A cluster of 300 artificial islands off Dubai‘s coast in the shape of a global map is stable, its developer Nakheel insists, despite a court claim alleging that “The World” was neglected and eroding away.

“There is no issue with the stability of The World islands that are approximately 70 percent sold and handed over,” a Nakheel spokesman said.

“The island purchasers (have) the responsibility to proceed with their developments in due course,” he added.

An investor in the World project (Dubai) has listed an island on sale defying the “no flipping” diktat by UAE Defense Minister, Nakheel.

The 20,000 sqm island is up for sale for Dh42 million ($11million), according to Streamline Real Estate Brokers, the agency brokering the deal.

When contacted about the ‘re-sale’, a Nakheel spokesperson said: “Flipping is not allowed for islands on The World.”

The stunning Exuma District, Bahamas is home to a wealth of private islands. Now a personal, private get-away is for sale with a price tag of $110 million.

The island, called Cave Cay, features a protected deep-water harbor and marina with floating cement dock system and 35 dock slips, a 2,800 ft. private airstrip and several completed buildings.

It’s not often a whole island comes up for sale in the Bahamas, let alone one with substantial cliffs, deep-water moorings and some of the best beaches in the Caribbean.

Great Whale Cay, 30 minutes by boat from Nassau, is for sale for $80 million and has all the possibilities to become an exclusive retreat for the right buyer.

There are historic buildings (Great house, lighthouse, and church) on this 850-acre L-shaped island, rare flora and fauna and watersports and diving.

British football star David Beckham is planning to take his wife Victoria to the very exclusive Necker island for their wedding anniversary.

The two have been married for 10 years now.

“Becks has pulled in a few favours. He bought Victoria a lot of other gifts to mark the occasion but the big surprise is the holiday to Necker.

Last month’s Robb Report has announced that timber magnate Tim Blixseth will accept $75 million for his 5 acre Caribbean island of Emerald Cay, or swap it for a Gulfstream Jet or a luxury New York apartment.

Blixseth bought the island half-finished about three years ago, and then completed the construction.

He originally planned on using the island as part of his Yellowstone Club World luxury residence club, but the club recently filed for bankruptcy.