Dubai Municipality's project to revamp the emirate's public beaches will be completed by December, the authority said on Sunday.
Work includes covering Al Mamzar Corniche, Jumeirah 1 and Jumeirah 3 beaches with sand, protecting beaches from strong waves and increasing the area of Umm Suqeim 1 beach.
Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality, said particular attention is given to maintaining beaches in the emirate, given their importance to the tourist industry.
The coming winter tourist season is expected to be one of the busiest in Dubai for many years.
Analysts said sports tourists heading to the UAE this winter are expected to significantly boost the local hospitality and events economy.
A recent report by online travel agency Musafir found travellers opted for the UAE because of its proximity to major sporting events, as well as family-orientated activities, personal safety, security, room availability, shopping, adventure sports and seamless connectivity.
In 2020, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced plans to create a dozen new beaches and millions of square metres of green space.
The plans included the development of 12 kilometres of Dubai's beaches, which cover 1 million square metres, from Al Mamzar beach to Umm Suqeim 2. He said the projects were being developed at a cost of Dh500 million.
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What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day.
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Name: Yousef Al Bahar
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Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
