Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the Middle East, has announced that its flagship project in Dubai, Tilal Al Ghaf, has secured the Breeam (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Excellent Certification for its commitment to integrating sustainable design within the lifestyle destination.  

 

An industry benchmark for sustainably built environments, Breeam is the world’s leading science-based suite of validation and certification systems, providing consistent and comparable assessment and verification across a wide range of asset types in the real estate sector, including in-use properties, new construction and communities.

 

With an initial target of achieving a ‘Very Good’ rating, Tilal Al Ghaf surpassed expectations by securing the outstanding, widely revered, and top-level certification for its holistic approach to ESG, health, and net zero goals within the development of its unique lifestyle proposition, said the statement from Majid Al Futtaim. 

 

Sustainable buildings remain a focal point in Majid Al Futtaim’s ambitions as the company thinks holistically about the impact the business has on the environment and the communities in which it operates, it stated. 

 

The latest certification is testament to Majid Al Futtaim’s unwavering commitment to sustainability as the group journeys closer to Net Positive by 2040, it added.  

 

Majid Al Futtaim Development CEO Hawazen Esber said: "We are proud that Tilal Al Ghaf has been recognised with the Breeam Excellent Certification. This stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable design and living."

 

"In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we challenge ourselves to exceed world-class standards and think holistically about the impact of our communities on the environment. Accordingly, we continue to strive to deliver increasingly innovative sustainability solutions to help combat the negative effects of climate change," he noted. 

 

From promoting an active lifestyle to offering ample opportunities for entertainment and retail, Majid Al Futtaim Development is dedicated to creating vibrant and authentic communities where people feel connected to the environment, and form strong social bonds.  

 

"Each neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghaf features plenty of playgrounds, communal pools, and outdoor gyms, with the larger community easily connected to public transport, main roads, and a number of other communities and facilities," explained Esber. 

 

"With a microclimate design integrated with the wider transport strategy, the community encourages a healthy lifestyle and promotes sustainable travel, with a walkable urban plan brought to life through a network of pathways, cycling tracks and jogging trails," he added.-TradeArabia News Service