DAMAC urges 300,000 residents to join Earth Hour Dubai 2026
Dubai's largest private developer mobilises 300,000+ residents for Earth Hour on March 28. One hour of lights-off could prevent 4,900kg of CO2 emissions - equal to 200 trees growing for a decade across 50,000 DAMAC homes.
DAMAC Properties is urging over 300,000 residents and team members across its Dubai communities to participate in Earth Hour 2026 by switching off lights for one hour on Saturday, March 28, starting at 8:30 PM. According to DAMAC Properties, the collective action could prevent 4,900kg of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to the environmental impact of 200 trees thriving for a decade.
Key Takeaways
- DAMAC Properties is urging over 300,000 residents across Dubai communities to participate in Earth Hour 2026 on March 28, 8:30-9:30 PM.
- The collective action could save 10,800 kWhr and prevent 4,900kg of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to planting 200 trees for a decade.
- Earth Hour is organised by WWF as a global grassroots movement that started in Sydney in 2007 and now engages millions worldwide.
- LOAMS, DAMAC's jointly owned property management company, is supporting the initiative with community engagement teams and sustainability champions.
What is Earth Hour and when does it happen in Dubai?
Earth Hour 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. According to WWF, Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement that started as a lights-out event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. Since then, it has grown to engage millions of supporters globally in an annual demonstration of climate awareness and energy conservation.
DAMAC communities and towers across Dubai will participate by switching off lights for the full hour. The initiative represents part of a broader commitment toward environmental sustainability and demonstrates how simple collective actions can create meaningful change.
Environmental impact of mass participation
Switching off lights for one hour across 50,000 DAMAC homes saves 10,800 kWhr of energy, preventing 4,900kg of carbon dioxide emissions. This environmental impact equals the benefit of planting 200 trees that thrive for a decade, demonstrating the tangible results of coordinated community action.
Community engagement and corporate responsibility
LOAMS, the award-winning, jointly owned property and community management company, is supporting Earth Hour 2026 through community engagement teams and sustainability champions. Patricia Torres, a resident of DAMAC Hills 2, noted: "It is motivating to see our community united for a meaningful cause. Earth Hour helps us appreciate how simple actions taken together can create real and lasting change."
The initiative aligns with DAMAC's broader commitment to building a sustainable future. The company has previously launched other community-focused initiatives, including unique employment opportunities that generated significant public interest and engagement.
UAE's role in the global sustainability movement
DAMAC's participation in Earth Hour reflects the UAE's growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The country has committed substantial resources to renewable energy and climate initiatives, including recent investments highlighted at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
As the movement continues to grow globally, the one-hour lights-out event serves as a symbol of broader commitment toward nature and environmental protection. DAMAC's involvement demonstrates how major developers can leverage their community reach to amplify global sustainability messages at the local level.
How to participate
Residents across DAMAC communities can participate by simply switching off lights in their homes from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, March 28. Community engagement teams from LOAMS will coordinate the initiative across participating towers and residential areas. For more information about Earth Hour globally, visit www.earthhour.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement organised by WWF, encouraging people to switch off lights for one hour to raise climate awareness and promote energy conservation. It started in Sydney in 2007 and now engages millions worldwide.
When is Earth Hour 2026 in Dubai?
Earth Hour 2026 in Dubai takes place on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. DAMAC communities across Dubai will participate by switching off lights for the full hour.
What is the environmental impact of Earth Hour participation?
DAMAC estimates that switching off lights for one hour across 50,000 homes saves 10,800 kWhr, preventing 4,900kg of carbon dioxide emissions. This equals the environmental benefit of planting 200 trees for a decade.
How many DAMAC residents are participating?
DAMAC Properties is urging over 300,000 residents and team members across its Dubai communities to participate in Earth Hour 2026, making it one of the largest coordinated sustainability initiatives in the UAE.
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