Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
| Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of the United Arab Emirates | |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 24°49′37″N 55°38′28″E / 24.827°N 55.641°ECoordinates: 24°49′37″N 55°38′28″E / 24.827°N 55.641°E |
| Area | 225 km2 (87 sq mi) |
| Established | 2003 |
| http://www.ddcr.org/en/ | |
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, DDCR, is a 225-square-kilometre (87 sq mi) natural reserve in the emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It was established by Emiri decree on 9 January 2002 and comprises some 5% of the Emirate of Dubai's total landmass.[1]
It is home to the Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa.
References
- ↑ "Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve". Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai | Official Website | Best Rates, Guaranteed. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
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