Abu Dhabi Will Be Covered In Darkness On Saturday To Save Mother Earth

Darkness will takeover in the capital this coming weekend as the world celebrates Earth Hour.

The annual event encourages everyone to turn off electric lights for one hour, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

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Who are you celebrating #EarthHour with this year? Show your care for the earth❤️🌏 Gather your loved ones and #Connect2Earth with us on 30th March 2019, 8:30PM your local time.
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By shutting down lights even for 60 minutes, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) aims to raise awareness on how energy consumption affects the environment.

Supporting the campaign is easy: when the clock strikes 8.30 in the evening, switch off unnecessary electrical power for an hour or longer. Check out earthhour.ae to know more about the cause.

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There are only TWO days left till #EarthHour 2019! 😀 How are you taking part in the biggest environmental movement of the year? Besides switching off your lights 💡, you can also cut down your water usage 💧 at home and recycle ♻ items to give them a second life. Let’s make a difference and stand up for #nature loss and #ClimateChange! #Connect2Earth
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But if staying indoors in total darkness reminds you of zombie apocalypse scenes, then mark the occasion instead by visiting these places…

Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi in partnership with WWF has organised a free Earth Hour Turtle Patrol from 5pm.

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Know what this is? It's a turtle nest! I've been volunteering to walk the beach in search of turtle tracks and nests! It's such a worthwhile activity. An early start, plenty of exersize, meet new people and hopefully help to protect the turtle population. I collect litter on the way too. I never fail to be totally dumbfounded by litter and humans who have such a disregard for our planet and those we share it with! Let's make a change! A few baby turtles have also been getting washed up lately and they get looked after by the marine biologist at Jumeirah. People have seen Gazelles and dolphins whilst doing this walk. My fingers are crossed! #turtlepatrol #hawksbillturtle #saadiyatisland #inabudhabi🇦🇪 #myabudhabi #turtles🐢 #plasticfreeuae #beachcleanup #doyourbit #makeadifference
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The proceedings will start with participants building a giant sand turtle on the beach. An evening beach patrol to look over the turtles will take place from 8pm. Contact: 02 811 4444, www.connectwithnature.ae

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Earth Hour is almost upon us! This extraordinary international movement brings people together to support efforts to tackle climate change. But another urgent threat now demands our attention – the loss of nature. These two combined threats mean we must act – and now. It all starts with Earth Hour 2019. @ews_wwf’s Earth Hour 2019 is an amazing opportunity for you to start changing the planet for the better – join millions around the world to turn off the lights and speak up on why nature matters. To learn how you can make a difference visit www.earthhour.ae #Connect2Nature #EarthHour #EarthHour2019 #stopclimatechange #climatechange #naturematters.
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A candle-lit a la carte dinner from 8.30pm to 9.30pm will be hosted by 55 % 5^th, The Grill in The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi. Indoor and outdoor seating are available although we highly recommend the latter to achieve that romantic ‘under the stars’ moment. Contact: 02 498 8888, stregissaadiyatisland.com A candle-lit dinner with splendid views of the marina await at Italian restaurant, Cipriani on Yas Marina from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Enjoy delectable Italian fare from the menu while doing your part to support Earth Hour. Contact: 02 657 5400, www.cipriani.com