24°50′17.16″N 55°24′17.28″E / 24.8381000°N 55.4048000°E
| Love Lake | |
|---|---|
 Love Lake, Dubai | |
| Location | Saih Al Salam, Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Type | Reservoir |
Love Lake is an artificial lake shaped like a heart. It is part of the Qudra Lakes[1] in Saih Al Salam, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. There are mesquite trees all around the lake. This is a popular spot in the Al Marmoum area of Bab Al Shams Desert.[2]
Overview
editLove Lake, also referred to as the "Heart Lake", resembles an oasis nestled in the midst of the desert. Its central feature consists of two massive interconnected heart-shaped lakes. On the western shore of the lakes, trees have been planted to spell out the word "Love", while the winding pathways on the eastern shore create an image of lovers embracing. Visitors can see various local birds and fish, including Japanese orange and gold fish, which swim in the clear lakes.[3]
The Love Lake opened to the public in November 2018 and gained widespread recognition through an Instagram post by Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.[4][5]
This man-made oasis is situated within the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve and is a part of the artificial desert wetland, Al Qudra Lake. Located at a considerable distance from the city, with a linear distance of approximately 30 kilometers from the outskirts of the Dubai city, it is most conveniently accessed by self-driving.[6] This lake is big enough to see from space, or on Google Maps or Google Earth.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Love Lake Dubai | Visit Dubai". www.visitdubai.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ a b "Look: Dubai carves heart-shaped lake in the desert". gulfnews.com. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Zakaria, Sherouk. "Find love in the heart of the desert". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Ryan, Patrick (2018-11-18). "The lake of love: Crown Prince of Dubai unveils new heart-shaped lake". The National. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Ashleigh (May 12, 2021). "Love Lake: Heart-shaped lagoons link up in Dubai desert". CNN. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ Singh, Neha (16 January 2019). "All about Love Lake in Dubai: Timings, Location & more". www.dubaiwikia.com. Retrieved 27 October 2023.