Estidama Certification is a building design methodology for constructing and operating buildings and communities more sustainably. Estidama Certification is a key aspect of the “Abu Dhabi Vision 2030” drive to build the Abu Dhabi emirate according to innovative green standards. “Estidama” is the Arabic word for sustainability. What are the requirements for buildings in Abu Dhabi since 2010? Established in 2010 the Pearl Building Rating system is mandatory in Abu Dhabi – all buildings must achiev
Estidama is the Arabic word for sustainability and an initiative developed by the Abu Dhabi Urban-Planning-Council (UPC) to achieve the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s dream.













