Dubai CommerCity adds 91,000 square meters in AED1.8 billion expansion

Dubai CommerCity (DCC), Dubai’s free zone dedicated to digital commerce, is investing more than AED1.8 billion ($490.1 million) in its second phase of expansion, as demand from e-commerce, technology, and logistics businesses continues to grow.

The expansion is expected to be delivered between the first quarter of 2027 and the fourth quarter of 2028, adding more than 91,000 square meters of new space across DCC’s Business, Logistics, and Social clusters.

The development comes as occupancy across DCC’s existing office, logistics, and retail spaces has reached nearly 96%, highlighting growing demand for infrastructure supporting digital commerce and technology companies.

The Business Cluster will add six new office buildings, offering a mix of shell-and-core offices, fully fitted workspaces, and flexible plug-and-play solutions. The Social Cluster will introduce additional retail outlets, restaurants, cafés, and services to create a more integrated environment for businesses and professionals.

The Logistics Cluster will also introduce The Hive, a 5,600-square-meter vertically designed logistics facility. It will feature 181 flexible units starting from five square meters, alongside 24/7 climate-controlled fulfillment areas, digitally managed loading and unloading zones, and dedicated last-mile delivery facilities.

The facility will also include electric vehicle charging stations and renewable energy solutions, with its design aligned with leading sustainability standards and LEED certification requirements.

The expansion comes amid strong growth in DCC’s operations. E-commerce parcels shipped through the free zone increased by 152% over the past year, while cargo volumes processed through the DCC Way transit platform rose by 14% during 2025.

The figures point to growing cross-border trade volumes and increasing demand for technology-enabled logistics infrastructure as companies look to scale their regional operations.

Dubai CommerCity was established as a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group. The expansion supports Dubai’s wider economic ambitions under the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to strengthen the emirate’s position as a global hub for digital commerce, technology, and international trade.