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From the below graph (Fig. 5), it can be seen that the highest radiation range takes place in May,
June, July, and August. In these four months, the direct radiation and the global horizontal radiation range to 1000 wh/sq.m.

Figure 5: Dubai radiation (Climate Consultant 5 2014)
From the below graph (Fig.6), it can be seen that in all months of the year the humidity is above
the comfort zone. Moreover, the humidity rises in morning and falls at 12:00 noon then it starts to
rise again.

Figure 6: Dubai dry (bulb)x(relative) humidity (Climate Consultant 5 2014)
Site Analysis
Al Manahil cafe restaurant west elevation is attached to Al Manzil hotel. The cafe restaurant is
oriented toward the east; the east and the south elevation are facing the main street and the
pedestrian walk. The east elevation of the cafe restaurant is oriented towards the east, exposed
directly to the sun.

Thermal comfort through biomimicry in the case of Emirates Towers Metro Station in Dubai

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