The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, covering 225 sq km and accounting for 5% of Dubai's total land area, is located on the outskirts of Sharjah. Established in 1999, it has been involved in numerous projects to reintroduce mountain gazelles, sand gazelles and Arabian oryx. For those looking for an immersive experience of the desert, there is the option to stay at Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, which was built with a focus on providing an ecotourism experience of unparalleled luxury.