Eighth International Conference on The Constructed Environment

Abstract

Since the nineteenth century, the global mean surface temperature has been increasing and hence global warming is gaining more attention than ever before. Urbanization is one of the important causes contributing to global warming. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced various proposals to extenuate the negative effects of climate change and global worming on the environment. However, the UAE is one of the countries in the globe that is experiencing rapid urbanization and development. This study investigates the impact of urbanization, mainly changes to land uses and land covers, on land surface temperature (LST). Remote sensing is utilized as the main method to investigate this phenomenon over the past twenty years in Abu Dhabi, Dubi, Ras Al Khamiah, and Al Ain. The outcome of this study may have key implications for urban planners seeking to mitigate urban heat island effects.