View of part of the Fujairah Corniche and the Hajar Mountains in the Background

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Poor Air Quality in Dubai

“The poor air quality in Dubai is so obvious yet few people in the industry and Dubai Municipality want to talk about it. Assistant editor [of Arabian Business.Com] Jamie Stewart discovered that during his two-month investigation into the causes of Dubai's poor air.”

Read this article about the dust levels in Dubai which do damage to the respiratory system and the absence of clear, blue skies that contribute to a psychological malaise.

Source: Rob Wagner, Don’t Waste Your Breath, Arabian Business.Com, 30 August 2008

Image: Dust impeding visibility on Sheikh Zayed Rd.