Tabreed connects City Tower 1 to sustainable cooling network in Dubai

District cooling company Tabreed has announced a major new connection in Dubai with City Tower 1, a 93-storey development by H&H. The tower is now supplied with 5,300 Refrigeration Tons (RT) of sustainable cooling from Tabreed’s existing district cooling plant in Al Satwa.

Standing 362.8 metres opposite the Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future on Sheikh Zayed Road, City Tower 1 is one of the tallest residential developments in Dubai. It features 695 residences ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, four floors of office space, two retail outlets, a gym, children’s indoor and outdoor play areas, pools for adults and children, a mini soccer field, and two padel courts.

To ensure comfort and efficiency, H&H partnered with Tabreed to install a cooling system. This collaboration underscores H&H’s commitment to creating elite destinations supported by innovative infrastructure solutions.

Khalid Al Marzooqi, chief executive officer of Tabreed, said: “Tabreed is proud to contribute to the development of the UAE’s most iconic real estate projects by delivering sustainable, reliable solutions that support national growth and energy efficiency objectives. Connecting City Tower 1 to one of our pre-existing networks clearly demonstrates our commitment to Dubai’s continued progress.

“Our presence in the city is unmistakable, with Tabreed’s Downtown Dubai network supplying Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and many other landmark developments with sustainable cooling. Tabreed is a force for good in the UAE and continues to play an essential role in enabling the region’s urban transformation while creating lasting value for developers, investors and communities alike.”

Miltos Bosinis, chief executive officer, H&H, added: “City Tower 1 is a landmark addition to the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline and a reflection of H&H’s ambition to redefine Dubai’s urban landscape. With this development, we are introducing a new standard of living that combines our signature quality with a level of service designed for today’s discerning tenants. City Tower 1 speaks directly to the future of the city; innovative, connected and uncompromising in excellence.”

This connection comes during a record year for Tabreed. In May 2025, the company secured an exclusive 250,000 RT concession at Palm Jebel Ali in partnership with Dubai Holding Investments, further strengthening its role in one of Dubai’s most ambitious master-planned communities. A month later, Tabreed, in partnership with CVC DIF, completed the acquisition of PAL Cooling Holding, adding more than 182,000 RT of connected capacity across Abu Dhabi and securing a long-term growth pipeline of up to 600,000 RT. Together, these landmark deals represent two of the largest in Tabreed’s 27-year history, cementing its position as a critical infrastructure partner driving the region’s most transformative developments.