Aloft Abu Dhabi is leaving guests in the dark next week. But it’s all for a good cause.
The Abu Dhabi hotspot will turn off its lights in observance of Earth Hour, a worldwide event organized by the World Wildlife Fund to send a powerful global message about environmental awareness and caring for the planet. Nearly one billion people turned out for Earth Hour 2009 – involving 4,100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents.
But that’s not the best bit. When all the lights are going down, guests will be able to enjoy a unique dining experience; a four course surprise menu inclusive of special beverages per course while blindfolded. The blindfold dinner, at Mai Cafe, will be the perfect touch to the earth hour event that will shut down 70% of the hotel´s illumination and Aloft Abu Dhabi will donate Dhs100 per person to the World Wildlife Fund.
“In an age where consumers are overwhelmed with news media, multi-functional cell phones and information we feel it was time to step back and focus on the senses that truly stimulate our souls”, said Stephan Vanden Auweele – Complex General Manager Aloft Abu Dhabi & Element Abu Dhabi. “Earth Hour gives Aloft Abu Dhabi the opportunity to take part in the biggest ever global event in the fight against climate change and to demonstrate to our associates and guests just how important simple actions can be towards saving energy and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Earth Hour symbolizes that working together each of us at Starwood can make an impactful difference on the health of our planet”.
Hundreds of Starwood hotels around the world will also coordinate Earth Hour awareness events, including community walk-a-thons, public candlelight “unplugged” concerts, and receptions for guests featuring signature green cocktails.
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