Oh what a shame! From what i understand the beach at EP is goona be a new palace, like they need any more palaces.

Just heard something similar Anna but I was told there is a hotel going up where the EP beach is !

ok if you are travelling from raha to ADCB building on salam st yes it will be 45 mins, but you may be better going down 30th st (25 mins) to corniche, and then perhaps 15 mins along the corniche (either way it will be nearer the 45 mins at rush hour) especially now al salam st is being redeveloped because of the new developments there but lots of people have to do it, and some people drive all the way to Al Ain or Dubai as well.

Oh dear, I had such high hopes for it. I have heard that Lu Lu island is like that as well, it is such a shame as it looks so beautiful.

well i would prefer a hotel than another palace, so lets hope so! The new rotana that is going up right opposite EP will have a nice beach, as Khaladiya Palace hotel that used to be there had a fantastic beach.

I know what a let down !

You are probably right Cherrypie 1, the problem appears to be that there is no 'wave action' along this stretch of water, therefore, the sea just 'silts up', Although I am certainly no expert it looks like the sea will have to be dredged on a regular basis, same problems will be experienced at 'The World' and 'The Palms'.

Not noticed any sludge at Lou Lou island??? Have been quite a few times like to take the visitors out there and have a picnic!