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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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