Dubai escape to ‘the World’
Everyone know by today, that Dubai is the city of possibilities. But that you can already visit ‘The World’ of Dubai is yet something new for most of you.
The World got created and finished before the year 2010, but the growing water level and the storms make the use of the island complicated. In 2011 the work and remodulation of the Islands got stopped and it is yet to be decided what will happen with the group of islands.
In 2012 the Royal Island Beach Club opened on the Lebanon Island and is yet the only infra-structured Island.
About the World
The project is the second largest artificial Island creation in the world, bigger than the known ‘Jumeirah Palm’ and Dubai’s other palm projects. The project was initiated by the state of Dubai and invested circa 7,6 million US-Dollar. The small Islands are sold for 11-40 million US-Dollar depending on its size. To know more about such real estate news in the UAE, visit websites similar to Zoom Property Blog that provides information like housing rates or regulations in Dubai.
Why to visit the World?
Dubai is an incredible city, powerful, beautiful, interesting and fun, BUT especially in the summer months it can get a bit overhelming. It is always hot, always filled with people -and traffic – as well as always full of high expectations.
It is just normal that there are moments you need or want to escape this beautiful city.
Dubai’s beaches are beautiful but you still feel like beeing in the middle of the city and close by there aren’t a lot of places you could escape to: Wherever you go there is desert and heat.
If you’re living in this amazing city, or if you’re in town for more than 5 or 6 days this escape point is perfect for you! Finally you can get a dream beach island and the huge city in one.
The Lebanon Island
- Sparkling Rating: 8/10
- Contact: bookings@theisland.ae / (+971) 050-617-6507
- Day Access & Trip: 200 AED / 300 AED (depending on the month)
- Departure point: Jumeirah Fishing Harbour 1
- Website
The Lebanon island is the first island of ‘ The World’, that is finalised and infra-structures and that you can go to visit.
The trip from the coast of Dubai is only a short 20 min drive by boat. Travelling through the water and having the skyline of the city is a great experience itself.
Upon arrival you’ll be surprised by the beauty of the water, the colours and natural fishes living on this ‘fake’ island.
The Royal Island Beach Club will give you a little bit the feeling of being in the Maldives, the small houses, the beautiful water, the white sand etc.
If the full club would be a bit more cured however, it would have received an even higher Sparkling Ranking from me. The place is beautiful, the water is breathtaking and not as warm as you know it from the Dubai coast. But unfortunately a lot is very old and not curated, which takes away a bit of the beautiful atmosphere.
The food is quite good and the portions are well served. We had our full lunch there with bruschetta, salads and hamburgers. The seafood plate was not available which was a pity. At a hot summer day close by the beach it is what I usually expect to eat.
All in all it was a lovely relaxing day trip and I really enjoyed my time there. After one day you’ll be surprised how much you can reload your batteries 😉
You are travelling to Dubai soon? Then read here about amazing restaurants to try in the City!
Best,
Be-Sparkling.
11 comments
We were in Dubai two months ago for 3 nights! We didn’t visited The World so thanks for sharing this article! We only went to Palm Jumeirah where we stayed at Anantara on a beach day pass. It’s true about the clear waters, I love the beaches in Dubai!
I would love to visit the World. Your photos make it look very pretty and peaceful. I love a good beach, especially with great fish in the water.
Can’t believe we still didn’t make the time to go! Really should try it out! Thanks for the reminder!
A country with lack of natural resourcesbother than petroleum and manpower, and lots of sands, it is amazing that they could build this majestic projects that The World per se wants to visit. Kudos!
Yes one country that has grown leaps and bounds in past couple of decades. I haven’t been there yet, your description makes crave to get there as soon as possible.
I still haven’t been to Dubai and honestly I’m not really that crazy about Dubai. Its gotten so touristy and I’m someone who likes to explore off the beaten tracks!
I’ve never been to Dubai but it sounds like a wild time. I’ve never been on an artificial island either! I’m sorry the club wasn’t very well curated, though.
The World sounds like an amazing getaway from the summer heats.. The white sandy beaches and the azure waters looks stunning. Would definitely love to visit it some day.
I have been to Duba twice and always thought that a day trip to once of the islands in The World cluster would cost a lot but its surprisingly a lot lesser than I thought. Thanks for the insight, now I might go check out some Islands there the next time I am in Dubai 😀
i’ve been to Dubai several times but I’ve never visited The World. It’s amazing to look at that area 25 years ago compared to now and see the advancements it’s made
I visited Dubai a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it! I didn´t get a chance to visit The World, but it sounds amazing and like the perfect escape. I hope to visit Dubai again someday and will definitely have to check this out.