NEOM introduces Saudi resort with nature focus, stargazing attractions and plans for native plants and animals
ecotourism
Latest in ecotourism
ecotourism
New Saudi megaproject: What we know about NEOM Leyja, a massive new sustainable tourism oasis
Located within NEOM, Leyja is a region rich in history and myth, stretching from the Gulf of Aqaba coast to a natural valley nestled between 400-meter-high mountains sculpted by nature and water over centuries
Biodiversity
The promise of nature-positive tourism in Umm Al Quwain
The UAE pays great attention to ecotourism as it is one of the types of sustainable tourism that contributes to the preservation of natural and cultural heritage
Dubai
Dubai Reefs: World’s largest marine restoration development to create 30,000 jobs
Dubai Reefs will change ecotourism in the city and be home to 1bn corals 100m mangrove trees
Abu dhabi tourism
In pictures: Abu Dhabi’s new attraction Jubail Mangrove Park
The new attraction on Jubail Island, located between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, opened to the public on January 30 and will be one of the newest ecotourism attractions in the UAE.
Buhais Geology Park
In pictures: Sharjah Ruler opens Geological Park in Al Buhais
The Buhais Geology Park, a pioneering project in the field of ecotourism aimed at introducing visitors to the history of Sharjah’s geology, and the geological importance of Jebel Buhais and the archaeological areas surrounding it.
Basra
Iraqis turn to budding ecotourism to save marshes
Straddling Iraq’s famous Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Mesopotamian marshes are a rare aquatic ecosystem in a country nearly half of which is covered in cracked desert
Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project
Video: UAE ecotourists help save Hawksbill turtles
Approximately 80 Hawksbill turtles, which were rescued last winter, have been rehabilitated and returned to their home in Arabian Gulf this April.
ecotourism
Saudi Arabia identifies five caves for ecotourism drive
Saudi Geological Survey reportedly plans to launch the projects as part of the Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative
Dubai
New Hatta brand positions it as national park, eco-tourism hotspot
Meraas says Hatta strategy also comprises increased efforts in conservation and forestation as well as plans to enrich wildlife, support farming, and preserve water resources
Dubai Tourism Vision 2020
UAE launches new project to promote ecotourism
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announces the National Ecotourism Project