Summer has officially arrived in the UAE, and with soaring temperatures, many outdoor activities like tree planting and beach clean-ups are temporarily paused. But should this seasonal shift mean a halt in CSR efforts? Not at all. CSR in the UAE should not be a once-in-a-while initiative dictated by the weather—it should be a continuous and evolving commitment to creating positive change.CSR engagement and social impact doesn’t take a summer break, and neither should the drive behind it.
In fact, the summer season offers a chance to explore new and meaningful ways to engage. Summer volunteering in Dubai and across the UAE can take many creative forms indoors. Corporates can organize community-building workshops, employee-led sustainability challenges, donation drives, or collaborate with local organizations for virtual mentoring, education sessions, or skill-sharing programs. These initiatives not only maintain momentum but also demonstrate that CSR in the UAE is about long-term impact, resilience, and adaptability. Whether indoors or outdoors, every season is a chance to build a more inclusive, compassionate, and sustainable society.
Indoor CSR: Purposeful Activities, Even in the Heat
So how can companies continue to create a positive impact when the UAE heat rises?
By going indoors — with purpose.
Goumbook offers indoor CSR experiences in the UAE designed to inspire and engage teams while supporting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. These activities are ideal for companies seeking meaningful ways to maintain summer volunteering in Dubai and across the country, even when outdoor initiatives are on hold.
Topics we cover in our workshops include:
• Biodiversity
• Social and well-being
• Climate Action
• Responsible Consumption
Each session includes an impact report, helping companies track and measure their CSR efforts while creating a lasting, purpose-driven team experience.
Integrated into Goumbook’s ongoing sustainability campaigns across the UAE, these activities contribute to long-term UAE social impact by fostering awareness, empowerment, and behavior change. At the same time, they support both national and global sustainability goals for a more equitable and resilient world.
Breathing Better Indoors: The Take a Breath Terrarium Workshop
Indoor air quality greatly affects our health and wellbeing.
Did you know indoor air can be up to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air?
Goumbook’s Take a Breath campaign raises awareness of indoor air pollution and encourages targeted actions to improve the air we breathe.
One of the most popular activities in this campaign is the Terrarium Building Workshop — a unique blend of learning and doing.
Participants discover the sources of indoor pollutants and how they impact wellbeing. They then build their own miniature air-purifying terrariums, using nature’s power to improve their workspace or home.
This workshop encourages environmental responsibility, promotes wellbeing, and enhances indoor living.
Key benefits:
- Increased awareness of indoor air quality
- Hands-on engagement through terrarium creation
- Improved indoor environments and healthier habits
This activity shows how CSR UAE can turn education into action — supporting both people and the planet.
Ready to Make Your CSR Count This Summer?
From indoor team experiences to customised CSR programmes, Goumbook helps you create activities that drive real impact.
Whether you’re looking to engage your employees, support sustainability goals, or plan a summer volunteering initiative in Dubai — we’ve got you covered.
Let’s build a better future, together.
Get in touch today to book your summer CSR activity or learn how we can bring your vision to life.