Follow neo on social media: Twitter: @neo_channel_ Facebook: facebook.com/neo.youtube.fb Business inquiries: E-Mail: general@neo-youtube.com Video description: In 2003, the construction of the multi-billion dollar investment project “The World” was announced. The man-made archipelago shaped like a map of the earth was planned to feature luxurious houses and tourist-resorts located all within just a short boat ride from Dubai. But today, more than 10 years after the completion of these islands, there is hardly anything built on them. What happened here? Music from Artlist.io Further Information at the end of the video. Some music tracks are ones we made ourselves so if you are looking for a specific track but it isn't one listed at the end of the video then that's the reason. Keywords: Dubai, UAE, tourism, economy, islands, the world, investment, project, map, explained, why, how, where, how come. understanding, explainer, land reclamation