Movenpick Jumeirah Beach Achieves 11th Consecutive Sustainability Certification

The Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach in Dubai has once again been recognized by the prestigious Green Globe sustainability program, earning certification for the eleventh year in a row. This milestone highlights the hotel’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the hospitality industry.

Exclusive Platinum Certification in the UAE

In addition to its long-standing certification, Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach is one of only two hotels in the UAE to receive the coveted Platinum certification from Green Globe. This achievement underscores the hotel's consistent year-on-year improvements in environmental and operational sustainability.

Commenting on the hotel’s certification, Michael Goetz said “Green Globe is a sustainability programme specifically designed for the hotel and travel industry, so we are extremely proud of our platinum certification and our position as one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in the region.”

“This certification highlights our consistently strong performance and our commitment to sustainability over the past eleven years. However, sustainability is a journey, not a destination and we will be working hard towards an even better performance during next year’s audit.”

Outstanding Sustainability Performance During Green Globe Audit

During the most recent Green Globe audit, conducted by Farnek, a Dubai-based sustainability consultancy, the hotel scored an impressive 93%. This score reflects the hotel’s adherence to over 380 rigorous sustainability standards, demonstrating its commitment to meeting the highest environmental and operational criteria.

Key Sustainability Initiatives

Additionally, Farnek performed a Level II energy audit and assessment for the hotel on behalf of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

“The purpose of the detailed data-driven audit was to evaluate the current energy consumption patterns and identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency within the hotel, to reduce costs and carbon emissions. The hotel’s energy performance registered an index of 247 KWh/sqm, which was considerably better than the UAE average of 252 KWh/sqm. Moreover, we have projected that the hotel has the potential to reduce its energy consumption by up to another 10% and lower its carbon emissions by 1.6kg per guest night,” said Muna Al Nahdi, Head of Sustainability & Consultancy at Farnek.

Situated in Dubai's Jumeriah Beach Residence on The Walk, the five-star Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has 297 rooms, three bars and lounges, five meeting rooms, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a fitness facility.

The hotel has introduced a range of notable initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact. These include the installation of a water bottling plant to eliminate single-use plastics, the use of sensors to enhance energy efficiency, and the establishment of a 100% smoke-free environment to improve indoor air quality. Additionally, motion sensors have been placed in parking areas and stairwells, and waste segregation practices have been implemented on each floor and throughout the hotel’s kitchens and back-of-house areas.

“Overall, Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach continues to excel in its sustainable practices and constantly outperforms other hotels that participate in the Green Globe programme, throughout the Middle East region,” added Al Nahdi.

Farnek’s Role in MENA Sustainability

Since partnering with Green Globe in 2009, Farnek has been instrumental in certifying over 100 hotels and leisure facilities across 38 cities in the MENA region. Through this collaboration, these facilities have collectively saved more than 180 million kWh of energy (valued at over $20 million) and conserved more than two million cubic meters of water (worth approximately $5 million).