Dubai Government Names Its Most Eco-Friendly Hotels, 70 in Total


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Dubai Tourism has given 70 hotels the literal stamp of approval for sustainability, around 10% of the city's total supply.

Dubai's tourism authority has issued 70 'Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamps' to hotels across the emirate. With more than 800 hotels in Dubai today, that means that just under 10% of operating hotels were recognized for adhering to Dubai's sustainability requirements.

There are 19 such requirements, ranging from food waste prevention measures, staff training, local community outreach and sustainable operating practices. Dubai Tourism rolled these requi