Sustainable Horizons: A Review of Floating Cities as an Alternative for Coastal Development in the Gulf Cooperation Council cities

Key Points

• This review addresses the potential of floating cities to provide sustainable solutions for coastal development in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
• Comprehensive literature review involving various fields including environmental science and engineering.
• Analysis of existing research on floating city models and their ecological economic viability.
• Highlights the benefits of floating cities including resilience to climate change and reduced land use pressure.
• Indicates potential improvements in sustainable living standards and ecosystem preservation in coastal areas.