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The two-phase project will enhance biodiversity, visitor experience, and environmental resilience as part of the city\u2019s 2040 Urban Master Plan.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phase One \u2013 Ecological Rehabilitation (AED100M \/ $27.2M):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Total Area: 6.4 sq. km<\/li>\n<li>Mangrove Expansion: 60% increase (from 40 to 65 hectares)<\/li>\n<li>Water Bodies: 144% expansion (to 74 hectares), boosting CO\u2082 absorption<\/li>\n<li>New Habitats:\n<ul>\n<li>Mangrove Lake<\/li>\n<li>North Edge Lake<\/li>\n<li>Reed ponds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Salt Flats: 10 hectares of new mudflats<\/li>\n<li>Green Spine: A natural corridor with continuous ecological monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Impact: Home to 20,000 migratory birds annually; expected to attract 250,000\u2013300,000 visitors per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phase Two \u2013 Visitor Experience &#038; Infrastructure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Total Area: 20,000 sq. m<\/li>\n<li>Facilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Visitor centre<\/li>\n<li>Birdwatching towers<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants &#038; kiosks<\/li>\n<li>Educational centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Trails:\n<ul>\n<li>5.6 km cycling tracks<\/li>\n<li>3 km walking paths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Landscaping: 23 hectares of new green zones<\/li>\n<li>Community Engagement: Event spaces and awareness programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Impact &#038; Recognition:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Project aligns with Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan<\/li>\n<li>Recognized under the Ramsar Convention (since 2007) and IUCN classification<\/li>\n<li>Hosts nearly 450 species of flora and fauna<\/li>\n<li>Winner of 7 regional and international sustainability and design awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Leadership Insight:<\/h3>\n<p>Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one of the most prominent environmental infrastructure projects in Dubai. The design supports biodiversity and ecological balance while enhancing public awareness and sustainable tourism.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai Municipality has launched a landmark AED650 million ($177 million) redevelopment of Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, aimed at transforming it into a global benchmark for eco-tourism. The two-phase project will enhance biodiversity, visitor experience, and environmental resilience as part of the city\u2019s 2040 Urban Master Plan. 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