Dubai CommerCity (DCC) will invest more than AED1.8 billion in the second phase of its expansion, set for delivery between the first quarter of 2027 and the fourth quarter of 2028.
The move comes as the region's first free zone dedicated to digital commerce reports occupancy of nearly 96% across its office, logistics and retail spaces.
A joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group, DCC will roll out projects across its Business, Logistics and Social clusters. Together they will add more than 91,000 square metres of office space, with the Business and Social clusters accounting for 86,000 sqm of new space.
The Business Cluster will gain six new buildings offering shell-and-core offices, fully fitted workspaces and flexible plug-and-play options for companies at different stages of growth. Delivery will happen in two stages, beginning in the first quarter of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028. The Social Cluster will host retail outlets, restaurants, cafés and services.
The Logistics Cluster will introduce The Hive, a 5,600 sqm vertical facility with 181 flexible units starting from 5 sqm. It will include 24/7 climate-controlled fulfilment areas, digitally managed loading zones, last-mile delivery facilities and EV charging stations, and has been designed to LEED certification standards.
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ and Chairman of the DCC Board, said the expansion strengthens Dubai's position as a global hub for digital commerce and technology. Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Wasl Group, said the project supports the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.
The growth is backed by strong figures. E-commerce parcels shipped over the past year rose 152%, while cargo volumes through the DCC Way transit platform grew 14% during 2025.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
