Dubai is gearing up for a landmark plastic ban, transforming how the city uses and disposes of single-use plastics.
From Jan 1, 2025, products like plastic straws, cups, stirrers, and table covers will be banned across Dubai.
The initiative aims to promote eco-friendly habits, safeguard the environment, and support sustainable development.
The ban was planned in three phases starting late 2023, allowing businesses to adapt before full implementation in 2026.
Plastic stirrers Plastic straws Styrofoam food containers Plastic cotton swabs Plastic cups
Expect replacements like paper straws, bamboo cotton swabs, and cups made of biodegradable materials.
Takeaways and food delivery services will no longer use Styrofoam or plastic-based packaging materials.
A 2023 ban targeted single-use plastic bags thinner than 57 micrometres, marking the start of Dubai’s plastic-free journey.