UAE- Atlantis joins DM in marking sixth annual car free day

Date

2/20/2016 10:07:08 AM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Atlantis The Palm announced its participation in the 6th annual Car-Free Day initiative organised by Dubai Municipality. Uniting guests and colleagues in celebration of the event the five star resort situated on the Palm Island will hold a 8K Fun Run which will be taking place on February 22.

Starting from Nasimi Beach at 8am budding runners will take a picturesque 8K route along the apex of the Palm Island with the winner receiving a luxury dinner at Nobu for four guests who can enjoy an evening of traditional Japanese cuisine fused with cutting edge South American influences.

Serge Zaalof president and managing director said: "We are pleased to join Dubai Municipality in marking the Car-Free Day initiative which is considered the first of its kind in the region and contributes to supporting Dubai's efforts to become the world's most environment-friendly city. As well as taking part in the 8K Fun Run we look forward to seeing many of our colleagues leaving their cars at home for the day and opting to carpool or use company provided transportation to the resort." Atlantis The Palm has marked several milestones over the last few years in regards to reducing the resorts' environmental footprint.

In an initiative spearheaded by the facilities team the resort has seen a huge saving in 2015 of 36 per cent in the main utilities consumed - chilled water electricity water and gas. Facilities also worked closely with the water quality department to look at ways to reduce gas consumption which has resulted in a two per cent decrease of the temperature in the two main pools at Atlantis. This reduction has resultedin a 168581 m3 saving for January and February 2015 and equates to an impressive 46 per cent reduction of gas consumption compared to 2014.

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