34 locations in Dubai where you can refill your water bottle for free

Dubai: If you want to adopt a more sustainable way of life, you can start by making small but impactful changes such as switching single-use plastic bottles to refillable water bottles and using reusable shopping bags. Making that first step has never been easier for Dubai residents, because of the 'Dubai Can' initiative. The new sustainable initiative aims to inspire and motivate UAE residents to cut down their single-use plastic consumption

So, if you are ready to cut down single use plastic from your life, here is all you need to know about the new project.

What is the ‘Dubai Can’ Initiative?

The driving force behind this new project is Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, who launched ‘Dubai Can’ on February 15.

It is a citywide sustainability initiative to encourage UAE residents to turn the tide on plastic consumption and make more ‘eco-conscious’ decisions in their daily life.

To motivate Dubai residents to take action, the ‘Dubai Can’ project, introduced more than 30 water stations across the city as part of this initiative. The free refill stations can be found in beaches, parks, malls and major attractions.

Where can I find the water stations?

If you’re looking to quench your thirst, but are trying to avoid single use plastic, here are over 30 locations across Dubai with refillable water stations.

Tariff on plastic bags

Before the launch of Dubai Can, the Executive Council of Dubai announced that from July 1, 2022, single use plastic bags will now be charged 25 fils at checkout counters in all Dubai stores.