Land reclamation in the United Arab Emirates is built on a man-made island, was started in 1994 and completed in 1999. Ras Al Khaimah The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has also joined the race to build new land reclamation projects. Such projects include Al Marjan Island and its Real Madrid Resort Island. The Palm Islands are located off the coast of The United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf and will add 520 kilometers of beaches to the city of Dubai. There have been numerous environmental and economic concerns regarding the various land reclamation projects in the UAE. For example, extraction of rock and sand harms
Emirate of Sharjah as well as a number of cultural institutions including several museums. Distinctive landmarks are the two major covered souks, reflecting Islamic design; a number of recreational areas and public parks such as Al Jazeirah Fun Park and Al Buheirah Corniche. The city is also notable for numerous mosques. Emirate of Sharjah The Emirate of Sharjah (; "") is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates. The emirate covers and has a population of over 1,400,000 (2015). The emirate of Sharjah comprises the capital city of Sharjah, after which it is named, and other minor towns and exclaves such