Emaar, Lootah Launch Recycled Cooking-Oil Biofuel at Dubai Marinas

Emaar Hospitality Group and Lootah Biofuels announced a partnership on January 7, 2026 to supply a blended biodiesel produced from recycled cooking oil at Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Creek Marina Yacht Club. The feedstock will come from hotels, residences and Emaar developments, with Lootah overseeing collection, processing and supply. The program is presented as an early leisure-yacht eco-fuel initiative in the region and is intended to give owners a practical lower-carbon refuelling alternative at marinas they already use.

Emaar framed the initiative as aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals and with Dubai Marina Yacht Club’s established environmental credentials, including Fish Friendly and Clean Marina accreditations and sustainable drinking water systems. Organizers said the rollout will be phased to ensure consistent fuel quality and smooth marina operations, a step intended to reduce supply interruptions and address technical concerns before wider deployment.

For catamaran owners and operators planning Gulf operations, the change affects refuelling choices and emissions footprints. The new fuel option provides a pathway to reduce lifecycle carbon intensity compared with conventional diesel, while keeping refuelling at familiar local marinas. Practical considerations include checking fuel availability windows during the phased launch, asking marinas for the specific blend and quality assurances, and confirming compatibility with engines and existing warranty terms. Verify engine compatibility with blended biodiesel and request supplier documentation on blend ratios and testing before switching fuels.

The collaboration also signals broader momentum toward more environmentally responsible marina operations across the region. If demand grows, the supply model—collection from accommodation and development sites, central processing, and marina distribution—could be scaled to additional berths and facilities. Marina managers should expect adjustments to fuelling procedures, storage handling and staff training as biodiesel use expands.

Owners who want to take advantage of the new option should contact Dubai Marina Yacht Club or Creek Marina Yacht Club for availability and operational details, and follow up with Lootah Biofuels or Emaar representatives for technical specifications. Expect further announcements covering blend details, pricing and expansion plans as the phased rollout progresses.