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Gentle Giant Visits Palm Jumeirah
This week a resident of Frond P on Palm Jumeirah photograph a juvenile Whale Shark swimming in the waters in front of their home. THe whale shark (Rhincodon typus) grows up to 15 meters in length and can weigh up to 20 tonnes. The specimen seen in the waters of Palm Jumeirah was only 3.5 m in length so is really only a baby still.
The whale shark only eats plankton and is harmless to humans. However, this gentle giant can be a bit clumsy with its massive bulk so it is best to stay out of its way.
Due to its scarcity, this species is listed as vulnerable under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources(IUCN) and, as such, it is proptected by law.
With their gentle nature and phenomenal size, whale sharks are a tourist attraction around the world and people will pay a handsome sum to see them. However, the residents of Palm Jumeirah need only look out of their living room window and they can see one of the wonders of the marine world.
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Clubhouses to provide amenities on The Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel, one of the world's largest privately-held property developers, has unveiled plans for its Shoreline Apartments clubhouses which will provide residents of The Palm Jumeirah with high quality retail and leisure facilities.
The clubhouses will offer a range of facilities including general stores, ATMs, coffee shops, spa, kids' clubs, hairdressers and nail bars. Each clubhouse will have a unique restaurant or bar with a Mediterranean, Australian, Asian or South American theme. Every clubhouse will also have a gym which is set to open in the next few weeks.
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The Palm Jumeirah, Shoreline Apartment
Costa Coffee now open at Al Basri beachhouse.
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