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29 March 2024

Dubai street lights to be partly switched off

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Street lights in 55 residential areas in Dubai will be partly switched off at night in an effort to conserve energy and reduce carbondioxide emissions.

This decision is in line with the Dubai Government Strategy 2015 to achieve sustainable development.

According to a 'Gulf News' report, about 40 per cent of the lights in each residential area will be switched off from 10pm every day, without compromising safety of road users by avoiding vital traffic spots.

RTA has already kicked off the project from August 1 in Al Khawaneej 1,Twar 1 and 2, and Umm Suqeim 2. By the year-end all 55 areas will be covered.

"Lighting poles located in medians of two intersecting roads, or at U-turns, roundabouts and intersections are being exempted from these measures as they are extremely vital for the smooth flow of traffic, and the safety and security of road users in the area," said Mohammad

Abdullah Al Ali, head of RTA's Energy Saving Team and Director of Buildings and Facilities.

A pilot project was conducted in Al Warqa'a 4 area to assess the energy savings, whereby officials found a 30 per cent reduction in electrical consumption (per kilowatt hour).