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United Arab Emirates

Sponge City by Dake Rechsand

Proven Impact

Sustainable urban planning / Sustainable architecture

Urban flooding, water wastage, and lack of groundwater recharge in rapidly growing cities.

Contact

Dake Rechsand

Company Established Year

Since 2018

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

Info

Available

To sell

To consult

Looking

For investors

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards

★

Gulf Sustainability Award – 2021

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2021

Recognized for excellence in sustainable urban water management.

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Business Person of the Year 2024 – Save the Planet Category

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2024

Awarded to Chandra Dake for leadership in climate innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Product description

Sponge City by Dake Rechsand is a transformative urban water management solution that converts rainfall into a sustainable resource. By integrating Permeable Pavers and Honeycomb Water Storage, cities can absorb, store, and reuse stormwater — preventing floods, replenishing aquifers, and cooling urban environments. The system is modular, scalable, and ideal for roads, plazas, and parks.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

Captures and stores up to 90% of rainfall for reuse.
Recharges groundwater naturally, reducing municipal dependence on desalinated water.
Prevents flash floods and minimizes surface runoff pollution.
Reduces the Urban Heat Island effect by up to 4°C.
Enhances city resilience while improving public health and greenery.

Looking for

Partnerships with municipalities, developers, and sustainability programs to scale Sponge City adoption across GCC and Africa.

About the Company

Dake Rechsand is a Dubai-based sustainability and technology company redefining how cities and landscapes manage water. At its core lies the Sponge City concept—an urban revolution that turns rainfall into a resource. Through innovations such as Permeable Pavers and Honeycomb Water Storage, Dake Rechsand helps municipalities harvest stormwater, recharge aquifers, and cool city environments, preventing floods while promoting long-term water security. Building on this foundation, the company’s broader portfolio—Breathable Sand, Hydro-K Gel, and Green Building Sands—extends the same philosophy of circular water use to agriculture, landscaping, and construction. These technologies enable 80 percent irrigation savings, soil regeneration, and reduced carbon footprints, allowing deserts and dense cities alike to thrive. Dake Rechsand’s integrated approach supports climate-resilient infrastructure and Net Zero goals through measurable carbon reduction and afforestation projects such as the Ghaba Program. Recognized with the Gulf Sustainability Award, and led by Chandra Dake, recipient of Business Person of the Year 2024 – Save the Planet Category, the company partners with governments, corporations, and research institutes across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Dake Rechsand’s vision is clear: to make every drop count, transforming deserts and cities into living, breathing ecosystems for a sustainable future.

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