Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has become the first Hilton property in the UAE to introduce a fully automated in-house water bottling plant, eliminating single-use plastics while advancing Abu Dhabi’s environmental goals and Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy.
The bottling plant, developed in partnership with Dubai-based sustainable water solutions firm MYWATER, filters municipal tap water through a rigorous six-stage purification process, including particle filtration, multimedia filtration, carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, UV purification and ozonation of the final bottled water in glass.
The system automatically disinfects, cleans, fills, seals, and stores reusable glass bottles in a fully HACCP-compliant environment, eliminating all human contact during production to ensure hygiene and safety.
The water bottling plant is continuously monitored via cloud-based diagnostics and maintained daily to ensure optimal performance. This innovative technology offers a future-ready platform capable of modular upgrades such as flavored or sparkling water.
With a production capacity of up to 2,500 bottles per day, the plant currently supports the hotel’s entire in-room water demand and has scalability potential to serve additional properties. Guests receive elegantly sealed ECOGLASS-branded reusable glass bottles as part of their complimentary in-room amenities, enhancing the guest experience too.
Its key impacts include:
Replacing approximately 700,000 single-use plastic bottles annually.
Reducing 600–650 tons of CO2 emissions annually by cutting logistics and production needs
Sanitizing and reusing glass bottles through a strict three-step purification process
Monthly water quality testing by ADAFSA-approved third-party labs, with detailed water quality information accessible to guests via a QR code printed on each bottle cap (in development)
Jonathan Brown Chief Portfolio Officer – Miral
“At Miral, we are committed to championing responsible travel and innovation across all our destinations. The launch of the UAE’s first fully automated in-house water bottling plant at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island is a powerful example of how hospitality and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. This initiative reflects our shared ambition with Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island to eliminate single-use plastics, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance the guest experience through future-ready solutions. We are proud to support forward-thinking projects that contribute to the UAE’s broader Net Zero 2050 vision.”
Nader Halim, Cluster General Manager for Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, described the project as a significant step forward that not only eliminates plastic waste and reduces emissions but also enhances the guest experience, praising his team’s hard work and dedication in bringing the ambitious vision to life.
Building on its Travel with Purpose initiatives, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island had introduced ‘Air to Water’ refill stations that have dispensed over 127,000 litres of water, while advanced purification technology, transparent operations, and local partnerships set a new benchmark for responsible hospitality in the UAE.
