Burj Al Arab To Light Up For Diabetes

The Burj Al Arab, one of the most recognisable landmarks on the UAE's skyline, will light up in blue to mark the first United Nations World Diabetes Day on Wednesday.

The iconic hotel will join over 160 of the world's most famous sites that have previously lit up in the blue colour of the diabetes circle, including the Sydney Opera House, Sears Tower, Tokyo Tower, Niagara Falls, the Aleppo Citadel in Syria, the Obelisk in Buenos Aires and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Luc Delafosse, General Manger, Burj Al Arab, said: “As an icon of Dubai, the illumination of the Burj Al Arab will provide a highly visible landmark for World Diabetes Day, helping to highlight the increasingly prevalent issue of this medical condition.

“We are delighted to lend our support to such a worthwhile cause which will increase awareness of diabetes in the UAE and around the globe.''

It will be followed on November 17, with a walkathon and family entertainment day, set to take place at Safa Park in Dubai, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Industry UAE, and endorsed by His Excellency Mr Qadai Al Murooshid, Head of Department of Health & Medical Services (DOHMS), in association with the Emirates Diabetes Society.