The oil reaches resorts in the United Arab Emirates: beaches are closed due to pollution Black oil spills have been discovered on the beaches of the United Arab Emirates. Due to pollution, beaches in three emirates were forced to close last weekend, reports the Financial Times. According to the publication, residents began to complain about an unusual smell that was felt in various parts of the country, including in the south of Dubai. Apparently, the source of the contamination was in the supertanker Gem No. 2, owned by a Chinese company. Image: AI.