Atlantis Dubai has reinforced its standing in responsible tourism by securing three sustainability accreditations. The recognition highlights the group's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement across its operations.
EarthCheck and Industry Recognition
Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World achieved EarthCheck Gold Certification for the seventh consecutive year. Meanwhile, Atlantis The Royal retained EarthCheck Silver Certification for the third consecutive year. Both luxury resorts also received VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality recognition from Forbes Travel Guide.
The properties retained the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Gold Stamp, the highest level awarded by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. These certifications, verified through independent assessments, underscore progress in energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Environmental Performance Metrics
Operational data shows significant reductions in resource usage. Atlantis, The Palm lowered energy consumption by 8.6% and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.5% year-on-year. The resort maintained waste-to-landfill levels at just 1.8 litres per guest night.
Atlantis The Royal reported a 20.2% decrease in energy use and an 18.9% drop in greenhouse gas emissions. The property also cut potable water consumption by 19.4%. Aquaventure World recorded an 8.4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 12.4% decline in energy consumption.
Resource Management and Technology
The group relies on renewable energy and circular management systems. More than 2,000 solar panels generate approximately 1.8 million kWh of renewable electricity annually across Atlantis, The Palm and Aquaventure World. An on-site water bottling plant helps avoid over 3.6 million single-use plastic bottles each year.
Responsible sourcing remains a priority, with 100% of contracted seafood traceable through the SFS Trace platform. Advanced recycling programmes divert glass, paper, cardboard, soap and e-waste from landfills. Food waste management improved through Winnow AI technology, reducing edible food waste per cover by an average of 69.72% across selected restaurants since the 2022–2024 baseline.
Conservation and Community Impact
Marine conservation drives much of the group's outreach. The Atlantis Atlas Project Contribution Programme has distributed more than $500,000 among 30 research and conservation projects since 2021.
Kelly Timmins, Executive Director of Sustainability and Marine Animal Operations at Atlantis Dubai, emphasized the daily integration of these values.
“These accreditations reflect the way we approach hospitality every day, delivering exceptional guest experiences while ensuring sustainability is embedded across our operations.”
— Kelly Timmins, Executive Director of Sustainability and Marine Animal Operations at Atlantis Dubai
Sustainability efforts are supported by 79 Atlantis Atlas Ambassadors across 28 departments. These staff members help drive awareness and continuous improvement within the organization.
Frequently asked questions
How many sustainability certifications did Atlantis Dubai secure?
Atlantis Dubai secured three major sustainability certifications: EarthCheck Gold for Atlantis The Palm and Aquaventure World, EarthCheck Silver for Atlantis The Royal, and the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Gold Stamp.
What percentage reduction in energy use did Atlantis The Royal achieve?
Atlantis The Royal cut energy use by 20.2% year‑on‑year, a significant step toward its environmental goals.
How many solar panels power Atlantis The Palm and Aquaventure World?
More than 2,000 solar panels generate about 1.8 million kWh of renewable electricity annually across Atlantis The Palm and Aquaventure World.
What is the Atlantis Atlas Project Contribution Programme?
The Atlantis Atlas Project Contribution Programme has distributed over $500,000 to 30 research and conservation projects since 2021, supporting marine conservation.
