The Fairmont Palm is a world class 5-star hotel located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. The 300 room beach resort includes a spa, conference center, penthouses and 7 food and beverage outlets. Built in 2013 it is an iconic landmark on the man-made island that sets the bar for quality guest experience and 5- star luxury in Dubai.
Due to the extreme environmental and weather conditions in Dubai, UAE, buildings consume large amounts of energy throughout the year. The high temperatures cause systems, consumption and cost to be a large part of hotel operations and costs, that have a material impact on the business, and the guests. Fairmont Hotel wanted to not only reduce this energy consumption and cost, but their overall impact on the environment and reduce their carbon footprint. This in turn causes all guests to have a smaller footprint by staying at the luxury 5-star resort.