Dubai: DP World plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai, it announced on Sunday, after being based in Jebel Ali, at the heart of its port and free zone operations, since it was established under its current name in September 2005.
DP World’s new head office, which is a nine-storey building in 37,300 square metres of space, will accommodate approximately 800 staff, the company revealed. "We are confident our new state-of-the-art home will facilitate our continued growth,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, when announcing the plan.
The first two floors are for external stakeholders and visitors – with space for casual meetings and dining to VIP meeting rooms and facilities. The project will include a sustainable approach to the construction of the building itself, with the use of electric golf carts to serve as transport. Both employees and visitors can utilise these carts, ensuring ease of movement within the premises.
“As a hub on the 2040 Dubai Urban Masterplan, Expo City Dubai is committed to providing an ecosystem for sustainable growth across Dubai’s key sector,” said Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority.
Dr. Amr El Sabban, Group Senior Vice President, Planning and Project Management at DP World, added: “One of the key features of the building is its status as state-of-the art smart building.. Some of the key components include: energy efficient solutions, building management systems, intelligent elevator systems, and smart audio-video monitoring.”
The building also includes an automated parking area. The project also provides surface car parking facilities near the entrances specifically designated for EV charging. Dubai-based DEC Dynamic Design Studio was in charge of creating the facility.
