At Dubai Go Tours, we are committed to promoting responsible tourism that respects the environment, nurtures local cultures, and contributes positively to local economies. Our Responsible Travel Policy outlines our dedication to creating travel experiences that are both enjoyable and sustainable, ensuring that our operations benefit our guests, the environment, and the communities we serve.
Sustainable Operations
1. Minimizing Environmental Impact:
We strive to reduce our environmental footprint by adopting sustainable practices in our operations. This includes using fuel-efficient vehicles, reducing waste, and encouraging digital itineraries and tickets to minimize paper use.
2. Supporting Local Conservation Efforts:
Dubai Go Tours actively participates in and contributes to local conservation projects and wildlife protection initiatives. We ensure that our tours comply with environmental guidelines and seek to educate our travelers about local wildlife and ecosystems.
Cultural Respect and Support
1. Promoting Cultural Awareness:
We educate our travelers about the local customs, traditions, and etiquette of Dubai and the broader UAE to foster respect and understanding between visitors and local communities.
2. Supporting Local Artisans and Businesses:
Where possible, we incorporate visits to local artisans and community projects into our tours, providing an authentic cultural experience for guests while directly supporting local economies.
Economic Responsibility
1. Fair Employment Practices:
Dubai Go Tours is committed to fair labor practices. We ensure that all our staff, from tour guides to office personnel, are recruited ethically and compensated fairly for their work.
2. Encouraging Local Employment:
We prioritize hiring local staff and providing them with training and development opportunities. This approach helps nurture local talent and ensure the economic benefits of tourism are shared within the community.
Safety and Accessibility
1. Ensuring Guest Safety:
The safety of our guests is paramount. We adhere to strict safety guidelines and conduct regular audits of all our equipment and vehicles to maintain high safety standards.
2. Promoting Accessibility:
We aim to make our tours accessible to everyone, including travelers with disabilities. We are continually assessing our tours and adapting our services to improve accessibility.
Ethical Practices
1. Child Protection:
We adhere to a strict policy against the exploitation of children. Dubai Go Tours does not promote tours or activities that exploit children economically, sexually, or in any other form.
2. Animal Welfare:
We promote the ethical treatment of animals. We do not support or include activities in our tours that exploit or harm animals for entertainment or other purposes.
Community Engagement
1. Community Support Projects:
We engage in community support projects aimed at improving local infrastructure, education, and healthcare. These projects are selected in close consultation with community leaders to ensure they meet the actual needs of the community.
2. Visitor Guidelines:
We provide guidelines to our visitors on how to support local communities respectfully and responsibly, including advice on appropriate gifts or donations and how to interact respectfully with local residents.
Feedback and Continuous Improvement
We welcome feedback from our clients and local communities to improve our practices continuously. Dubai Go Tours is committed to reviewing and updating our Responsible Travel Policy regularly to adapt to new challenges and opportunities in sustainable tourism.