Bedouin-Inspired Sustainability Projects

Introduction:

With a sense of purpose and confidence, I am honored to present a plan that aims to revitalize the desert and complement Masdar City with a core sustainable initiative.

 

 

In my 24-year quest for the best lifestyle that is both people and planet-friendly, I have sought to address the question: what is the ideal human lifestyle that nurtures our connection to nature?

 

Today, I am  to present a plan that aims to revitalize the desert and complement Masdar City with a core sustainable initiative that honors the native roots of the United Arab Emirates - the Bedouin culture.

 

I share below a YouTube video, showcasing a Bedouin family setting up their desert home.

Their connection to the desert, the sense of calmness, and the spirit of essentialism and togetherness is truly moving and resonates deeply within us.

 

I believe that these projects will find both soil and soul to call home.

The main goals of these combined projects are:

 

1. Greening the desert in a sustainable manner, creating food forests that attract life and provide nourishment for people, animals, and the land.

   - Project Name: The Date Fruit Project

 

2. Establishing a sustainable Bedouin-inspired center with a café and various functions in the desert en route to Masdar City, offering easy access and ample parking space.

   - Project Name: The Palm Oasis Café and Centre

 

3. Contributing to the well-being of those at offices who make things happen and are often disconnected from nature, spending long hours at their desks, leaving them drained, stiff, and aching.

Name Project: Holistic Oasis Office 

 

4. Honoring the greatest man of Abu Dhabi, who always smiles and had a remarkable education from his father, instilling respect for all creatures of the planet.

Name Project: Epic Lifestyle 

• Project Name: Epic Lifestyle Transformation

  The Epic Lifestyle project focuses on comprehensive lifestyle coaching, offered by Ni Wa*, to help participants achieve lasting change through various activities and resources:

  1. 1-on-1 Lifestyle Coaching: Personalized guidance on holistic well-being, mindfulness, and self-improvement strategies.
  2. Mastermind Groups: Collaborative sessions encouraging knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and peer support for achieving goals.
  3. Mindfulness Practices: Training in meditation, stress reduction techniques, and present-moment awareness.
  4. Energizing Raw Superfoods: Nutrient-dense, revitalizing superfoods incorporated into delicious, healthy meals.
  5. Kitchen Assistant Training: Empowering kitchen staff with skills to create wholesome, nourishing, and delicious cuisine.
  6. Clean Eating Program: Guidance on incorporating clean and delicious foods for rejuvenation and improved well-being.
  7. Time Management Techniques: Tools and strategies for effective planning, prioritizing, and balancing personal and professional commitments.
  8. Bodyweight Exercise Program: An accessible, anywhere-anytime workout plan that can be consistently performed daily without struggle.

  Experience the Epic Lifestyle Transformation for lasting holistic wellness and personal growth.

* Certified holistic physiotherapy since 1988 with international experience in UK, NL and SA - Superfood and rawfood cuisine chef - autonomous artist - sustainable visionary 

 

While these projects are presented as separate enterprises for clarity, they are designed to be combined into a complete structure

 

1. The Date Fruit Project:

Focuses on the core Bedouin elements mentioned above and serves to green the desert while complementing the other two projects. Dates are the binding component between heritage and todays reforestation and cuisine. By creating a cycle between using lots of dates in the Palm Oasis cafe

 

2. The Palm Oasis Café & Centre:

 

A Bedouin-inspired hub in the desert, located close to Masdar City with easy access and parking. This center will bring together multiple functions and problem-solving initiatives, including Warka water towers, which create water in desert areas.

 

Services of the Palm Oasis Café & Centre:

 

 

 

A. Supportive packages for office workers with morning, lunch, and/or unwinding sessions. These packages include exercises, yoga, and mindfulness activities combined with drinks and food.

 

B. Palm Oasis Menu: Raw vegan delights, including date platters, smoothies, lemonades, milkshakes, cheesecakes, energy truffles, brownies, chocolates, nice creams, hummus variations, sun-dried vegetable crackers, and more.

 

C. Coffee bar: Unique coffees, date seed coffees, and coffee alternatives.

 

D. Mocktail bar: A menu of amazing, delicious, and healthy drinks.

 

E. Date fruits will be featured in many dishes (cheesecakes, brownies, smoothies, date platters, milkshakes, truffles), highlighting their versatility. Date seeds will be sprouted, planted in pots, and later around the oasis, or sold to offices as relation gifts or for private use.

 

 

 

F. The center will also host: celebrations, VIP, and business meetings, weddings, and events.

 

 

 

G. Speaker events covering sustainable solutions, personal development, and mindfulness.

 

 

 

H. Shop with gift packages centered around dates: platters, palm-growing kits, palm trees, bags, fans made from date tree fibers.

 

 

 

I. A shop featuring products made by Bedouin artisans, including tents and camels, sold via the center.

 

J. Holistic Oasis Office > Oasis

 

Project Name: Desert Haven - A Sustainable Oasis for Businesses

 

The Holistic Oasis Office project offers two main options for companies in Masdar City and the UAE to adopt a piece of the desert, transforming it into a sustainable, multipurpose space:

 

 

 

Option 1: Fully-equipped Oasis Camp

 

In this option, we will set up a complete camp, including a Barca, Warka water tower, palm trees, and a kitchen. An on-site assistant will be available to prepare coffees, beverages, and other refreshments for your team. Your employees can work, relax, or host gatherings in this self-contained oasis.

 

Option 2: Oasis Camp near the Palm Oasis Center

 

Alternatively, we can establish your company's Oasis Camp near the Palm Oasis Café & Centre. This option allows your employees to enjoy easy access to the café's drinks, foods, and services while utilizing the dedicated space for work, relaxation, and events. 

 

 

 

Both options will foster a connection with nature, promote sustainability, and support work-life balance for businesses in the UAE.

 

 

 

By combining these projects, we can create a unique and impactful initiative that honors the Bedouin heritage and fosters a sustainable, interconnected future for the people of Abu Dhabi and beyond.

 

 

Thank you for considering these ideas and your unwavering commitment to sustainability. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you to make these projects a reality.