Dubai Industrial City, a key player in the region’s industrial and logistics landscape, has secured over AED 350 million in investments from the food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2024.
The announcement, made on the sidelines of Gulfood at Dubai World Trade Centre, underscores Dubai’s growing appeal as a hub for manufacturing and innovation.
A total of 25 new F&B customers leased 1.7 million sq. ft. of high-quality industrial spaces within Dubai Industrial City, a TECOM Group PJSC business district. This influx of investment highlights business confidence in Dubai’s ability to support market expansion and localized manufacturing.
Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group, emphasized the importance of developing integrated value chains to ensure the sector’s sustainable growth, aligning with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Among the major investments, Silver Line Gate Group (SLG Group) is constructing an integrated facility that will produce over 100,000 tonnes of dairy products annually, including milk and butter. The project, encompassing manufacturing, warehousing, and corporate offices, is set to open this year.
Pure Ice Cream, known for brands like Kwality Ice Creams and Hershey’s Ice Cream, also signed a musataha agreement to establish a production facility at Dubai Industrial City. Expected to launch in 2026, it will be one of the UAE’s largest ice cream factories, tripling the company’s annual production capacity.
Strategically located near Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port, and an Etihad Rail freight terminal, Dubai Industrial City is home to over 1,100 manufacturers and 350 operational factories. With a commitment to sustainability, the district generates over 70 megawatts of clean energy annually and has partnered with Siemens to enhance industrial efficiencies for long-term sustainable development.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
