Emirates Upcycles and Donates Over 400 Strollers to Local Non-Profit Organizations

Emirates has today announced that following the purchase of 1,000 new strollers for complimentary guest use last December, they have repurposed and donated 430 used strollers to local non-profit organizations.

Emirates Upcycles and Donates 400+ Strollers to Local UAE Non-Profit Organizations - Courtesy Emirates

On Wednesday (May 6, 2026), Emirates announced that in the spirit of collaboration and care for the community, Emirates Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, dnata4good and several local non-profit organisations have come together to deliver 430 baby strollers to children in need.  Last December, Emirates purchased 1000 new strollers for customers and set aside older models for repurposing.  The Emirates Airport Services team transported the spare airport strollers to the Emirates Engineering Facility and team who upcycled them.  The strollers are high quality, so the team only needed to make minor adjustments to branding, and added their signature tag made from the leather of Business Class seats, which reads, ‘Donated with love by Emirates.’  Next, dnata’s employee-driven initiative – ‘dnata4good,’ stepped in to identify several local entities to deliver them to, including Hope Amel UAE, Senses and Al Noor. 

The instantly recognizable red strollers are available on a complimentary basis at Emirates’ dedicated hub in Dubai International Airport (DXB).  Families travelling through Terminal 3 can borrow a stroller from a dedicated stand and use them to make their journey smoother from check-in to boarding and upon arrival to Dubai.  Helping parents navigate the airport with greater ease and comfort, they are regularly sanitized for hygiene and are ideal for infants, toddlers and children with accessible travel needs, during longer walks between gates or lounge visits.

Hope‑Amel UAE is a grassroots humanitarian initiative based in Dubai that began in 2020 with a simple yet powerful mission of supporting mothers and families in need across the UAE.  Founded by Canadian Iraqi expatriate Abbie Kadom, the group started as a Facebook support page and quickly grew into a thriving network of volunteers and donors.  Hope-Amel collects essential items such as diapers, baby formula, pre-loved baby gear and other necessities, distributing them to families experiencing hardship to ease financial burdens and foster dignity.

Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs is a Dubai-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and young adults through tailored care, education and life-skills development.  Established to provide both residential and day-care services, Senses offers a nurturing, structured environment where students receive specialized therapy, vocational training and personalized learning programs designed to foster independence and confidence. Beyond daily care, the organisation works closely with families and the wider community to promote inclusion, dignity and long-term opportunity for people of determination in the UAE.

Al Noor Rehabilitation & Welfare Association for People of Determination is a long-standing non-profit organization in Dubai dedicated to empowering people of determination and individuals with additional needs through education, therapy, vocational training and comprehensive care.  Al Noor has grown into a key community resource providing holistic programs that combine specialized instruction, rehabilitation services and individual intervention plans tailored to each student’s needs.  It supports over 200 students from diverse backgrounds, offering therapies, life-skills development, work placement opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to enhance independence and social inclusion.  

Al Noor also works to raise awareness about disability issues, trains professionals and families, and partners with corporates and volunteers to broaden its impact and foster greater inclusion in the UAE.

Source: Emirates