In Dubai, an ambitious project «The World» risks to sink. Bashny.Net

In Dubai, an ambitious project «The World» risks to sink. Artificial archipelago of 300 islands whose outlines resemble the various countries of the world, began to fill in 2003. During the financial crisis, the project had to be frozen due to lack of funds, since the Arab "peace" floating in obscurity. More than a year ago, all kinds of work were terminated, resulting in «The World» slowly turning into a dump sand and stones in the middle of the bay. In the course of legal proceedings against the project developer company Nakheel were told that the coast of the islands, the sea washed away and the land gradually goes to the bottom. More recently, The World represented the dream of a luxurious haven for the rich and famous. Richard Branson hoisting the British flag on one of the islands, Karl Lagerfeld to design a house for Isla Moda, the world's first island-style. Billionaires and celebrities look after themselves standing pieces of the artificial world. Rumor has recorded in the real estate owners in the archipelago Rod Stewart and David Beckham. Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee once blurted out that he had bought "Greece" for Pamela Anderson, but later denied this information. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie named owners of "Ethiopia", although it's more like a clear duck. A Crown Prince of Dubai, presented part of the "Antarctica" racer Michael Schumacher. Before stopping the project Nakheel had to implement 70% of the artificial world. But to date, the only inhabited place remains "Greenland", owned by the ruler of Dubai. The developer claims that all is not lost, and once will be able to settle the issue with the creditors, the work resumed.