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The UAE joined the world in celebrating the World Tourism Day 2022, which falls on September 27 every year, boasting a string of achievements and innovative initiatives that have strengthened its position as one of the top tourism destinations that attract tourists from all over the world. Foremost among them is the pioneering infrastructure, distinguished services and facilities, advanced hospitality establishments, diverse destinations and choices, rich and unique heritage, safe and stable climate, and a society that is open, tolerant, and uniquely inclusive of diverse cultures .

The UAE’s tourism sector is an example of flexibility, diversity, and continuous development within a short period, thanks to the support and directives of the wise leadership and its forward-looking vision for the future. This enabled the country to attract more than 100 million visitors over the past five years and promoted the sustainable growth of this vital sector, making it one of the key pillars of the country's new economic model. In fact, it succeeded in achieving growth rates that exceeded pre-pandemic levels and revenues amounting to AED 19 billion in H1 2022. Besides, the number of hotel guests in the country grew by 42 per cent from 2021 to reach 12 million, which reflects the strength and efficiency of national tourism.

Tourism activities/services including accommodation services, hotels, and restaurants, achieved significant growth, surpassing other sectors in terms of their contribution to the national GDP. It grew by 35.3 per cent at constant prices and 128.8 per cent at current prices during the first quarter of 2022 according to the report of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, which confirms the UAE's leading position as a sustainable tourism and hospitality destination.

The World Tourism Day this year is being celebrated under the theme "Rethinking Tourism", which is an approach adopted by the country early on in formulating innovative strategies. It further enhanced the growth prospects for the tourism sector in line with the ambitious development goals for the next fifty years.

The UAE is one of the first countries in the region that took the initiative to develop the tourism sector and gave it great attention, as the Dubai Shopping Festival was launched in 1996. It is one of the oldest specialized tourism festivals in the region today. Distinctive tourism destinations have also been developed in the country and are promoted at international forums and exhibitions on an ongoing basis, which increased the number of international visitors flocking to the UAE. The distinguished geographical location of the country and the development of infrastructure also contributed to the tourism sector’s growth.

Today, the UAE continues its efforts to support the tourism sector according to a clear strategy and innovative forward-looking plans that ensure the sustainability of the sector and provide an attractive and supportive climate for innovative tourism projects. The country has also been keen to promote its tourism destinations to meet its economic ambitions through the Unified Tourism Identity initiative, which is an extension of the country's visual media identity.

Similarly, the country has attached great importance to its domestic tourism sector as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the domestic tourism strategy. It aims to create an integrated local tourism ecosystem in coordination with various local and federal bodies and institutions; heritage, culture, and community entertainment sector, to double domestic tourism spending and create more opportunities for the business sector.

The ‘Coolest Winter’ campaign, launched by the UAE government media office in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy under the domestic tourism strategy, had a great impact on advancing tourism movement. It is the first unified campaign for domestic tourism, which achieved big success in its first edition itself. It contributed to an increase in the number of hotel guests by 17 per cent compared to the same period in 2019, with 950,000 hotel guests. In addition, it helped hotel establishments in the country generate a total of AED 1 billion. Subsequently, the second edition of the campaign contributed to an increase in revenues of hotel establishments to reach AED 1.5 billion with a 50 per cent growth over the first edition, while the number of local tourists reached 1.3 million with a 36 per cent YoY growth.

The country attracted 19 million hotel guests during 2021 with a growth of more than 29 per cent compared to that of 2020, while hotel establishments achieved revenues of AED 28 billion in 2021 with a 70 per cent growth compared to 2020. More than 75 million hotel nights were booked during 2021, an increase of 42 per cent compared to 2020, while the hotel occupancy rate reached 67 per cent - one of the highest rates achieved by leading tourism destinations in the world.

Furthermore, Expo 2020 Dubai, which is one of the largest international events organized in the Middle East and Africa, also contributed to enhancing global confidence in the UAE tourism sector, after its success in attracting more than 24 million visitors over six months. Besides, the "Dubai Expo City", which is scheduled to open in early October, will serve as a global home for innovation, business, and education, and a major contributor to the sustainability of the historical success of the exhibition.

In terms of FDI in the tourism sector, the UAE ranked first regionally and seventh globally over the past five years, as it was able to attract about 87 new tourism projects, which constituted about 4 per cent of the total projects announced during that period according to international reports. The number of hotel establishments in the country increased during 2021 by 5 per cent compared to 2020 to reach 1,144. During the same period, the number of hotel rooms increased by 8 per cent to reach 194,000 in all emirates of the country.

Over the last five years, UAE acquired 31 per cent of the total tourism FDI in the Middle East and North Africa region, attracting about AED 25 billion through a set of tourism projects that contributed to creating more than 12,900 projects, representing 29 per cent of the market share within the region according to FDI report.

The recovery of the UAE tourism sector will continue during the coming period, especially since the country has extensive and diversified investment plans to increase its contribution to the GDP and attract more than 40 million visitors to hotel establishments.

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ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE will celebrate World Tourism Day on 27th September, held this year under the theme, "Tourism for Inclusive Growth," as the country remains a comprehensive and inspiring model in addressing the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has become one of the fastest recovering countries from the crisis.

The UAE is expecting a promising tourism season as Expo 2020 Dubai, which is one of the most important and momentous events in the world, transforming the country for six months into a leading global destination that will attract millions of visitors from over 190 countries.

The UAE has gradually resumed regular activities in the tourism sector and started welcoming tourists from around the world. It also announced that fully vaccinated tourists will be allowed to enter the country.

The high occupancy rate of tourism establishments underscores the recovery of the country’s tourism sector and the significant trust in its procedures, aimed at ensuring the highest levels of health and safety for tourists.

Industry statistics have shown a significant increase in the total revenues of hotels, as well as their occupancy rates, reaching AED11.3 billion and 62 percent occupancy in the first half of 2021, compared to AED8.6 billion and 53.6 percent in the first half of 2020.

The total number of hotel guests in the first half of 2021 amounted to 8.3 million from around the country, a 15 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year, while local hotel guests in the first half of 2021 numbered 2.3 million, compared to 1.3 million in the same period of 2020.

The UAE’s tourism sector is a key income source for its diversification policy, contributing over AED161 billion to GDP, which is expected to rise to AED234.2 billion in 2027. Domestic tourism contributed AED41 billion to the national economy last year with expectations that it will continue to increase.

The UAE recently adopted several decisions and procedures aimed at modernising the tourism and travel sector and accelerating its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the launch of long-term and multiple entry visas.

The UAE also launched a joint action plan between the Ministry of Economy and local tourism departments and authorities, aimed at increasing the number of international tourists and opening new tourism markets by launching widespread promotional campaigns promoting promising destinations.

Coinciding with the countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai, hotel reservations around the country witnessed a surge in demand, with many hotels located near the event having a 100 percent occupancy rate.

For the first time, the UAE recently obtained the support of member states of the World Tourism Organisation Regional Committee for membership in its Executive Council.

The impact of COVID-19 on tourism will cost the world economy US$4 trillion. Developing countries will be among the most affected ones, according to World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive social and economic impact. Both developed and developing economies have been hit. And marginalized groups and the most vulnerable have been hit hardest of all. The restart of tourism will help kickstart recovery and growth. It is essential that the benefits this will bring are enjoyed widely and fairly.

Tourism is a recognised pillar of most – if not all – the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), particularly Goals 1 (no poverty), 5 (gender equality), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduce inequalities).

On this World Tourism Day, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to rethink the future of the tourism sector. Tourism has a unique ability to make sure nobody is left behind, as recognised by the Second Principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs.

UAE celebrates World Tourism Day on 27th September

The UAE will celebrate World Tourism Day on 27th September, as the country remains a comprehensive and inspiring model in addressing the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has become one of the fastest recovering countries from the crisis.

The event will be held this year under the theme "Tourism for Inclusive Growth".

As Expo 2020 Dubai approaches, the UAE is expecting a promising tourism season since the event will transform the country for six months into a leading global destination that will attract millions of visitors from over 190 countries.

The UAE’s tourism sector contributes over AED161 billion to GDP, which is expected to rise to AED234.2 billion in 2027. Domestic tourism contributed AED41 billion to the national economy last year with expectations that it will continue to increase.

Coinciding with the countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai, hotel reservations around the country witnessed a surge in demand, with many hotels located near the event having a 100 percent occupancy rate.

For the first time, the UAE recently obtained the support of member states of the World Tourism Organisation Regional Committee for membership in its Executive Council.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive social and economic impact. It is essential that the resumption of tourism activities benefits this will bring are enjoyed widely and fairly.

News Source: Emirates News Agency

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The Dubai Tourist Police Department organised an event Kite Beach, Jumeirah, on Saturday, September 25.

The event, which saw a massive turnout of tourists and residents, was organised in celebration of World Tourism Day.

Visitors enjoyed various activities, including shows performed by the Dubai Police Musical Band.

They were also able to meet the force's K9 team and see the Dubai Police Bike Patrols. Gifts and prizes were distributed for various sporting and recreational activities.

One highlight of the evening was the presence of Dubai Police's fleet of luxury supercars. Members of the public gathered to take photos with the vehicles.

Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of Dubai Tourist Police, stressed that security is one of the most important pillars of stability and prosperity in any community.

"The Department, under the directives of H.E Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation (CID), is always keen to serve Dubai visitors and tourists and ensure their happiness and satisfaction," he said. He also added that Dubai Tourist Police is keen on "establishing active communication channels" in different languages.

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The UAE continues to maintain its regional and global leadership as a distinguished tourist destination after achieving a qualitative leap in results and indicators that confirmed recovery from the pandemic and entering a new phase of growth and prosperity in conjunction with the world's celebrations of World Tourism Day.

The UAE has succeeded in enhancing its position on the global tourism map, to become one of the most important global tourism destinations, after it came among the top ten globally in a number of global competitiveness indicators related to the tourism, travel and hotel sector, to reflect the increasing confidence in the national tourism sector and the pioneering reputation achieved by Bee’ah. Tourism in the country, whether at the level of domestic tourism or by international tourists and visitors.

According to data from the Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics, obtained by the Emirates News Agency "WAM", the UAE ranked first in the world in the index of satisfaction with public transport services issued by the Bertelsmann Foundation and SDSN in the report of the Sustainable Development Goals Index for 2022. It also ranked first. The first globally in the same report in the proportion of the population who feel safe walking alone at night.

The UAE also ranked first in the world in the index of satisfaction with the road and highway system in the Prosperity Index report for the year 2021 issued by the Legatim Institute, while it ranked first in the world in the index of flexibility of residency laws in the World Competitiveness Yearbook report issued by the International Institute for Management Development.

According to Competitiveness and Statistics, the UAE ranked second in the world in the index of the ability to get around at night safely issued by the Legatim Institute in the Prosperity Index report for the year 2021, and the same rank in the same index in the Travel and Tourism Development Report for the year 2021, issued by the World Economic Forum .

The UAE ranked second globally in the number of seats for international flights launched weekly / in kilometers / issued by the World Economic Forum in the Travel and Tourism Development Index report for the year 2021, and the country ranked second globally in the tourism revenue index issued by the International Institute for Management Development in a report The World Competitiveness Yearbook for 2022, while the UAE ranked fifth globally in the language skills index issued by the International Institute for Management Development in the Global Talent Report 2021.

The Federal Center for Competitiveness and Statistics stated that the UAE ranked seventh globally in the road quality index issued by the Legatim Institute in the 2021 Prosperity Report, and ranked the same globally in the same indicator in the Travel and Tourism Development Report for 2021 issued by the World Economic Forum. It ranks seventh globally in the Air Transport Services Efficiency Index issued in the 2021 Travel and Tourism Development Report issued by the World Economic Forum.

The UAE ranked ninth globally in the efficiency of public transport services issued in the Travel and Tourism Development Report 2021 issued by the World Economic Forum, while it ranked tenth globally in the Quality of Life Index issued by the International Institute for Management Development in the Global Talent Report 2021. Tenth place in the number of operating airlines issued by the World Economic Forum.

The UAE also ranked tenth globally in the efficiency index of seaport services issued by the World Economic Forum in the Travel and Tourism Development Index report for the year 2021. In the same report, it ranked tenth globally in the indicator of the number of hotel rooms and the quality indicator of city centers.

The UAE’s leadership in these competitive and pioneering indicators confirms the efficiency of sustainable tourism policies adopted by the UAE, the success of initiatives, campaigns and exhibitions that serve and continuously enhance the tourism sector, the strength of the national tourism product and the state’s leading services, attractive tourist destinations and advanced tourism infrastructure.

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Dubai Sustainable Tourism celebrates 50 eco-friendly initiatives on World Environment Day

They include desert reserves, eco-hotels, cultural pursuits and other attractions

DUBAI: Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is celebrating sustainable practices across the city to mark the 50th World Environment Day, as it strives to further enhance Dubai’s position as a leading sustainable destination.

From desert conservation reserves, to sustainable restaurateurs and eco-hotels, to cultural pursuits and eco-tourism attractions, DET is shining a light on 50 of the city’s pioneering initiatives in environmental conservation and sustainability across the tourism ecosystem on the occasion of World Environment Day, that was created by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as “a global platform for inspiring positive change”.

CONSERVATION AND NATURE INITIATIVES:

Dubai’s unique ecosystem has made for generations of sustainable conservations and a distinctive connection with nature. From Bedouin practices, to nature reserves and safaris, Dubai has long had a harmonious connection with its surroundings. Environmental protection is ingrained into the very DNA of Dubai’s natural landscape and is something that continues to be enhanced and celebrated.

Dubai Can Initiative

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, launched ‘Dubai Can’, a citywide sustainability initiative to turn the tide on plastic and inspire mass action to actively reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles. There are currently 40 free drinking water fountains placed across the city.

Dubai Integrated Energy

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has formulated and launched the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 in 2011, with the purpose of diversifying sources of energy and increase the clean energy share. Dubai aims to increase the share of clean energy to 29 per cent and the Emirate’s energy demand by 30 per cent by 2030.

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

The DDCR is the UAE’s first national park, which is a carefully planned rehabilitation centre for nature, to preserve and tend to the city’s beautiful desert habitat.

Ras Al Khor Flamingo Sanctuary

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the few protected urban areas, located in the heart of Dubai Creek. There are tens of thousands of flamingo birds. This expansive sanctuary offers a space for the birds to breed and a safe reserve for other plants, fish and mammals to thrive. The Sanctuary is the first area recognised under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in the country.

Jumeirah Turtle Rehabilitation

This project addresses the threat facing the turtle population in the Arabian Gulf, focused on rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing turtles back into the wild.

Emaar Hospitality Waste Management

Emaar group aims to reduce food waste and food waste carbon footprint in hopes of a more sustainable future in Dubai. They aim to push for food and water waste reduction across hospitality sectors, through championing best practices and monitoring hotels and eateries across the city.

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve

The first unfenced nature conservation reserve in the UAE, this desert habitat is a sustainable and man-maintained home for Arabian oryx and wild Arabic birds. This conservation allows for the preservation of local animals and provides a safe and natural space for them to thrive and multiply.

Wadi Al Safa Wildlife Conservation

This sustainable desert conservation spot allows for animals to roam and be surrounded by their thriving natural habitat.

Hatta Mountain Conservation

This dam is a popular spot for tourists and a magnificently sustainable location, allowing a budding spot for surrounding wildlife.

Ghaf Tree Planting Activity – declared as the national tree of the UAE

This fun and interactive outdoor tree planting is available to the public for a way to boost team building whilst protecting the environment. This initiative is an amazing way to do your bit for the future of our planet whilst having fun.

SUSTAINABLE HOTELS AND RESORTS:

Hotels across Dubai are constantly striving to become more green and demonstrate respect for the planet, in line with careful guidance from DST and the continual sustainable strides of the city’s government. As well as remaining in line with current tourism trends, many resorts and hotels in the city have an enduring commitment to sustainability and are making positive strides across the hospitality industry. The city’s hotels are currently implementing a series of sustainability requirements set by DST as part of continuing efforts to position the city as a leading sustainable destination.

The Ritz Carlton, Dubai in JBR – Vertical Farm, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai in JBR

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai in JBRhas launched a vertical farm, in order to create hyper-local dishes and inspire food security and regenerative farming practices across their F&B outlets, while also offering freshly made ingredients to their guests.

Andaz Hotel The Palm

The luxury hotel is taking further steps towards its green initiative with harvesting their very own hydroponic produce on-site to be utilised throughout the hotels multiple dining establishments.

Al Maha – a Luxury Collection Hotel

This desert resort and spa takes a unique approach to sustainability with its on-site desert conservation which has reintroduced indigenous fauna into the area, and to protect native plants from the grazing of camels, goats and donkeys.

JA Resort is one the city’s leading allies in the ‘Dubai Can’ imitative, with refillable water bottles and accessible water stations throughout the hotel. The plastic saved has then been implemented to the on-property water stations.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah

With its reputation as one of the most popular luxury hotels in the city, their eco-friendly initiatives place them as pioneers in the industry, especially with their green procurement practices and ensuring that social and environmental impacts are factored into all of their purchasing decisions.

Sofitel, The Obelisk

This hotel situated in Healthcare City are additional allies of the Dubai Can initiative, aiming to inspire others to make positive changes in hospitality and make for a better future for the planet.

Waldorf Astoria, The Palm

The hotel has been focused on its sustainability promises by inviting guests to attend a beach clean-up activity, to both achieve their commitments to environmental action and to raise awareness for guests to adopt good practices and avoid littering. It also highlights the importance of maintaining a clear beach by avoiding single-use plastics.

Waldorf Astoria, DIFC

To mark World Environment Day 2022, this luxury DIFC venue will be organising a mangrove planting activity at Al Zorah Nature Reserve in Ajman to contribute to the thriving ecosystem in the UAE, under the theme of “Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”.

Bulgari Hotel & Resorts

This hotel offers a sustainable interpretation of luxury developed according to the best practices in sustainable design set by BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method), the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings.

Radisson Blu Dubai Creek

This hotel has been awarded the Green Globe certification following its undertaking of several initiatives pertaining to its green agenda, including recycling, conserving water & electricity as well as attention paid to food waste

SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY

Dubai’s gastronomy scene is fast evolving and continually striving to be more sustainable, with vast technological updates to farming and management of food waste. Restaurants across the city are shifting towards utilising locally sourced ingredients to both drive sustainability promises and offer guests more authentic experiences.

This modern European eatery is a home-grown Dubai concept showcasing all the amazing things that can be grown in the desert and highlighting that it is far from a barren landscape. In addition to their locally sourced ingredients, their meat & fish are from local suppliers and their practices are driven by innovation and sustainability.

Arabian Tea House

This restaurant full of old-world charm, allows you to be transported into the past and offers traditional tastes of the UAE. With dishes inspired by family recipes using the best local ingredients, this café plays a huge role in preserving the Emirati culture and cuisine.

This environmentally friendly eatery brings food waste down to almost nothing, using all disregarded ingredients and offcuts to then create alternative products, such as sauces, syrups and soups.

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki

Founded by famed Dubai based chef, Reif Othman, who is a champion of sustainability in the hospitality industry. This dining destination prioritises reducing water and plastic waste, with metal straws provided to guests as well as tap filtered still and sparkling water.

The Sum of Us

This café is a special local eatery which prioritises the planet above all else. With its vast vegan options and focus on minimal food waste, it is a model venue for best practice.

One Life Kitchen

The healthy venue is an advocate for sustainability, offering reusable bottles and crockery for diners, while utilising local ingredients to ensure a reduced carbon footprint.

Sanderson’s Café

This earthy café provides high quality healthy food with zero guilt. The food served at this restaurant is all sourced from local suppliers and looks to continually innovating in order to achieve minimal water and food waste.

Seva is a laid back venue with a relaxed atmosphere and an extensive and tasty vegan menu. The focus on veganism at this eatery is a mark of their strive for sustainability.

Wild & The Moon

This café uses local, seasonal and ethically sourced organic ingredients, with instagramable elements and colourful raw dishes which push their core messaging which is centred around sustainability.

Lowe has been awarded the Sustainability Restaurant Award by MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants through their continual efforts to reduce waste and focus on the locality of their ingredients.

SUSTAINABLE LEISURE & WELLNESS

Across Dubai’s many leisure, health and fitness pursuits available to tourists and residents alike, there is a constant drive for more sustainable and environmental practices. Such outlets provide sports equipment generated from recycled materials, as well as a range of spa treatments and snacks from ethically sourced, sustainable ingredients.

The Hundred Wellness Centre

This luxurious wellness centre in Jumeirah 1, offers a vast array of treatments, with all ingredients in the treatment offerings locally sourced products with zero waste and natural remedies to empower physical, mental and emotional health.

Sea Salt Spa

This decedent ladies spa located in the exemplary Sustainability City, uses the natural and powerful tools of the sea to treat individuals and create an atmosphere of absolute relaxation. Using sustainably sourced ingredients from the ocean, this spa soothes the mind, body and soul with a focus on being green.

Yoga at Aura Skypool

This sustainable activity on The Palm is perfect for the green conscious wellness lover in Dubai, with vegan options at their post-yoga breakfast and zero waste promises, this activity is perfect to soothe the mind and soul with a clear conscious.

Wellness getaway at The Lighthouse Retreat

Just outside the city, surrounded by the opulent desert landscape, this retreat offers a range of therapies, coaching, meditation, yoga and more all whilst being sustainable in their practice.

Sonara Camp

This luxurious getaway desert camp is both elegant and sustainable, in all of their pursuits. With live entertainment inspired by Bedouin practices with locally sourced ingredients and traditional sustainable practices used at every point.

Sultana Spa Hammam Dubai

This traditional Arabian practice, located in Al Wasl, is the perfect way to cleanse the body and the mind, with new and improved eco-aware practices to carry out the experience.

Balance Wellbeing 360 Spa

This spa in Oasis Mall offers a 21st century approach to wellness, with sustainability at the forefront of all of their actions, making effective and healthy lifestyle choices available green and organic processes.

Smart Wellness Organic Spa

With all of their treatments and offerings being vegan, sustainable and cruelty free, this Business Bay salon and spa is a sustainable option for all relaxation and beauty needs.

Spa InterContinental

This spa offers a chance to connect with nature with the chemical-free, organic body wrap and a soothing sugar body exfoliation treatment. They also offer sustainable and organic deluxe Just Pure organic facial.

At Desert Palm Polo Club, this zesty, laid back spa offers sustainable and organic signature treatments, with intuitive properties which get to know the skin and allow for the best possible outcome.

SUSTAINABLE CULTURE:

Many cultural activities and Dubai based recreational facilities pay homage to the city’s long-standing sustainable past, and look towards its pioneering sustainable future. From old town city tours, to inspiring exhibitions focused on Dubai’s sustainable future, the city is rich in cultural and educational experiences both sustainable in their very nature and content.

Museum of the Future

This new and exciting element to the Dubai skyline offers a vision of Dubai’s sustainable future and a chance to explore what years to come will look like for Dubai as a green city.

Al Shindagha Museum

Along the historic waters of Dubai Creek, this thought provoking museum allows an insight into ‘old Dubai’ and how the original settlers of the city lived and all of their sustainable practices.

Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Across their numerous leisure outlets and properties throughout the UAE, MAF are striving to become more green in building a rating system that appraises design, structure and overall operations rated on their sustainable practices, inspiring a greener future.

Al Qudra Cycling Track

This popular destination for adventure seekers with 86km of track through the Dubai’s Desert Conservation, is a sustainable opportunity for individuals to soak in all of the natural magnificence of the desert, whilst observing the local wildlife on route.

The Sustainable City Dubai

This prime location for sustainable culture is a model for green practices with numerous outdoor activities, animal sanctuaries, gardens and water conserves.

Desert Safari

With multiple options for sustainable desert safaris across the outskirts of the city, tourists and residents alike can enjoy magnificent views of the Arabian desert and connect with nature for a greener day out.

Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina

These traditional boats which have live entertainment with an Arabic buffet, offer an opulent view of the Marina with sustainable operations. Through their repurposing of traditional boats, right to their rejection of fossil fuels, these cruises are the perfect option for a green afternoon activity.

Mushrif National Park

This free and fun Dubai activity is a peaceful and sustainable day out, where individuals can observe beautiful birds and indigenous wildlife.

The Green Planet

This indoor Amazonian rainforest is a spacious reserve offering fun activities and a chance to explore the rainforest top to bottom, making for an exploratory and green leisure pursuit.

Hatta Hiking Trails

Dubai is surrounded by world famous hiking trails, particularly in Hatta, which is a perfect way to bask in the stunning nature outside the city and enjoy an entirely sustainable day out.

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