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How Gate Avenue DIFC Cut Washroom Water by 80%

At Gate Avenue DIFC, 62 Propelair OneThreeFive toilets were installed to improve efficiency across a premium commercial destination. The upgrade delivers AED 127,742 in annual savings, cuts carbon by 4.7 tonnes per year, and achieves a 2.3-year payback, strengthening ESG performance, asset reliability, and long-term operational control in a financial district environment.

Client Profile

Gate Avenue DIFC is a premium mixed-use commercial and retail destination located in Dubai’s financial district. Serving office professionals, visitors, and high-end retailers, water efficiency is essential to controlling operating costs, maintaining premium washroom standards, and meeting rising ESG and governance expectations associated with corporate and financial-services occupiers.

Challenges / Pain Points

Prior to installing Propelair OneThreeFive toilets, Gate Avenue DIFC faced ongoing challenges with excessive water usage while hygiene and odour risk undermined premium washroom standards expected in a corporate retail environment. Growing ESG accountability and sustainability reporting pressure made inefficient infrastructure a strategic concern for this financial-district destination.

The Propelair Solution

Gate Avenue DIFC installed 62 Propelair OneThreeFive toilets to address inefficiencies in its washrooms. The OneThreeFive’s ultra-low 1.35-litre flush dramatically reduces water use, while asset tracking improve reliability and reduce reactive maintenance. These features also deliver measurable carbon savings and enhanced hygiene in a premium commercial setting, helping control utility spend and support sustainability goals without compromising user experience or operations in Dubai’s financial district.

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Metric: Water per flush
Before: ~9 litres per flush
After: Propelair OneThreeFive – 1.35 litres
Improvement: Up to 85% reduction per flush
Metric: Annual water use
Before: ~14.26 million litres
After: ~2.85 million litres
Improvement: 11.41 million litres saved per year (80%)
Metric: Costs
Before: High and variable water and maintenance costs
After: AED 127,741.82 per year
Improvement: 2.3-year payback, strong ROI, reduced maintenance callouts
Metric: Carbon
Before: Higher indirect emissions from water treatment
After: ~4.7 tonnes CO₂ per year
Improvement: ~4.7 tonnes CO₂ avoided annually (78.5%)

At Gate Avenue DIFC, annual washroom water consumption was reduced by 80%, falling from approximately 14.26 million litres to 2.85 million litres per year. This represents a saving of 11,405,520 litres annually, delivering a substantial and measurable reduction in water demand while supporting long-term efficiency across this premium commercial and retail destination.

At Gate Avenue DIFC, the washroom upgrade delivers AED 127,741.82 in annual cost savings and achieves a 2.3-year payback, generating a strong return on investment. Reduced blockages, fewer reactive maintenance callouts, and improved asset visibility have also lowered ongoing maintenance costs, improving budget predictability in a high-value commercial environment.

At Gate Avenue DIFC, the installation of Propelair OneThreeFive toilets delivers an annual carbon reduction of approximately 4.7 tonnes of CO₂, driven by lower water treatment and pumping demand. These verified savings support corporate sustainability objectives, strengthen ESG reporting with measurable outcomes, and demonstrate responsible resource management aligned with the expectations of occupiers in a leading financial district.

Operational reliability: Consistent performance reduces downtime in a business-critical, weekday-focused environment.
Faster, proactive maintenance: Asset tracking enables fewer emergency callouts.
Improved hygiene standards: Closed-lid technology, a latch with anti-microbial additives and a single powerful flush improves bowl clearance and cleanliness in premium washrooms.
Enhanced user experience: Quiet, reliable operation supports the expectations of corporate tenants and visitors.
Retrofittable upgrade: OneThreeFive integrates into existing plumbing layouts, minimising disruption during installation in an active commercial setting.