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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has officially opened the application process for the third cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp, inviting hotels to apply for the prestigious recognition before the extended deadline of November 7, 2025.
The DST Stamp, initially launched in 2021, is designed to honor and recognise hotels that demonstrate excellence in meeting DET’s stringent 19 sustainability requirements.
The comprehensive criteria cover key areas critical to reducing the sector’s environmental footprint, including energy and water efficiency, robust waste reduction and circularity programmes, and comprehensive staff training and engagement initiatives.
The initiative is a cornerstone of Dubai’s strategy to become a global leader in responsible tourism, directly supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), the UAE Net Zero Strategy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030).
In the previous cycle, the initiative saw a surge in industry participation, awarding the stamp to a total of 153 hotels across three tiers: 18 Gold, 64 Silver, and 71 Bronze.
This represented a notable 118 per cent increase in participation compared to the inaugural edition, underscoring the strong sector-wide commitment to environmental stewardship.
To ensure credibility and alignment with international best practices, assessments for the DST Stamp are managed by independent third-party evaluators and overseen by a senior jury panel.
Hotels are encouraged to apply by the November 7 deadline to showcase their commitment to a greener future.
Applications must be completed via DET’s Classification System under the Sustainability category.
