United Arab Emirates: Al-Futtaim IKEA takes part in this year’s Dubai Design Week by transforming a bus stop at Dubai Design District into a sustainable living space. With its mission to continuously look for ways to inspire more of the many people to adapt to an environmentally friendly lifestyle and approach to home furnishing, the IKEA Sustainable Container provides everyday solutions where wellbeing is on top of mind for both, people and the planet.

Open to public from 8th to 30th November, the IKEA Sustainable Container is fully remodeled to be a living space as well as bus stop for those in D3. Designed by IKEA interior experts, this container is created using only IKEA materials and products to enable a community conversation while making use of the space. Integrating co-eating, co-creating, sharing knowledge and tools play a major part in forming a more sustainable lifestyle as a community.

The container is divided into three parts. Creating the most Instagrammable corner, the Green Living Solution invites people to relax and rewind. Decked with fresh flowers on the wall and ceiling, this beautiful room is perfect to breathe in some clean air and take fantastic selfies.

Bringing the seaside to D3, the Sustainable Bus Stop Solution helps to bring the feeling of serenity and breezy winds of the beach with an installed air purifier and aesthetic textiles – so simply lay back and relax while waiting for the bus.

The Sustainable Living Solution, which is a 15m2 space, provides a clear overview, helping to avoid unnecessary food, water, and energy waste, and much more. When stepping into the IKEA Sustainable Container, visitors will see various practical ways to help save the planet, including, growing indoor herbs and vegetables by the window to avoid lower emissions caused by transportation, using the first cold water from showers to water the plants and herbs and air-drying clothes after wash to decrease water usage and energy consumption.

Encouraging reuse, renew and recycling of products, visitors will observe various upcycled products placed across the space that were redesigned and made by students from Dubai International School to show how we can extend the life of an object instead of discarding it.

Instead of plastic or single use bags, visitors are encouraged to use the shopping nets seen hung within the container. These come in various sizes, making them ideal companions when purchasing groceries. Versatile products and solutions such as these can be adopted for many functions and activities to help reduce the unnecessary purchase of new items and furniture.

Using small steps to accomplish large goals, the IKEA Sustainable Container is one of the many ways Al-Futtaim IKEA is working to create a difference among communities. With these various sustainable solutions showcased to the visitors of Dubai Design Week 2022, the brand hopes to inspire people but also bring about an impact that supports healthier lifestyle of individuals and the planet.

Al-Futtaim IKEA welcomes everyone to experience a sustainable living at the new and exclusive IKEA Sustainable Container located at Dubai Design District 1, Bus Stop D03 & D3A.

For more information, please contact 800 IKEA (800 4532).

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About IKEA UAE

IKEA UAE, a member of Al-Futtaim group of companies, offers an extensive range of home furnishing products & accessories of good design, value and functionality. In the UAE for 29 years, the IKEA stores in Dubai Festival City,  Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi closely follow the popular self-serve and self-assembly concept which was conceived in Sweden over half a century ago. IKEA serves a wide choice of refreshments at the IKEA Restaurant and Café. The Customer Ordering and Collection Point in Al Ain offers residents easy access to well-designed products at a great price.

Customers can also join the IKEA FAMILY loyalty programme to avail of great offers and extended services on every visit to the store. Toll free number for the world-famous brand is 800 4532 (800 IKEA). For more information visit www.IKEA.ae, www.facebook.com/IKEAUAE or @IKEAUAE on Twitter.

About Al-Futtaim Group

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information visit: www.alfuttaim.com

For more information please contact:
Shifa Al Usman | Impact Porter Novelli | ikea@ipn.ae
stop now transformed to a sustainable living space, the new IKEA Sustainable Container looks to inspire a healthier and more environmentally friendly lifestyle