Dubai is known for its beautiful beaches, scorching heat, and glittering nightlife. But a local developer of eco-friendly cities has announced plans for Dubai's reefs.
It is noted that this will be "the world's largest ocean restoration project." According to the authors' plan, more than one billion corals and 100 million mangrove trees will appear within the 123,000 km of artificial reef.
The Dubai reefs will become not only an underwater ecosystem, but also a tourist attraction. The project includes floating residential, commercial, and hotel facilities, as well as several eco-houses. However, its core is the marine institute, which will conduct ocean research and protect the coastal environment.
All buildings on the artificial reef will be powered entirely by renewable energy sources: solar and hydroelectric power stations, as well as wave farms. Seaweed and oysters will also be cultivated in this area.
The project is expected to be completed by 2040.
