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Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex has been recognised for its continued progress in sustainable hospitality, with its properties achieving Green Key, Travelife and Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) recognition for their ongoing commitment to responsible hotel operations. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel has achieved Green Key Certification and the DST Silver Award, while Arabian Park and Park Apartments have achieved Travelife Certification and the DST Bronze Award.
The milestones form part of the Complex’s ongoing sustainability journey, with Travelife Certification achieved by Arabian Park and Park Apartments in 2025, followed by their DST Bronze Award, while Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel received its Green Key Certification and DST Silver Award in 2026. Across the properties, these achievements are supported by measurable action spanning energy and water conservation, waste management, sustainable procurement, guest amenities, food and beverage practices and colleague engagement.
In 2025, Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel recorded a 9.2% reduction in total energy consumption, while Arabian Park achieved a 5.4% reduction, compared with the previous year. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel has also achieved 100% diversion of waste from landfill, with food and general waste processed through a Waste-to-Energy facility.
Stefan Schmid, Complex General Manager, Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex, commented on this recognision saying, “Sustainability is an important part of how we operate and how we contribute to the future of tourism in Dubai and the UAE. These recognitions are a meaningful validation of the progress our teams have made, but more importantly, they reinforce our responsibility to turn sustainable practices into measurable action. From reducing energy consumption and diverting waste from landfill to engaging our colleagues and communities, we are focused on making responsible hospitality part of our everyday operations. We are proud to contribute to Dubai’s vision for a more sustainable tourism sector while continuing to deliver the standards of hospitality our guests expect.”
AL JADDAF ROTANA SUITE HOTEL
At Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel, sustainability has been integrated across multiple areas of the operation, with a focus on resource management, waste reduction, guest amenities and food and beverage practices.
The hotel has continued to reduce its reliance on conventional single-use plastics, with in-room amenities transitioned to more sustainable alternatives, including FSC-certified kraft paper packaging, corn starch-based products and wheat straw fibre items. The entire in-room dispenser set has also been transitioned to wheat straw fibre, replacing conventional <a href="https://menainsights.com/get-ready-for-the-new-season-barraquer-eye-hospital-uae-welcomes-dr-ania-buigues-llull-consultant-in-ophthalmic-plastic-and-reconstructive-surgery-from-spain/”>plastic dispensers. Other initiatives include wooden pencils and reusable metal pens as alternatives to plastic products.
Across food and beverage operations, takeaway containers and packaging have moved towards paper-based and other more sustainable alternatives, complemented by wood-dust straws. The hotel also offers Green Meeting options to support more environmentally conscious events.
The hotel’s waste management programme supports its wider resource efficiency efforts, with food and general waste processed through a Waste-to-Energy facility, supporting resource recovery and eliminating the need for landfill disposal.
These initiatives complement the hotel’s Green Key Certification and DST Silver Award, recognising its continued commitment to environmental management and sustainable hospitality.
ARABIAN PARK, EDGE BY ROTANA
At Arabian Park, Edge by Rotana, sustainability efforts have focused on strengthening responsible environmental and social practices across the hotel’s operations. The property achieved Travelife Certification in 2025, followed by the DST Bronze Award in 2026, recognising its continued progress in sustainable hospitality.
The hotel’s sustainability programme includes initiatives focused on energy and water conservation, waste management, food waste reduction, sustainable procurement and reducing reliance on single-use plastics, supporting a more resource-efficient approach to day-to-day operations.
PARK APARTMENTS, EDGE BY ROTANA
Park Apartments, Edge by Rotana has similarly strengthened its approach to responsible hospitality, achieving Travelife Certification in 2025 and the DST Bronze Award in 2026.
Its sustainability efforts span resource conservation, waste management, sustainable procurement and reduced reliance on single-use plastics, alongside community-focused initiatives that support a more responsible approach to hospitality.
A SHARED COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY
Across the properties, sustainability is supported by continued colleague engagement, with 100% of colleagues completing the required sustainability training through Rotana’s RISE platform, complemented by ongoing awareness and refresher initiatives.
Community-focused efforts also form part of the properties’ approach, including donation drives, linen repurposing, charitable campaigns and employee volunteering. Together with ongoing work around energy and water conservation, food waste reduction, sustainable procurement and waste management, these initiatives help make sustainability part of everyday hotel operations rather than a standalone programme.
The certifications and awards mark an important step in the properties’ ongoing sustainability journeys, reinforcing their commitment to measurable environmental progress, responsible operations and the continued development of sustainable hospitality in Dubai and the UAE.