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Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve

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The reserve spans over 40 ha (99 acres) of desert shrub land and 10 km (6.2 mi) of lakes and is home to 26 identified species of reptiles, nine of mammals and 39 species of plants. It provides a sanctuary for 19 animal species considered endangered, as well as flocks of between 300 and
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The Reserve currently has a number of animal and bird observation platforms, star and sunset observation decks and an 84 km cycling track, one of the world's largest. There is an ongoing development program for the reserve, including bird breeding programs as well as the development of an outdoor
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Star gazing events are often held at Al Marmoom by Dubai Astronomy Group as the area has little to no light pollution. Some 20 sporting and social events have taken place in the Reserve since its launch, including a junior fun day organized
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The Marmoom Biosphere Centre is intended as a facility for studying the sustainable development and management of the reserve, as well as serving as a centre for sustainable ecotourism, and will aim to be the main source of specialized
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theatre and other facilities intended to be powered by a 5,000 megawatt solar power plant. Al Marmoom is served by one of Dubai's distinctive 'Last Exit' food truck parks. The extensive lakeland in the reserve includes
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Its announcement, in January 2018, followed public concern regarding the fouling of the area by tourists as well as a number of deaths of birds and fish in the lakes.
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A collection of artefacts from the site is housed at the Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology Museum in the Shindaga Heritage area in a traditional
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and comprises some 10% of the total land area of the emirate, including the extensive man-made desert wetlands, Al Qudra Lakes.
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500 flamingos and over 360 other bird species, of which 158 are migratory. Rare species observed at Al Marmoom include the
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and seals. Metalworker's tools and unfinished items show that the site was formerly a production centre.
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Archaeological Site is situated within the Reserve. It was discovered in 2002 by the Ruler of Dubai,
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The Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa in Mugatrah is situated close to the Reserve.
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metallurgical centre, with signs of occupation since the Upper Palaeolithic and
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Reporter, Sajila Saseendran, Senior (13 September 2017).
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building, which was built in 1928, and which belonged to
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Al Marmoom

Map showing the location of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Map showing the location of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Dubai
UAE
Dubai
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Dubai Municipality
Arabic
United Arab Emirates
Saih Al Salam
Dubai
Egyptian Nightjar
Coeliades anchises
Socotra
Yemen

Dubai Municipality
Emirates Environmental Group
ecosystem management
Love Lake
Pink Caravan



Saruq Al Hadid
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Iron Age
Neolithic eras

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