All 4 Savoy Hotels in Dubai Awarded the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp 2025
Dubai, July 2026 — All four Savoy Hotels in Dubai have been awarded the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp for the third award cycle, 2025, by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The stamp, issued, recognises establishments that meet the DST 19 Sustainability Requirements and demonstrate a dedication to environmental responsibility and the promotion of sustainable tourism in Dubai.
For a group of four serviced-apartment hotels in Bur Dubai — Savoy Suites, Savoy Crest, Savoy Central and Savoy Park — receiving the stamp across every property in the same cycle is a group-wide statement: sustainability at Savoy is not a single flagship project, but a standard applied to every building, every team and every guest stay.
The awards across the group
Savoy Suites, Savoy Crest, Savoy Central and Savoy Park have each been certified under the Hotel Apartment Standard category, with every certificate awarded in recognition of meeting the DST 19 Sustainability Requirements. The certificates were awarded by Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, and Yousuf Lootah, Head of the DET Environmental Sustainability & Social Responsibility Committee.
Faroukh Sunny, Group General Manager, Savoy Hotels Dubai believes that the recognition belongs, above all, to the front-line staff who do the daily work with great passion. In his message to the group’s Green Champions, he congratulated each and every team member for their dedication and commitment to conserving energy and water, as well as practicing effective waste management. All their collective efforts have made this achievement possible. He further emphasized that “Together, we are building a greener and more sustainable future.”
A commitment running since 2010
At Savoy, sustainability is not just a policy — it is a core part of the group’s identity. The hotels have been improving their environmental performance since 2010, meeting their objectives year after year for more than fifteen years. The group’s published 2025 Sustainability Report sets out the current targets — reducing overall energy consumption by 2% and carbon emissions by 5% against the previous year — deliberately measured goals for properties that have already taken long strides, guided by international sustainability standards and aligned with the DET Sustainability Requirements.
That longevity matters. Many hotels adopt green programmes for a season; Savoy has spent a decade and a half embedding them into how the properties actually run, from procurement to housekeeping to the way guests are welcomed.
The practices behind the stamp
Walk through any of the four properties and the programme is visible in the details. Public and room lighting has been converted to energy-saving LED, activated by key-card sensors so empty rooms never burn electricity; office computers switch to sleep mode after three minutes idle. Water-saving aerators on room and public-area taps have cut water usage by as much as 50%, pool covers reduce evaporation and chemical loss, and sunshade covers over the water tanks keep temperatures stable. Ageing mechanical systems — including HVAC and refrigeration units — have been replaced with energy-efficient alternatives to cut emissions at the source.
Waste is managed with the same discipline: segregated disposal systems for different materials, partnerships with recycling companies that collect and reuse waste, recycled paper for internal office use, and printer-cartridge recycling. Suppliers are chosen with sustainability criteria built into the selection process, favouring local sourcing and fair-trade practices.
The human side runs just as deep. Sustainability education is part of the orientation programme for every new employee, with regular training through the year on energy and water conservation, waste reduction and responsible resource use. Guests are invited into the effort too — through the Green Tip of the Day campaign, in-room awareness materials, courtesy transport that encourages walking, metro journeys and shared rides, and, this July, reusable shopping bags available at reception for Plastic Free July.
The DST Stamp joins a long record of recognition for the group, including Dubai’s Green Tourism Awards and honours at the Middle East Hotel Awards.
What it means for guests
For travellers, the stamp is a simple, government-backed signal: this is a property where environmental responsibility is verified, not just claimed. And at Savoy, it comes with no trade-off in comfort. The fully serviced apartments, outdoor pools, 24-hour gyms and the heartfelt hospitality the group is known for remain exactly as guests expect — the conservation work happens in the systems, so the stay never has to feel like a compromise. For eco-conscious visitors choosing where to base a short trip or a monthly stay in Dubai, the DST Stamp makes the choice easier to make and easier to trust.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp?
A certification issued by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to establishments that meet the DST 19 Sustainability Requirements, recognising environmental responsibility and the promotion of sustainable tourism in Dubai.
Which Savoy properties received the DST Stamp 2025?
All four: Savoy Suites, Savoy Crest, Savoy Central and Savoy Park — each certified under the Hotel Apartment Standard in the third award cycle (2025).
What sustainable practices do Savoy Hotels Dubai follow?
Energy-saving LED lighting with key-card sensors, water-saving aerators and pool covers, segregated waste management with recycling partners, energy-efficient HVAC systems, sustainability criteria in supplier selection, staff training from orientation onwards, and guest awareness initiatives — all documented in the group’s published Sustainability Report on savoydubai.com.
Does staying sustainably mean compromising on comfort?
No. Savoy’s approach conserves energy and water without compromising guest comfort — fully serviced apartments, pools, 24-hour gyms and heartfelt hospitality remain exactly as guests expect.
Where can I read more about Savoy’s sustainability commitments?
The group publishes its Sustainability Report and Green Tourism journey on savoydubai.com, covering objectives, actions and results across all four Bur Dubai properties.
Stay somewhere that takes it seriously
Choose an award-recognised, eco-conscious base in Bur Dubai for your next short or monthly stay. Message Savoy Hotels Dubai on WhatsApp at +971 56 515 2065 or visit savoydubai.com. Heartfelt Hospitality — always.
