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Moving towards a sustainable hostel in Dubai – UAE

SUMMARY

Project Description: The project is aimed to improve

the environmental performance of its facilities and the

minimization of the hostels' carbon footprint by working

on staff training, recycling, solar panels and water and

electricity improvements

Project Type: Energy Efficiency, water, education in

sustainability & others

National Association: UAE Youth Hostel Association

Project Location: Dubai Youth Hostel

Estimation of number of reduced tonnes of CO2

per year: Not provided, estimation between 15-25% current water and energy consumption.

Total Funds Requested: £ 25,000

Total Project Cost: £ 128,000

Annual £ saves and ROI (return of investment): ROI 5 to 7 years

Extra benefits: Organic farming, connect to nature and natural processes, social support and sense of

community

Why should this project be funded ahead of others?

UAE Youth Hostel aims not only to be an Environmental Awareness hostel but also to be a Sustainable

Hostel.

As Dubai is considered nowadays to be the prime tourists destination, with its fastest developments and

location in the heart of desert, we believe that the UAE Youth Hostel will be a good example of a green

and sustainable hostel where young tourists feel and better understand the importance of a sustainable

culture.

As UAE Government, Dubai is spreading the spirit of Culture and Community in saving electricity and

water, protecting the environment and contributes in emission reduction.

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DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION

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