Satellite view of Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2000, 2005 and 2010. This before and after image shows urban expansion over

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Satellite view of Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2000, 2005 and 2010. This before and after image shows urban expansion over the years and the construction of the World Islands and the Palm island called Palm Jumeirah.

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Size: 3508px × 4961px
Photo credit: © Planet Observer \ UIG / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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