Ile Soleil is a small artificial island (0.14 km²) in the Seychelles, lying 50m off the east coast of Mahé, near the runway of the Seychelles International Airport. History The island was reclaimed in 2008 after the Dubai Dredger finished its work in the Victoria Port islands. The local Anse-aux-Pins mayor decided he wanted an artificial island as well. There are plans to build a new terminal on the island, due to housing problems. Administration The island belongs to Anse-aux-Pins District. Tourism The future of the island is unclear, although it is proposed to have an oriental tourism industry. Demography The island's southern part is the location of a new luxurious neighborhood. Transport Soleil is linked to the mainland by a causeway. Image gallery References External links info Mahe Map 2015 Artificial islands of Seychelles Islands of Mahé Islands