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A rendering of the marine institute at Dubai Reefs

Dubai Reefs is a planned ecotourism destination that would be the world’s largest ocean restoration project. All photos: URB

Dubai Reefs is a floating living lab for marine restoration and ecotourism, said developer URB

Surrounded by the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Reefs could be home to a 200-square-kilometre artificial reef

Responsible tourism is a big part of the project, which envisages floating eco resorts and eco lodges

Ecotourism activities at Dubai Reefs would give guests hands-on experiences

The marine institute is where scientists and researchers could work towards greater protection of Dubai’s marine and coastal regions

A rendering of the marine institute at Dubai Reefs

Dubai Reefs is a planned ecotourism destination that would be the world’s largest ocean restoration project. All photos: URB

Dubai Reefs is a floating living lab for marine restoration and ecotourism, said developer URB

Surrounded by the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Reefs could be home to a 200-square-kilometre artificial reef

Responsible tourism is a big part of the project, which envisages floating eco resorts and eco lodges

Ecotourism activities at Dubai Reefs would give guests hands-on experiences

The marine institute is where scientists and researchers could work towards greater protection of Dubai’s marine and coastal regions

A rendering of the marine institute at Dubai Reefs

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