Dubai recently announced plans to build the emirate’s longest public beach in a bid to develop itself as a major eco-tourism destination, The National News reported.
According to the report, the public beach, which will be 6.6 kilometers long, is to be built in Jebel Ali, a major commercial port in the emirate.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed approved the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project, which aims to increase the size of the emirate’s public beaches by 400% as part of the Dubai City Master Plan 2040.
The project will allow visitors to observe turtles in their natural environment.
“Our focus is on creating spaces rich in beaches, open spaces and recreational greens,” said Sheikh Hamdan.
To be developed in an existing nature reserve, the beach will be “a distinctive holiday destination that places a high priority on protecting the environment and protecting local ecosystems and wildlife”.
The extensive project will include a 5 km sandy beach and a 1.6 km mangrove beach.
Mattar Al Tayer, Dubai’s Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Wellbeing, revealed details of the plan.
According to him, the plan includes “a 2 km open swimming beach, a 2.5 km long diving sports area, a walkway with viewing platforms that blends in with the surrounding environment, and recreational and service areas for beach visitors of all ages, including children’s play areas, sports and marine activity areas.”
The beach will also have parking for 1,000 vehicles, 80 bike racks, a bike path and a 5 km running track.
There will also be a floating restaurant on the beach as the centerpiece of the development.
