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The UAE banned plastic straws. Here is the compliant,
premium alternative.

Plastic straws are now banned in the UAE. The Ocean Straw is the premium, fully compliant alternative trusted by the region's leading cafés, restaurants, and hotels.

✓ UAE Law Compliant 🌿 Fully Biodegradable 💧 24hrs Without Going Soggy ♻️ Dishwasher Safe
The Ocean Straw served in Dubai
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The Legal Landscape

The UAE has spoken. Plastic straws are over.

Two interlocking pieces of legislation have made single-use plastic straws illegal across the UAE. Non-compliance is not a grey area — it is a matter of business licence and reputation.

UAE Federal Law — Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022
Issued by MOCCAE, this federal resolution bans the import, manufacture, and trade of single-use plastic straws nationwide. In force since 1 January 2025. A further phase effective 1 January 2026 extends the ban to cups, lids, cutlery, and food containers.
MOCCAE · Ministerial Decision No. 380 / 2022
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Dubai Emirate Law — Executive Council Resolution No. 124 of 2023
Issued by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this resolution enforces the ban within Dubai through a four-phase roadmap. Plastic straws are banned since 1 January 2025. Phase Four, active from 1 January 2026, completes the full ban on single-use plastics across the emirate's F&B sector.
Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 124 / 2023
Phase 1
Jan 2024
Plastic Bags Banned
✓ Done
Phase 2
Jun 2024
All Single-Use Bags Banned
✓ Done
Phase 3
Jan 2025
Plastic Straws, Stirrers & Styrofoam Banned
⚠ In Force Now
Non-compliance penalty
Fines &
Licence
Risk
🚫 Banned from 1 Jan 2025 — import, stock & use of plastic straws is prohibited
⚖️ Active enforcement by Dubai Municipality & MOCCAE — inspections are underway
📋 Operational restrictions & potential licence revocation for repeat offenders
✅ The Ocean Straw removes all compliance risk — immediately and permanently
The Ocean Straw

Not just compliant. Genuinely better.

Most plastic alternatives disappoint. Paper straws go soggy. Metal straws scratch. The Ocean Straw was engineered to perform exactly like plastic — while leaving nothing harmful behind.

We Supply The Food Industry With A New Standard Of Straws

The Ocean Straw is crafted entirely from a sustainably sourced, wood and plant-based material manufactured in Spain — a pioneering alternative to conventional plastics that biodegrades completely without leaving microplastics or harmful residues.

Unlike paper straws that fail mid-drink, or PLA straws that require industrial composting facilities, The Ocean Straw is a high-performance product from sip to soil. It degrades naturally back into CO₂, water, and biomass — with no additives, no PFAs, no glue, and no common food allergens.

Available through Vendego as your dedicated UAE supply partner, The Ocean Straw is the premium, field-proven choice for HoReCa operators who take compliance and guest experience equally seriously.

The Ocean Straw in use at a bar
Sustainable Drinking Straws That Stay Strong
Swedish Innovation. Finnish Material Science. Premium Reusable Straws Made in Spain.
"We are on a mission to make sustainability effortless. Our world is grappling with the proliferation of microplastics, which pose serious threats to human health, the food chain, and ecosystems."
— The Ocean Straw, Product Mission Statement
Product Features

Everything a straw should be.
Nothing it shouldn't.

Six reasons The Ocean Straw is the only sustainable straw your operation will ever need.

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24 Hours Without Going Soggy
Stays fully functional for an entire day of service. No mid-drink collapse, no disintegration in iced drinks or thick smoothies. Performs exactly like a plastic straw throughout.
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Designed for Multiple Uses
Dishwasher safe at up to 60°C for up to 10 wash cycles, making it cost-efficient for high-volume operations that want to reduce single-use waste further.
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Hot & Cold Compatible
Suitable for all beverage types — from iced cocktails and smoothies to hot coffee and tea. No warping, no leaching, no unusual taste. A true all-rounder for your full menu.
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Fully Biodegradable Material
Made from 100% wood and plant-based material, manufactured in Spain. Biodegrades naturally into CO₂, water, and biomass — faster than PLA and without leaving microplastics behind.
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Zero Harmful Substances
No glue. No PFAS (forever chemicals). No common food allergens. No toxic coatings. The Ocean Straw is certified clean from ingredient sourcing through to end-of-life decomposition.
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UAE Legally Compliant
Fully meets the requirements of both Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022 and Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 124 of 2023. Switch with confidence and zero compliance risk.
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Three colours.
One standard.
Natural, Black, and Red — all fully biodegradable, dishwasher-safe, and UAE law compliant.
Straw Comparison

How does it stack up
against the alternatives?

Not all plastic-free straws are created equal.
Here's an honest comparison of the options available to UAE F&B operators today.

Straw Type UAE Compliant Stays Rigid Hot Drinks Biodegrades Fully No Microplastics Reusable
🚫 Plastic Straw ✗ BANNED ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
📄 Paper Straw ✓ ✗ Goes soggy ✗ ✓ ✓ ✗
🌽 PLA Straw ✓ ✓ ✗ Warps ✗ Industrial only ✓ ✗
🔩 Metal Straw ✓ ✓ ✗ Burns lips ✗ ✓ ✓
🎋 Bamboo Straw ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
🌿 The Ocean Straw ✓ Fully ✓ 24h ✓ ✓ Naturally ✓ ✓ ×10 washes
Who It's For

Built for every corner
of UAE hospitality.

From specialty coffee bars to luxury hotel pools, The Ocean Straw elevates the drinking experience while keeping your business on the right side of the law.

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Cafés & Coffee Shops
Hot and cold beverages, all day long. No soggy straws, no complaints.
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Restaurants & Bistros
Table service, kids' menus, juices, and cocktails covered in one product.
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Hotels & Resorts
Pool bars, room service, fine dining — a premium feel that matches your brand.
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Juice Bars & Smoothie Shops
Wide-bore variants handle thick smoothies and bubble tea with ease.
Available Variants

Three finishes.
Every setting covered.

The Ocean Straw is available in multiple colours, sizes, and diameters to suit every beverage type and venue aesthetic.

The Ocean Straw — Natural/White
Natural / White
The original. A clean, natural finish that signals sustainability at a glance. Perfect for artisan cafés, farm-to-table restaurants, and eco-conscious brands.
The Ocean Straw — Black
Black
Sleek and contemporary. Ideal for cocktail bars, fine dining, and hotel beverage programmes where presentation is as important as performance.
The Ocean Straw — Red
Red
Bold and distinctive. A great choice for branded drinks programmes, promotions, and venues that want their sustainability story to stand out visually.
Size Range

Available in multiple diameters and lengths — standard cocktail and soft drink size, wide-bore smoothie and milkshake size, and extra-wide bubble tea size. Vendego can advise on the right spec for your menu and volume requirements.

6mm
Cocktails & Soft Drinks
Perfect for Cocktails & Soft Drinks.
8mm
Smoothies & Milkshakes
Perfect for Smoothies & Milkshakes.
10mm
Bubble Tea
Perfect for Bubble Tea, Smoothies & Milkshakes.
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Ready to be fully compliant
and impress your guests?

Get in touch with Vendego today for wholesale pricing, sample orders, and advice on the right Ocean Straw variants for your operation.

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