Jafza expands Logistics Park with Dh90 million investment

Dubai: Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has expanded its logistics park with a strategic Dh90 million investment in Phase 2 of its cutting-edge Logistics Park. Jafza has added 360,000 square feet of Grade A- facilities including modern offices, customisable units, temperature- controlled warehouses, loading docks, and enhanced power capacity to support diverse industries. Jafza’s expansion aligns with the UAE’s push to grow its logistics sector to Dh200 billion annually in the next seven years.

Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer, Parks and 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.”

He added, “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.”

With the Middle East and Africa’s freight and logistics market set to hit $235.8 billion by 2031, demand for advanced warehousing is accelerating, including in Dubai, where sectors like manufacturing, logistics, construction, and e-commerce are driving growth.

The facility leverages Jafza’s connectivity with Jebel Ali Port, offering advanced storage, handling, and freight solutions for industries such as technology, automotive, fashion, and food. It also provides value-added services like packaging, labelling, quality control, and real-time inventory tracking.

The park supports re-exports, domestic fulfilment, and import-export consolidation, catering to businesses looking for efficient logistics solutions. Designed with sustainability in mind, it incorporates precast concrete, off-site construction, and skylights to reduce environmental impact and energy consumption.

Jafza currently hosts 10,890 companies from 150 countries, supporting over 160,000 jobs and contributing Dh620 billion in trade annually. The first phase of the expansion, completed in November 2023, spans 562,507 square feet and includes*Grade-A dry and pharma storage units, temperature-controlled warehouses, and office spaces.