The UAE city will be home to the world’s largest marine restoration and ecotourism development which could generate more than 30,000 jobs in a green economy.
Dubai Reefs consists of a sustainable floating community for marine research, regeneration and ecotourism. The project includes residential, hospitality, retail, educational and research facilities.
The marine institute will be the heart of the project, working towards greater protection of the marine and coastal environment of the UAE. It aims to accelerate the marine science and conservation capacity of Dubai, while building the most diverse artificial reef, covering 200sq km. It also aims to create a home to more than 1 billion corals and 100 million mangrove trees.
The project will offer unique experiences in marine ecotourism with various floating eco lodges, all of which are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from various types of solar and hydropower.
