Destinations
Eedama organizes engaging team building field trips for you to bond with nature through experiential activities, tours, camping trips and outdoor activities to various exciting destinations. These trips will allow you to learn more about sustainability, experience real life examples, and have great fun while leaving an impact and contributing to a greener future!
Beach Clean up in Dubai
A Greener Beach For A Greener Company
Nothing is more beautiful than the UAE sand, both in the desert and at the beach. Clear, pure, and enchanting landscape in particular and sunset and sunrise. Unfortunately, more and more visitors means ore and more trash abandoned. Plastic is light and becomes brittle under the sun, transforming into small particles that fly around and reach the oceans, and ultimately fish stomachs.
It is our duty to contribute to the mitigation of this phenomenon through plastic picking, as well as strategies to improve the overall situation.
During this team-building activity, organized in collaboration with the NGO ‘Step-up Dubai’, participants will get to do good while enjoying their time: We will discuss, play games, pick plastic of course, and do a yoga exercise, enjoying the unique environment we are in.
During this team-building activity, organized in collaboration with the NGO ‘Step-up Dubai’, participants will get to do good while enjoying their time: We will discuss, play games, pick plastic of course, and do a yoga exercise, enjoying the unique environment we are in.
PROGRAM AGENDA
Location: Dubai
Cost: 150AED/participant
Duration: 4h incl picnic
Note: 4-week advance reservation is needed
- Welcome drink and discussion
- Yoga on the sand
- Beach/desert cleanup
- Games and/or upcycling
- Zero-waste picnic lunch
Location: Dubai
Cost: 150AED/participant
Duration: 4h incl picnic
Note: 4-week advance reservation is needed
Tree Planting at the Biofarm
Help an organic farm in its early growth and contribute to climate change mitigation by planting trees. You will be able to do those good deeds while enjoying time in nature and having fun.
Contribute to plant some carbon-offsetting trees around the farm and participate in workshops and activities and get the chance not to only bond with your teammates but also discover and learn about organic planting and permaculture.
Our Agenda for the day will be
- Energiser/Meditation
- Tree Planting
- Activity: Planting in a small clay pot
- Help the farm: Farming routine contribution
- Water filtration and Soil experiment
- Picnic Lunch
Indoor Team building
Good for you, Good for business , Good for the planet.
Whether you’re a startup or a corporate powerhouse every business needs synergy within its operations. People are the most important of these moving parts and a team that can communicate effectively, is motivated and creative has been proven to yield long term success both for the business and its employees.
At Eedama we believe that synergy of our minds and bodies with the planet is just as important and we invite you to strengthen your team spirit and foster positive company culture with our our special mind, body and earth wellness session.
Our Agenda for the day will be
- Welcome and Introduction
- Sustainability Games and Ice -breaker: True False / Bingo / Sorting game / ..
- Workshop: Office Yoga
- Snacks/Lunch
Field to Fork Lebanon
Team Building At The Farm.
Live the farm life for a day! Contribute to the work of an organic farm and help in climate change mitigation by planting trees. You will be able to do those while enjoying time in nature and having fun: You will have to plant, plow, dig, play games and eat well.
Our Agenda for the day will be
- Energizer / Meditation
- Work on making a compost pile for the farm
- Tree Planting: Contribute to plant some carbon-offsetting trees around the farm
- Activity: Contribute to the farm life (weedhing, planting, picking...)
- Optional Game: Organic farming memory game (competition between teams)
- Optional: Water filtration and Soil experiment
- Optional: Retreat time for the team
Green Alternative Tour Beirut
Tour and Team-Building Activity.
The participants will undergo a walking tour in which they will un-layer Beirut one neighbourhood at a time and discover hidden gems. Through this experience they will cover several topics such as modern history, socio-political-developments, gentrification, civil war, sustainability and green/environmental Beirut.
Several stops will involve team bonding/building activities. Participants will savour authentic Lebanese food along the way.
The tour will end in a 1904 Lebanese house used today as a community managed co-working space. The space promotes a circular economy where visitors can witness how an organisation optimally minimises waste.
The tour will end in a 1904 Lebanese house used today as a community managed co-working space. The space promotes a circular economy where visitors can witness how an organisation optimally minimises waste.
Our Agenda for the day will be
- Discover alternative Beirut
- Team building activities during the walking tour
- Traditional brunch
- Focus on green spots and sustainability in Beirut
- Explore a green co-working communal space
Eco Gardens Urban Jungle Beirut
Bonding, Fun and Learning in A Forest Garden.
There are ways that allow nature to develop in harmony with the city. The Samen Eco Gardens in Fanar are a living example of this possible harmony. As a botanical forest garden, they showcase a mix of trees, medium and smaller plants, various animals, and built structures such as animal dens and guesthouses. The energy of the sun is used in various ways, rainwater is collected, roofs are greened with plants, and various methods of composting are applied.
We at Eedama offer an engaging and active walk through the Samen Eco Gardens to introduce the participants to the various technologies used and show them how different spaces are used and organised. During the walk, participants will be guided to take an active role in contributing to the existing harmony of the place.
Our Agenda for the day will be
- Breathing exercise and energizer
- Tour around an urban forest: The Samen Eco Gardens. As a botanical forest garden, they showcase a mix of trees, medium and smaller plants, various animals, and built structures such as animal dens and guesthouses.
- Meditation in the forest
- Lunch
- Environmental team games
- Planting activity (participants go with a planted pot)
Breathing through nature Beirut
Nature’s exploration through hiking, yoga and climbing
During this full day activity, the participants will enjoy nature’s generosity and wonders in Afqa by breathing in and out the freshness of the trees and greenery around, stretching their bodies and learning more about our interconnection with nature. The participants will also get hands on experience to mingle, play, and explore with different elements of nature.
Hiking, yoga, survival skills and climbing (optional) engage the physical and mental aspects, and require a deep understanding of the respect concept. Respecting our body, mind, soul, the group, our capacities, and mostly the ultimate provider of the experience, nature.
Our Agenda for the day will be
- Yoga - meditation session
- Nature exploration
- Optional: Climbing session
- Hike to a spring waterfall
- Nature cleaning
- Survival skills
- Team Bonding Games, mostly during the hike and exploration
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s largest consumer of energy, especially in terms of cooling and transportation. Masdar city tries to change that problem by being a carbon-neutral and car-free space.
Using carbon-based fossil fuels has two major drawbacks:
It degrades our environment through air pollution, and it contributes to global warming through carbon dioxide gas emission. In order to mitigate these threats, human societies have several solutions, the main two are:
1. Use less energy
2. Use alternative, non-polluting and renewable sources of energy.
Masdar City tries to tackle these two challenges through reorganizing the city’s urban planning, and proposing sustainable transportation and cooling strategies. It gives an insight on how to design a sustainable city with low-energy consumption yet providing a comfortable life style. The existing neighbourhood is extremely interesting to visit which allows us to cover different aspects on our tours. The field trip program is made of two different parts:
1- Engaging Guided Tour
The participants get to see a ‘real size’ sustainability experiment. They get first hand scientifically supported explanations along with several discussions that allow individuals to give their input and reflect.
2 - Educational Game
The participants engage in a treasure hunt and/or a workshop. The activity involves the topics that were discussed during the tour in order for participants to apply their understanding.
Using carbon-based fossil fuels has two major drawbacks:
It degrades our environment through air pollution, and it contributes to global warming through carbon dioxide gas emission. In order to mitigate these threats, human societies have several solutions, the main two are:
1. Use less energy
2. Use alternative, non-polluting and renewable sources of energy.
Masdar City tries to tackle these two challenges through reorganizing the city’s urban planning, and proposing sustainable transportation and cooling strategies. It gives an insight on how to design a sustainable city with low-energy consumption yet providing a comfortable life style. The existing neighbourhood is extremely interesting to visit which allows us to cover different aspects on our tours. The field trip program is made of two different parts:
1- Engaging Guided Tour
The participants get to see a ‘real size’ sustainability experiment. They get first hand scientifically supported explanations along with several discussions that allow individuals to give their input and reflect.
2 - Educational Game
The participants engage in a treasure hunt and/or a workshop. The activity involves the topics that were discussed during the tour in order for participants to apply their understanding.
Topics
- Sustainable development
- Renewable energy
- Solar photovoltaic energy
- Concentrated solar power
- Recycling
- Energy & water consumption
- Urban planning
- Architecture aspects -
- Natural cooling
- Shading systems
- Sustainability certification
- Sustainable Transportation
Mangroves in Abu Dhabi
Kayak in the Mangroves & Make UAE Greener!
The Mangroves are an important part of our natural eco-system and their survival is vital for UAE's environment. They are a source of biodiversity and are able to control air pollution by naturally filtering out industrial and other types of waste. They can also grow where no other tree can grow! Eedama, in collaboration with Noukhada Adventure Company, offers an edutainment program along with an exciting kayaking tour that highlight the importance of such eco-system.
The Mangroves are an important part of our natural eco-system and their survival is vital for UAE's environment. They are a source of biodiversity and are able to control air pollution by naturally filtering out industrial and other types of waste. They can also grow where no other tree can grow! Eedama, in collaboration with Noukhada Adventure Company, offers an edutainment program along with an exciting kayaking tour that highlight the importance of such eco-system.
The Mangroves program involves three steps often offered as a package:
Optional accommodation for the kayaking tour: The participants will camp at an island in Al Rahba overnight and will return by kayaks the next morning.
- It starts with introductory pre-session at your facility, where issues related to plastic waste and water filtration are tackled in relation with the mangrove ecosystem.
- The next step involves the kayaking tour with Noukhada members. This allows participants to observe and explore the Eastern Mangroves National Park and identify its features.
- The program ends with a concluding session back at the facility where participants get to make concrete plans for making their environment greener. They start gardening and therefore support the mangroves action by decreasing the ecological footprint of their facility.
Optional accommodation for the kayaking tour: The participants will camp at an island in Al Rahba overnight and will return by kayaks the next morning.
Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi
Edutainment Tour in a Sustainable Park
Parks are important to our urban scape because they act has lungs for the city. They help in reducing heat in the city (through the so-called island effect). Also, the plants and flora help reduce the impacts of climate change by absorbing pollution. If designed well, parks can also act as conservation and restoration areas for natural habitats, and be the source of biodiversity within the city. Eedama offers an edutainment trip to one of the rare parks in the UAE, Umm Al Emarat Park, where sustainability and environmental friendliness were considered. Participants will take part in an engaging tour that tackles various topics related to sustainable open spaces followed by a hand-on activity. The activity may include contests, a treasure hunt or a workshop related to any of the discussed topics. This activity also encourages the combination of education with exercise and physical health.
Umm Al Emarat park holds many interesting features that will be highlighted during the tour, such as:
- Grey Water Recycling
- Water Saving Features
- Sustainable Transportation
- Organic Farming
- Community Participation
- Shade House
- Energy Efficient Fixtures
- Conservation
Topics
- Sustainable Transportation
- Energy efficient fixtures
- Water crisis
- Food Security
- Thermal Comfort
- Urban Framing
- Permaculture
- Sustainable Landscaping
- Urban Heat Island
- Conservation
- Biodiversity
Emirates BioFarm between Dubai & Al Ain
Organic Farming Made In The UAE
“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” - Masanobu Fukuoka
A perfect day out, combining knowledge, wisdom, play, happiness and sensoriality!
A perfect day out, combining knowledge, wisdom, play, happiness and sensoriality!
Nestled in sand dunes, Emirates Bio Farm lies in the desert, at about 50 min drive from Dubai, with its lush greenery melting in the UAE traditional landscape. In collaboration with the farm, Eedama offers engaging guided tours around the plantations. Participants will be able to learn about organic farming practices adapted to the Gulf environment. The slow food movement will be presented and discussed.
Nestled in sand dunes, Emirates Bio Farm lies in the desert, at about 50 min drive from Dubai, with its lush greenery melting in the UAE traditional landscape. In collaboration with the farm, Eedama offers engaging guided tours around the plantations. Participants will be able to learn about organic farming practices adapted to the Gulf environment. The slow food movement will be presented and discussed.
In the aerated visitor's center, carefully designed workshops will embody hands-on and curriculum-based activities, not only aiming at creating awareness and knowledge about sustainable farming, but also providing some relevant skills.
Depending on the weather, activities and barbecue could be organized on neighbouring dunes. The program will end with an organic hands-on workshop, using the principles of permaculture. Participants will leave with a pot that will start their urban home garden, and will soon eat their own vegetables.
Depending on the weather, activities and barbecue could be organized on neighbouring dunes. The program will end with an organic hands-on workshop, using the principles of permaculture. Participants will leave with a pot that will start their urban home garden, and will soon eat their own vegetables.
Reed Beds in Kalba - Sharjah
When Water Treatment Meets Ecosystems. In collaboration with Reed Bed Contracting LLC
Reed Beds, or constructed wetlands, allow the recycling of wastewater completely naturally. The water is filtered by gravel and planted sand. Reeds take advantage of the nutrients present in the wastewater and grow very rapidly. They then attract a whole ecosystem, including migrating birds.
This trip takes place in Al Hefaiyah Wildlife Conservation Center, where reed beds are installed, it includes therefore as well a visit of the center. This trip includes multiple features that fit in several parts of most curricula:
This trip takes place in Al Hefaiyah Wildlife Conservation Center, where reed beds are installed, it includes therefore as well a visit of the center. This trip includes multiple features that fit in several parts of most curricula:
1- Introductory Discussion & Wildlife Center Tour
Participants will get to discuss the way water is produced and used in the UAE. They will then learn about the elements of UAE's wildlife, while being able to directly observe the animals living in their natural ecosystem.
Participants will get to discuss the way water is produced and used in the UAE. They will then learn about the elements of UAE's wildlife, while being able to directly observe the animals living in their natural ecosystem.
2- Reed Bed Tour
Participants visit an outdoor Reed Bed. They roam around and observe the path of water, as well as the ecosystem that lives there.
Participants visit an outdoor Reed Bed. They roam around and observe the path of water, as well as the ecosystem that lives there.
3- Scientific Experiment
Participants get to test the water at various steps of its purification. They used both paper based and electronic meters.
Participants get to test the water at various steps of its purification. They used both paper based and electronic meters.
Topics
- UAE's wildlife
- Fresh Water Sources (in Arid Climates)
- Water Desalination
- Energy Sources
- Drinkable Water
- Water Recycling
- Irrigation
- Agriculture
Emirates Soil Museum in Dubai
When Soil is Explored Indoors & Outdoors!
This field trip highlights the importance of soil in our lives through a guided tour at the Emirates Soil Museum in Dubai along with debates, experiments, games and exciting hands-on workshops.
ON THIS TRIP: Participants will engage in an Environmental Audit & Inspection workshop for protecting the UAE soil. They will also leam how to make seed bombs, engaging in soil & water Analysis and end up designing a creative urban farming model to take back home.
ON THIS TRIP: Participants will engage in an Environmental Audit & Inspection workshop for protecting the UAE soil. They will also leam how to make seed bombs, engaging in soil & water Analysis and end up designing a creative urban farming model to take back home.
Topics
- Understand the importance of soil to you
- Guided tour at the Emirates Soil
- Debates
- Games, and exciting Hands-on Workshop
- Learn how to make seed bombd
- Environmental Audit & Inspection workshop for protecting the UAE soil
- Design a creative urban farming model to take back home.
Canyoning & Hiking in Ras Al Kahima
Experience hiking in water!
At the edge of the Hajar Mountains, lies Wadi Showka with its many ponds and greenery amidst the Rocky Mountains. Participants get to immerse themselves in a sometimes unexpected side of UAE's environment, learning more about the history and habitats of the Wadi while developing their leadership and outdoor skills
ON THIS TRIP:
Eedama offers a canoeing and hiking program in collaboration with Adventurati. Participants will leam to navigate on wet ground, jump, swim and slip in refreshing pools and will be guided all the way through this fun canyoning excursion.
Engage in fun and exciting canyoning while being challenged to identify some of the species observed
DURATION: Half a day
LOCATION: Wadi Showka in Ras Al Khaimah,
DURATION: Half a day
LOCATION: Wadi Showka in Ras Al Khaimah,
Camping at Wadi Showka - RAK
A strong focus on the outdoors and survival skills
Wadi Showka allows participants to improve their wellbeing of the participants by engaging in various team building activities, understand various survival skills and camping on site. Participants will end up with a stronger connection to their nature and environment away from their daily atmosphere
ON THIS TRIP:
Eedama, in collaboration with Adventurati, offer a camping experience at Wadi Showka. Participants will be given tents, sleeping mats, and bags along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner around a fireplace on site. Campsite management and transportation to the Wadi and hiking site will also be provided. They will play various games around the fireplace and enjoy the quietness of the mountains.
Camping, hiking and engaging in various games and activities on the campsite.
DURATION: Full day & overnight stay
LOCATION: Wadi Showka in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
DURATION: Full day & overnight stay
LOCATION: Wadi Showka in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Sustainable Art at Ethereal art & photo studio - Abu Dhabi
In collaboration with Art Studio by Ethereal, Eedama offers a program entitled “Trash to Treasure” in an Art gallery and photography studio. The gallery currently exhibits different forms of art but is currently moving towards showcasing more sustainable art work to support the green movement.
ON THIS TRIP:
Participants will be able to reuse material and upcycle them into art pieces thus helping with waste diversion from landfill. Participants will be able to bring their own used items to transform them into pieces of art with the equipment and reusable items found in the Gallery. Their art pieces can then be exhibited in the gallery for a time and collected later, or taken home directly.
ACTIVITY: Creating Art and Fashion from recycled material and engaging in up-cycling office reusable trash
Duration: 3 Hours
LOCATION: Fotouh Al Khair Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE
LOCATION: Fotouh Al Khair Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Waste To Energy Facility in Abu Dhabi
Turn your waste into Energy!
What if we told you that you can transform your daily waste into energy used to fuel machinery? Join us on this program to make the UAE cleaner! You will get to learn about an innovative ecological alternative to landfill dumping by exploring how the waste you collect can be processed into refuse-derived fuel (RDF)
ON THIS TRIP:
Participants will engage in a clean-up to collect waste and visit the Inventive Environmental Solutions (IES) facility to get involved in recycling first-hand. After the facility trip, participants will take part in an environmental inspection contest & Up-cycling Activity.
ACTIVITY: Engaging in a clean-up, recycling first-hand , environmental inspection contest & Up-cycling Activity.
DURATION:3 - 4 Hours
LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, UAE
DURATION:3 - 4 Hours
LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, UAE
LITTLE REED In Al Qsaibe above Beit Mery, Lebanon
Bonding With Nature In An Organic Restaurant And Farm in Al Qsaybe
Little Reed is a pedagogical farm and local organic restaurant. Old-fashioned terraces surround a stone house that has been renovated and transformed into a space where meetings can take place; the restaurant opens on weekends' lunches. The terraces are planted with various types of organic local vegetables. A wild pines' forest is situated above the land and accessible
ON THIS TRIP:
Attend the location for a company lunch in nature, made according to the village traditions with local organic and high-quality ingredients, and tour around certified organic gardens. Games in nature interacting both with plants and animals will make the day rich and diverse.
JUZURUNA BUZURUNA In Bekaa Valley, Zahlé District, Lebanon
Make Your Hands Dirty: An Organic Farm that Is A Training Center and a Seed Bank
This place is one of the rare (if not the only) seed bank in Lebanon. A unique combination of people coming from Lebanon, France, and Syria has settled in the Bekaa in order to create a local and international seed bank, as well as a training centre and organic farm working according to the principles of permaculture. The farm is powered by solar panels that are connected to Zahle's electricity grid.
ON THIS TRIP:
Make your hands dirty! Receive hands-on training on organic farming (from bio-pesticides to compost making and seedlings) and physically help with the farm. You will have the possibility to taste an authentic meal made with fresh farmed produce and learn all about its origins.
LES RACINES DU CIEL Jbeil District, Lebanon
Holistic Permaculture Farm
Roots of the Sky is a family farm that was completely transformed into an organic permaculture-based farm in the mountains above Jbeil. The old house is in progressive transformation and the farming happens surrounded by stunning landscapes.
ON THIS TRIP:
Visit the wondrous farm that opens doors to learning about the basics of food growing, permaculture and beekeeping. Meet the lovely farmers behind it; they will welcome you with open arms to experience their biodynamic agriculture and their applied sustainable architecture.
RAS MASKA GARDENS In Ras Maska, North, Lebanon
Organic farm and natural self-service picking market above the sea
From a piece of land situated above cliffs directly falling in the sea... A family run small farm decided to become an organic productive garden, where anyone can come, pick their own vegetables and buy them. A picnic area with a beautiful view over the sea and sunset completes the gardens.
ON THIS TRIP:
Participants will be introduced to organic farming and pick their own vegetables. A collective picnic and some light cooking will follow. Team building outdoors sporty activities will end the day.
CLIFFS OF TANNOURINE EL TAHTA In Lebanon
Climbing, Yoga and Nature Protectione
The cliffs on the road to Tannourine are becoming world famous for their beauty and their ideal features for climbing, at both beginner and expert levels. This unfortunately does not protect them, like the rest of the country, from trash pollution.
ON THIS TRIP:
Eedama teamed with passionate climbers to offer a unique combination of activities. Participants will be introduced to climbing (adapted to their level and wish), and in parallel, they will be able to have a yoga session in this beautiful landscape. Participants will then have a combination of games in nature that will allow them to help clean the place.