The great scientist Thomas A. Edison said, ‘to invent, one needs a great imagination and a pile of junk’. Seems, this statement became a stirring line for all those innovative people who turned wasteland into a beautiful island. God has created astonishing places to bewitch the human being, but humans in his God-like image proved his creativity and skills by generating several artificial islands from wastes. Simply put, these stunning islands are result of brilliant ideas and smart way of execution. Know more about these floating pieces of land, check out Octanmen list of Manmade Islands.
8) Palm Island, Dubai
Shaped as Palm Tree leaf, this artificial peninsula is located at Jumeirah Beach. Stunning symbol of height of human ambition, this island is the new member of the group of astonishing wonders of the world. This human created archipelago is a set of three islands, in which ‘Palm Jumeirah’ is completed but another two are under construction.
Hot Coz: Visit that island which is the next landmark of earth. This is another after ‘Great Wall of China’, which you can locate from space.
7) World Islands, Dubai
Dubai is the center of finest architecture of modern world, after Palm Island, ‘The World Island’ is also astonishing the world from its wonderful construction. This is a huge chain of 300 small islands, looks like a large world map is floating carelessly on the blue water.
Hot Coz: Cherish your dream to see the globe without wearing astronomical suits.
6) Spiral Island, Mexico
Made of 200,000 plastic bottles and layers of plywood this island is a perfect example of man’s never ending quest to construct things. Created by British migrant “Richie Sowa”, this little island is full of small trees and bushes. This lush green wonder attracts almost hundred voyagers a day.
Hot Coz: Richie Sowa’s island is a unique yacht that is incorporating nature’s flora. This floating land is enough to envy god’s creations.
5) Île Notre- Dame, Montreal, Canada
Made of rock exhumed for Montreal Metro, this Island is located in the middle of Lawrence River. With a look that beats natural islands at many places, this island is a hotspot for all tourists who visit Montreal. Created to celebrate Canada’s centennial, this is a paradise for Rowers and ice skaters.
Hot Coz: Celebrate the real enthusiasm of Canada with Casinos, skating, swimming and other enticing activities.
4) The Pearl Island, Qatar
The Real-estate industry is experiencing a boom in Middle East. With several artificial archipelagos, Dubai is rocking but Qatar is not left behind. ‘The Pearl’ is pride of the country, this man made island is situated at a distance of one mile from Doha Coastline. With three luxurious hotels and many more facilities, more than 40,000 people can be entertained at a time.
Hot Coz: Enjoy all the luxuries of life on this multi billion dollar pearl string shaped islet.
3) Zoran Island, Phuket, Thailand
A fabulous trick to cash the flowering tourism of Thailand; Government is developing this island to get more revenue. Full of lavish apartments, parks, business centre, this island will be dream destination for those who want all artificial opulence with pelagic beauty.
Hot Coz: Good for tourism and best for investment; cash the outburst of real estate industry.
2) Coral Island, Singapore
Natural beauty and technology is overflowing in Singapore. A perfect amalgamation of human art and nature, it presents a stunning sight; the Coral Island that is nothing less than best.
Hot Coz: Get the new standards of exclusivity, luxury and privacy here.
1) Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach is known for its dazzling natural beauty. American made Balboa Island is made of three artificial islands. This is one of the most expensive real estate markets in North America.
Hot Coz: With wonderful sight seeing and luxurious lifestyle, enjoy your frozen chocolate banana.