D-Marin’s Marsa Al Arab has been awarded Blue-Flag certification, the first in Dubai’s to receive the accreditation.
In addition, D-Marin’s Marasi Bay Marina has been awarded Gold Anchor status.
The Blue Flag certification is a global initiative established by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
It is awarded to beaches and marinas that show a commitment to protecting the marine environment through effective waste management, clean water practices, and community engagement efforts.
The Gold Anchor accreditation is an internationally recognised rating scheme that assesses marinas on their services, environmental performance and overall operational excellence.
Protecting the waters
“We are so pleased to receive such important accreditations – they really reflect the values of everyone at our marinas who are so passionate about protecting the waters we all depend on,” said Selcuk Balci, D-Marin Dubai managing director.
D-Marin UAE Marinas’ sustainability approach encompasses underwater clean-ups with professional divers, waste-management practices, black and grey water pump-out procedures, and investments in renewable energy solutions.
“We believe luxury shouldn’t come at the expense of the environment,” continued Balci.
“Our guests increasingly want to know that they are making decisions that align with their own values, so being able to offer them marinas that meet high environmental standards means they can enjoy their time on the water with total peace of mind.”
These accreditations align with D-Marin’s wider ESG programme which has been recognised with a silver medal from EcoVadis.
