JAFZA Invests AED 90 Million to Expand Logistics Park
JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone) is reinforcing its position with a strategic AED 90 million investment in the second phase of its state-of-the-art Logistics Park. The expansion adds 360,000 square feet of Grade-A facilities. It aligns with the UAE’s push to grow its logistics sector to AED 200 billion annually in the next seven years. It also cements Dubai’s role in international trade.
The second phase delivers world-class infrastructure, including modern offices, customizable units, and temperature-controlled warehouses. It also features loading docks and enhanced power capacity to support diverse industries.
Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer, Parks & Zones, DP World GCC, said: “The expansion of JAFZA Logistics Park reflects our commitment to helping businesses compete globally and simultaneously drive foreign investment into Dubai. Phase 1 was fully leased before completion, highlighting strong demand for quality logistics and warehousing, and Phase 2 takes this a step further – offering flexible, high-quality solutions to support growth in multiple sectors. This brings the total area of JAFZA Logistics Park to over 922,000 square feet as we continue to grow our state-of-the-art infrastructure.”
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The Middle East and Africa’s freight and logistics market is set to hit $235.8 billion by 2031. As a result, demand for advanced warehousing is accelerating. This growth is particularly evident in Dubai, where sectors like manufacturing, logistics, construction, and e-commerce are driving unprecedented expansion.
The newly expanded park helps close this gap by offering market access through JAFZA’s connectivity with Jebel Ali Port. It also provides advanced storage and handling solutions, including contract logistics, freight forwarding, and freight management. These services cover everything from tech and automotive parts to fashion and packaged food. It also provides value-added services like packaging, labeling, and quality control, along with real-time inventory tracking. Additionally, it enables re-exports, domestic fulfillment, and import-export consolidation.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the Park incorporates precast concrete and off-site construction methods to minimize environmental impact. It also features skylights to maximize natural daylight and reduce energy consumption.
JAFZA currently hosts 10,890 companies from 150 countries, supporting over 160,000 jobs and contributing AED 620 billion in trade annually. Phase 1, completed in November 2023, spans 562,507 square feet. It features Grade-A dry and pharma storage units, temperature-controlled warehouses, and office spaces.