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Al-Aryam Island (Arabic: جزيرة الاريام) is an island in the Persian Gulf off the west coast of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It was formerly known as Bu Khushaishah. [1] The island is 60km away from Abu Dhabi and is connected to the mainland through a bridge. [2]
Abu Dhabi. One reclamation method used in Abu Dhabi is filling in low-lying coastal flats. Several industrial areas have been built in these areas. [1] Yas Island, Al Reem Island, and Al Lulu Island are a few examples. Ajman. There have been proposals to reclaim land from the sea in Ajman. However, many have been rejected due to environmental ...
[9] The consequences of rising sea levels are economic harm and the relocation of low-lying urbanized cities, for instance the population on the famous Palm Islands, a man-made island in Dubai. [4] In 2010, The Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency published an announcement which shows that 85% of UAE's population would be affected by rising sea ...
The Marina, the Island's main commercial area, has a total area of 3.7 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi), berthing for over 1,000 boats, hotels, apartments, leisure and entertainment facilities [18] including the Maritime Museum by Japan's Tadao Ando, commercial and retail space, and the New York University Abu Dhabi which was planned to move to ...
Al Maryah Island (Arabic: جزيرة المارية), formerly known as Sowwah Island, is a natural island located northeast of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is named for a famous oasis region in Abu Dhabi, Al Mariyah, which in turn is named after the species of Arabian deer - Al Mariyah - which live there.
Found in the waters of Abu Dhabi, it is protected as a private nature reserve. Bu Tinah Island, rich in biodiversity, lies within the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve with a territory of more than 4,000 km 2. The biosphere reserve is the region's first and largest UNESCO-designated marine biosphere reserve.
The island is situated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Its area is 306 square kilometres (118 sq mi). Its area is 306 square kilometres (118 sq mi). Settlements on the island include Al Jirab, Bū Līfīyāt, and Jazirah. [ 1 ]
Arzanah Island (Arabic: جزيرة أرزنة) is an island located about 180 km (110 mi) northwest of Abu Dhabi [1] about 116 km (72 mi) from Khor Al Adaid.It is 19 km (12 mi) long and 1.6 km (0.99 mi) wide, the northern part of the island is full of hills, there is a point 61 m (200 ft) above sea level, the southern part is plain.