E-Commerce Hub Begins Commercial Operations

Dubai CommerCity says it has succeeded in leasing 30 per cent of its facilities within a period of only two months.

The first dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has begun commercial operations signalling a new chapter for global e-commerce and trade.

Dubai CommerCity said it has succeeded in leasing 30 per cent of its facilities within a period of only two months in the first part of the development phase of the free zone, which extends over an area of ​​2.1 million square feet and backed by an investment of AED3.2bn.

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA, said: “What we achieved in the first phase of the commercial operations is a pivotal achievement in anticipating the future of e-commerce and accelerating its growth in the region… In just under three years of construction, we have managed to turn a dream and a concept into a physical, world-class facility that will inspire a whole new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.”

Dubai CommerCity is divided into three clusters – the Business Cluster, the Logistics Cluster and the Social Cluster. Dubai CommerCity said it will be unveiling new office buildings in October 2022 and will also be launching phase 2 of its Logistics Cluster during the same month.

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