumeirah Beach. This man-made island in the shape of a palm tree, has become quite a display of ingenuity. Known as the 8th Wonder of the World, this island has an array of luxury villas, apartments, and hotels, the most famous being Atlantis – The Palm. Situated at the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, this resort has a wide selection of luxury amenities including a water park known as the ‘AquaVenture’ that offers a vertical waterslide that is 61 metres long, and the ‘Dolphin Bay’ where visitors can interact with these beautiful and gentle creatures. The Palm Jumeirah is well-known to be an international icon.