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Dubai Completes First Phase of E-Commerce Free Zone

Updated 25 August 2024

The e-commerce is booming across the globe and especially in the Gulf countries, which has led Dubai to take another initiative; Dubai has finally completed the first phase of a new free zone that is dedicated to e-commerce. The facility includes 470,000 square feet of real estate and is said to be one of the […]

The e-commerce is booming across the globe and especially in the Gulf countries, which has led Dubai to take another initiative; Dubai has finally completed the first phase of a new free zone that is dedicated to e-commerce.

The facility includes 470,000 square feet of real estate and is said to be one of the biggest free zones catering to the e-commerce industry across the globe.

The Dubai CommerCity project is currently valued at 3.2 billion dirhams ($871 million) and contains roughly 145,000 square feet of e-commerce logistic units and warehouses. DHL and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics are said to be managing and providing logistical support.

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority, said:

“The launch of Dubai CommerCity aims to lead the future of e-commerce business in the region. The project has been thoroughly studied not only to provide foundational solutions, but also to stimulate and support business and prosperity at a time when the sector is going through peak growth.”

Dubai CommerCity is the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the MENA region and this decision will further their reputation as the only free zone which is the leading hub for e-commerce. The free zone has positioned itself perfectly to benefit from the growing e-commerce industry in the region that is outperforming the global growth average, according to experts.

Here is a great illustration of Dubai CommerCity and all the remarkable work that is currently being done by them and the related parties.

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, director general of DAFZA said: “The launch of the new Dubai CommerCity facilities comes in line within the planned schedule. Despite the global circumstances and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have witnessed an urgent need to build a world-class e-commerce platform.

“It is set to attract specialised companies aiming to establish their regional headquarters in the emirate of Dubai, which helps them expand and develop their regional operations to be able to keep pace with the significant growth in e-commerce.”

Speaking about the services, Dubai CommerCity is not only facilitating the regional businesses but also has a number of international businesses on the radar. The free zone provides a unique e-commerce ecosystem and a comprehensive e-commerce solution to businesses which helps them function more efficiently and effectively. In addition to this, the free zone also provides consultancy, end-to-end logistics, guidance on the e-commerce industry and its impact on the global economy, complete e-commerce platforms, digital marketing services, and much more.

The Dubai CommerCity is basically divided into three clusters with each one having its unique personality; Business Cluster, Logistics Cluster, and the Social Cluster.