National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to develop a AED 180 million integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, set to add up to 30,000 tonnes of food packaging capacity annually and reinforce supply chains serving the hospitality, tourism and food service sectors across the GCC.
Spanning over 678,000 sq ft, the development will house manufacturing and logistics space, a robotics-enabled fulfilment centre, Al Bayader's corporate headquarters and employee accommodation. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with full operations targeted for early 2028.
Once operational, the facility will produce up to 10,000 tonnes of paper-based food packaging and 20,000 tonnes of circular plastics, including recycled rPET, each year. Additional lines for aluminium-based and bio-based materials are planned for introduction over time to serve local, regional and international markets.
By consolidating manufacturing, warehousing and distribution under one roof, the project aims to cut lead times, improve packaging availability for food businesses and drive exports to regional and global markets.
Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global COO of Parks and Economic Zones at DP World, said the investment reinforces Dubai's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and value-added logistics, strengthening the trade ecosystem that businesses across NIP's parks and corridors rely on.
Nidal Haddad, Founder and CEO of Al Bayader International, described the hub as a scalable, future-ready platform built for efficiency, sustainability and regional export growth, consolidating production, smart logistics and corporate functions into a single integrated ecosystem.
The facility will incorporate low-emission production lines, solar energy, advanced water and waste management systems and a botanical garden irrigated with recycled water. The project aligns with the UAE's Operation 300bn strategy to expand advanced manufacturing capacity and boost exports.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
