From the world's deepest swimming pool to the city with the world's highest restaurant; Dubai is the city of superlatives. This new project proves that once again. The new Dubai Reefs concept promises to be not only an architectural masterpiece, but also the largest ocean conservation project.
Developer URB's ambitious concept consists of a sustainable, floating community for marine research, regeneration and ecotourism including housing, catering, shops, education and research facilities. In addition, the project includes an artificial reef, covering an area of 200 square kilometers that could be home to more than a billion corals and 100 million mangrove trees.
According to URB, the health of cities is inextricably linked to the health of the oceans: ''The ocean is the source of life that controls everything. However, our ocean will look completely different by the end of this century if we don't act today." According to the developer, Dubai, as an innovative coastal city, is best positioned to lead such a transformation.
At the heart of the project is an institute dedicated to ocean research and the protection of Dubai's coastal environment. Education programs in ocean conservation are also offered.
But In addition to research and conservation, Dubai Reefs also offers a unique ecotourism destination with several floating eco-lodges, all powered by green energy.
If construction continues, the developer expects to complete the project by 2040.
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