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url: https://www.eurocovers.eu/countries/united-arab-emirates
title: Floating Covers in the UAE — EuroCover
description: Patented hexagonal floating covers for UAE industrial, agriculture, and solar farms. Hyper-arid climate — payback 6–18 months.
updated: 2026-05-25
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# Floating Covers in the UAE — EuroCover

Patented hexagonal floating covers for UAE industrial, agriculture, and solar farms. Hyper-arid climate — payback 6–18 months.

UAE oil and gas operators, solar farm developers, agricultural producers, and high-value
industrial water users deploy hexagonal floating covers in one of the world's most water-stressed
operating environments. Payback typically 6–18 months — the fastest of any major region.

## UAE water context

Hyper-arid climate with extreme summer evaporation. Most water is desalinated, with industrial
cost typically US$1.50–3.50/m³ and tankered inland supply substantially higher. UAE Water
Security Strategy 2036 targets demand-side reduction; floating covers are a recognised
contribution.

## UAE regulatory landscape

- **Federal Law No. 24 of 1999** — Environmental protection.
- **Ministry of Climate Change and Environment**.
- **UAE Water Security Strategy 2036**.

## Common UAE applications

- **Oil and gas process water reservoirs**
- **Petrochemicals process water**
- **Date palm and high-value agricultural irrigation**
- **Solar farm cooling and ablution water**
- **Aquaculture ponds** (covered overwintering)