I just read an article about the Palm Jumeirah here in Dubai.

People have been living out there for a year, but apparently the hotels aren't done yet. The Atlantis Hotel - a 1,500 room resort hotel and water theme park - is expected to be open by November 2008. Additionally 28 beachfront hotels, located on the crescent section of the Palm, will be open by the end of 2009. These will be your Hilton, Radisson, Mövenpick, etc.

Lastly, the QE2, will make its permanent home here in 2009.