Beach Erosion and Dynamics

Beach Erosion and Dynamics

Development is taking place up and down the Dubai coast which makes it hard to pinpoint the sources of certain environmental impacts. Even when people suspect a particular development, it is often difficult to prove that that development is the culprit. For instance, Dubai's beaches are littered with dead coral, crunching underfoot (“Island-Building”). Who is the culprit? Current mega-developments, like the Nakheel projects? Other developments, such as hotels, ports, and marinas? Older projects, such as desalinization plants and factories? There is no scientifically accurate answer.

The Palm Jumeirah should not have slipped through any loopholes. ...