Real Estate in Dubai

Real Estate in Dubai
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Ensuring the sustainability of real estate in Dubai improves quality of life in the emirate and also increases the attractiveness of Dubai real estate for investors. It can also become a benefit for property developers due to the reduction of operating costs.
The new Green Building Code introduced by Dubai Municipality focuses on the core aspects of sustainable buildings, and also promotes healthy indoor and outdoor environments. LEED and Estidama sustainability certifications are currently implemented in the UAE.
From the point of view of the construction industry, a number of initiatives can be taken in order to enhance sustainability of building environments. For example, buildings’ design can include optimizing building orientation and insulation, and maximizing the use of day lighting. Considering material supplies and operational perspective, it is recommended to use environmentally friendly building materials, have energy-efficient lighting and air conditioning systems, and integrate solar panels and condensate recovery systems.
Dubai has announced its aim to rank among the world’s top 10 sustainable cities by 2020. Renewable energy targets are set to 2.3 per cent by 2017 and 15 per cent by 2030.