As 2023 marks the year of sustainability, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr will complete its commitment to replace or remove all plastic items, from toiletries to water bottles. The hotel’s water-from-air bottling plant will be operational by March 2023, allowing for the substitution of the last item on the list, plastic water bottles.
A first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s water bottling plant will use advanced technology to produce water from air. This air-to-water process utilizes Atmospheric Water Generator, an innovative solution developed by Eshara Water. Once produced, the water will be filtered and mineralized, and then filled into reusable, encapsulated glass bottles. Serving a total of 367 luxurious rooms, suites, and villas, as well as all restaurants across the hotel, the plant will produce a total of 4,000 liters of water per day. “The hospitality industry has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to sustainability, and we are proud to lead these efforts through this innovation.” Mr. Elias Chakhtoura, General Manager of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, stated. “We are committed to promoting sustainable practices and reducing our environmental footprint, and this technology will allow our guests to experience a pleasant and responsible stay.”
By achieving zero single-use plastics, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr completes its existing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, water and energy usage, waste, and more, including:
- Used cooking oils are collected and given to an authorized recycling service to be transformed into biodiesel (around 10,000 litters are produced each year).
- Flow regulators and tap aerators are installed in all taps to control water usage and reduce water consumption in rooms and public areas by 20%.
- More than 34 ingredients are locally sourced in the U.A.E and fish is from responsible sources (MSC- or ACS-certified).
- Food waste and recyclables are segregated from general waste across all the hotel facilities, while hazardous waste such as chemical containers, batteries, bulbs, tubes, and e-waste is sorted and then taken away and processed by an approved service provider.
The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is proud to achieve this meaningful innovation and will continue to move toward a better, greener and more sustainable environment for the hotel industry.
