Dubai awards Sustainable Tourism stamp to over 200 hotels

As many as 237 hotels have been awarded the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) stamp for their commitment to responsible hospitality practices.

In its third cycle, 22 hotels were awarded Gold, 92 given Silver and 123 got Bronze for meeting the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism's (DET) 19 Sustainability Requirements.

It marks a 55 per cent increase from the 153 hotels on the list during the last cycle, and more than triple the 70 hotels recognised when the programme was launched in 2023.

The significant growth shows how hotels have embedded changes in day-to-day operations, while advancing Dubai's broader environmental, economic and tourism ambitions.

The hotels are subject to a comprehensive assessment process conducted by independent third-party assessors, spanning environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas including energy and water efficiency, waste management, responsible sourcing, employee engagement, guest awareness, community initiatives and climate action. The final results are then reviewed and approved by a senior jury committee.

The strong growth shows the commitment with which Dubai’s hospitality sector is embedding sustainability into everyday operations, highlighted Yousuf Lootah, CEO of Corporate Strategy and Performance at the DET.

The stamps, which are valid for a year, provides travellers with a trusted, independently verified benchmark for responsible hospitality while strengthening the competitiveness of Dubai's tourism sector.

Hotels with Gold stamp

• Al Habtoor Palace
• Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
• Atlantis, The Palm
• Atlantis, The Royal
• Conrad Dubai
• DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay
• Fairmont The Palm
• FIVE Jumeriah Village
• FIVE Palm Jumeriah
• Grosvenor House Tower Two
• Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Barsha
• ibis Dubai One Central
• ibis World Trade Centre Dubai
• Kempinski Hotel and Residences Palm Jumeriah
• Movenpick Hotel Jumeriah Beach
• Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai
• Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills
• Rove Trade Centre
• Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai
• Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
• Swissotel Al Ghurair
• Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeriah

For the full list, head to https://www.dubaidet.gov.ae/en/about-det/initiatives/dubai-sustainable-tourism/dubai-sustainable-tourism-stamp.