Dive summary:

• Dubai's construction claim to fame has been height – the 163-floor Burj Khalifa – but now it can add sustainability to its portfolio.
• A retail store called Change Initiative in Al Barsha has scored 107 out of 110 possible LEED points, making it the most platinum of all LEED platinum achievers.
• The two-story, 43,000-square-foot store opened 13 months ago and caters to businesses and individuals who want green products and services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is among its directors.

From the article:

LEED points are awarded for a combination of criteria, including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design, and Regional Priority. ...