SOCIETY
ABU DHABI CITY DRESSES UP FOR RAMADAN
Decorative lighting works include Islamic designs inspired by the spiritual flavour of the holy Ramadan, thus generate more glamour `&` tranquillity befitting the exclusivity of the month. Thousands of decorative illuminated electrical objects have been installed, including more than 600 pink-coloured `&` 1100 white-coloured string lights, in addition to net lights of 860 bulbs, 700 illuminated engineering shapes with diverse designs and dimensions measuring 2 to 3 meters in length and 120 to 220 cm in width. Beside that the Municipality has set up 500 artistic pieces including 250 crescent-shaped pieces, 250 star-shaped pieces, and 30 engineering shapes measuring 2 to 4 meters in width with 7 gradually-alternating lights.
The Municipality was keen on using best-in-class electric cables to complete the decorative project for the safety of the public. Cables used measured more than 2200 meters in length, and the Municipality approved the use of heavy duty insulating materials capable of enduring all climatic conditions. It also authorized the use of the best bulbs in place (LED and IP65) in all engineering shapes, considering their distinctive nature in preserving the environment, saving 70% of electricity consumption and conforming to top-class standards in terms of security and safety.