Dubai plans its longest public beach in major eco-tourism initiative
Dubai has recently announced that it is planning to construct the longest public beach in the emirate in a bid to develop itself as a major eco-tourism destination.
According to the report, the public beach, which will stretch 6.6 kilometres, is set to be developed in Jebel Ali, a large commercial port in the emirate.
Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project, which aims to increase the size of the emirate’s public beaches by 400% under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
The project will allow visitors to watch turtles in their natural habitat.
“Our focus is on creating spaces rich in beaches, open areas, and recreational greens,” Sheikh Hamdan said.
“The ultimate goal is to enhance the well-being of the city’s people, create a healthy environment for all and make Dubai the world’s best place to live in.”
The beach, to be built in an existing wildlife sanctuary, will be a “distinctive recreational destination that places a high priority on environmental preservation and the protection of local ecosystems and wildlife”.
