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  2. Al-Aryam Island - Wikipedia

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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]

  3. Al Fahid Island - Wikipedia

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    Fahid Island is a natural island located in the Persian Gulf, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush landscapes, the island offers a serene escape from the bustling city.

  4. Environmental issues in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Today, the country has over 9 000 000 citizens while 89,5% live in urban areas. [23] Within the next 100 years, the centralization on the coastal area will face a rising sea level caused by climate change. For instance, 50% of the United Arab Emirates population would be affected by a sea-level rising of 5 meters. [2]

  5. Sir Bani Yas - Wikipedia

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    Sir Bani Yas is 17.5 km (10.9 mi) from north to south and 9 km (5.6 mi) from east to west, [1] making it the largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates. Located just off the shore of the western region of Abu Dhabi , Sir Bani Yas was originally home to Arabia 's largest wildlife reserve.

  6. Yas Island - Wikipedia

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    Yas Island (Arabic: جزيرة ياس) is an island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates named after the Arabian Tribe- Bani Yas Tribe. [1] It occupies a total land area of 25 km 2 (9.7 sq mi). It is a leisure island and one of the largest tourism projects in Abu Dhabi.

  7. Al Maryah Island - Wikipedia

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    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.

  8. Bu Tinah - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Land reclamation in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    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 ...