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Municipality gives facelift to Dubai beaches
Dubai Environment Department of Dubai Municipality is beautifying beaches of the emirate as part of an integrated and continuous programme undertaken by the Coastal Management Section.
- WAM
- Published: 18:08 August 20, 2008
- Beaches are subject to seasonal Shamal winds that deprive them of vital resources, said an official.
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
Dubai: Environment Department of Dubai Municipality is beautifying beaches of the emirate as part of an integrated and continuous programme undertaken by the Coastal Management Section.
Engineer Hamdan Al Shaer, Director of Environment Department, said the municipality is giving a facelift to the emirate's beaches with the objective of improving the coastal environment.
"Beaches are subject to seasonal Shamal winds that deprive them of vital resources, especially in view of the re-formation of the coastal line. As time passes, this will result in loss of beach sand and emergence of rocks and stones. Beaches need to be nourished in a scientific and well-planned manner that would provide maximum stability and continuity," he said.
Al Shaer said Dubai Municipality attaches special concern for the public beaches given their soaring popularity with residents and visitors of Dubai as they are considered a place to unwind for families and individuals.
Alya Abdul Rahim, Head of Coastal Management Section, said the section had begun restoration works for Jumeira 3 Beach during the last quarter of 2008.
The work of this project started by restoring the 800-metre long rock breakwater that lies parallel to the beach. As this has not been designed basically to provide beach space, more rock layers have been added so as to prevent erosion of beach sand.
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