Land reclamation in the United Arab Emirates

Major land reclamation in the United Arab Emirates, though a relatively recent phenomenon, has significantly changed the geography of some parts of the country.

Multiple land reclamation projects, both completed, under construction, and planned, have changed the appearance of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates.

Most major land reclamation projects in Dubai have occurred in the past fifteen years,[when?]

and the Burj Al Arab hotel, which is built on a man-made island, was started in 1994 and completed in 1999.

The Palm Islands are located off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf and will add 520 kilometers of non-public beaches to the city of Dubai.