Dubai revealed plans to build the longest public beach in the emirate on last Sunday. The beach is expected to be located in Jebel Ali and become a popular ecotourism destination. The master design for the 6.6-kilometer Jebel Ali Beach Development Project, which would let tourists see turtles in their natural habitat, was authorized by Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. It is a component of a larger plan under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan to renovate Dubai's public beaches and expand them by 400%.

Sheikh Hamdan stated, "Our goal is to create spaces that are abundant in beaches, open spaces, and recreational greens." The ultimate goal is to make Dubai the greatest location in the world to live, improve the well-being of the city's residents, and provide a healthy environment for everybody. The beach will be a "distinctive recreational destination that places a high priority on environmental preservation and the protection of local ecosystems and wildlife," according to the Dubai Media Office. It will be constructed within an existing wildlife sanctuary.


Important Stats to Look Out For ~ (Source: Google Images) 

Key Attributes To Look Out ~ 

• It is located within the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary, listed under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
• The beach's development will ensure the preservation and enhancement of ecosystems and wildlife at the site, including enhancing turtle habitats and planting mangrove trees, which will contribute to blue carbon footprint growth and provide an open beach with minimal impact on ecological and biological systems.
• Jebel Ali Beach will be the longest public open beach in Dubai, stretching 6.6km and covering an area of 330 hectares.
• Under the large-scale project, a 5km sandy beach is to be developed by Nakheel and a 1.6km mangrove beach is to be developed by Dubai Municipality.
• The plan includes a 2km open swimmable beach, a 2.5km diving sports area, a walkway with viewing platforms to blend with the surrounding environment, and recreational and service areas for beachgoers of all ages, including kids play zones, sports and marine activity areas, said Mr Al Tayer.
• The beach will be linked to a two-lane road in each direction and will feature parking for 1,000 vehicles, 80 bicycle racks, a cycling track, and a 5km running track.

Unique Planning: One Beach Spanning Three Locations ~  There will be three distinct areas on the beach. The Pearl, located on the right side next to Palm Jebel Ali's entrance, will serve as the center for beach and leisure activities. It will have a beach club with a private beach area, kid-friendly play areas, and several eateries, cafes, and retail establishments. The development's focal point will be a floating restaurant. Turtles and other natural environment will find refuge at the second location, known as the Sanctuary. The Nest, located in a mangrove area, is the third location. It will feature programs for caring for and rehabilitating turtles, as well as an environmental center for studies and biodiversity awareness. Visitors will be able to learn about and contribute to the preservation of the coastal ecosystem. The Jebel Ali Beach Development Project's structures and facilities are designed in a way that combines aspects of the Boho Style, which makes use of locally accessible materials and elements, with natural geometry, which draws inspiration from shapes found in marine nature, such as coral and turtle shells.

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