It hit me when I looked out of the window from my room at Dukes Dubai, which sits on the trunk of the island. Here's what it looked like: In person and up close, you can still see the palm tree ...

An curved arrow pointing right. "Smart Palms" are palm tree-like devices that will provide free Wi-Fi and will charge your phone. There are more than 50 Smart Palms in Dubai, located on beaches ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Two of the best ways to get a look at Palm Jumeirah are from beyond: a jump with Skydive Dubai offers unparalleled views of the "tree" while an afternoon yacht excursion can ...