Multiple Madinat Jumeirah properties recertified in Dubai by Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California – Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, the three boutique hotels in the Madinat Jumeirah resort in Dubai, received scores of 90%, 89%, and 89% respectively. Madinat Jumeirah’s overall score increased by 4% in 2015 compared to 2014. The Madinat Jumeirah Conference Center is the first standalone GGC convention center and Souk Madinat Jumeirah is the first retail center in Middle East to secure Green Globe certification.

Because of this, Madinat Jumeirah has been re-awarded Green Globe Certification (GGC) showing major improvements in energy and waste-saving measures. Madinat Jumeirah is the highest scoring GGC multi-site property in the world for the second consecutive year.

Margaret Paul, Resort General Manager at Madinat Jumeirah, said: “Since embracing the Green Globe program in 2014, we have made tremendous progress and seen year-on-year improvements. We witnessed savings in our electricity and water consumption and this has only been possible thanks to the dedication, efforts and teamwork of all Madinat Jumeirah colleagues who are wholly committed to the environmental, social and commercial benefits of the initiative.”

The resort’s green policies have been developed in line with its corporate social responsibility programs which include participation in local cultural events, supporting local businesses and working closely with a center for children with special needs. In addition, over 3,000 colleagues at Madinat Jumeirah have been trained on Green Globe initiatives.

“Energy-saving measures include switching to LED lighting, investing in smart room management systems and using eco-friendly products in the resort’s newly refurbished rooms and suites. Madinat Jumeirah has re-engineered its waste management program through an increase in composting, segregation and food waste reduction activity. As a result, electricity consumption has reduced by 6.5% compared with 2014, and waste has reduced by 9.3% in the same period,” said Sandrine Le Biavant, Director Consultancy FARNEK, Green Globe’s auditing preferred partner.

Madinat Jumeirah’s performance is the highest within the Jumeirah portfolio globally and the certification reinforces the property’s ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future. The team at Madinat Jumeirah has set ambitious goals for 2016 to continue to focus on environmental sustainability across all departments.

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts including the flagship Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts manages properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Kuwait in the Middle East; Baku, Bodrum, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Mallorca (Spain) and Rome in Europe; the Maldives and Shanghai in Asia. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTMwith properties in London and Dubai; the new contemporary lifestyle hotel brand VenuTM; the wellness brand TaliseTM; Jumeirah Restaurant Group DubaiTM; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality ManagementTM; and Jumeirah SiriusTM, its global loyalty program. Future openings include luxury and lifestyle hotels in China, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Oman, Russia and the UAE. jumeirah.com

Set on a private beach, Madinat Jumeirah resort is an authentic recreation of ancient Arabia, capturing the natural beauty of the region. Madinat Jumeirah features two grand boutique hotels, Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, accommodation in 29 traditional summer houses in Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, conference and banqueting facilities including two grand ballrooms, a 1000-seat amphitheatre and the region’s only dedicated entertainment center and multi-purpose venue, Madinat Arena. The facilities are interconnected by 3km of waterways and landscaped gardens. The resort also provides extensive leisure and health facilities including Talise Spa and Talise Fitness, as well as Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional retail and dining experience with 90 boutiques and restaurants showcasing the best of Arabia, including nightlife destination Pacha Ibiza Dubai.

FARNEK is a renowned Facilities Management company maintaining high profile properties in UAE. Also recognized as the leading sustainability consultancy firm for hospitality in MENA, FARNEK advises hotel leaders on sustainability strategies and performance thanks to the Hotel Optimizer utilities benchmarking tool, skilled energy auditors and partnerships with Green Globe Certification and the Swiss foundation myclimate for carbon management.

Green Globe is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe is based in California, USA and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Green Globe is a member of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) .