Accelerating towards a more sustainable future, Dubai has been presenting more and more impressive projects in recent years. Joining the global movement to create more sustainable initiatives as a global leader in real estate, Dubai has set a number of examples and much more to come.
The government of Dubai has taken very important steps in this initiative. But these feats might not have been possible without the backing up of cutting edge technology and the driving force of real estate agencies in Dubai.
With the Urban Master Plan followed by multiple other government projects, Dubai is set for higher achievements in the near future. One of the most impressive ongoing projects is the strategic initiative to achieve net-zero emissions in the UAE by 2050. By achieving this, the UAE will become the first country in the Middle East and Northern African region to do so. With immense support from all the Emirates to achieve this, Dubai acts as the spearhead in this sustainable act, promoting green initiatives, auxiliary energy programs, while simultaneously promoting urbanisation and economic development.
Dubai’s initiatives are designed to directly impact and improve the livelihood of the population. The self-driving metro, expanding public transport access across the Emirate, the green-building framework, and especially the waste-to-energy project, which will effectively power over 130,000 homes, display the robust approach Dubai has taken towards sustainability.
What are the currently launched Sustainable Real Estate Projects?
Dubai, has few of its green-projects up and running currently. They are promising symbols that Dubai is completely capable of achieving the set goals while ensuring the practicality of them.
The Sustainable City: This is a flagship community to promote ‘green’ communities that are launching all over Dubai. With a wide spread of greenery, modern gardening / farming techniques and renewable energy harvesting powering the community, this community promotes modern sustainable practices. This is a 46-hectare operating community, setting an example to the upcoming sustainable communities all over the Emirate.
The Green Planet: An award winning Indoor rainforest dome which acts as a breathing structure that is built up using salvaged and recycled material. Utilising natural rainwater and sun-light, it homes multiple species of flora and fauna. It is a living example of modern tech and architecture co-existing with nature. This amazing structure holds life in its natural state, using natural energy while placing fire / emergency systems, supplementary tech, and other systems to hold this bio-structure functioning as a building as a whole.
The Dubai Solar Village | Vertical Village: Making its mark in the international ‘green’ community, Dubai has launched this mind blowing project which promotes green practices while the prime task is to generate renewable energy, harvesting solar energy. The construction of the village is done to receive minimal impact of the heat while the solar panels and the impressive ‘roof’ over the entire village is strategically placed to harvest the maximum solar energy possible. Upon completion of the entire community, it awaits to obtain the LEED-Gold certification.
The Opus: This is a clever modern structure with a hollow centre. It sits in the Business Bay in Dubai, hosting itself for hotel, commercial, and residential purposes. The Opus is a functioning example of urban planning incorporating recycling operations to it. It is built to recycle rainwater and waste water to promote sustainability.
Concentrating on achieving a number of sustainable goals in the near-future, Dubai leads the UAE and the MENA region towards a newer stage of a global lifestyle. In the 2015 - 2030 ‘Green Agenda’ of UAE, 5 main objectives create markers for the UAE’s progress.
- Competitive Knowledge Economy
- Social Development & Quality of life
- Sustainable Environment & Valued Natural Resources
- Clean Energy & Climate Action
- Green Life & Sustainable Use of Resources
The widespread development projects across the Emirates are aligned with the above-mentioned objectives of the ‘green-agenda’. With more projects contributing to the development of the UAE, sustainability and renewable energy will always be recognized.
While the government pushes forward with its plans, real estate agencies in Dubai with ANAROCK Middle East at the forefront of the market have always played a pivotal role in marketing and channelling investors and home seekers to focus on Dubai. This provides the government of Dubai with investments and encouragement to accelerate the journey to achieve its sustainable goals.