Al Zorah, one of the UAE's the majority of innovative and eco-conscious mixed-use locations, invited over 150 students to its head office, The Pavilion, in celebration of 'World Wetlands Day', which is feted on February 2 all over the world.

In honour of the occasion, the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department held a "Wetlands Day" occasion on site, to inform students from UAE schools about nature and the wetlands, making use of Al Zorah's 2 million square metres of natural mangroves as a prime example of a sustainable eco-system.

Students were given an unique discussion on the wetlands and sustainable living, followed by an illustration session on the seeing balcony of The Pavilion where 10 students were offered the opportunity to paint the natural surroundings, utilizing the mangroves and flamingos as a background.

At the same time, the planning department arranged the planting of extra mangroves around the bridge crossing from The Pavilion to the greens, by Carrefour staff members, adding further meaning to the affair.

Imad Dana, CEO, Al Zorah Development Company, said: "Al Zorah is delighted to welcome children from throughout the UAE on World Wetlands Day. We are grateful to the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department for hosting this occasion here; with its huge mangroves, Al Zorah is testimony to our commitment to maintaining the environment. We have actually already included 20,000 sq.mtrs of mangroves and will remain to do so as they are part of an eco-system which includes over 58 types of various birds and marine life.".

The distinct residential, business and lifestyle advancement, set along 12 kms of waterfront, and 1.6 kms of sandy beaches, in addition to an 18 hole Nicklaus Design championship greens, is bring in the interest of investors and home-owners planning to experience an alternative way of life in Ajman and the UAE. At Al Zorah, there is a commitment to the highest level of sustainability which is reflected by its use of finest practices in preserving the mangroves and the natural environment, breathing life and plant into the Northern Emirate.