Economy Events Local 2026-01-05T10:09:17+00:00

Dubai Launches Gulf's First Yacht Biofuel Initiative

Emaar Hospitality Group and Lootah Biofuels have introduced a new eco-initiative in Dubai. The Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek Harbour yacht clubs now offer their members yacht biofuel made from recycled cooking oils. This is the first such program in the Gulf region, aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and reducing the carbon footprint in the maritime sector.


Dubai Launches Gulf's First Yacht Biofuel Initiative

Dubai: 'Emaar Hospitality Group' has launched, in collaboration with 'Lootah Biofuels', an initiative to supply yachts with sustainable biofuel at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Dubai Creek Harbour Yacht Club. This marks the first initiative of its kind in the recreational yachting sector across the Gulf region. Used cooking oils are converted into high-quality marine-grade biofuel under this partnership. As part of the agreement, both the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Dubai Creek Harbour Yacht Club will begin providing their members and yacht owners with sustainable yacht biofuel (SBYF) produced by Lootah Biofuels from recycled cooking oils collected from hotels, residential complexes, and integrated Emaar projects.