Genius. The folks over at
Al Manakh are reporting that of the 158 entries in an online competition to design a monument to commemorate the life of
Michael Jackson, three propose the creation of a new island off the coast of Dubai in the shape of his visage.
Photo caption: The proposed Jackson Island would be created between Palm Deira and Palm Jumeirah. Courtesy the Live Forever competition to commemorate the life of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson had a thing for the Gulf, including Dubai. In 2005, he visited The World islands with Nakheel and was sighted all across the city.
Here are some photos from that visit.
Eigenvectors of New York City suggest the creation of an island in the shape of one of MJ's dance poses (see above). The team write: "Michael Jackson's iconic dance moves are recognizable as the earth's map or a palm tree. The Michael Jackson Memorial Island would be placed off the coast of Dubai next to the other man made islands. The island would include an airport, hotel, amusement parks, and many ranches."
The
"Live Forever" competition is being hosted by
Archinect and
Bustler.
See the other designs after the jump ...
Zsuzsanna of Vienna and Budapest writes in their entry for the Jackson Islands: "Dubai
has been the place of architectural miracles, whose achievements are
visible even from outer Space. None of the existing constructions will,
however, be comparable in monumentality to the new Jackson islands.
With a size of 10 by 15 km, the islands are formed after the lines of
Michael Jackson's face. His face, an enclosed bay, is turning towards
the continent. Unlike all the other islands in Dubai, these ones are
artificial hills, reaching a peak of 3,776 meters (the height of the
Fuji Mount)".
Steven Ward of Louisville calls his proposal "The KING OF POP". He writes: "In tribute to Michael Jackson, Dubai's most spectacular artificial island development to date will capture Jackson's signature pose in profile. From the tip of The Palm Jumeirah development, THE KING OF POP will extend an additional 25km into the Arabian Gulf, adding hundreds of kilometres of new shoreline to the Dubai waterfront and thousands of opportunities for Jackson's legacy to inspire exciting new residential, leisure and entertainment centers in a variety of settings."
I think this is a great idea...since there will be no one like him ever. And he is the most well known figure in the world. So he deserves it.
It's a good idea, but I wouldn't recommend purchasing the nose island. You'll need to keep rebuilding it.
IT'S A WONDERFUL IDEA!I LOVE IT :) THE ISLAND SHOULD BE HUUUUGE! :) i WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT IN A MAP :) FOR THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF YEARS TO REMEMBER :)
There always has to be someone that is hateful. People are saying positive things about MJ. He deserves it . This man gave millions to charity. Now it is time to give back to him. It is time to stop making fun of this man. That is why he is no longer with us. It is that type of crap that ruins people's self esteem.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW THAT IS SOOOO AMAZINNNG!!!!!!!!!!
This has got to be one of the stupidest ideas. Ever. Is no one considering the ecological, environmental, or economic consequences? Dubai is not a dreamland, when you dump a whole load of sand and rock into the water, you kill what's living in it- there are consequences. It's funny that an 18 year old has to remind every one to wake up to reality. Neither is Dubai a "New Neverland"; grow up and put the money towards something which will actually help the people living in the city.
We don't need another gimmick.
AMAZINGGGG...may they succeed in what they are going to do :D:D
I am sure it's a stupid idea. And it's a waste of time. he didn't add anything to the UAE. Why we should make him an island?!