The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has once again been awarded GEO Certified® Tournament status for 2025, making it the first golf event in the Middle East and the first within the DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve the prestigious sustainability recognition three years in a row.

GEO Certified®, the widely regarded, credible distinction for responsible golf events is overseen by the international non-profit organisation GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, dedicated to support and recognition for sustainability and climate action in golf. Criteria cover aspects of event staging as well as awareness-raising efforts and lasting legacies, with continual improvement points for future events an integral part of the process.

The HDDC’s successive GEO certifications reflect Dubai’s global leadership in sport and sustainability. Dubai is committed to drive positive environmental change, setting the bar and outlining the path towards a greener future for cities worldwide.