Dubai Industrial City Expands by 13.9 Million Sq.Ft. to Bolster Manufacturing Sector in the UAE

Dubai Industrial City, a leading industrial and logistics hub in the region and part of TECOM Group PJSC, has announced a significant expansion that can strengthen the manufacturing sector in the UAE. It has acquired a massive space of 13.9 million square feet of additional land as a part of this strategic move. The announcement was made on May 27-28 during the Make it in the Emirates Forum in Abu Dhabi program. This acquisition promises a boost to the country’s manufacturing sector, enhancing local supply chains and expanding the home-grown manufacturing sector in Dubai and the UAE. The significant acquisition by Dubai Industrial City is likely to encourage foreign players eyeing a business setup in Dubai to benefit from its growth trajectory.

Dubai Industrial City secured this expansion through a massive transaction of AED 410 million. It was announced in the presence of notable figures like the UAE Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, Sarah Al Amiri. Other key figures present during the announcement include Omar Al Suwaidi, the Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Malek Al Malek, Chairman of TECOM Group, Abdulla Belhoul, the Chief Executive Officer of TECOM Group, and Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group.

The new operational capacity comes as a response to the remarkable performance and demand evident in recent months. The Dubai Industrial City recorded an occupancy rate of 97% in the first quarter of 2024 in its land lease portfolio. This marks an impressive Y-o-Y increment of 12%. This phase comes after a robust growth trajectory in 2023, with its customer base recording a 17% increment. This portfolio includes more than 1000 international, regional, and local companies.

One of the key attractions of the newly acquired plots is its strategic location. It is seamlessly connected to the rest of the country, enhancing the land bank of Dubai International City. This expansion is strategically aligned with other growth initiatives in the country like the Make it in the Emirates, Operation 300bn, and the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’. All these initiatives collectively fuelled increased demand for high-quality industrial spaces in the region.

With this expansion, the role of Dubai Industrial City as a premier destination for manufacturing and industrial activities further solidifies. Dubai continues to make significant contributions to the vision of the UAE to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub. The city aims to attract more investment by providing high-quality industrial space and supporting local manufacturers. Thus, it supports the diversification and economic resilience of the UAE.