ZāZEN Properties shares insights on sustainability in UAE’s real estate sector

ZāZEN Properties shares insights on sustainability in UAE’s real estate sector

- The UAE surpassed $5 billion in tourism revenue during H1 2022

- The UAE was the only GCC country to rank in the top 30 of a recent survey on real estate sustainability and it is inching toward 1,000 green-rated buildings

Dubai, UAE: Homegrown real estate developer, ZāZEN Properties, has shared its insights on the latest trends in the country’s sustainability efforts for the UAE real estate sector, which has continued to increase over the past year.

Real estate construction is responsible for approximately 40% of primary global energy consumption and research has shown that the construction of energy-efficient and sustainable structures can reduce energy requirements by 50%. With the UAE being the first Arab country to sign the Paris Agreement, a global emission reduction pledge that aspires to inhibit global warming, the government has demonstrated its role as a regional leader and it is primed to make a significant impact in energy reduction and carbon footprint.

The UAE has increased its development of green buildings as a viable real estate approach to foster sustainability. This has been achieved through the gradual adoption of energy management and retrofitting programs, green rooftops, and smart buildings to name a few. These efforts have paid off