Your hub for smarter

A water droplet.
A water droplet.
A water droplet.

water choices

I Drink Local is your hub for clear, everyday guidance on all things filtered water—what it is, why it matters, where to find it, and how it fits effortlessly into your lifestyle.

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Simple.
Local.
Logical.

A water droplet.

We believe water should be simple—fresh, filtered, and close to home. No bottles, no waste. Just smarter sips that make sense for your health, your wallet, and your planet.

Why it

matters?

Understanding your water matters. I Drink Local helps you see what’s in your glass, how filtration improves it, and why choosing filtered tap water is a smart, confidence-building shift for your home.

Make the world a better place one cup at a time

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    Cut the waste

    No bottles. 
No landfill guilt.

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    From pipes to people

    Filtered water is safe, reliable, and already here.

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    What you drink

    Because the water you drink says a lot about you.

The mission

we’re pouring into.

A water droplet.

As your hub for filtered-water knowledge, we’re here to inspire people to choose filtered water and see the everyday benefits it brings—making life feel lighter, fresher, and more mindful, one glass at a time.

Thirsty for
collaboration?

Know a UAE spot serving filtered water? Tag it. Share it. Claim it with I Drink Local.

Some water brands spend millions on marketing. Your tap just does the job — quietly, cleanly, and affordably. The real ‘smart water’ is the one that flows right into your glass. Smart water doesn’t need a label. It’s ju
You don’t need spells or wands — just a good filter. Watch your tap turn basic water into liquid gold, right before your eyes. The filter does the heavy lifting. Activated carbon and membranes trap chlorine, rust, microplastics, and odd
You’re not just saving water — you’re saving cash. Filtered water costs less, tastes better, and gives your wallet a reason to smile. That’s what we call a refreshing return. Take smarter sips that make sense for your health,
That plastic bottle might quench your thirst in minutes, but it sticks around for centuries. Switching to filtered tap water means saying goodbye to single-use waste and hello to a cleaner planet. 

Do your part and contribute to a greener Dubai. 
#I
Yep, you read that right. A litre of bottled water can have around a quarter-million plastic particles. Your tap + filter? Much cleaner choice. We believe water should be simple—fresh, filtered, and close to home. No bottles, no waste. Just sm
No need to go for imported blood — we prefer the local kind. #IDrinkLocal #Halloween
Even the ghosts know hydration is key. Stay spooky, stay smart. #IDrinkLocal #Halloween
Born from science. Perfected by nature. This Halloween, raise a glass to the smarter creation. #IDrinkLocal #ItsAlive #Halloween
The InterContinental Dubai Marina makes it easy for guests to support a greener Dubai. Local filtered tap water is offered as the default in the hotel rooms, conference areas, event spaces, and around the pool. No plastic. No shipments. No waste.

An initiative by

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Born from our belief that sustainability isn’t abstract—it’s built through simple, everyday actions that add up to lasting change.

Why I Drink Local?

Everyday choices
Small, conscious shifts in our routines—what we drink, how we live—create momentum for a healthier planet.

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Collective impact
When individual actions connect, they form a movement. Communities thrive when sustainability is shared, not siloed.

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Lasting change
True sustainability is measured in what endures: cleaner environments, smarter habits, and a brighter future.