Atlantis, The Palm is participating in the 6th annual Car-Free Day initiative organized by Dubai Municipality.

Uniting guests and colleagues in celebration of the event, the five-star resort situated on the Palm Island will hold an 8K Fun Run on Feb. 22.

Starting from Nasimi Beach at 8 a.m., budding runners will take an 8K route along the apex of the Palm Island with the winner receiving a dinner at Nobu for four guests, who can enjoy an evening of traditional Japanese cuisine fused with cutting-edge South American influences.

Serge Zaalof, president and MD, said: “We are pleased to join Dubai Municipality in marking the Car-Free Day initiative, which is considered the first of its kind in the region and contributes to supporting Dubai’s efforts to become the world’s most environment-friendly city. As well as taking part in the 8K Fun Run, we look forward to seeing many of our colleagues leaving their cars at home for the day and opting to carpool or use company provided transportation to the resort.”

Atlantis, The Palm, has marked several milestones over the last few years in regards to reducing the resorts’ environmental footprint.

Atlantis, The Palm’s beaches are also part of the Blue Flag incentive. Joining a list of more than 4,000 of the world’s best beaches in 46 counties, Atlantis beaches were awarded the flag for the consistently clean waters as well as the measures taken to protect sensitive habitats in and around the Palm Island.

The housekeeping department has also been driving change, leading an education program, which promotes recycling and awareness of waste to guests and colleagues. This has resulted in a reduction in bed linen and towel change requests from guests as well as the recycling of over 19,800 hangers from guestrooms and 216,000 hangers from colleagues annually.