Dubai Industrial City

What Dubai Industrial City does

Dubai Industrial City is a wholly-owned industrial free-zone business district operated by Dubai Industrial City LLC, a subsidiary of TECOM Group PJSC (itself part of Dubai Holding), established in 2004 to develop the UAE's manufacturing and logistics ecosystem. The district offers a diversified industrial real estate portfolio across industrial land (plots from 62,000 sq ft to over 5 million sq ft), ready-to-use warehouses (5,132-11,250 sq ft, with cold/chemical/general storage options), workers' accommodation, commercial spaces (500-80,000 sq ft), showrooms, open yards, and retail outlets, all organized within six sector-dedicated zones covering base metals, machinery, minerals, food and beverage, transport, and chemicals. Heavy industrial infrastructure including power access up to 4MW per plot is provided, with strategic multimodal connectivity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and the Etihad Rail freight terminal.

The business operates a subscription/recurring revenue model primarily through long and short-term leases, with go-to-market executed via enterprise field sales supported by dedicated account managers, government-coordinated licensing, and digital inquiry channels. The district serves 1,100+ customers and 350+ operational factories across a community of more than 5,000 professionals, with named tenants spanning multinational manufacturers (Unilever, Bentley, Al Ghurair), regional players (Batchy, Assent Steel, ALAS Emirates Ready Mix), and growth-stage SMEs in pharmaceuticals (MD Pharma), mobility and EVs (Legend Holding Group), and other verticals. Pricing is described as competitive and market-aligned but is not publicly disclosed.

Dubai Industrial City functions as the industrial-vertical pillar of TECOM Group's broader free-zone portfolio, which also includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Design District, Dubai Science Park, and Dubai Production City. Recent strategic activity centers on capital mobilization for tenants (Emirates Development Bank partnership with AED 1.3 billion+ in cumulative financing; Emirates Growth Fund SME partnership), high-value anchor commitments (Legend Holding AED 300 million mobility and green energy hub launching 2027; MD Pharma AED 130 million IV solutions facility), and alignment with UAE industrial policy (Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, Dubai Economic Agenda D33). The district does not currently generate software, AI, or digital platform revenue; its competitive position is grounded in physical infrastructure, location, and regulatory framework rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Dubai Industrial City

Legal name

Dubai Industrial City LLC

Website

https://dubaiindustrialcity.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dubai Industrial City is a UAE-based industrial free zone under TECOM Group PJSC that leases industrial land, warehouses, workers' accommodation, commercial spaces, and retail across six sector-specific zones. It serves 1,100+ manufacturing and logistics customers including 350+ operational factories in Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Real Estate

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Logistics Property Management (BPAJAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Dock Container Yards (Near-Port Overflow Yards) (TLALAJAK), Full Container Storage Yards (Loaded Container Yards) (TLALAJAD), Inland Container Depots (ICD) / Inland Ports (TLALAJAB), Empty Container Depots (ECD) & Container Yards (CY) (TLAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Industrial real estate
• Industrial land leasing
• Warehouse leasing
• Logistics hub
• Manufacturing zones

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Industrial Land Leasing: Long-term lease arrangements for industrial land parcels ranging from 62,000 sq ft to over 5 million sq ft, with fully functional infrastructure and power access up to 4 megawatts per plot. Revenue is generated through recurring land rental payments from manufacturing companies.
2. Warehouse Rental: Short and long-term lease of high-powered, ready-to-use warehouses ranging from 5,132 to 11,250 sq ft, with flexible spacing through multiple jointed units. Includes options for cold storage, chemical storage, and general storage.
3. Commercial Spaces: Modern office buildings and flexible commercial spaces with surrounding greenery, located near manufacturing and logistics facilities. Revenue generated from commercial space rentals.
4. Workers' Accommodation: Conveniently located, safe, and modern workers' accommodation offering essential facilities and amenities including sports and leisure facilities, retail areas, outdoor spaces, and Wi-Fi.
5. Open Yards and Showrooms: Securely monitored, fully fenced tarmacked open yard facilities for storage of construction materials, equipment, and vehicles. Showrooms provide prominent locations with excellent product exposure, flexible layouts, storage solutions, and training facilities.
6. Retail Outlets: Retail spaces providing direct reach to workers' accommodation and surrounding communities, serving the daily needs of over 5,000 professionals in the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dubai Industrial City is a free-zone industrial district in Dubai that leases industrial land, warehouses, commercial spaces, workers' accommodation, open yards, showrooms, and retail outlets to manufacturing and logistics companies. Its offerings are organized across six sector-specific zones (base metals, machinery, minerals, food and beverage, transport, and chemicals) with power access up to 4MW per plot and direct connectivity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and the Etihad Rail freight terminal.

Product overview

Dubai Industrial City is a comprehensive industrial park and logistics hub offering a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate products within a masterplan of six sector-specific zones (base metals, machinery, minerals, food and beverage, transport, and chemicals). The platform operates as a unified ecosystem combining core industrial real estate products (Industrial Land, Warehouses, Open Yards, Showrooms) with supporting facilities (Workers' Accommodation, Commercial Spaces, Retail outlets) and specialized business services (in5 Centres for startups, GoFreelance for independent professionals). The district also provides venue facilities for events and conferences, creating an integrated environment for manufacturing and logistics companies to establish and grow operations with access to regional and international markets via Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Land Long-term lease industrial land plots ranging from 62,000 sq ft to over 5 million sq ft with fully functional infrastructure and power access of up to 4 megawatts per plot, suitable for light to medium manufacturing and logistics operations across six sector-specific zones.
• Warehouses Short or long-term lease warehouses ranging from 5,132 to 11,250 sq ft, with flexible spaces and multiple jointed units for logistics, cold storage, chemical storage, and general storage, including office space and retail showrooms.
• Workers' Accommodation Safe and modern workers' accommodation conveniently located near manufacturing and logistics facilities, with sports and leisure facilities, retail areas, outdoor spaces, and Wi-Fi; currently available for male workers.
• Commercial Spaces Modern buildings and flexible office spaces with surrounding greenery, located near manufacturing and logistics facilities, with office sizes ranging from 500 sq ft to 80,000 sq ft, either fitted or unfitted and customizable to company requirements.
• Open Yards Securely monitored, fully fenced and tarmacked open yard facilities with perimeter lighting for storage of construction materials, equipment, vehicles, and other bulk items.
• Showrooms Prominently located showrooms providing excellent product exposure with highly flexible layouts, storage solutions, and training facilities.
• Retail Retail outlets providing direct access to workers' accommodation and surrounding communities of over 5,000 professionals, serving the retail needs of the industrial district.
• in5 Centres Innovation centres supporting entrepreneurs and startups through creative workspaces, training programs, mentorship, and networking events with investors; includes four centres: in5 Technology (Dubai Internet City), in5 Design (Dubai Design District), in5 Media (Dubai Production City), and in5 Science (Dubai Science Park).
• GoFreelance Freelance work package enabling independent professionals to establish businesses in technology, media, design, and education sectors across Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Design District.
• Venue Facilities Conference and event venues including amphitheatres, auditoriums, conference facilities, outdoor activations, and sound stages for corporate events, summits, workshops, and meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 customers and 350+ operational factories established within the district
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Legend Holding GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2025Agreement to establish a comprehensive mobility and green energy solutions facility in Dubai Industrial City with an investment of AED 300 million ($81.69 million). The facility spanning more than 1 million sq ft will serve as a one-stop solution for the mobility sector, integrating automotive supply chain needs with dedicated assembly line zones for Legend Motorcycles to assemble 15,000 EV and non-EV industrial motorcycles annually. Project aligned with UAE's Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'. Scheduled to launch in 2027.
• MD Pharma FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2025AED 130 million partnership to produce intravenous solutions for GCC and African export markets. This partnership supports Dubai Industrial City's pharmaceutical sector growth and expands healthcare manufacturing capabilities within the district.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA): UAE's flagship industrial free zone operated by DP World, also located in Dubai and adjacent to Jebel Ali Port. JAFZA offers industrial land, warehouses, and offices to manufacturing and logistics tenants, directly competing with Dubai Industrial City for the same multinational tenant base.
• Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD): Abu Dhabi's flagship industrial and logistics free zone operated by AD Ports Group. KIZAD offers industrial land, warehouses, and deep-water port access across sector-specific zones, directly competing for large-scale manufacturers and logistics tenants in the UAE.
• Dubai South (Dubai World Central): Master-planned city adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport, combining residential, commercial, logistics, and industrial zones including a dedicated logistics district. Overlaps with Dubai Industrial City on logistics/light manufacturing tenants and on the airport-adjacent positioning.
• Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone): UAE free zone offering industrial land, warehouses, and office space for manufacturing and trading companies. Directly comparable to Dubai Industrial City in product mix (plots, warehouses, showrooms) and competing for the same SME manufacturer segment.
• Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ): UAE economic zone combining industrial, commercial, and free zone authority offerings with industrial plots and warehouses at competitive pricing. Competes with Dubai Industrial City for cost-sensitive manufacturers and logistics tenants.
• Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA): Sharjah-based free zone focused on industrial and trading tenants with land, warehouses, and offices adjacent to Sharjah port. Comparable offering profile to Dubai Industrial City and an active alternative for manufacturers evaluating UAE locations.
• Ajman Free Zone (AFZ): UAE free zone offering industrial plots, warehouses, and offices to manufacturing and trading firms. Competes with Dubai Industrial City primarily on price for SMEs and light manufacturers.
• Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA): UAE free zone providing industrial plots, warehouses, and trading offices with port access on the Indian Ocean coast. Comparable to Dubai Industrial City's product portfolio and competing for industrial tenants willing to consider UAE alternatives.

Regional players

• MODON (Saudi Industrial Cities & Technology Zones Authority): Saudi government authority operating 30+ industrial cities across the Kingdom offering industrial land, warehouses, and sector zones. Regional comparable to Dubai Industrial City at GCC scale, competing for manufacturers evaluating UAE versus Saudi industrial locations.
• Duqm Special Economic Zone Authority: Oman-based SEZ with deep-water port, dry dock, and dedicated industrial zones for heavy manufacturing, logistics, and chemicals. Regional comparable to Dubai Industrial City given shared GCC industrial-zone business model and overlapping target sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DubaiIndCity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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