DUBAI, UAE, 1 June 2021: The National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with Emaar Properties for the exclusive provision of district cooling services to projects in Downtown Dubai. Making the announcement through a Press release, Tabreed said this is a collaboration that has been responsible not only for remarkable growth in Tabreed’s portfolio but also for genuine benefits to the environment, thanks to the efficiency and reliability of the company’s technology and engineering.

Khalid Abdulla Al Marzooqi

Khalid Abdulla Al Marzooqi, CEO, Tabreed, said that the partnership, entered into in April 2020, has been a significant success. “This is a partnership to own and operate the district cooling plants in Dubai Downtown area under a long-term concession,” he said. “To date, the district cooling scheme connects 77 buildings with sustainable cooling energy, saving 190,000 tons of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere each year, which is equivalent to removing the emissions from 41,000 cars.

“Tabreed is a company built on progress, which is perfectly encapsulated in the relationship we have with Emaar. The connected RTs [refrigeration tons] of cooling currently stand at 153,000, and the benefits derived from our provisions speak for themselves and are essential for one of the world’s most famous urban areas in its drive towards greater sustainability.”

Ahmad Thani Rashed Al Matrooshi, Chairman, Downtown Dubai Cooling Company and Executive Board Member, Emaar Properties, said that the one-year anniversary of the partnership between Tabreed and Emaar is a significant milestone. “This great nation leads the world in property development,” he said, “and it continues to set new benchmarks relating to community living.

To be able to supply district cooling to many of the world’s most iconic and visited landmarks means environmental benefits for all, and I look forward to many more years of progressive accomplishments between our organisations.”

Meanwhile, Tabreed also announced the connection of its cooling services to Dunya Towers in Downtown Dubai, providing cooling to approximately 323,000 square feet of built-up area, which adds a further 492 RT of cooling capacity to Tabreed’s portfolio.

Commenting on the connection, Dr Yousif Al Hammadi, Managing Director, Downtown Cooling Platform for Tabreed and Emaar, said: “We are proud to deliver our services to Dunya Towers. This new connection adds to our customers’ trust and confidence in our innovative and reliable cooling solutions that have become an integral part of the infrastructure for major developments across the region.”

Ahmad Thani Rashed Al Matrooshi

Dunya Towers, developed by one of the UAE’s leading real estate companies, Dunya Investment LLC, is a 22-storey modern residential project set within Downtown Dubai, and is flanked by iconic projects including the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Dubai Fountains.

Dr Yousif added: “Tabreed is committed to providing energy-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly district cooling solutions that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the region and to preserving the environment and natural resources for present and future generations.”