Abu Dhabi Sets Guinness World Record with Recycled Plastic Mosaic Mural
Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group have set a new Guinness World Records title by creating the world’s largest mosaic mural made from recycled plastic bottle caps.
The mural covers an area of 25 square metres and features global recycling symbols. It was created using 24,846 recycled plastic caps, with the effort taking a total of 18 non-continuous hours. More than 350 people, including families, students and visitors, took part in the record attempt.
A special ceremony was held at the park on December 18 to celebrate the achievement, attended by representatives from Tadweer Group, Umm Al Emarat Park, and Guinness World Records officials.
Earlier in December, both partners invited the Abu Dhabi community to join the initiative, encouraging residents to help fix recycled bottle caps onto the mural. The activity combined creativity with environmental action and highlighted the importance of community involvement in sustainability.
The event marked the final stage of a campaign launched in July under the slogan “One Cap Supports Your Path to Sustainability.” The initiative aimed to raise environmental awareness and promote shared responsibility by encouraging residents to donate used bottle caps at collection points across the city. Several schools and partner organisations also participated.
Tadweer Group prepared the mural design and supplied the bottle caps, while Umm Al Emarat Park provided free access to the park during daily working sessions held from December 8 to 10, to allow wider public participation.
Abdulwahid Juma, Executive Director of Communications and Awareness at Tadweer Group, said the achievement reflects the group’s vision of turning waste into value through community participation. He added that the initiative supports Tadweer’s long-term goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste away from landfills by 2030.
Rasha Qublawi, official spokesperson for Umm Al Emarat Park, said the record highlights the community’s strong commitment to sustainability. She noted that beyond the world record, the initiative’s true value lies in spreading environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable behaviour through collective action.
The project stands as a strong example of how recycled materials can be transformed into meaningful art, earning global recognition while promoting sustainability and teamwork in the United Arab Emirates.
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