The World is a man-made archipelago in the rough shape of a world map, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is made up of 300 islands ranging in size from 150,000 to 450,000 square feet (14,000-42,000 sq. meters) that are an average of 330 feet (100 m) apart. When construction of The World began in 2003, total development costs were estimated at roughly $10 billion.25°13'00.0"N, 55°10'00.0"E
The World Islands, United Arab Emirates
The World Islands, United Arab Emirates
The World Islands, United Arab Emirates
The World is a man-made archipelago in the rough shape of a world map, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is made up of 300 islands ranging in size from 150,000 to 450,000 square feet (14,000-42,000 sq. meters) that are an average of 330 feet (100 m) apart. When construction of The World began in 2003, total development costs were estimated at roughly $10 billion.25°13'00.0"N, 55°10'00.0"E