What DAMAC Digital does

DAMAC Digital is the data center and digital infrastructure arm of DAMAC Group, a UAE-based diversified conglomerate founded by Hussain Sajwani. Established in 2022 and headquartered in Dubai, the company provides AI-ready data center infrastructure targeting hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and AI-driven enterprises across 13 countries spanning the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America. The company has a planned IT capacity landbank of 6,000MW across 35+ sites, with ten new sites broken ground in 2025 and targeting 700MW operational by Q1 2027 and 2GW by end of Q1 2028. Capital backing comes from DAMAC Group, enabling multi-billion dollar investment commitments including at least $20 billion for US data centers, $2.3 billion for Indonesia, and over $3 billion for Southeast Asia as a whole.

The company's product portfolio comprises three interconnected offerings: Hyperscale Data Centers for large-scale cloud and AI deployments with accelerated modular deployment; Enterprise Colocation Services providing secure, carrier-neutral hosting (Tier III+ certified with 99.982% uptime SLA) from single racks to dedicated suites; and Build-to-Suit Data Centers delivering fully customized facilities and AI campuses with configurable power densities from 40kW to 150kW+ per rack. Technical differentiators include liquid cooling infrastructure compatible with the latest generation of AI accelerators in over 90 percent of facilities, AI-powered precision cooling, and direct carrier-neutral interconnection with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The company also operates an AI Solutions property (damacai.com), suggesting broader ecosystem ambitions.

DAMAC Digital's business model is B2B enterprise colocation and build-to-suit, with custom quote-based contracts tailored to capacity, location, and term. Revenue is generated through managed services for both colocation and long-term capital project build-outs, supplemented by post-deployment managed services. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales targeting hyperscaler procurement teams, supported by formal partnerships with five global hyperscalers. Distribution is relationship-driven, leveraging DAMAC Group's brand reputation, with marketing centered on industry events (Datacloud Global Congress), ESG/sustainability reporting, and a 24/7 customer portal for post-sale facility management.

Name

DAMAC Digital

Legal name

DAMAC Digital

Website

https://damacdigital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DAMAC Digital is the data center arm of UAE-based DAMAC Group, providing AI-ready hyperscale data centers, enterprise colocation, and build-to-suit facilities across 13 countries with 6,000MW of planned IT capacity, targeting hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI-driven enterprises globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572), Electronic Computers (3571), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Asset Management (DAM) (HDAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Retrieval, Distribution & Reuse Workflows (Interoperability/APIs) (MPAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Data center colocation
• Hyperscale infrastructure
• Build-to-suit data centers
• AI-ready liquid cooling
• Carrier-neutral hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hyperscale Colocation: Tier III+ certified colocation services for hyperscalers and large enterprises, providing scalable data center space, power, and connectivity with 99.982% uptime SLA.
2. Build-to-Suit Data Centers: Fully custom-built data centers and AI campuses purpose-built for client specifications, including site selection, design, and deployment. Revenue recognized as long-term capital projects with managed services post-deployment.
3. Enterprise Colocation Services: Secure, scalable, carrier-neutral hosting for enterprises, cloud providers, and hyperscalers, offering single racks, private cages, and dedicated suites with flexible and secure hosting solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DAMAC Digital provides hyperscale, enterprise colocation, and build-to-suit data center infrastructure for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI-driven enterprises. Services span site selection, design, deployment, and managed colocation across 13 countries, with AI-ready liquid cooling in over 90% of facilities and Tier III+ certification. Revenue is generated through long-term colocation and capital project contracts rather than the sale of software or hardware.

Product overview

DAMAC Digital is a global digital infrastructure provider offering a portfolio of three interconnected data center solutions: Hyperscale Data Centers for large-scale cloud and AI deployments with accelerated deployment and modular designs; Enterprise Colocation Services providing secure, carrier-neutral hosting for enterprises and hyperscalers with Tier III+ certification and 99.982% uptime; and Build-to-Suit Data Centers delivering customized facilities and AI campuses tailored to specific power, cooling, and workload requirements. The three product lines share common infrastructure foundations including carrier/cloud neutrality, AI-optimized high-density rack configurations, and renewable energy integration, allowing customers to scale from single racks to expansive multi-megawatt AI campuses within the same provider ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyperscale Data Centers Hyperscale data center services designed to support demanding AI, cloud, and enterprise applications at scale, with accelerated deployment through modular designs and pre-approved infrastructure, carrier- and cloud-neutral connectivity, and resilient power and cooling for hyperscalers and large enterprises.
• Enterprise Colocation Services
• Build-to-Suit Data Centers

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000MW planned IT capacity landbank across 13 countries and 35+ sites
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HypercocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, DAMAC Digital acquired Finnish data center developer Hyperco, expanding its European presence and adding capabilities in the Nordic data center market.
• Five Global HyperscalerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAMAC Digital has established formal partnerships with five global hyperscalers, serving AI-driven workloads and supporting massive data center capacity requirements across its 13-country footprint. These partnerships are central to the company's hyperscale data center strategy.
• JLL IndonesiaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJLL Indonesia facilitated a landmark land acquisition enabling DAMAC Digital to secure 50,000 square meters in Cikarang, Bekasi, for a USD 2.3 billion AI-powered data center development projected to exceed 144MW capacity. JLL acted as a real estate consulting partner for the transaction.
• PPC (Public Power Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAMAC-PPC joint venture for a €150 million data center project in Greece, part of the DAMAC-PPC partnership in the Spata-Artemida region of Attica, Greece.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stack Infrastructure: Private hyperscale data center platform operating across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC with AI-ready capacity and direct hyperscaler relationships. Comparable to DAMAC Digital on hyperscale focus, AI infrastructure, and multi-region footprint.
• Vantage Data Centers: Global hyperscale data center operator with campuses across North America, EMEA, and APAC, focused on sustainability and high-density AI workloads. Comparable to DAMAC Digital on greenfield hyperscale campuses, sustainability positioning, and AI workload support.
• EdgeConneX: Private hyperscale and edge data center provider serving cloud, AI, and content customers globally. Comparable to DAMAC Digital on hyperscale build-to-suit capabilities and direct relationships with global cloud and AI customers.
• Yondr Group: Private hyperscale data center developer specializing in build-to-suit and large-scale AI campuses for global hyperscalers. Comparable to DAMAC Digital on hyperscale build-to-suit delivery, AI-readiness, and emerging-market expansion strategy.
• GDS Holdings: Asia-focused carrier-neutral data center operator serving hyperscalers with high-density, AI-ready facilities across China and Southeast Asia. Closely comparable to DAMAC Digital on Asian market focus, hyperscale customer mix, and high-density AI workload support.
• Digital Realty: One of the largest global hyperscale and enterprise colocation operators with extensive footprint across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Most directly comparable to DAMAC Digital on hyperscale colocation, AI-ready capacity, and global delivery to cloud and enterprise customers.
• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection leader operating IBX data centers worldwide with direct cloud on-ramps to all major hyperscalers. Comparable to DAMAC Digital on carrier-neutral interconnection, enterprise colocation, and global hyperscaler reach.

Broad incumbents

• CoreSite (American Tower): US-focused interconnection-focused colocation operator now part of American Tower's data center portfolio. Comparable on carrier-neutral colocation and direct cloud connectivity offerings, though more US-centric and enterprise-weighted than DAMAC Digital.
• NTT Global Data Centers: Global data center division of NTT operating hyperscale and enterprise facilities across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Comparable on global multi-region data center operations and AI-ready capacity, though as part of a much larger telecom and IT services portfolio.
• CyrusOne (KIO Networks): Global data center operator providing colocation and interconnection services across the Americas and Europe. Comparable as an established multi-region DC operator serving hyperscalers and enterprises, though broader and more enterprise-weighted than DAMAC Digital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/damac_digital
• Facebookfacebook.com/DAMAC-Digital-100083661878273
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/damacdigital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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