Entrepreneur urges residents and builders alike to focus on livability, sustainability, and long-term value

DUBAI, AE / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Dubai-based entrepreneur Nitin Bhatnagar is raising awareness around the need for more thoughtful, human-centered, and sustainable design in the city's rapidly evolving real estate landscape. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across global finance, development, and entrepreneurship, Bhatnagar is encouraging individuals and industry leaders to rethink what quality living truly means.

"Real estate should never be built under pressure," Bhatnagar said. "Homes should be built with purpose. When design serves real life, everything else falls into place."

Why This Matters Now

Buildings account for nearly 38% of global energy-related carbon emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. In regions with hot climates like the UAE, residential cooling alone can represent over 60% of household energy use. These numbers highlight why smarter design choices are no longer optional.

Bhatnagar believes that sustainable living begins long before a building is occupied. "Sustainability isn't a feature you add at the end," he said. "It starts with how a space is planned, how light moves through it, and how efficiently it works day after day."

Recent data from the Dubai Land Department shows that homes designed with energy-efficient systems can reduce electricity and water consumption by 25-30%, lowering long-term costs while improving comfort.

A Call for Human-Centered Living

Bhatnagar's advocacy goes beyond developers and planners. He is calling on residents, buyers, and renters to be more intentional about the spaces they choose and how they live in them.

"You don't need to be a builder to shape better living," he said. "Every choice matters. Ask how a home feels at different times of day. Ask how it will age. Ask whether it supports your life or complicates it."

He points to small, practical details-natural light, thoughtful layouts, and quiet efficiency-as the real markers of quality. "If a home helps you feel calm at the end of the day, that's real luxury," he added.

Lessons From Experience

Reflecting on his own journey, Bhatnagar shared that one of his earliest mistakes was trying to do too much at once. "I learned the hard way that chasing too many ideas leads to shallow results," he said. "One well-executed idea always beats ten rushed ones."

That lesson now shapes his broader message: slow down, observe gaps, and build for longevity. "The market will always reward speed in the short term," he noted. "But people reward quality over time."

What Individuals Can Do Today

Bhatnagar encourages residents and homeowners to take simple, independent steps toward better living:

  • Choose homes with efficient layouts and natural light

  • Reduce energy use with smart cooling habits and efficient appliances

  • Support developments that prioritize sustainability and long-term value

  • Ask better questions before buying or renting: Will this space still work for me in five or ten years?

"Progress doesn't require permission," Bhatnagar said. "It starts with awareness and grows with everyday action."

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Nitin Bhatnagar

Nitin Bhatnagar is a Dubai-based entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across global banking, real estate, trade, and strategic consulting. He previously held senior leadership roles at institutions including Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Standard Chartered, ABN Amro, Bank of Singapore, and Bank J Safra Sarasin. He is the founder of Canarax Trading LLC and Quantum Capital Management Consulting. His work focuses on design integrity, sustainability, and long-term value creation.

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