
Episode 2 Preview | Europe in the Desert
Preview: Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Trace one man’s dream to transform six sand islands into a luxurious holiday destination.
Can six sand islands, poking out of the Persian Gulf near Dubai, be transformed into the most luxurious holiday destination on earth? One man believes they can and he’s risking tens of millions of dollars to prove it.

Episode 2 Preview | Europe in the Desert
Preview: Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Can six sand islands, poking out of the Persian Gulf near Dubai, be transformed into the most luxurious holiday destination on earth? One man believes they can and he’s risking tens of millions of dollars to prove it.
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Construction has commenced on Sweden Island. (1m 38s)
The Heart of Europe’s Desert Jungle
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Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands. (2m 19s)
The Heart of Europe’s Emergency Response Team
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The Heart of Europe has created its own Emergency Response Unit (ERU). (4m 19s)
Strengthening the Ground Using Vibro Compaction
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Before construction can begin, the sand must be compacted using "vibro compaction." (2m 4s)
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