The ambitiousty - constructed archipelago of island shape like the countries of the globe, is sinking back into the sea, according to evidence cited before a property tribunal.
Developed with tailor - made hotel complexes and luxury villas, and sold to millionaires, the island, off the coast of dubai, are accessible by yacht or motor boat.
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But now the island's sands are eroding and navigational channels beetwen them are silting up, the british lawyer for a company bringing a case against the state run developer, nakheel, has told judges.
The islands are gradually falling back into the sea Richard willmot smith qc for penguin marine, said. the evidence showed erosion and deterioration of the world islands he added.
with all but one of the island stil uninhabited - greenland and that one a showpiece owned by the ruler of Dubai, most of the development plants have been brought to a crashing halt by the financial crisis.
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