To what extent does tourism impact Dubai socially

and environmentally?

This study will look at the how tourism has influenced Dubai both Environmentally and Socially by
looking at the number of tourists and their behavior. The two areas studied are the Textile Souq in Bur
Dubai, which is a popular Souq for tourists, and Umm Sequim Beach, which is popular for surfers and
tourists. To answer this question these three hypotheses will be investigated:

Chapter 1

Hypothesis 1 – The environmental quality of Umm Sequim Beach is better than the Textile Souq due to
the development of the areas.

Explanation:

Hypothesis 2 – The Textile Souq is more congested and crowded than Umm Sequim Beach due to the
number of tourists.

Explanation:

Hypothesis 3 – There is less litter and vandalism on Umm Sequim Beach than in the Textile Souq due to
the area being better maintained.

Explanation:
Maps:

The UAE and Dubai on the world

Where Dubai is in the UAE

Umm Sequim beach Map and Sites

Umm Sequim beach is a popular beach for tourists and residents alike as it is only 2 kilometers away
from the Burj Al Arab. It is also popular for surfing as it often has high winds resulting in high waves.
Chapter 2
Each of the methods of data collection was carried out at three different sites on Umm Sequim Beach
and the Textile Souq at least twice to make sure the results were accurate and will help to answer the
main question of the study.
Technique
Environmental Quality Survey –
Carried out at 3 sites in both
areas. Relates to hypothesis 1.
Traffic Survey – Carried out at
site 2 in both locations. Relates
to hypothesis 2.
Pedestrian Count –
Carried out at all 3 sites
at both locations. Relates
to hypothesis 2.
Description of technique
A survey was used with ratings
from -3 to 3 for things like
building maintenance and open
space, -3 being the worst and 3
being the best. This was based
off of personal opinion and the
total score was tallied up for the
3 sites of both locations.
Looking in one direction, count
all passing vehicles on both
sides of the road and take tallies
of the different types of vehicles
such as cars and busses but also
bicycles or motorbikes. Set a
timer and count for 2 minutes 3
times in both locations.
Looking at one pathway
or sidewalk, count the
amount of pedestrians
that walk past you for 2
minutes
Explanation of technique
This technique was used to
record the impression each of
the areas environments so that
they could be compared to
answer hypothesis 1.
It was carried out at all 3 sites
and then tallied to make sure
the location wasn’t judged for
just one place. The rating
system is broad to allow for
accurate measurement and
comparison of the areas.
This technique was used to
show how much traffic there
was and the popularity of the
location and the quality of the
environment by measuring the
congestion. Both sides of the
road were used to show all of
the traffic in the area.