One of Dubai’s popular beaches could be transformed into a mangrove forest
DUBAI sets its sight on the world record yet again with plans to build the world’s biggest beach complete with high-tech bio domes.
The Middle-Eastern supercity is already home to numerous architectural marvels from the tallest building to the biggest mall.
Dubai holds over 425 Guinness world records – more than any other city in the Middle East.
But this latest project could become the next wonder as a 45-mile shoreline is set to be transformed into a mangrove paradise.
The project developer, URB, has unveiled plans to plant 100million mangroves on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
The ambitious proposal features futuristic glass domes which will house a visitor hub, botanic museum and conservation centre.
Inside the bio domes, visitors could inspect various plants while learning more about mangroves and the flora of the area.
Tourists can also take a leisurely stroll along the coastline while enjoying the surrounding nature and breathtaking views of the ocean.
For fitness fanatics, there will be running and cycling tracks along with beach sports facilities.
The infrastructures will also include social spaces and areas dedicated to biosaline agriculture – a farming method using salty water.
Apart from recreational benefits, the project is aimed at boosting educational tourism and local ecosystem while blending the nature with leisure.
CEO of URB, Baharash Bagherian, explained: “Dubai Mangroves is a testament of how urban and environmental innovation can work in harmony as a model for cities worldwide, demonstrating the transformative power of integrating ecological preservation with urban growth.
“Yet this project is much more than coastal regeneration or resilience. It’s about setting a global standard for how cities can balance the needs of the planet with the needs of the people.”
Source : https://www.the-sun.com/news/11241149/dubai-worlds-biggest-beach-project
