Palm Jumeirah is the world's largest man-made island, comprising of a two kilometre long trunk, a crown made up of 17 fronds and a surrounding crescent.The Palm Jumeirah was launched in 2001 and completed in 2007. The islands first residences comprising 4000 luxury villas and apartments were handed over during a phase period. Since then, the tourism, leisure and retail elements of the island have been developed, creating a spectacular, world-renowned residential and tourism destination.