Exploring Dubai’s Empty $13 Billion Man-Made Islands

[@YesTheory]

Hey there, thank you for watching :) I've really missed making videos consistently so I'm very happy to be back. I'm sure this year has had so many ups and downs for all of you as well so I hope to share some positivity through these stories I've captured. This is the first one out of my trip and I've got plenty more coming your way. Let me know what you think in the comments and I'll see you again soon

[@rudeamitdude]

This has been a long time wait to see you

[@josephdelossantos796]

You did great! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MatheusValaderas-Rel]

Take your time dude.

[@MaxwellChan0]

❤love your content either way!

[@georgiethreipland7373]

How much persuading would it take to fly me out to join you for part of your travels 😂... I NEED ADVENTURE and miss travelling so so much! I'm ready for a challenge!

[@YouTube]

Island hopping just got a lot better 🏝

[@thomasnatarajan9568]

KZbin is that you?

[@Mominn]

KZbin do comments ????

[@topshotta922]

Wtf

[@raptor1598]

Epic youtube moment

[@chowtownyt7239]

KZbin pog

[@DVeck89]

That chef totally googled "what do americans eat"

[@deepu_btbx]

Ah yes we dont have international cuisine. We eat hummus for breakfast, lunch and dinner

[@Okleb7]

@@deepu_btbx lol

[@peachbellini2615]

I thought the same thing!

[@dawit9496]

The world class chef already knows lol

[@juzihs]

the dude is from sweden my man... XD

[@VEE3RDEYE]

The Dubai skyline at the end of your pool is so neat

[@ahmadahli487]

I am from Dubai and I agree

[@finze1530]

idk if thats the dubai skyline or the palm jumeriah

[@vuongpham6661]

aSinloveyunz.link

[@AVT789]

@@finze1530 palm jumeirah doesn’t really have a skyline

[@Anonymous-mk7es]

I wouldn’t know

[@nqh4393]

New challenge for you guys: Go live for 72 hours with the labourers who've been building those islands next and tell us what you think.

[@prins1991]

True. He should have interviewed people building those islands working at 86°F dew point during summer.

[@Meddi_Logically]

This comment is so underrated.

[@davidanthony1992]

I’ve been to where they are housed. It’s not a pretty sight to say the least. Very sad.

[@Fragenzeichenplatte]

That will be their last video, probably.

[@janbo8331]

The only way he gets the kind of access he got is high-fiving the sheiks and not mentioning a single problem.

[@maksymtt]

"this looks totally livable there is a pool" - Thomas accidentally reveals he's a reptile in disguise

[@ferrari.4098]

Oh 😀

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Hahaha that sounds like an interesting matter of priorities 😂 btw, if you’re interested I also have a channel with vlogs from London and other places . Feel free to check it out ❤️🙌🏻

[@user-fj4xd7hn7k]

@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon nobody cares❤️🙌🏻

[@CausingChaos.]

@@user-fj4xd7hn7k don’t be so toxic, go back to watching random twitch streamers

[@abbad707]

Maksym И lmao

[@NotLuc]

When KZbin comments on the video you know its good

[@benapdx]

ikr

[@CamelBoyPro]

He joined 50 yers ago

[@bluesackofballs4913]

I dont know how... Theyre completely incompetent

[@user-xf6ox6zx4w]

.,

[@eclipz568]

Yo wtf lmao

[@8888k]

The chairman seems like a really down to earth, smart, thoughtful guy.

[@ominouz_8674]

Wallahi

[@ahmadwhocos]

Was about to say

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Yeah, maybe cause he’s not doing all the work 😅 btw, if you’re interested I also have a channel with vlogs from London. Feel free to check it out ❤️🙌🏻

[@abbad707]

EVIL L33M0N yeah wallahi

[@abbad707]

Lachy. I know right lol

[@andrewcho9013]

Guys can we just appreciate Thomas' voice. SO soothing.

[@YesTheory]

I appreciate that 😌 thank you

[@andrewcho9013]

@@YesTheory HOLY

[@AliceDollHouseTV]

So true. I always find his voice soothing.

[@mateoben7120]

ok lol

[@GreenDayLvr76]

Check out the podcast if you haven’t yet!

[@TheMastaPlan]

free marketing for the islands through Yes Theory is probably the smartest thing they have done

[@vladimiraleman]

How do you it was free? I used to work on tourism and we used to pay for influencers to visit the place 🤯🤯

[@brianadeva4560]

Nothing free about this video. Please note the airline business class, the free accomodations and food, among others.

[@robb8234]

YES because of us 1 million + followers

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Yeah, smarter than even making these islands 😂 btw, if you’re interested I also have a channel with vlogs from London. Feel free to check it out ❤️🙌🏻

[@NelsonM47]

That’s why the chairman let him in

[@FilmsByMattH]

Chef: What do we feed the American? Sous Chef: A burger and a pizza? Chef: Better give him 2 in case

[@stantonclark]

Lol was thinking the same thing

[@keren7]

😂😂😂

[@treyjohnson9407]

He’s French I think

[@senix4177]

Exactly lmao, and the fact that Thomas didn't even see the irony of the food they chose to feed the American with proves a point haha

[@stephanyjablonofsky9749]

i thought he was from Sweden

[@seasong7655]

You were just exposed by Geopold lmao

[@Rorywizz]

True, but it wasn't exactly a secret that dubai is a slum in disguise

[@gowtham4943]

Haha. Unsubscribed this channel

[@Nicolas-qs2vq]

Just came from his video lol

[@walterwhite1]

Yes he is nothing more then a paid shill 🤡

[@fmartin59]

Didn't realize this until you mentioned it! These streamers are mostly grifters - before they were actually organic and casual.

[@timojanz]

Slogan: Seek discomfort Thomas: *proceeds to spend his weekend on a luxury island* I like that type of discomfort

[@joelle4662]

Well the base it's Yes Theory, which is doing what is seemingly impossible. This qualifies pretty well if i may say. Seeking discomfort is way to do it. Plus it's the reward for every discomfort seeking they did. I mean the stuff they did to reach this point was insane!

[@burgundyspace6177]

@@joelle4662 YO SMART

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

😂😂😂 yeah.. lucky him tbh! btw, if you’re interested I also have a channel with vlogs from London. Feel free to check it out ❤️🙌🏻

[@replyno1]

And flies First Class too....very discomforting!

[@SlinkyJosh]

These islands are going to be 10x as surreal when they're fully built out and then the sea level rises and covers them

[@sulaimanhamid8358]

They’ll just build more 😂

[@edirmarievelez9089]

Jajaja

[@gregwalken1341]

Atlantis?

[@extofer]

and there won't be any sewage system, so they'll have poop boats transport the poop to the poop trucks in main land - look over there! shiny glass!

[@Balinux]

@@extofer Well, they could start constructing pipe systems on land now, and then build up the islands as the sea rises

[@josesoto3594]

Thomas: I want to be with my family so I'll move back to Europe. Also thomas: alright so imma go to dubai first

[@YesTheory]

yeahhhhhhhh, with them now, just had to do a few stops first :)

[@josesoto3594]

@@YesTheory I've peaked in life

[@dorabobanovic2324]

@@ZaidK_ it was released last week!

[@BludMonger]

@@YesTheory 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TessaAvonlea]

The chairman talking about how sustainable and eco-friendly their system is on an artificial island built on the destruction of a marine ecosystem.

[@fahadfaisal7855]

You pointed out something that's beyond the thinking of so many here mesmerized by fakeness; steal; marble; asphalt; and glass…yes, lots of glass…that’s what a desert has plenty of.

[@rustalisin8950]

@@fahadfaisal7855 mesmerized by utube comment.. Dizzy Lizards.. Silica is only a raw material a far cry from glass.. After all, Ozone supplied textured glass for the Dubai airport.. from contract manufacture (in china ?) thats where Cydonia went to set up a factory.. SO much for that effort.. Money breeds contest between Ego / Envy

[@timothinking9855]

Chairman for President!

[@pallabidutta968]

These deserted islands seem to be a perfect place for unloading the poop trucks from the burj khalifa.

[@tiisetsokekana5170]

😭😭😭😂

[@Shawn-eq8zw]

The dude dressed in the traditional uae clothing had perfect American English.

[@amaniqbal7774]

Yeah I live in the uae and that’s very common. A lot of the Emiratis are exposed to British and American culture in their childhood right away and that’s what it results in lol

[@abbad707]

Aman Iqbal yeah lmao

[@abbad707]

Shawn6466 yeah but when he speaks Arabic well don’t freak out, Dubai has a lot of expats and that’s why Emiratis sound that way

[@royalpillows7716]

As an Emirati mostly all schools teach English/French or both, this is mainly because most of our population are expats so it’s mandatory that we speak those or one of those languages.

[@abbad707]

ツRoyalPillows yeah lol

[@sch2347]

Then: Asking billionaires to have doughnuts with them Now: Invited to billionaire's Island resort as the first guest! can't believe how time flies!

[@Sane8388]

@J C 😂😂

[@Crackerbarrelkid55_]

One would think someone so concerned with the environment would know the impact a project like this has on it

[@yujohnny3050]

That’s just what say not what they do,money and fame is really matters

[@Crackerbarrelkid55_]

@@yujohnny3050 it’s sad really, but it won’t matter unless we make it off this rock anyways, with the rate that we destroy it lolz

[@GauravSingh-uz6xf]

Poor spotted

[@Crackerbarrelkid55_]

@@GauravSingh-uz6xf so nice that you can connect to Wi-Fi in your village

[@Kynatosh]

@@Crackerbarrelkid55_ yeah it was an ecological disaster. Also about going to another rock: how come we could transform a very hostile planet to make it hospitable instead of fixing our own?

[@juanpablofuentes3451]

The building of these islands has a big impact on marine life. The sand is taken from ocean floor, wich gets destroyed in the process, losing countless coral reefs and marine flora. All for what? Its not only unnecesary but really harmful for the environment In my opinion there should be more critical thinking on this kind of stuff (especially if you talk about being mindfull about the environment).

[@beezamate]

terrible ad placement, the dude has no idea

[@nqh4393]

Not mentioning thousands of slave labours they've been exploiting to build these bullshits.

[@w7n424]

You know that not all sand at the bottom of the sea has coral on it

[@عاتكة-ح7ق]

@@nqh4393 Money is provided to the workers and help them to get jobs and without taking taxes and providing housing. Slavery is what built your factories and you are still enslaving Latin workers😟🤐🤐

[@gridman1984]

lets not forget nasa has reported that its rapidly sinking

[@jaredkimble6789]

"This looks pretty livable to me. There's a pool!" Ah yes, only the necessities

[@YesTheory]

my priorities make total sense, as long as there's water close by I'm happy XD

[@itzspiro6047]

Water = life

[@erikboydston4476]

That guy he saw in the airport seemed so wholesome

[@greighlinv]

I can feel that chairman’s power even just seeing him on video. He just gives out a dif vibe.

[@RyanFila]

Straight up! I feel like he should be in a Fast and Furious movie.

[@hooman330]

Ikr😁

[@nicebars]

You can typically intuitively (and visually) detect how a person feels about his/herself. With the money and assets that chairman has, it's highly probably he knows he is very powerful. Therefore he gives off that vibe. Just like an extremely insecure person who doesn't love themselves would give off a weaker, depressed vibe. You can always tell if you listen to your gut around people and observe their mannerisms

[@RyanFila]

@Koolkid That would make that feeling easy and normal for sure.

[@leftyfourguns]

This whole area was a coral reef teeming with life. They destroyed it all to make deserted islands, that don't even look like what they're supposed to

[@ES11777]

Was it really a coral reef? If that’s true then that’s bad

[@sliccjay5923]

@@ES11777 the sea beds no matter where they are located have coral, plants etc. especially how big these islands are it definitely fucked up a lot of marine life

[@BoatLoad-o5z]

"they destroyed it" it's not the end of the world, it'll grow back get over it

[@bonbonvegabon]

Thats horrible. But thats what conservatives do, DESTROY

[@Sy-xi9bb]

Thomas the craziest thing is I was literally researching these islands today and you released this video. Life is so weird

[@samuelward5964]

lmao saying yesterday watching a vid about this and now this came out

[@kennamarie105]

Same!

[@thewillyg42]

they were probably like "oh he's american just give him pizza and hamburgers" LMAO

[@eenchantress5113]

Lmao

[@lnfost]

Underrated Comment

[@meganjones5433]

whats funny is he's not even american lol

[@lnfost]

@Kellan Watford did i hear some type of noise?

[@samuelhenriquez3687]

Well haha. This comment sounds familiar 🥲

[@richroll]

This was great Thomas. I want to swim-run all these islands!

[@themcflurryman2525]

That would be sick but I think the islands look smaller than they are the are pretty massive

[@themcflurryman2525]

@Leonardo Nobrega why would it be smelly

[@YesTheory]

That would be such a cool idea! You could create some sort of race that switches between run and swim to complete the 300 islands. Sounds pretty intense to me though 🥵😅

[@brent3542]

triathlete thingz

[@philou12345]

Haha, I'll race you Rich :)

[@shaneintegra]

The chairman was speaking with such compassion and joy. Definitely seems like an awesome dude who builds things with love which seems to be hard to come by nowadays

[@NasifAli_eng]

I feeled the same

[@johnyjohny9275]

ummm

[@ymcaseptember6089]

What's his name

[@kp5602]

@@AJ-he8ki Doubt that. He isnt the salesman He didnt make any offers or mention the prices or villa plans.

[@angelamohr4582]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKbJm2uimceEgsk

[@livingtheskylife]

Damn that seek discomfort ad at the end was fire though... and this episode was fire. Loved this so much

[@ricardoreis2981]

It was so goodddddd

[@veganforlife6244]

Amazing island and great episode!! 😜

[@randomchaos7475]

It's a 666 I can not like this comment

[@ruth7472]

Greeting to you and may thy lord be your strength, I'm Ruth Anderson. A converted born again Christian suffering from coronavirus disease in New York City Hospital, an aging widow and childless to late Anderson who died 2years ago.I inherited all his business and wealth which is too much for me. but my doctors has advised me that i may not live for more than few weeks due to the symptoms of the disease.So i now decided to divide part of this wealth to the development of the church and poor ones,or to any good person who can use the money for the good work of God ! Consider it a divine wish and accept it with a deep sense of humility. May thy lord safe us from this Covid-19 pandemic happening in this world! Surely goodness, mercy and divine favour shall envelope you today and always. God is with you. 😢😢 ❤️✝️🙏 Email: [e-mail]

[@roni2977]

@@ruth7472 please contact the person that runs "pleasant green" channel ... he'll help you out definitely 🤣😁

[@breadedlemon7067]

Just imagine in the future, when the World Islands are fully developed, you tell your children that you were the first guest on it

[@maxsylvain8854]

Give it 5 years, sadly I believe that rising water levels will occur and wipe these islands out

[@Homuculus]

@@maxsylvain8854 yep I was thinking of that

[@bubucachoo0882]

@@maxsylvain8854 if they’re smart enough to make islands they probably took the time to look at all the possibilities an how to counter those things

[@richard3793]

@@bubucachoo0882 your third grade education is showing!

[@Neptune_o]

@@bubucachoo0882 u would be surprised then cuz there’s nothing they can do about the rising water level

[@wermzucker1432]

There's just something about Yes Theory's videos that is therapeutic and calming.

[@YesTheory]

humbled to hear that

[@mackfisher8473]

I agree man, I get chills very often while watching them. The good chills though lol

[@GodopeTZA]

So I was watching this and I got a YES THEORY AD. They just paid YT to advertise on their own video 😳

[@whosjozikolnik]

Yea me too! I was like what😆

[@anthony-jt2mv]

Pretty confusing... I wonder why

[@hafro03]

Me too, thats amazing haha😂

[@siemvanraaij3203]

I had that too

[@datmplusn]

G

[@gosutuan]

It would be so cool if each island had the architecture from it's original continent + the food as well.

[@spiceandrice4838]

Righttt

[@mayedalmazrouei5004]

That’s what they planning to do

[@kalsterr]

That is actually what they’re doing btw

[@nathanhesketh3875]

imagine antarctica

[@duramaxdad]

@@nathanhesketh3875 for real with the edge of the flat earth in plain sight and the hollow earth dwellers on the surface plus I’m sure Adolf Hitler and General Byrd hanging with Elvis having Mai Tais talking of continents south of Antarctica bigger then Africa. Plus a rabbit hole entrance. Did I miss any other fantasy fringe KZbin conspiracy’s that used to b popular b4 big media took it over, leaned it left, steering it mainstream, de platforming alt theory’s, suppressing Conservatives voices. It’s a good time I hang out here often. Good day carry on.

[@jamesbritton635]

This is the worlds most expensive flooded sandbox.

[@simonjess8471]

If only it were a flooded sandbox, unfortunately it is a negative of that. It is the bring up and destruction of the sea bed to create pointless land.

[@LeahandLevi]

Love seeing those environmental steps with the merch my dudes! Well done!

[@shama6394]

Wtf are you talking about? These idiots are shipping an entire city over to man-made islands, it's about as environmentally friendly as Shell Oil.

[@danielastle-alvarez8164]

He literally talks about being environmentaly friendly after hopping of a 16h plane 😂😂 talk about worst timing ever

[@jakeb2x266]

@@shama6394 The point is they are still taking steps. It’s like me using more energy efficient light bulbs but driving a diesel truck, you’re still taking steps to help somewhat.

[@user-ue9jq6fp9b]

"Organic" uses more water and pesticides that are much more toxic than non-organic pesticides. All that to produce less product. Organic is terrible for the earth.

[@j.tt.4877]

@@shama6394 The comment is about the Merchandise 'Yes theory' is selling 🙄🙄

[@tobylilico]

Rich people go to the Bahamas, even richer people recreate the Bahamas on their own city

[@Wizly-znipez]

they recreated the whole 7 continents ! not just the bahamas lol

[@azmolhossain9244]

@andre ibanez they are bought and arabs built it.

[@miavandermeer77]

Rich people don't go to the bahama's....the world knows rich people have their own islands and what they do on it. Yawn

[@tobylilico]

@@miavandermeer77 That's not what this video shows: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@seting9159]

Yeah and wearing a seek discomfort while flying in ultra lay-flat first class and staying in the nicest of hotels of while lecturing us on what our clothes are made of after flying all over the world polluting more than a majority of the world does during their entire lifetime. It's quite amazing how disconnected these elite climate people are.

[@matthewpopowich]

"seek discomfort... while I spend thousands of dollars living lavishly, and having fun".. makes sense, so profound.

[@virtualmartini]

The irony of wearing a "Seek discomfort" t-shirt while visiting a private island villa that nobody has every been to.

[@adorablecheetah2930]

Lol

[@bazanger4129]

Lol

[@shivang15]

You did good By interviewing the chairman. Seems like a humble man even though he has been so successful in the past. Wish them all the success! This was honest man

[@luisserra9155]

I have so many questions though. Ecological and economic concerns. Did the construction of the islands drive away marine life? Where did the brought-in sand come from and what methods did they use to make sure that the original place of the sand didn’t suffer any ecological disaster? Have they lost any money due to the slow buying process of the islands? etc. etc.

[@max3446]

No to be a downer but to answer your questions: "Did the construction of the islands drive away marine life?" Yes "Where did the brought-in sand come from" The bottom of the ocean, destroying numerous marine habitats in the process. "what methods did they use to make sure that the original place of the sand didn’t suffer any ecological disaster?" Essentially none as far as I can tell.

[@thecougsy]

They dredge the sand to create the island. Aka they take it from the sea floor and essentially pile it up into an island. The ship at 3:22 is doing this. It’s definitely bad for marine life

[@somekindofflower2024]

And stupid.

[@6ixside1]

Shut up

[@christophkuhn6724]

I was very disapointed to not see any of those questions adressed

[@clgray2470]

Would love to see you guys do something regarding the water in a first Nations community here in Canada I haven’t drink clean water on my reservation for 30 years

[@LilyGazou]

Maybe you could make a video and link it here. These guys don’t seem to do investigative journalism.

[@dmalka336]

So, so, so very sorry to hear. Peter Santenello might cover that (not sure if he only does America).

[@sophritoh]

Damn wtf, do you buy bottled water or do u drink the bad Tap water? U must have health issues if u have drank tap water for 30 years that is dirty

[@clgray2470]

@@sophritoh bottle water. But years ago they told us as long as we boiled it which is even worse. So yes health conditions thyroid issues thyroid cancer cousins have brain aneurisms and all kinds of different cancer. Because it’s not even so good to bathe in.

[@rockstarpokhriyal2524]

No one appreciated T boogie's screwdriver joke Here is the laugh that u really deserve 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zahermohammed9609]

yea he cut it immediately .. I like to imagine how awkward it was lol

[@YesTheory]

haha yeah no one gave a damn about my stupid joke (I still liked it though so screw itttt)

[@TravelSenpaii]

@@YesTheory lol it's all good I laughed at the cringe so still a win 😂😎

[@ducoakkerman4231]

@@YesTheory haha screw it good one Thomas

[@mayaparamita2254]

I was laughing when he said that 😄😄😄😄

[@matthewnorton9466]

Him: “seek discomfort” Me: (puts pillow in an uncomfortable position)

[@ruth7472]

Greeting to you and may thy lord be your strength, I'm Ruth Anderson. A converted born again Christian suffering from coronavirus disease in New York City Hospital, an aging widow and childless to late Anderson who died 2years ago.I inherited all his business and wealth which is too much for me. but my doctors has advised me that i may not live for more than few weeks due to the symptoms of the disease.So i now decided to divide part of this wealth to the development of the church and poor ones,or to any good person who can use the money for the good work of God ! Consider it a divine wish and accept it with a deep sense of humility. May thy lord safe us from this Covid-19 pandemic happening in this world! Surely goodness, mercy and divine favour shall envelope you today and always. God is with you. 😢😢 ❤️✝️🙏 Email: [e-mail]

[@Tasneemie]

😂😂

[@solidshrek]

@@ruth7472 Wtff go scam some fortnite kids

[@ricogaras9613]

*specifically turns the pillow to the warm side and puts a heat mat on the bottom so the other side of the pillow never gets cold.”

[@swgadrunq1700]

@@ricogaras9613 thats evil dont do that

[@samuelhenriquez3687]

They said, “that’s a white man, all they eat is pizza, salad, and hamburgers”😂😂😂

[@robloxcodes3672]

lmao thats what I say all the time lmfao

[@TheRobphillips]

LOLS!

[@mitfurstenfeldundschwerter7129]

soo truu

[@AxelDawgman]

Who the fuck doesn't like pizza and hamburgers?

[@AreaS4channel]

Well he wasn't wrong

[@BillGreenAZ]

I had a chance to view the islands from the shore as they were being built. Even before viewing them in person I never could understand why anyone would want to live in that location.

[@sdqsdq6274]

thats y its for rental , maybe like a chalet or something

[@mcmurdostation7134]

Nobody with a normal mind even want to live or vacation in Dubai lol

[@Challenges-um2zd]

“I thought coming out here would help me clarify things but now I’m just more confused” lmaooooo that was great

[@faquarl20]

would've appreciated a somewhat critical part of this whole project... everything beautiful also has its dark side, particularly in dubai. especially after talking about enivornmental concerns in the beginning of the video...

[@dekippiesip]

The problem is that more often than not that pisses people off. Chances are he wouldn't have been invited to that island simply because of the negative vibes that angle would bring to those he talks to in Dubai.

[@petecabrina]

There you go, pretty brutal critique, the engineering part and that the islands will likely end up under water is priceless /watch?v=tJuqe6sre2I&ab_channel=AdamSomething

[@dekippiesip]

@definitely a proper username it all depends on your motive. As a journalist your motive is to inform others. You interview someone not to debate them, but get as much interesting positions from that person as possible. That just works better if you don't piss anyone off. You can coat any criticism in the form 'critics often argue that ...' though, but should be careful that that doesn't get to obvious either.

[@Fragenzeichenplatte]

@@dekippiesip "Chances are he wouldn't have been invited to that island simply because of the negative vibes that angle would bring to those he talks to in Dubai." And would that be a bad thing? It's better to not have a video then spread misleading information. And it's not like we have learned anything. They have fancy hotels in Dubai? Wow, who would have guessed!

[@dekippiesip]

@@Fragenzeichenplatte it's generally a good thing to not break bridges with people that have the potential to (inadvertently) provide you with additional information. As a journalist you aren't an activist or a debater at a talk show that is lined up against someone with an opposing view. Your job is to extract as much information from the people you interact with as possible. If you look at it from that perspective, that the goal is information extraction rather than convincing someone this totally makes sense.

[@itssomething1043]

Yes theroy :"our sponsor today is seek discomfort because we all need to get out of our comfort zone" Also yes theroy: "this is the most luxurious thing ever"

[@user-rm8by9fm]

Boss: How many did u say he has? Workers: 6 million subs Boss: SIX MILLLION?!! WHA WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR LET him in

[@blueflameofficial4737]

Too be honest having the influence of over 6million people doesnt sound like the biggest for youtube however when you compare it to a few countries populations that number is a large amount of publicity

[@blueflameofficial4737]

In fact he has 2x more subs than the entire population of Dubai

[@chaos6839]

@@blueflameofficial4737 and a million more than the entire population of Finland.

[@blueflameofficial4737]

@@chaos6839 exactly, so having someone with the influence of more than an entire country is an amazing deal and they better treat him like a king cos he essentially is one

[@FliteTest]

My brother took his hot air balloon off the islands and then floated over the city skyline.. Awesome vid! - Alex

[@michaelneath5324]

Hi flitetest

[@michaelneath5324]

I see u liked your own comment , I guess you got to be your own biggest fan

[@greenblits7509]

holly shit its flite test!

[@daanielkh]

@@michaelneath5324 Dont be jealous on people that have over 1 like on their comment :)

[@mex8961]

Any footage of that video..?? Would love too see that

[@ElPister]

thats a wow

[@EvertSpoel]

Stfu u just want a self promo

[@Challenges-um2zd]

Yoooooooo

[@alt1f4]

NÃO

[@adarshbobbili5492]

That's not a wow that's a yes

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

@@EvertSpoel hating ass

[@dannyhood4007]

That guy at 12:00 taking about bamboo houses, plastic leftover, decomposed fertilizer comes from his owners manual instructions.

[@bassin-n-splashin7593]

You guys should buy one of the islands and make it the “YES ISLAND”

[@megans4211]

+

[@MrSiddhesh004]

++

[@annylynn1548]

+++

[@semvdg6112]

++++

[@bassin-n-splashin7593]

@@Bond.007. haha prob but it would be cool

[@spencerbubula4942]

This seems like a Minecraft world. "There's the chairman's house"

[@kingjulian9069]

lmao

[@justins173]

69th like

[@-SPECTRE-]

Whole community lol! This is like a secret community on 2b2t server 😂

[@peterkervin2480]

"this looks totally livable there is a pool". Such insight from Thomas

[@zmyt_017]

problem fresh water electric generator ( are noisy) storage internet ( need tower or plate ) and more ...

[@rolierolie7591]

Just woke up on my day off! Now staying in bed and watch the whole day YES THEORY… life can’t be better!!! Greetz from Amsterdam XXX

[@Xtrafied]

This is cool. Love how Thomas is STILL making content even though he's not with the guys.

[@carljenkinson4300]

What happened?

[@AhmadullahTanha]

That is one of the reasons he made that decision - for the YES Theory!

[@TheDusdavidgames]

@@carljenkinson4300 His visa expired, so he temporarily moved back to Sweden or France, not sure which one, but he took a detour via Dubai.

[@Xtrafied]

@@carljenkinson4300 visa expired.

[@IsabelleDeschamps]

Gotta do what you gotta do right?💪🏼

[@nikkithompson8947]

It would have been cool to see you explore the environmental impacts of these islands. You literally started the video talking about how you are seeking to improve your merch by being more environmentally aware. Why not talk about the environmental impacts the construction of these islands on marine life?

[@Alunaevergreen]

That’s exactly what I came here to see. Disappointingly devoid of commentary or critical analysis…

[@jobmalanguis3694]

lmao same thoughts, those island reclamation had some serious impacts on the environment then they boast how green their merch was.

[@whoknew4722]

Narcissist influencers will do that every time. When they talk to you, they'll be like "I'm just like you! yeah" Then they turn around n' talk to the corporates, and say, "oh them, no I wasn't talking to them - was tweaking them cus they fund me." Hypocrites all the way.

[@salmandekkari5523]

that was my thoughts as well

[@craighorowitz9151]

Relax Debbie Downer...

[@AcidGlow]

Nice sunset view 🙂☀️

[@Tenenx69]

e

[@puo09]

12:15 So he is the responsible one for destroying the coral reef.

[@youaintasbadasyouthink]

The islands being eco friendly is actually brilliant

[@rcnhsuailsnyfiue2]

Sadly, they’re actually very damaging to the environment. The neighbouring Palm Islands (made by the same developers) were heavily criticised by Greenpeace. Their construction destroyed marine habitats and caused coastal erosion, and the breakwaters created huge sediment build-ups which buried coral reefs as it settled.

[@papajohnsuk5965]

​@@rcnhsuailsnyfiue2 Desalination has the potential to increase fossil fuel dependence, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and exacerbate climate change if renewable energy sources are not used for freshwater production. Desalination surface water intakes are a huge threat to marine life.

[@papajohnsuk5965]

@@rcnhsuailsnyfiue2 Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is planning to power the region's desalination plants with solar power, and save approximately $13 billion between now, and 2030, with a capacity target of 305 million gallons per day. “Dubai is pushing for increased efficiency in the production of water.

[@papajohnsuk5965]

Still, very bad for the environment. Look at that green grass! Not meant to be in a desert

[@jayheh]

@@rcnhsuailsnyfiue2 that’s what I was thinking, there must have been horrible environmental impact from the construction of these islands, your response deserves to be posted as a standalone comment. Cheers!

[@crazypopz]

dubai loves social media, so of course the moment they found out you're with Yes Theory they'd do anything in their power to do it as right as possible

[@maru3040]

That‘s what I thought. Of course he gets to stay there overnight with a private villa & pool. The Chairman also knows which buttons to push on that interview for the youtube community. pretty big advertising for your islands. I guess his hole trip was payed by them. Nevertheless cool video and beatiful sceneries. PS: the merchandise advertisement in the beginning looks kinda weird with what is shown after that: pure unncessary luxury & waste of recourses.

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

I think this video is sponsored as well tbh! btw, if you’re interested I also have a channel with vlogs from London. Feel free to check it out ❤️🙌🏻

[@shipwrech909]

I see nothing wrong with what they do. Dubai is way ahead of most first world countries.

[@heyheysuperdough]

The irony of becoming a more eco-friendly company while going to Dubai, and specifically these islands.

[@oliviacalton8477]

He was on his way home, and it was on his way-- also, what's wrong with exploring?

[@losgol2641]

@@oliviacalton8477 he wasn’t saying anything was wrong he was just saying how it’s ironic that he goes to a man made island when he had just said that the brand was gonna be more eco-friendly... no hate, just letting you know. Have a good day :)

[@wwowowoww]

my thoughts exactly

[@MTC9816]

@@oliviacalton8477 Is he heading to sweden from L.A.? If thats the case dubai is not on his way at all

[@letmeeatmypizza5302]

@@oliviacalton8477 Nothing Eco friendly at all about this.

[@luvenfuentes3194]

Oh Thomas the life you live,you’re so fearless,adventurous and open minded,a truly remarkable trait

[@markusschellenberg4684]

"We wanted to build something organic": An incredible amount of energy, material, and effort to build some fake islands and then an incredible amount of energy to produce water and cooling so that human beings can live there. This is insane.

[@sneksez6722]

shhh

[@detour2999]

Well yeah they have to start somewhere. At least they are trying to be organic and come up with solutions.

[@TorEtCetera]

can you tell me what do you mean by produce water? i'm trying to understand how this is all possible

[@markusschellenberg4684]

@@TorEtCetera drinking water..

[@TorEtCetera]

@@markusschellenberg4684 gotcha. thanks

[@leokimvideo]

There is that saying, The wise man built his house upon the rock, the fool built it on sand.

[@robertangeles9537]

@Variant _ LOL

[@duramaxdad]

These some rich fools though!!

[@the_dancing_koko7663]

sand is just a bunch of little rocks tho

[@the_dancing_koko7663]

@@KaydenPrice-ki3kp was that really a joke? that was a really shitty joke if it was

[@decayedduck1miles464]

That saying is out of Matthew chapter 7.

[@jooeleng]

“During the pandemic, you can’t travel” Thomas: “Hold my flight ticket”

[@ramyanthony4615]

I just saw you say you’re going to the airport and here I am seeing you at the airport…thats crazy! lol

[@jsc4789]

These people have more connections than some celebs and politicians

[@harrisons62]

He was doing an ad for visit Dubai as he mentioned, they did all the work.

[@sami2503]

It's more that they have 'influence' than connections. They offered him to stay because this channel gets millions of views and it will keep people interested in his islands that have potential to possibly lose him a lot of money.

[@Tigriss187]

@@sami2503 he also probably thought that this dude will splash out some cash and buy one of his islands

[@ΧαράλαμποςΣαββίδης-ψ8τ]

Dude the fact that they only need to ship out glass, nit and plastic is insane

[@kanmedlife2494]

Lexie : I'm the Youngest to travel to every country in the World Thomas : I'm the First to travel to the World Islands What a Couple 💛

[@drishti1483]

Well she's not the first but the youngest one for sure🙂

[@kanmedlife2494]

@@drishti1483 Thanks for reminding me ( I have edited)

[@drishti1483]

@@kanmedlife2494 Hey that's ok man...have a great day !!

[@gilyotnb9891]

I just started watching a few days ago and I've probably watched at least a dozen and I am hooked. I want to explore the world like yall ✌️&❤

[@SamTravels]

They’re like: “Boy come from America“ Oh, ok!! Send him some “Hamburger & Pizza” 😝

[@ethelcampbell4112]

Environmental the American way, airplane , mini helicopter, powerboat. Yeah!

[@Sarahalyammahii]

The chairman seems so wholesome and smart and passionate about what’s he’s doing it’s so cute

[@Sun-tr6nn]

i agree he looks so smart

[@cjtrules1]

I damn hope he's smart! Lol

[@evan51298]

I personally don't support this idea. Huge resource is expended in making those islands. It is inconvenient to commute across the water. A $13 billion 'vision' that failed. It is a ignorant rich man's paradise.

[@Sabifubz]

yeah he is passionate about killing marine life and ecosystems

[@Sleviron]

yes he is very smart to use slaves to build ALL this! very smart! you 2 are very smart. but that you already knew ofc!

[@PixelStacker]

That chef totally googled "what do americans eat" aye

[@skkl8045]

Hahahahahah true i was expecting arabic food.

[@L.A.M.B_B4]

I thought he was swedish.

[@nailboard6492]

This guy gets so many "firsts" it's uncanny haha, truly blessed and we're all fortunate to be able to enjoy your adventures vicariously.

[@mayte_j4008]

Yeaah I thought so too 🤨

[@diaskeaus]

That chairman is a visionary. Hope his dream comes true!

[@airikk_7051]

Fr! He don’t let no politics come in his way of building things better! Homie building the future with trying to make the world last longer in mind too!

[@jounipohjolainen2687]

@@airikk_7051 How much of worlds resources were and are going to be used to build all this? Just because you convert your food waste (there should be no food waste in sustainable environment) into methane gas and cook with it does not offset the millions gallons of fuel oil burned to create these islands. These people talk this nonsense to justify their destruction of the planet. I do not know if they are severely lacking intelligence or just trying to fool the dummies that believe them. Either way, shame on them.

[@lockecole6220]

@@jounipohjolainen2687 ok lol

[@SumriseHD]

​@@lockecole6220 Yeah, don't think too good about them, they use slaves in a rather oppressive country and make it look like everything is great while they are destroying the planet for money. I think it's actually sad that Yes Theory didn't make a comment about this...

[@martin__chaser]

@@SumriseHD right dude

[@aba.1330]

The chairman is also the CEO of the DPWORLD port authorities.

[@AxxLAfriku]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that I am the ugliest KZbinr worldwide. I also smell like 100 de*d orangutans and have two hot hot hot girlfriends as you can see on my highly stimulating channel. Greetings, dear abba

[@alzercode]

@@AxxLAfriku wtf

[@McKMuffins]

@@alzercode Think my brain just had a twitch there reading that, jesus haha

[@R3dacted_1]

@@alzercode he is self promoting

[@alzercode]

@@R3dacted_1 I know. But still, this is a wtf moment

[@Josh-hh4ix]

You can tell the chairman of the islands is very smart. It’s amazing what they’ve done

[@eineperson3689]

I feel very weird about him. Making these islands must have been horrible for the enviroment. I wish the video was a bit more skeptical about that and about Dubai in general

[@yespls6260]

@@eineperson3689 humans building anything is bad for the environment. What in particular about the building process are you referencing?

[@eineperson3689]

@@yespls6260 That it was just totally unnecessary to build them. There are certain things you need to build for people to make their life safer but you don't need artificial islands. This was just build out if pure greed without any reasonable intent.

[@jamiesaari]

Incredible location and such creativity and imagination from the developers! Preliminary research says it should finally be complete in 2026 and I have added this to my bucket list. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@zionbound]

Those bamboo villas have the fingerprint of Filipinos written all over it. That weave work is incredible

[@PharaoRamsesII]

Agree 100%

[@urestruly]

How did you see? Because I didn't see it.

[@zionbound]

@@urestruly the style and weave work is exactly what you would see in the Philippines. They are buhai weave masters. If it was not them that did it, then they taught or over saw the project. But I doubt it. I'm certain they built it :) but I don't know until I know lol

[@urestruly]

@@zionbound I'm so proud!

[@ammar_arain]

Imagine how happy flat Earthers must be after looking at those world islands😂😂😂

[@SeanFerree]

For real 😂😂😂😂

[@themcflurryman2525]

*H E A V Y F L A T E A R T H B R E A T H I N G*

[@8L8_Ash]

This comment is underrated 🤣

[@abdirahmanyussuf8918]

😂😂

[@vedantbhatia01]

Thomas: "When are you guys opening up?" Island Guy: "We are waiting to make it more liveable" Thomas: "It's very liveable...there's a POOL" Hahaha he has some weird obsession with pools xD nonetheless it was an amazing video as always, thanks for spreading love and positivity around the world guys 🙏❤️

[@SoccerVision47]

Thomas living the best day of his life. well done . good pick.

[@EMKWANREVIEWS]

Loved this video. Dubai really is a risk taker and it shows. Love living in the UAE 🇦🇪

[@theflyer1]

I second you on that bro, right here in Dubai. 🤲🏽🤲🏽

[@craiglobo2165]

Same

[@malsawmzela609]

I hope UAE disappears from existence.

[@bryan8191]

Yh Dubai's slave labour do be hitting tho.

[@bobthebuilderthesecond4675]

Probably because they have so much oil money they can waste

[@archiewoosung5062]

Celebrating environmental friendliness by taking a flight to Dubai!

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

😂 yeah.. but 2020 was good for the environment to be fair! btw, if you’re interested I also have a channel with vlogs from London. Feel free to check it out ❤️🙌🏻

[@jackyjunior99]

Dubai is also built by slave labour.

[@royalpillows7716]

@@jackyjunior99 No it isn’t.

[@Eshwald]

@@jackyjunior99 so is America

[@mohammadalbassam2703]

@TUBAR they are payed and work willfully they chose the job and have no problem with it

[@nickxplore4265]

Dubai did a uno reverse card: "Seek Comfort"

[@orthodox_gentleman]

I LOVE that developer dude! I could listen to him talk all day!

[@neyzin1234]

Imagine waking up, opening the balcony door and just walk straight into the ocean. Thats the life

[@chaos6839]

Im happy to be able to do the same just with a lake.

[@chupapimunyanyo8873]

Heaven feels~~

[@cameronking1872]

@@chaos6839 I prefer it be a lake as lake’s are often surrounded by gorgeous mountainous views 😍

[@chaos6839]

@@cameronking1872 in Finland where we have literally 0 mountains

[@jessmilt9403]

Imagine waking up, and having human rights...

[@theprimest]

If your reading this you have potential to do great things. Yes. YOU.

[@drmantistobboggangonzodr3961]

ive always wanted to be a serial killer, but you gave me the confidence to try with this inspiring comment, thanks my dude!

[@kwanitaylor7393]

I definitely think you should watch the documentary “Sand Wars” and how detrimental this whole project was to indigenous islands.

[@ruth7472]

Greeting to you and may thy lord be your strength, I'm Ruth Anderson. A converted born again Christian suffering from coronavirus disease in New York City Hospital, an aging widow and childless to late Anderson who died 2years ago.I inherited all his business and wealth which is too much for me. but my doctors has advised me that i may not live for more than few weeks due to the symptoms of the disease.So i now decided to divide part of this wealth to the development of the church and poor ones,or to any good person who can use the money for the good work of God ! Consider it a divine wish and accept it with a deep sense of humility. May thy lord safe us from this Covid-19 pandemic happening in this world! Surely goodness, mercy and divine favour shall envelope you today and always. God is with you. 😢😢 ❤️✝️🙏 Email: [e-mail]

[@nonono3571]

@@ruth7472 r

[@pepper669]

@@nonono3571 what does r mean?

[@nonono3571]

@@pepper669 roast beef

[@pepper669]

@@nonono3571 please eleborate - i'm not an english native

[@saumiyasomanathan5840]

Wowwww ..thanks for sharing. The man who said, we developed it ..has so much of ideas ...woww. A big salute to him.

[@jrd0058]

''No one reclaimed islands like we did'' The Dutch boutta head out

[@mvara98]

It was even a Dutch company that developed these islands

[@abdirahmanyussuf8918]

😂😂😂

[@RDB-mw9ig]

It was a Dutch company that helped them..

[@viewindrew7153]

*Enters Chairman’s house* Thomas: Why is boss music playing?

[@iyanmanzano]

The dude who thought of this, my guy is literally playing real life sims.

[@casualsweater]

Good comment

[@chloeskinnerr]

i think it would bring so much more character if each island was designed and decorated to be like the country it is named after

[@emakelley6807]

Right. Like the world’s fair of the new millennium.

[@Shadriand]

That was their idea, but they only ever completed an island or two for influencers like Yes Theory to show how "successful" they were. The "islands" are just piles of sand that are literally falling back into the ocean since they were first created and still are.

[@organicthug5220]

That was the longest clothing ad I’ve ever seen.

[@williamlillicrapp7601]

Yes theory are really starting to look those kids on a gap year from some rich family before going to Oxford university 😂

[@BeTheChange99]

Except in this episode they met some rich people who would make even their jaws drop.

[@mominx2412]

"Our guest is American,what should the chief make for him?" Chief makes Burger AND pizza!

[@SpitfireMLG]

What can I say? Dude knows his American cuisine

[@kamikaliente]

I’m amazed!! I want to feel that feeling ✨