Empower supplies District Cooling to 22% of Dubai’s hotels and hotel apartments

DUBAI, UAE, 29 April 2025: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has announced through a Press Release that it currently provides District Cooling services to 22% of Dubai’s hotels and hotel apartments, equivalent to 183 properties out of a total of 832 by the end of 2024.

The company said the announcement was made in the context of Arabian Travel Market 2025, where tourism and travel industry stakeholders acknowledged Empower’s contribution to sustainability efforts within the hospitality sector. Empower stated that its services support the industry in implementing global best practices in environmental protection and reducing carbon footprint.

H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower; Chairman, District Cooling Operators Association, said the District Cooling sector in Dubai is deploying its full resources and capabilities to support the hospitality sector’s sustainability transition. Bin Shafar added that Empower is aligning with national strategies, including the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, to bolster energy-efficient infrastructure across the country’s tourism assets.

According to Empower, its district cooling network currently serves major properties such as Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, One Za’abeel, Atlantis The Royal, SIRO One Za’abeel, One&Only One Za’abeel, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis Dubai, Address Beach Resort, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Marriott Hotel, The Lana (part of The Dorchester Collection), JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, and Jumeirah Al Naseem. The company said it also supplies cooling to luxury hotels located in Business Bay, Dubai Healthcare City, and other key areas.

Bin Shafar noted that businesses across sectors are placing increased emphasis on sustainability, identifying it as a cornerstone for long-term growth and risk mitigation. He added that the organisers of the Arabian Travel Market 2025 underscored this shift by framing the event under the theme “Empowering Global Travel: Shaping the Future of Tourism through Connectivity,” with a focus on sustainable tourism.

Empower stated that it expects additional hotel and tourism projects to be connected to its network in 2025. The company reported receiving ongoing requests from developers and operators seeking to utilise its automated and AI-enhanced District Cooling services.