Paper title

“Present Trends and Future Direction of Lighting Control in Dubai”

Authors: R. Gomathi Bhavani, and M. A. Khan
Affiliation
: BITS, Pilani - Dubai Campus, Knowledge Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abstract — A research study conducted to analyze various control technologies employed in lighting control in the new projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is presented and the impact of lighting control on the present and future trends analyzed having three categories of projects as residential, commercial and hotel projects. The case studies of four major manufacturers present in Dubai are highlighted as illustrations for current trends in lighting control technology in the region. Also discussed are the demand drivers and future direction of automated lighting control in Dubai. We are currently researching in simulations for energy efficient control of building’s lighting subsystems considering multiple criteria.