Dubai Industrial City

Dubai Industrial City is a large, purpose‑built industrial and logistics district within the Dubai South masterplan. It concentrates manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and related support functions close to Al Maktoum International Airport and major road links. The community hosts factories, fulfilment centres, food‑production facilities, worker accommodation and dedicated plots for industry-focused investors and operators.

What this place is and where it is located

Dubai Industrial City is part of Dubai South, a master‑planned urban and economic zone centred on Al Maktoum International Airport. The district occupies land in the southern sector of Dubai and is designed to support industrial, manufacturing and logistics activities as a complement to Dubai’s broader economic strategy. Coordinates for the area are approximately 24.845589N, 55.082376E. The development has expanded landholdings and infrastructure to accommodate new industrial projects and inward investment.

Transport and distances

Dubai Industrial City is connected to the national road network and benefits from recent highway extensions that provide direct heavy‑truck access to Emirates Road, improving links toward Abu Dhabi, the Northern Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The community is part of Dubai South and lies close to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Metro access: the nearest Red Line station is identified as code R76; the recorded distance to that metro point is 14,592 m and it is not classified as walkable.

Distances from Dubai Industrial City to major Dubai locations (approx.):

• Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 43.6 km
• The Dubai Mall — 43.9 km
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 53.6 km
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 9.8 km
• Palm Jumeirah — 30.2 km
• Dubai Marina — 26.8 km
• JBR Beach — 26.4 km
• Mall of the Emirates — 32.6 km
• Business Bay — 42.1 km
• Expo City Dubai — 14.4 km
• Global Village — 33.7 km
• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 45.4 km

Built environment and projects

The district is characterised by a mix of industrial plots, low‑rise factory buildings, large single‑use warehouses and purpose‑built worker accommodation. Recent activity shows a wave of manufacturing and logistics investments, with new facilities for food production, coatings, fulfilment services and parts distribution.

Notable projects and investments reported for Dubai Industrial City include:

• ALAS Emirates Ready Mix — agreement signed to develop a ready‑mix concrete facility, with construction scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2026.
• Tecom Group — announced an AED 2 billion investment to acquire 138 plots totalling 33 million sq.ft from Dubai Holding Asset Management.
• Delta Coatings International — construction of an eco‑friendly headquarters and manufacturing facility, scheduled for completion in December 2025.
• AKI — a 1 million sq.ft Fulfilment & Innovation Centre with capacity for an additional 200,000 sq.ft of expansion, supporting tens of thousands of business customers.
• Elite Group Holding — plans an approximately one‑million‑sq.ft facility to support automotive and e‑commerce operations, with an expected operational target in the second quarter of 2026.
• SLG Group — commenced construction of a AED 200 million integrated hub for manufacturing, warehousing and corporate offices, reported with expected completion next year.
• Arabian Automobiles Company — developing a parts distribution centre, slated for completion in 2025.
• Land expansion and industrial land deals — the district launched a 13.9 million sq.ft land expansion acquired for AED 410 million, and Sobha Group signed a AED 450 million land lease for a second furniture factory on an 84,000 sq.m site with a 50,000 sq.m built‑up area.
• Agritech and food security projects — Sokovo Nature Farms opened a vertical hydroponic farm aiming to produce 360 tonnes of leafy greens and microgreens annually for local markets.
• Nutridor (TGI Group) — opened an advanced dairy production facility developed within a year as a AED 75 million investment, increasing capacity to 120,000 litres of milk per day; the facility occupies about 100,000 sq.ft, runs on solar power and was reported to generate AED 110 million in revenue and create over 200 jobs.
• Worker accommodation — inauguration of a 14,000‑bed worker accommodation village, bringing the community total to more than 56,000 beds across modern, low‑rise buildings with communal amenities.

Projects recorded as located on or near the site (selected entries from local project records):

• The Square — developer: Tiger Group; status: FINISHED; completion: 100.0%; start year: 2017; registry number: 1969; on site: true.
• Al Haseen Residences 3 — developer: Dugasta Properties; on site: true.
• Al Sondos Residences 1, 2 and 3 — project names recorded; developer and status details not specified in the record.
• Dezire South Residences, Harmony Point and Terva Homes — Terva Homes has registry number 4231; other development fields are recorded without completion or status details.

Subareas and nearby localities

The district includes multiple subzones and neighbourhood parcels. Notable subareas listed in official locality records include:

• Saih Shuaib 2
• Saih Shuaib 4
• Saih Shuaib 3
• Al Layan 1

The official locality record notes a total of 37 child locations within the broader community.

Who this area is suitable for

Dubai Industrial City is intended primarily for industrial and logistics users: manufacturers, distributors, fulfilment and e‑commerce operators, food processors and companies requiring dedicated warehousing or factory plots. The presence of large‑scale worker accommodation also supports labour‑intensive operations. The district is appropriate for businesses seeking proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and direct highway links for regional distribution.

FAQ

What types of businesses operate in Dubai Industrial City?
Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, food production, coatings and furniture manufacturing are among the activities reported in the area. Fulfilment centres and parts distribution facilities are also present.

How close is Dubai Industrial City to Al Maktoum International Airport?
The recorded distance to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 9.8 km.

Are there large worker accommodation facilities in the community?
Yes. A 14,000‑bed accommodation village was inaugurated, bringing total available beds in reported records to more than 56,000.

Which recent industrial projects have been announced?
Recent announcements include new ready‑mix and dairy facilities, an eco‑friendly coatings plant, a major fulfilment centre, integrated manufacturing and warehousing hubs, and land acquisitions and lease agreements for factory expansion. Specific projects and investors named in local reports include ALAS Emirates Ready Mix, Tecom Group, Delta Coatings International, AKI, Elite Group Holding, SLG Group, Arabian Automobiles Company, Sobha Group, Sokovo Nature Farms and Nutridor.

Dubai market as a whole: prices, transactions and trends (DLD data) →