Planet
We take a proactive approach to protecting the planet by reducing our environmental footprint across our operations and managing resources responsibly. By monitoring carbon emissions, energy use, water consumption and waste, we target measurable improvements - from energy efficiency and water conservation to reuse, recycling and initiatives that conserve and restore biodiversity.
Our planet initiatives focus on measurable progress in carbon management, reducing energy, water and waste, sustainable design and natural capital and protecting biodiversity.
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Dubai Holding Real Estate achieved the Group’s first LEED Gold Community Pre-certification for The Acres master plan. The project met stringent criteria for energy efficiency, water conservation and community well-being, putting our Sustainable Design Principles into action. Promoting sustainable and active living in Dubai, this community is committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per capita, compared to the national average. With 1,200 villas set within green spaces 2.5 times larger than the global average, the community prioritises energy efficiency and water conservation, achieving 33% lower water use than the UAE average.
Dubai Holding signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Municipality to support the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2021–2041 and the Dubai Urban Plan 2040. The partnership strengthens waste handling, reporting, operational coordination and progress towards circular economy objectives. Aligned with the Circle Dubai initiative, the agreement sets a framework for institutional collaboration, data sharing and source segregation across residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors—reinforcing Dubai Holding's commitment to embedding responsible waste management and sustainable practices across its assets and communities.
Dubai Holding is a strategic partner of the DUBAI REEF programme, led by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Can. It is one of the world’s largest purpose-built reef developments, spanning 600 km² and incorporating more than 400,000 m³ of reef structures. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative will deploy 20,000 reef modules by 2027 to restore marine habitats, enhance biodiversity, protect coastal ecosystems and support conservation research, regeneration and ecotourism - delivering lasting benefits for marine life across Dubai’s waters.
Dubai Holding has strengthened waste management practices by diverting waste to the Warsan Waste Management Centre, a key facility supporting Dubai’s goal of zero waste to landfill by 2030. In 2025, approximately 39% of the Group’s general waste was diverted to the facility, improving recycling and recovery rates while reducing landfill dependency across operations.
Dubai Holding has implemented targeted energy efficiency measures across its entertainment portfolio to reduce consumption and operational emissions. Level 2 energy audits were conducted at major destinations including Global Village, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Roxy Cinemas, Ain Dubai, The Green Planet Dubai and Wild Wadi, identifying opportunities for improved performance and operational upgrades. These initiatives supported long-term reductions in energy demand across high-footfall destinations.
Dubai Holding partnered with The Waste Lab to introduce composting across select locations and demonstrate the value of returning organic materials to productive use rather than landfill. At Dubai Holding Real Estate's corporate offices, approximately 35,000 kg of organic waste was diverted in 2025. The programme was also piloted across three communities: Al Khawaneej Walk, Al Furjan Villas and Masakin Al Furjan, diverting over 33,000 kg of food waste.
Dubai Holding Community Management operates a sewage treatment plant on Dubai Islands with Veolia, producing treated sewage effluent (TSE) for irrigation and reducing reliance on potable water. In 2025, the system supplied approximately 530,000 m³ of TSE, offsetting AED 5.52 million in potable supply and eliminating around 26,500 tanker trips. This approach demonstrates the potential of neighbourhood-scale circular water systems to reduce environmental impact while maintaining service quality.
Jumeirah’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has delivered specialised care to injured sea turtles for over two decades. Since 2004, more than 2,300 turtles have been rehabilitated and released in partnership with veterinarians, research institutions and environmental authorities. In 2025, coral restoration across Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Muscat Bay and Jumeirah Olhahali Island propagated over 6,000 coral fragments, with more than 325 successfully outplanted.
