Al Qudra Lakes
Man-made desert wetlands filled with treated wastewater, now home to flamingo flocks and migratory birds.
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About this audio guide
This guide to Al Qudra Lakes explains how a stretch of Dubai desert became wetlands fed by treated wastewater, and how flamingos, herons and other migratory birds found their way here once word spread. You'll hear about the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve that grew up around the lakes, the Love Lake shaped to be seen from above, and the campers and cyclists who now share the dunes with the birds. Listen for how quiet it gets once the city lights are behind you.
This audio guide was created using AI.
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