Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, hosted a Show Jumping Competition organised by the city’s Equestrian Club, welcoming 80 top horse riders from the UAE and the region. The event also featured a special K9 Dubai police dog show and a series of activities for families and children.

The show jumping competition included two rounds, which were judged by a panel of experts that was supported by the UAE Equestrian Racing Federation. The competition winner was Abdullah Waleed Al Sharbatly, an internationally renowned Saudi equestrian and former Olympic medallist.

On the day, children were treated to pony rides, while all visitors enjoyed craft and market stalls, tours of the city, and the opportunity to win exciting prizes in a raffle draw.

In line with its mission to promote social sustainability alongside environmental and economic sustainability, The Sustainable City supports its community and enhances the lives of its residents with a variety of activities, educational events, and academic outreach and exchange programmes throughout the year.

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About Sustainable City:

The Sustainable City in Dubai embraces the three pillars of sustainability; Social, Environmental, and Economic, across one all-inclusive and comprehensive community landscape. Providing a full array of residential wellness facilities and amenities that have no negative impact on the environment, a unique concept that redefines sustainable living through its energy efficient housing, first Net Zero Energy city, net Zero service or maintenance fees, green education and health care, eco-attractions and a full range of indoor and outdoor leisure activities, commercial, urban farming, and an Innovation Centre. With 46 hectares, the city is located in Dubailand on Al Qudra Road.

This year, The Sustainable City has been recognised as the ‘Best Mixed-Used Development in the Middle East’ and ‘Best Public Service in the Middle East’ at the International Property Awards, as well as the ‘Happiest Community’ and ‘Best Real Estate Developer - Sustainable Green Development’ at the Gulf Real Estate Awards. Last year, The Sustainable City received over 10 awards including one at the International Green Design Awards 2016 in China, and another for 'Green Residential Building of the Year’ at the Emirates GBC Awards 2016. Complementing its roster of sustainability awards, The Sustainable City has recently partnered with Emirates Wildlife Society to tackle climate change and promote energy conservation and solar power.

About Diamond Developers:

Established in 2003 by a team of eco-minded entrepreneurs, architects and civil engineers, Diamond Developers’ vision and mission is to be at the forefront of an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable property industry and to deliver premium quality properties and businesses.

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