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An apparent transformation of energy trade in developing countries such as the UAE directly impacts and influences the global energy dynamics. UAE is the largest global exporter of fossil fuel for energy generation and it is therefore a necessity to analyze the regional in-house energy market as a first from the demand-side improvement perspective. Due to the arid climatic nature of the country, we performed simulations on air-conditioning unit performance, for the largest emirate of Abu Dhabi, using a convoluted parameter effect of coefficient-of-performance and set-point temperature to understand the longterm impact on energy operation and its monetary implications to the UAE economy. The targeted sectors included commercial, residential and retail as they are the leading energy customers. The model impact was forecasted using long-range energy alternatives planning simulation tool to predict the national wealth savings and to assist in governmental policy making until 2030 as per the Abu Dhabi Vision. The study covered the energy value-chain from generation to consumption for end-user and the carbon emissions.