In the humid buzz of Expo 2025 Osaka, one pavilion draws a crowd for a simple but stunning reason: it makes drinkable water from thin air—without using energy. UAE innovator Omar Al Jundi and his company Manhat are turning heads with their floating greenhouses, offering a powerful solution for global water scarcity.
The Osaka air is thick with summer heat as people cluster around a glass dome that seems to shimmer like a mirage. Inside, a soft mist rises, condenses, and drips into a crystal-clear basin. 'This is not magic,' grins Omar Al Jundi, founder of UAE-based Manhat. 'It’s water—clean, drinkable, and made without a single watt of electricity.'
At Expo 2025, Al Jundi’s innovation is more than a tech demo—it’s a vision. His system mimics the natural water cycle to harvest fresh water from seawater using only sunlight. No filters, no pumps, no emissions. Just nature, smartly scaled.
Manhat's floating greenhouses could be a game-changer for drought-stricken regions. They not only produce water sustainably but also support agriculture and reduce reliance on fossil-fueled desalination plants.
Water access is becoming a critical factor in site selection for resorts, developments, and agricultural zones. Manhat’s off-grid solution offers scalable, eco-friendly infrastructure—ideal for desert resorts, island communities, and sustainable masterplans. Investors take note: water is the next frontier.
