Dubai will have five times as many beaches by 2040, following a major announcement to develop tourism and wellbeing for residents.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai made the announcement on social media, after a visit to Jebel Ali Beach.
The ambitious plans will see the emirate increase the area of beaches in the emirate from 21km to 105km.
Dubai beach plan
Sheikh Mohammed said there will also be a 300 per cent increase in the services on public beaches by 2025.
