• This year’s edition of Car Free Day aimed at reducing 70 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, compared to 20 tonnes last year, by encouraging employees and officials to switch to public transport.
    This year’s edition of Car Free Day aimed at reducing 70 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, compared to 20 tonnes last year, by encouraging employees and officials to switch to public transport.
  • Sheikh Hamdan urged everyone to help in preserving the environment with a view to improving the quality of life for future generations.
    Sheikh Hamdan urged everyone to help in preserving the environment with a view to improving the quality of life for future generations.
  • The Dubai Crown Prince and a number of government officials took part in Car Free Day.
    The Dubai Crown Prince and a number of government officials took part in Car Free Day.
  • The event was organised by Dubai Municipality.
    The event was organised by Dubai Municipality.
  • Many residents switched to cycles on Wednesday.
    Many residents switched to cycles on Wednesday.
  • Sheikh Hamdan expressed happiness at the large turnout and affirmed the government’s keenness to promote Dubai as a hub for innovative solutions to achieve sustainable development goals.
    Sheikh Hamdan expressed happiness at the large turnout and affirmed the government’s keenness to promote Dubai as a hub for innovative solutions to achieve sustainable development goals.

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Dubai marks Car Free Day - in pictures

Julie Nicholson

February 04, 2015

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Residents of Dubai mark National Environment Day by leaving their cars behind in their garages.

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