Dubai: The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is an advanced model for protecting desert ecosystems and preserving biodiversity in the UAE, spanning 225 square kilometres, or around five percent of the Emirate of Dubai.The reserve, the second-largest nature reserve in Dubai and the first national reserve in the UAE, is home to 562 species, including 142 species of birds, 22 mammals, 28 reptiles, 298 invertebrates and 72 plants.Its diverse …