Having prudently observed Dubai’s hectic pace of development and now determined to take off on its own, Abu Dhabi is adopting sustainability as a framework for future development.
The largest emirate and capital of the United Arab Emirates is demonstrating its green initiatives through landmark projects, responsive regulatory frameworks and by raising awareness both in the construction sector and the public at large.
Sustainability in the context of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s inclination towards green building and planning may seem ironical since the emirate has the largest oil reserves in the country and the promotion of green technology may appear as a threat to the dominance of oil as a fuel. However oil reserves, being finite, lose importance as assets in Abu Dhabi’s long term planning goals and intended economic diversification.
