Al Bandar Rotana Highlights Its Green Credentials With Participation in International Coastal Cleanup Event

Press release

Published November 12th, 2018 - 11:58 GMT

The four-hour event began at 6:30am on Friday and saw more than 20 of the hotel’s team members join a group of volunteers to remove waste from beaches at the sanctuary.

Al Bandar Rotana, the five-star property located on the northern shore of Dubai Creek, underlined its ongoing commitment to sustainability with its participation in Dubai Municipality’s International Coastal Cleanup event at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary.

The four-hour event began at 6:30am on Friday and saw more than 20 of the hotel’s team members join a group of volunteers to remove waste from beaches at the sanctuary, which is located on the coastline between Jebel Ali and Ghantoot. The cleanup initiative took place as part of Dubai Municipality’s ongoing programme for sustainable management of coastal zones, and was aimed at raising public awareness on the importance of preserving the fragile marine ecosystem.

Hussein Hachem, General Manager, Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, said “We are delighted that our team members had the opportunity to participate in this important event, which makes a real difference to the UAE’s coastal region. Sustainability and reducing environmental impact have always been top priorities for Rotana, as reflected by our ‘Rotana Earth’ sustainability platform. We will continue to support local and regional initiatives in line with our deep-seated commitment to protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable tomorrow for future generations.”

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.