How A Global Luxury Brand Unlocked Major Energy Savings in Its Dubai Office with Next Sense

About the Client

A leading global luxury house, renowned for its commitment to excellence and sustainability, set out to reduce emissions across its operations in line with its company-wide Net-Zero ambition.

To accelerate progress, the company partnered with Next Sense to identify energy inefficiencies across its regional offices and retail network, turning real-time data into measurable actions that strengthen operational performance.

The Challenge

Even premium office spaces can consume more energy than needed. In the brand’s Dubai regional office, energy use was exceeding local efficiency benchmarks, with cooling and electrical systems driving unnecessary costs and emissions.

The company needed a partner who could go beyond dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights and a clear, data-backed roadmap for improvements.

The Solution

Next Sense connected to the building’s datamanagement systems and identified targeted measures across three key areas:

1.         Cooling & District Cooling

·     Detected inefficiencies in chilled water & airflow distribution.

·     Recommended rebalancing air and water systems, applying temperature setbacks, and activating night-time ventilation.

2.       Lighting

·      Identified constant loads not aligned with occupancy patterns.

·     Introduced automated schedules to switch lights off after hours and reduce weekend operations.

3.       Plug Loads

·     Found persistent overnight equipment usage.

·     Proposed automation and smart controls to reduce base loads and align operations with occupancy.

The Results

By implementing these measures, the company has the potential to unlock:

·     Upto 30% reduction in cooling energy

·     23% savings potential on electricity use

·     35–50% lower district cooling demand through system optimization

·     Lower operating costs & emissions, directly contributing to Net-Zero 2040 goals

Why It Matters

This project shows that even new, well-designed offices can hide major efficiency potential. In a climate like Dubai’s, where cooling is one of the largest operational expenses, data-driven insights can unlock substantial savings without compromising comfort or aesthetics.

By combining real-time performance data with expert analysis, Next Sense helped this global luxury brand translate sustainability ambitions into measurable impact: reduced costs, improved resilience, and stronger alignment with global ESG goals.

For real estate leaders, it’s proof that operational excellence and sustainability can go hand in hand - and that meaningful change begins with understanding how your buildings truly perform.

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