The most sustainable luxury hotels in Dubai

If you’re staying in a resort which is situated in one of the world’s most beautiful deserts, it would be a crying shame if nothing was being done to conserve and protect it. Luckily for you, staying at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa means that you can enjoy a guilt free sustainable holiday whilst still enjoying a life of luxury.

This eco-resort is nestled in the heart of Dubai’s Desert Conversation Reserve and its commitment to nature’s conservation is exemplified through its daily running’s. The resort’s many sustainability programmes have aided the reduction of water and energy consumption and helped to introduce the conversion of used oil into bio-diesel. 

Whilst the resort’s world-class facilities and amenities remain firmly in place, guests can enjoy elegant Bedouin-style tents with antique wooden furniture and access to everything needed for a truly luxury stay. The resort’s landscaped gardens and poolside areas have also recently been refurbished, actively going greener with the installation of LED lighting, solar panels, and sewage treatment plants.

With all this and more, Al Maha is truly a green jewel glinting in the Dubai desert sun.

What makes it sustainable?
•    Located heart of the Dubai Desert Conversation Reserve
•    Water and energy consumption reduction
•    Sustainability programmes 
•    Conversion of used oil into bio-diesel
•    Solar panels
•    Sewage treatment plans
 

Eco safe haven, The Kingfisher Lodge is located within one of Dubai’s premium eco-tourism and heritage sights. As a result, this stunning resort includes all the additional environmental regulations you would expect, including a wildlife safety programme - which not only works to ensure the safety of the surrounding creatures (including turtles and rare species of fish), but also keeps the mangroves and surrounding environment unaffected. 

These regulations are important to help maintain the rich biodiversity of the area and upon accepting roles there, all staff are subject to training with developers and operations being required to meet them. 

This hotel boasts a beautiful balance of luxury and eco-friendly living, with its deluxe décor featuring warm tones and wooden furnishings that harmoniously blend with the surroundings and work to pedal a laid-back and relaxed atmosphere that feels worlds away from the fast-paced city. 

What makes it sustainable?
•    Wildlife safety programme
•    Renewable energy
•    keeping the mangroves and surrounding environment unaffected.
•    Energy efficient lighting

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Sofitel Dubai The Palm is another eco-friendly resort that helps pedal sustainable living in the city through multiple practices to help protect the natural surroundings. With a main priority being the conservation of nature, Sofitel is conscious of its energy and water consumption and strictly follows waste management techniques. 

Moreover, this fabulous hotel has received multiple certifications for consistent sustainability practices, such as the Blue Flag Certification and Gold status Green Globe Certification. With its plethora of sustainable facilities and conscious conservation of the surrounding natural world, Sofitel guarantees a beyond comfortable stay for every type of guest and its surrounding wildlife alike.

The sprawling grounds here are home to crystal-clear pools and a stunning selection of swaying palm trees, whilst spacious rooms and suites boast sleek, chic décor and warm tones to perfectly blend into the natural backdrop. So, if you’re looking for the perfect mix of luxury, indulgence, and sustainability, look no further than Sofitel.

What makes it sustainable?
•    Renewable energy
•    Energy efficient lighting
•    Water and waste management programs
•    Green Globe (Gold Status)
•    Blue Flag certification
 

Listen up nature lovers. Working in conjunction with The Wildlife Protection Office, the stunning Jumeirah Al Naseem at Jumeirah Resort helps run the city’s Turtle Rehabilitation Project whose goals are to help rescue, care for, and release endangered species (such as the hawksbill and green turtles) which live on the surrounding shores. 

The resort features a unique, state-of-the-art lagoon which uses seawater from the Gulf to house and protect injured animals during their rehabilitation. Attentive staff nurse wounded wildlife back to full health and help provide stranded hatchlings with the best possible start in life. With the main purpose of the project being to increase the sea turtle population, the hotel has worked alongside the organisations to reach that goal, subsequently increasing numbers by more than 30% in the region.

The hotel is also home to renewable energy programmes and energy efficient lighting to help promote sustainability throughout the resort. Each of the restaurants have also swapped single-use plastic straws for multi-use alternatives made from bamboo and metal, to stop harmful waste ending up in the ocean.

Jumeirah Al Naseem at Jumeriah Resort boasts beautiful surroundings and stunning views over the Arabian Gulf, which are all the more enjoyable knowing that the marine life below is thriving. So, by booking a room at this resort, guests will not only be enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings and wildlife sightings but be actively contributing towards the rehabilitation of some of the most precious creatures in the world, too.

What makes it sustainable?
•    Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation project
•    Renewable energy
•    Energy efficient lighting

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Making vast strides towards zero waste, the stunning Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara successfully eradicated the use of plastic straws back in 2018. The resort has since completely phased out plastic water bottles, instead replacing them with biodegradable alternatives. 

The kitchens utilise organic produce to supply signature items on the menu and renewable energy has been implemented across the building. Solar panels work to harness the desert sun’s strong power and help create hot water for all the guest rooms and villas. The resort has also installed a solar water heating system which has environmentally friendly techniques that absorbs free and renewable solar energy, which is then used to produce hot water sustainably and economically. 

However, the hotel’s sustainability is just one of its key personality traits. Its luxurious décor and delectable atmosphere make for a truly high-quality stay. Large arched windows overlook the rolling sand dunes beyond, which further help to bring the outside in, whilst polished hardwood floors and luxe furnishings create a sense of serenity and opulence for ultimate comfort.

What makes it sustainable?
•    Onsite compost, vegetable greenhouses and her gardens.
•    100% of the greywater is used to irrigate the resort gardens
•    Renewable energy and solar panels 
•    Reduction of conventional energy by 80%