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The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located 2.5 mi off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World’s overall development costs were estimated at $14 billion USD in 2005. As of 2010, only a single island has any building on it, which is a show home - all the other projects having been cancelled or delayed due to the 2008 financial crisis. While the developer and Dubai government deny it, a participant in a related law suit has alleged that the islands are also sinking back into the sea.

The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located 2.5 mi off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World’s overall development costs were estimated at $14 billion USD in 2005.

As of 2010, only a single island has any building on it, which is a show home - all the other projects having been cancelled or delayed due to the 2008 financial crisis. While the developer and Dubai government deny it, a participant in a related law suit has alleged that the islands are also sinking back into the sea.

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