18 December 2024
2024 marks a record breaking year for the Emirates after a 30% increase in winners and three new municipalities
Applications were received from 9 organisations - from former winners Al Dhafra in the West to first time awarded Kalba and Khorfakkan in the East. The achievement solidifies the United Arab Emirates status in the top 3 countries in the world for Green Flag Award winners after the UK and Ireland.
(Cover Image: Abu Dhabi Municipality received an impressive 35 Green Flag Awards
Eng. Mohamed Alsaeedi, Director of the Technical Services Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Municipality, stated:
“At Abu Dhabi Municipality, we take immense pride in providing high-quality parks and green spaces for our residents and visitors. The achievement of multiple Green Flag Awards underscores our commitment to meeting international standards and reflects the exceptional efforts of our entire team. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
Carl McClean - International Development Manager for the Green Flag Award programme said:
"The success rate of applicants in the United Arab Emirates has really impressed us and the international parks sector. Meeting the Green Flag Award standard across this many parks requires a highly skilled and committed country of park leaders. Well done to all the organisations for this amazing achievement."
| Managing Organisation | Winners |
| Abu Dhabi City Municipality | 35 |
| ADNOC Group | 1 |
| Ajman Municipality | 2 |
| Al Ain City Municipality | 16 |
| Al Dhafra Region Municipality | 9 |
| Dubai Municipality | 3 |
| Hamriyah Municipality | 2 |
| Kalba Municipality | 2 |
| Khorfakkan Municipality | 1 |
A full list of winners can be downloaded here (opens PDF)
You can view an interactive map of the winners here
The international standard for parks and green spaces
Founded in 1996 in the United Kingdom, the aim of the Green Flag Award is to ensure that everyone has access to a quality green space to enable healthy lifestyles and stronger communities. Since then it has expanded into 18 countries around the globe and celebrates over 2,500 winners every year.
Keep Britain Tidy, who run the programme internationally have been supporting growth in the UAE by training a number of Emirati judges who are supported and mentored by UK parks professionals.
Image: Learning and Development Manager Michele Walde receives a plaque of recognition from Abu Dhabi Municipality for her work training judges.
Video: Abu Dhabi Municipality showcase their commitment to the Green Flag Award
To see a full list of Green Flag Award winning parks, visit: http://www.greenflagaward.org/award-winners/
Any park or green space that is free to enter can apply. Keep Britain Tidy respond to all enquiries from new and existing countries and will support organisations in the application process towards Green Flag Award accreditation.
To find out more, or apply for an Award, whichever country you are based in; explore the Green Flag Award website: https://www.greenflagaward.org, or alternatively click here for a contact form.
