Dubai is growing coral in hotel lagoons before moving it back to the sea

(Image Credit: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism) Dubai is typically famous for its real estate restoration. It is a success story of turning a desert landscape into a world class city today with high rises all around. The architectural wonders, from the Burj Khalifa to incredible builds, attract the attention of anyone visiting the city. However, the oil-exporting city has taken up a fresh initiative to embrace the natural elements surrounding the city. The renowned Jumeirah Hotel started a pilot project for conservation of coral reefs. Today, the initiative comes under the Dubai Reef which is one of Gulf’s most ambitious coral conservation projects. It is led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) which aims to restore biodiversity across Dubai’s sea line.Why Coral Reefs MatterCorals are mesmerising structures of tiny marine animals to create some of the ocean’s most extraordinary wonders. They are often called “rainforests of the sea” as they provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for other marine species. Beneath the waves, they form a vibrant world where life flourishes in a kaleidoscope of colours, shapes and movement. Yet, these underwater treasures a...