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Al Maha is the first ecotourism resort in the Emirates (winner of the World Legacy Award by National Geographic Traveller in 2004), and is hidden in the heart of a 27-square-kilometre desert nature reserve that shelters many indigenous birds and animals, including the Arabian Oryx for which it is named.
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa is a one-stop destination in an exceptional environment for incentive groups and special events. This resort offers a wide range of traditional desert activities, from falconry to desert safaris on horseback and dune drives on 4x4 jeeps,
thus providing different opportunities of experiencing the dramatic splendour of the Arabian desert up close. End an exciting day with a traditional Bedouin camp dinner in the middle of the desert. All activities at the resort are supervised by dedicated Al Maha Field Guides – experienced conservationists who have extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of the region.
In Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of UAE, stands the Ru'us al Jibal mountain range with its varied habitats and spectacular scenery. Rare Arabian wildlife species seek refuge in this range, including the Arabian leopard (perhaps!), Arabian tahr, caracal lynx and Blanford's fox.
Stone houses in old Shihu settlements (now deserted by local inhabitants) serve as campsites for the mountain trekkers, who must foot it to camp from the wadi at the base.
The local Shihu tribe have, over the years, abandoned their ancestral stone houses on the plateau and shifted to more modern accommodations in the wadi and townships below. They are, however, sentimental about their traditional homes and like to visit them occasionally.
Shihu houses in three villages are rented to mountain trekkers. These have since been renovated for the use of tourists. Not only is the local community receiving money through this operation, some are also trained as tour guides so that they play an active role in camping activities.
Dubailand is a tourism, real estate, hospitality, entertainment, leisure and retail mega project under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will cover an area of 3 billion square feet (279 million square meters) and its initial infrastructure will be built at a cost of AED 3 billion (US$ 814 million). Dubailand is being managed by Dubai Government's Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA) and is being built to secure Dubai as the premier tourist destination for the Middle East.
Dubailand themepark will contain 45 mega projects and over 200 sub projects, making it the most ambitious tourist destination ever created. Dubai land is being created to appeal to the widest audience of tourists, covering all age groups, nationalities and activities. On completion, Dubailand will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, making it the biggest theme/amusement park in the world. Dubailand is being built in 4 phases, each of which will last for 5 years. The first phase of development, from 2005 to 2010, will include the development of initial roads and infrastructure. This will follow with concentrating on the unique leisure and entertainment products until its completed in 2020.
The various projects being built in Dubailand have been categorized into six themed zones, which focus on a different aspect of the Dubai land experience. Each of the zones, referred to as worlds, within Dubailand has been planned to offer an unforgettable experience for both children and adults.
A natural world marvelling at the beauty of our planet, the Eco-Tourism World will comprise a series of nature and desert-based attractions integrated within their desert parkland surrounds. Its experiential and cultural activities will have broad appeal and its vast number of exquisite and unique offerings will no doubt encourage long-stays and repeat visits.
The Eco-Tourism World will cover approximately 1.4 billion square feet (130 million square meters) and will contain a total of 7 projects (Al Barari, Dubai Heritage Village, Life World, Pet Land, Safari Park, Sand Dune Hotel, Tropical Village)
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