Dubai is known for its luxury lifestyle and impressive architecture. Each new project is even more outstanding than the last. Dubai has the biggest, the most efficient, and the most unique architecture but did you know that it is also aiming to become a leader in marine conservation?

The latest project to be unveiled in the city is called ‘Dubai Reefs’, and it’s all about creating a sustainable future for the ocean. It’s currently in the research and development stage, according to developer URB.

Dubai Reefs is a floating living lab for marine restoration and ecotourism, and it’s set to become the largest ocean restoration project in the world

The project aims to create a green economy that benefits both the environment and the people of Dubai.

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The million Dirham question: what is Dubai Reefs?

It’s a sustainable floating community that includes residential, hospitality, retail, educational, and research facilities. At the heart of the project is the marine institute, which will work towards greater protection of the marine and coastal environment of Dubai.

The marine institute’s goal is to build the most diverse artificial reef, covering 200 square kilometres, and creating a home for more than 1 billion corals and 100 million mangrove trees. This will not only benefit marine life but also provide unique experiences in marine ecotourism.

 

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The project will offer various floating eco-lodges, all powered by 100% renewable energy from various types of solar and hydropower

In addition, wave farms will produce additional clean energy for Dubai’s growing population. Regenerative Ocean Farming is another key feature of the project, which is a climate-friendly food production technique.

The Dubai Reefs project aims to promote social, environmental, and economic benefits, transforming Dubai into an eco-destination where the ocean and the city thrive in balance. This innovative project is not only important for the future of Dubai but for the future of our planet. It’s inspiring to see a city that is usually associated with opulence and excess taking such a bold step towards sustainability and marine conservation.

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