KEZAD Group

What KEZAD Group does

KEZAD Group (legal entity: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group LLC) is the UAE's largest operator of fully integrated economic zones, controlling a 550+ sq km industrial footprint spanning Al Ma'mourah, Al Ain, and Musaffah with direct adjacency to Khalifa Port and integration with the Etihad Rail national freight network. The company's offering is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture: the core KEZAD Logistics Park provides pre-built warehouses (587,000 sqm as of Q3 2023, with 250,000 sqm additional capacity under development), light industrial units, and build-to-suit facilities, complemented by specialized sector clusters including Abu Dhabi Food Hub, KEZAD Polymers Park, Life Sciences facilities, Metal Park (a pay-as-you-grow metals ecosystem), and automotive initiatives (Rayahel, Global Auto Hub). Supporting infrastructure includes the Josoor digital platform connecting 1,750+ tenant companies and the Sdeira Group managing 40+ residential communities.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: long-term land leases (up to 50 years), recurring facility rentals on pre-built and build-to-suit warehouses, and ancillary zone services (utilities, logistics support, permitting). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with go-to-market executed through direct B2B sales from Abu Dhabi HQ supplemented by international representative offices across China, Japan, Korea, Russia, UK, Egypt, Germany, Italy, and the UAE targeting foreign direct investment. Customer segments are horizontally split between large multinational manufacturers (Noon.com, Barakat Group, Galadari Brothers, ROX, Motherson, Emirates Global Aluminium, EMSTEEL, Tenaris) across automotive, metals, food processing, glass, and fiber optics, and SMEs served through the new AED 112M SME Hub and serviced land plots. KEZAD Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), ultimately backed by the Abu Dhabi government, and operates within the parent's Economic Cities & Free Zones vertical, which reported AED 2.87 billion in 2025 revenue (+45% YoY).

Name

KEZAD Group

Legal name

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group LLC (شركة مناطق خليفة الاقتصادية ابوظبي – مجموعه كيزاد – ذ م م)

Website

https://kezadgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KEZAD Group is the UAE's largest operator of integrated economic zones, managing 550+ sq km of industrial real estate in Abu Dhabi with direct Khalifa Port and Etihad Rail connectivity. It serves global manufacturers and SMEs through land leases, pre-built warehouses, build-to-suit facilities, and sector-specific clusters in logistics, food, metals, polymers, automotive, and life sciences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Land Lease: Long-term land leasing arrangements (up to 50-year leases) for industrial, manufacturing, and logistics facilities within the free zone
2. Facility Rentals: Pre-built and build-to-suit warehouse and manufacturing facility rentals generating recurring rental income
3. Zone Services: Various operational services including utilities, logistics support, and administrative services provided to tenants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KEZAD Group operates the UAE's largest integrated economic and industrial zones spanning over 550 square kilometres. It provides long-term land leases, pre-built warehouses, build-to-suit facilities, light industrial units and sector-specific clusters (food, automotive, metals, polymers, life sciences), all connected directly to Khalifa Port and Etihad Rail for seamless import-export and freight movement.

Product overview

KEZAD Group operates as the UAE's largest operator of fully integrated economic zones, providing a comprehensive portfolio of industrial real estate solutions and business services. The offering is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on KEZAD Logistics Park (KLP), which spans multiple locations (Al Ma'mourah, Musaffah, Al Ain) and offers pre-built warehouses, light industrial units, and logistics facilities. This core logistics platform is complemented by specialized sector-specific zones including Abu Dhabi Food Hub, KEZAD Polymers Park, Life Science Facilities, and automotive initiatives (Rayahel, Global Auto Hub), as well as Metal Park with its innovative pay-as-you-grow model. Supporting services include Build-to-Suit Facilities for custom development, Serviced Land Plots, Startup Solutions, Golden Visa Offers, and the Josoor digital networking platform connecting 1,750+ companies. Recent additions include the KEZAD SME Hub for small businesses and the ROX Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre representing AI-enabled industrial production capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Josoor: Digital platform and networking program connecting over 1,750 companies operating in KEZAD
• Sdeira Group
• KEZAD Logistics Park (KLP)
• Abu Dhabi Food Hub
• Metal Park
• KEZAD Town Centre
• Rayahel
• Global Auto Hub

Products and services

• KEZAD Logistics Park (KLP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% warehouse capacity growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Noon.commajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoon.com operates a major fulfillment center within the KEZAD zone, leveraging strategic location and port connectivity for e-commerce logistics operations
• Barakat GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarakat Group established baby food manufacturing facility in KEZAD zone, creating 200 new jobs and expanding food processing capabilities in Abu Dhabi
• Galadari BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaladari Brothers' Heavy Equipment Division operates with a 50-year land lease agreement, demonstrating long-term commitment to KEZAD zone
• ROXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROX established SUV manufacturing with Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in KEZAD, representing cutting-edge automotive production technology
• AD Ports GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing integrated port, logistics, and shipping services; KEZAD benefits from direct Khalifa Port connectivity
• MothersonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal automotive components manufacturer operates manufacturing hub within KEZAD zone for regional production
• Emirates Global AluminiummajorOthersMajor industrial tenant utilizing KEZAD logistics network for aluminium manufacturing and export operations
• EMSTEEL GroupmajorOthersSteel manufacturing operations integrated into KEZAD industrial ecosystem
• Al Ghurair Iron & SteelmajorOthersIron and steel manufacturing facility operating within KEZAD zone
• TenarismajorOthersGlobal oil and gas industry manufacturer operating in KEZAD for regional market supply

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Aldar Properties: Aldar Properties is a leading Abu Dhabi real estate developer and significant counterparty to KEZAD, having acquired AED 570M of KEZAD logistics warehouses and serving as a key capital-recycling partner for the zone's asset monetization strategy.

Broad incumbents

• AD Ports Group: AD Ports Group is KEZAD's publicly-listed parent company and one of the world's largest integrated port and free zone operators, owning Khalifa Port and operating multiple free zones including KEZAD across the UAE.
• DP World: DP World is one of the world's largest port operators headquartered in Dubai, with significant free zone operations globally including JAFZA, providing industrial real estate and logistics services comparable to KEZAD.

Emerging players

• NEOM: NEOM is a Saudi Arabian mega-project under development including planned industrial and logistics zones, representing an emerging competitor targeting Gulf-region manufacturers and reshoring opportunities similar to KEZAD.
• Duqm Special Economic Zone: Duqm SEZ is an emerging large-scale special economic zone in Oman offering port-adjacent industrial land and warehousing, attracting heavy industry and manufacturers in competition with KEZAD for regional investment.

Direct peers

• Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA): HFZA operates a free zone in Sharjah providing industrial plots, warehouses, and labor accommodations, competing with KEZAD for SME and mid-market manufacturers in the UAE.
• Dubai Industrial City: Dubai Industrial City is a purpose-built industrial city in Dubai offering manufacturing and logistics facilities with comparable tenant profiles to KEZAD, targeting similar food, logistics, and light manufacturing customers.
• JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority): JAFZA is the Middle East's largest free zone and KEZAD's most direct UAE competitor, offering similar industrial land leasing, warehousing, and logistics services to multinational manufacturers in Dubai.
• Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone): SAIF Zone is a UAE-based free zone offering industrial land and warehouse leasing to manufacturers and logistics companies, competing directly with KEZAD for tenants in the Northern Emirates.

Regional players

• Sohar Port and Freezone: Sohar Port and Freezone in Oman is a regional competitor offering port-adjacent industrial land leasing and warehousing services, competing with KEZAD for regional manufacturers seeking Gulf-based industrial locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KizadUAE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kizaduae
• Instagraminstagram.com/kezadgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/KizadUAE

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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