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Expo City Dubai earns highest level of

sustainable tourism certification ahead of

inaugural Sustainable Destinations Forum

October 23, 2025

Expo City: first city in the MENA region to receive the full GSTC-level certification

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Achievement strengthens offering for socially, environmentally sustainable tourism

Forum reflects wider UAE commitment to a thriving and responsible visitor economy

DUBAI,October 2025 – Expo City Dubai boasts the highest level of sustainable tourism

certification available globally having become a Certified Sustainable Destination under the
Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), leading the way in the UAE’s commitment to

putting the planet at the heart of tourism.

Illustrating the city’s commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its evolution

and operations and strengthening its offering as a tourist destination in the UAE, Expo City is
the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to receive the full GSTC-level

certification, in compliance with the Green Destinations Standard. The criteria span tourism
destination management, nature and scenery, environment and climate, culture and tradition,

social wellbeing and sustainable governance.

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