DP World attracts new investments in Jafza worth AED 854 million

Dubai Ports World Group (DP World) attracted investments worth 854 million dirhams in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) during the first four months of 2026, confirming the continued investment demand for Dubai as a pivotal and leading center for trade and industry.

These investments include commitments made by companies operating in Jafza to develop their facilities and expand their operations in the manufacturing, logistics, food production, healthcare, vehicle handling, and heavy equipment sectors.

The momentum continued during March and April, as more than 43% of the total commitments were signed during these two months.

The new contracts reflect a wide mix of commercial and industrial activities, including companies that manufacture steel, food products and furniture that are working to enhance their production capabilities, companies related to the healthcare sector that are investing in long-term operations in Dubai, third-party logistics service providers that are enhancing warehousing operations, and operators of prefabricated vehicle logistics services that are investing in spaces dedicated to handling vehicles, in addition to heavy equipment dealers who serve customers in the construction and industrial sectors.

Jafza, which hosts 12,000 companies, continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of trade and industry in Dubai.

Thanks to its proximity to Jebel Ali Port, and the comprehensive connectivity it provides by sea, air and land, the free zone provides a highly efficient multi-modal base for companies serving the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and wider markets.

Abdullah Al Hashemi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Operations – Economic Parks and Zones at DP World Group, said: The size of these contracts, especially in basic sectors, such as food and healthcare, reflects the companies’ trend towards enhancing flexibility in parallel with achieving growth, and today we see a clear shift towards long-term investment, as many of the major companies operating in Jafza choose to establish their regional and global operations in Dubai for decades to come.

He added that this momentum represents the strength of our integrated system, in addition to the reliability of our business continuity programs, which contributed to maintaining the flow of goods despite the recent turmoil. This also confirms Dubai’s position as a leading center for trade, logistics and industrial activity. As demand continues to grow, we continue to focus on strengthening our infrastructure and capabilities to support our customers and provide sustainable and long-term value.